Bandai 1/144th Millennium Falcon from SW, TFA

[micahrogers]

Back from the dead, I bought this kit years ago, when it first released in the US. Now, I am going to start it, and try to do it justice, this is gonna be one for the long haul.


This is the kit designed from the CGI files used in TFA, as such, it has a known inaccuracy in the side wall of the left side. I will not be correcting the inaccuracy, but I am going to try and add LEDs, if I can source some cheap enough.

 

[Revell-Fan]

One of the best kits out there (aside from the mirrored side walls). VERY COOL!

 

[micahrogers]

One of the best kits out there (aside from the mirrored side walls). VERY COOL!

Bandai reissued it for TLJ with the corrected side panels, but I didn't buy that one.

 

[micahrogers]

Sweet Jesus, a 20 page instruction book...


And 2 sheets of decals, one peel and stick,


And the other waterslide.


I guess I'll be using the waterslide for what I don't paint.

 

[mijob]

This is the thread that I have to watch. the MF is a hell of a nice ship. Have fun with building this one.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Bandai reissued it for TLJ with the corrected side panels, but I didn't buy that one.

Yes but on the downide it was much more expensive and IIRC they skipped the waterslide decals.

 

[micahrogers]

This is the thread that I have to watch. the MF is a hell of a nice ship. Have fun with building this one.

I hope you enjoy the ride. My ups, and downs as I try to do her justice.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I am looking forward to seeing how this one turns out!

 

[micahrogers]

Todays update, 11 sprues washed... Man what a pile of parts...

I found these color changing LEDs that got 3 years ago, they still work, not to see how to wire them for "white" light... and blue "light"

Anyonw here know about wiring RGB LRDs?

 

[Revell-Fan]

The pro approves.

 

[micahrogers]

Okay, the RGB strip LEDs go back in the bin in favor of these cheap string LEDs, that run on 2 AA batteries.


They are a cool white, and the kit comes with the blue clear for the lighting effect. Plus these are much easier to wire.

 

[mijob]

And let thete be light. Your model would look awesome with the lighting.

 

[micahrogers]

And let thete be light. Your model would look awesome with the lighting.

Yes, that is one reason I've waited to do this kit. Lighting takes patience, and thinking it thru. That string has 10 LEDs, I figure 6 for the engine, 2 for the gun tubs, 1 for the boarding ramp, and 1 for the cockpit. I'll have to extend the wires for the landing ramp , and the cockpit light.

The first step is the cockpit, and since it will be lit, I'll be drilling many small holes in the back wall, plus adding the light strips... so lots of drilling... Grrr.

but first, the interior grey.


My micro drill set should be here tomorrow, or Tuesday... depending on the post office.

 

[micahrogers]

Details added to the cockpit interior...
Seating area.


Front console


Back wall, which will have many holes drilled thru to allow light.


And ceiling...


Next I'll get the gun tubs out and painted...

 

[micahrogers]

A few holes drilled in the back wall of the cockpit.


Now trying to decide what to do with that back door...

 

[micahrogers]

A quick update for Sunday.

I got the back of the gun tubs cut out to allow light in...


and have the figures of the sprue and on toothpicks to paint.
Left to right, BB-8, Rey, Han, Finn, and Chewie.


Still thinking on the lighting... Mainly diffusing the light evenly thru the exhaust port.....

 

[micahrogers]

Getting these tiny people painted... Left to Right...
Rey, Finn,BB-8, Han, and Chewie...


My phone focused on BB-8... Chewie was the easiest to paint, until I got to the bandolier, even my 10/0 was too big for that strap.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

The figures look GREAT!!!

 

[mijob]

Wow those figures are looking realy great.

 

[micahrogers]

The figures look GREAT!!!

Wow those figures are looking realy great.

Thank you both, I am still working on them, so I'll get another pic when they are done.