Thunnus Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That looks freaking HUGE! So cool with the lighting too. I half expect to see footsteps coming down the ramp! On the other side of the size spectrum, the farthest I got on my 1/144 Falcon was trying to paint BB8... Uncarina and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks John! Pretty exquisite paintwork on your BB8! That BF-109 is awesome. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 You're making great progress there Tom! I spent the better part of the morning going through that RPF thread you linked to. So much info there it's overwhelming. Hopefully once I've got some of the kits on my bench cleared, I'll start on one of the Falcons in my stash. Maybe the 1/144 Bandai to go with the Fine Molds one I finished previously. Carl Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Carl, That would be great! I'm curious how the FM differs from the Bandai counterpart in 1/144 scale; I believe FM used the 32†filming model for reference in this scale as well. Here's a link I found today to a PG build by one of the kit designers: http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/special/millenniumfalcon_building_guide.html Cheers, Tom BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Final construction update. This kit has over 600 pieces, and the fit is absolutely amazing: all of the pieces except the photoetch is a press fit. It has also been fun seeing all of the miniature prototype kit parts included all over the build. One of my last two pieces were WWII aircraft tail wheel struts! Next up: painting and weathering. Happy New Year, Tom LSP_Kevin and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 WOWWW.... that is so intimidatingly impressive! Can't imagine where to start when it comes to the painting/weathering! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 John, Thank you! No intimidation for the build warranted: the instructions are good enough to rival Zoukei-Mura's, and made easier by a stellar fit, but for the painting... my general approach at this point is to complete the black base, then the base coat, then lots of masking. One advantage of the press-fit is that I can remove some parts temporarily to aid masking. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Turn to the dark side: For the primer I used Rustoleum Gloss Black 2X Ultra Cover. After allowing it to dry for a several days I will polish with fine abrasives, then airbrush decanted Tamiya AS-20. Cheers, Tom BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That looks kind of cool in the black primer. Maybe with some red stripes on it... Otherwise it's looking good great there Tom. Carl Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Carl, Thanks! I appreciate your encouragement. As for this scheme, maybe after the Empire seizes the Falcon in episode XX... I'm hoping for a smooth foundation after polishing so the base color goes on well, then maybe I should get more tape for masking all of the panels! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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