Millenium Falcon from Shinuchi Makino - building thread

[starbuck]

Hi together,
it is a long time since I have done my latest paper model.
The first Millenium Falcon I made I gave away to a collegue for his daugther.

It is the model fo Shinuchi Makino (EP5 Version) - many thanks for this beautiful model.

As I saw the sensor dish is the round one. - Did Shinuchi Makino also the new version seen in Episode 7?

However - here it comes:

 

[bigpetr]

There is only round antena dish, because it is EP5 Version, as you wrote. Shunichi Makino did even weathering according to EP5 version so I suppose he is not planning to make rectangular antena, because it would not match the rest.

But it is not so hard to make rectangular antena yourself, just two rectangles glued togeather and bend to shape.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You are off to a good start. I will be following this thread.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Starbuck on the Falcon? I gotta see this!

 

[starbuck]

There is only round antena dish, because it is EP5 Version, as you wrote. Shunichi Makino did even weathering according to EP5 version so I suppose he is not planning to make rectangular antena, because it would not match the rest.

But it is not so hard to make rectangular antena yourself, just two rectangles glued togeather and bend to shape.

Oh, it is not only a rectangle - there are some other parts to create to get a realistic dish. But, you`re right. This is the EP5 version and therefore I will use the round dish.
(Also as I will not be able to create a realistic one. If I would be able maybe I would do one as replacement part to change the look from time to time.)
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Based on the attached reinforcement parts the model is very stable.
I like reinforcement parts very much, and sometimes I add some in models where no parts were made from the designer.

 

[zathros]

This is off to a great start. The parts are cut so well. Great!

 

[starbuck]

Starbuck on the Falcon? I gotta see this!

Oh yes, I have to, because my Viper is not yet ready to launch.:angelic:

 

[the mole]

I have been working on the Shunichi Makinos Millenium Falcon. I notice the engine looked a little lacking in color in that area representing the engine. I have tried to give it a little help.

 

[starbuck]

I have been working on the Shunichi Makinos Millenium Falcon. I notice the engine looked a little lacking in color in that area representing the engine. I have tried to give it a little help.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I will use them to upgrade the model. With these engines the Falcon is in flight mode, witch I like more than in the parking mode.
THX again.

 

[the mole]

No thanks needed. We are all brothers here. I'm sure you would do the same.

 

[starbuck]

@ the mole: you are right: we all are brothers here and we all help each other if possible, that is the spirit of zealot.
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Rainy wether today. Gives me time to go on with the MF.
Bootom reinforcements.

 

[starbuck]

Oh, forgot to mention:
1.) For some parts there are easy parts and "expert parts" available. Will always try to use the "expert parts" as they are more detailed.
2.) I like the model as the detailing of the model is very good, what I have seen so far. (Additional details existing on the basis sheets.)

 

[Revell-Fan]

Oh yes, I have to, because my Viper is not yet ready to launch.:angelic:

Touché!

 

[starbuck]

Enclosed final pics for today.
No problems so far - the enclosed instruction leads you perfectly through the building process, although it is in japanese. The pictures are the perfect instruction.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I had the fortunate opportunity to build Shinuchi Makino's Lens Head Robots. I have to agree with you @starbuck even though his instructions are in Japanese, the build pics are perfect! I did not have any problems at all.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

 

[bigpetr]

Starbucks, here are translated instructions, if you want. It is google translation so take it as that.

If you want I can make rectangular antena for you, if there is enought reference. I did not research on that.

 

[starbuck]

Starbucks, here are translated instructions, if you want. It is google translation so take it as that.

If you want I can make rectangular antena for you, if there is enought reference. I did not research on that.

Hi bigpetr, thx for the translated instructions. I did not think about the google translator as the pictures represent a good instruction. But it sure will make life more easy to have the english one. Thx again.
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Regarding your offer: THIS WOULD BE WONDERFUL if you would have the time to do so.
I checked the Internet a litte bit and found some pictures which might be useful:
disney wiki:


I think that these pictures should match the original found on disney wiki, and it shows the backside of the dish
https://www.shapeways.com/product/UJH9NUUWM/yt1300-hsbro-radar-quad-w-mount

this is the Model of revell - just for reference:



The best picture found was the first one from disney wiki.
Maybe there are some better pics around in the net - if somewone knows please show. THX in advance.

 

[starbuck]

as the structure of the falcon is already given, I decided to build the stand. I like the view of the falcon on the stand although the falcon is still under construction.

 

[bigpetr]

I am done with modeling. Base will be the same so it fits to falcon easily:


Next unfold and texture ...

 

[the mole]

Wow, that was fast. It looks great. I preferred the round dish. I still can't get used to the square one.