jaitea Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Hi People This is where I am with my FineMolds Millennium Falcon 1/72......It's been a long build.....7 or 8 years,...but finally we have paint Thanks for looking John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 8 years! Blimey that's a real labour of love, and looks to be well worth the effort! It looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Well,....lots of parts,....making babies.....other models,....work......finally getting back to it Thanks very much noeye J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housesparrow Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I really like the subtle damage on the big six PE parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Looks great. I have one in the stash but I've been too intimidated to start it. I built the 1/144 version as a lead up so hopefully I'll get the nerve up to start soon. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 What a great start! I can see some very impressive artistic touches there in some of the work you have already completed. Very much looking forward to seeing further progress on this one. The Falcon is one of my all-time-favourite vehicles (albeit a fantasy one), so I'll be following your progress with much interest. Let me subscribe now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Looks good, nice weathering! But..... for so long time... why model is not lit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSolo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well worth the wait, shes a beauty congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks very much Housesparrow,...FG2Si, Air-2-Air, IgorS, Hunter Rose & BobSolo I did a bit of painting on the underside:Thanks very much for lookingJohn 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Looking we are...wondering where did his mandibles go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 amazing work. im starting to wish id picked one up when they were available at a proper price, not the fle-bay now ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSolo Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yeah thats really nice work! the panels arnt overly painted and still retain that flat real metal look, the details are still crisp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Revell has reboxed the Fine Molds kit. The product details are here. I read elsewhere that Fine Molds have retained the moulds and they are pressing the plastic, Revell supplies the boxing, the instructions and distribution. eBay prices have long been overinflated so you may be able to enjoy this kit at a more reasonable retail price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys,....yes this kit has been re-released by Revell Some more updates,....weathering Thanks for lookingJohn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiwashere Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Noice weathering there, subtle yet very atmospheric. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 What he said, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very atmospheric pics too! What is your camera and lighting setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Pirate Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Love those two gouges on the bottom of the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thanks guys...... My camera.....iPhone.....& light set up are kitchen downlighters OK.....I've done a bit of work to the engine grille Thanks for lookingJohn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 A wee bit of work with the engines.....I bought some clear nozzles from a member of Starship Modeller years ago.....so I glued them together & masked the nozzle openings & gave it a blast of black primer...then the top coat Thanks for looking John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 OK.......the model fell off the table I know,....I'm thick I had boxes of parts,...tools, paints etc & I set the Falcon on top of a surface that was "Not entirely stable" The noise of the crash when it hit the wooden floor made the dog jump out of it's sleep That was about 3 weeks ago & I couldn't rest until I put her back together,.....a good bit of new filling was needed, especially around the jaw,....there were parts completely broken that I had to replace from my second FM kit (I'm building that one differently anyway)......so this is her at the minute,....repaired & weathered further ....more images to come Thanks for looking John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Looks spectacular! Do you mind sharing some of your colour choices? I've said it before on FB but looking down at her like that she looks just like the 5 footer  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaitea Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Vanoyen said: Looks spectacular! Do you mind sharing some of your colour choices? I've said it before on FB but looking down at her like that she looks just like the 5 footer  Thanks Vanoyen,  The base colour is Vallejo White & Deck tan mixed 50/50,....the grey panels are the base colour with black added,...to try & keep it in the same tone,...the red is Vallejo Cavalry Brown (Morron Rojo) 70.982  All weathering was done with oils.....I like to go over the model again with the base colour dusting it to back it off,....to tie it together......still a bit more to do  John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Great paint job! Love every Falcon build. Do another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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