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Mess Deck: General Section => Other Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: wbeedie on November 15, 2015, 03:41:58 pm

Title: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 15, 2015, 03:41:58 pm: I have been collecting this mag for a while now, upto issue 41 so far and thought I would post some pics of this ship here, the build itself has been easier then the Hood I started, a bit sturdier than wood as it's a Plastic/metal kit and all the lighting is supplied. Only problem is I think I still have to get another 59 issues so looking at January 2017 before I have all the parts (https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/p240x240/19299_800877686644797_6318229245568612694_n.jpg?oh=986e0be97d520ee2b8bf4d7e37a8895c&oe=56E997E8)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/19299_800877689978130_1380185365113861387_n.jpg?oh=a54ac4206b120bbe63414e02534e20f0&oe=56EDC482)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/19299_800877693311463_7070564502819902237_n.jpg?oh=8a9f77da8e972056a4765b50a570ffb0&oe=56AC7F73)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10984521_800877696644796_7202475683950107201_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10984521_800877699978129_1923750020085906889_o.jpg)(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12143303_930173753715189_3099293759831547743_n.jpg?oh=ab0755f58887f18b3b7ccd95f4604325&oe=56B600DF&__gda__=1454346985_99b88e115e90b06a6836b042ce7e19c4)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12074552_930175227048375_4820381209364105016_n.jpg?oh=2114b5481e992f859d9b572fdae82b8b&oe=56BEE127)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12243453_948434771889087_8546065918365359271_n.jpg?oh=24e272a2a86f7c2e9001599e14c6df23&oe=56AD31F8)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/s960x960/12238381_948435021889062_2061401580783659691_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 15, 2015, 03:46:30 pm: On the frame is the Ramp which will open as well
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on November 15, 2015, 06:53:13 pm: :-)) :-)) :-))
... 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 15, 2015, 07:19:42 pm: Cheers Umi, hopefully I have all the hull plating for the underneath of the Falcon, will see when next lot of issues fall through the letterbox
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on November 15, 2015, 07:41:49 pm: Is this that subscription kit?

:o
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 15, 2015, 07:58:50 pm: Yes Umi, 100 issues at 8.99 an issue, from De Agostini, but parts are really well constructed and painted, all lighting supplied so apart from a sound generator for noises, all you need, and instructions are real easy to follow, even I havent messed this one up pmsl, although they have sent out a new cockpit shell to replace the one already fitted but thankfully never glued that on yet as going to weather the kit a bit inside and out
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on November 15, 2015, 11:08:34 pm: Interesting, the De Agostini website lists the price as $59/month for 25 months.
Are you getting more magazines than once a month?(100 issues)
I love the framing, is that one issue? :-))
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 15, 2015, 11:26:15 pm: Quote from: Umi_Ryuzuki on November 15, 2015, 11:08:34 pm
Interesting, the De Agostini website lists the price as $59/month for 25 months.
Are you getting more magazines than once a month?(100 issues)
I love the framing, is that one issue? :-))

When you subscribe you will get a package of 4 magazines per month
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 16, 2015, 08:47:10 am: Yes its 4 a month Essex2visuvesi , Umi it might be slightly less but only by an issue or two
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on January 14, 2016, 08:04:28 pm: (https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/12493504_979190445480186_8823202736768639548_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12466165_979190492146848_8182209817638436220_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/12473514_979190542146843_9086401836247534950_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12471580_979841012081796_7123744883060812958_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/12486056_979840982081799_5897640479953531500_o.jpg)
1) First layer of plating completed on lower hull
2) Hull with detailing for landing leg housing
3) Missile mount at centre where mandible and cargo hatch is
4) Lower Quad Mount gun, viewing port and small detailing done
5) Rough areas where inner cabin, passageways and cockpit in place
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: craggle on January 14, 2016, 08:53:38 pm: Very nice. :-))

I have looked at the new one they are advertising, the 1:8 scale Ford Mustang GT500 but not sure I can justify the cost seeing as I've just bought a lifeboat kit. Very tempting though....

Craig.
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: essex2visuvesi on January 14, 2016, 08:58:16 pm: Quote from: craggle on January 14, 2016, 08:53:38 pm
Very nice. :-))

I have looked at the new one they are advertising, the 1:8 scale Ford Mustang GT500 but not sure I can justify the cost seeing as I've just bought a lifeboat kit. Very tempting though....

Craig.

Can confirm
Is a nice kit. My son has just started collecting it
https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/buildshelbymustang/
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: essex2visuvesi on February 24, 2016, 03:37:57 pm: How are you getting on with the falcon?
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on February 24, 2016, 04:27:56 pm: Yes, I have done another 8 issues worth, not a lot to see yet some frames for upper hull, and some black arts lol
1) Upper hull frames from above
2)Upper Hull from below, with battery pack installed
3)Ramp lowered and lighting
4)Beginning of spaghetti junction, the electric board and wires to ramp, cockpit, lower gun bay, ramp motor and ramp light
5)Lower gun bay lit up, was awkward to try and hole balanced and take picture, this hasnt been affixed yet so couldnt just flip it over and take photos
6)Cockpit lit up and in rough positions, think another wire is used here as very tight from board to lights
to do yet, I have to get myself a minature paintgun/compressor set and about 15 different colours to paint this up yet but that willl hopefully arrive in next few weeks finances allowing
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Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on February 24, 2016, 04:29:37 pm: Ramp is a bit sticky moving so will have to take motor off and check that its working fine
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: ballastanksian on February 24, 2016, 10:22:59 pm: Very nice! I love the framework. It almost calls out for an uber diorama showing her under construction in the factory.
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on June 02, 2016, 04:18:20 pm: Not much to show for twelve more issues really, still to do some detailing but finished framework for top of the falcon and fitted the plates that I have, cant believe the room that 3 months worth of magazines took up in cupboard and in my parts box
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Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on June 02, 2016, 04:19:19 pm: still to arrive are the forrard mandibles and "bulwarks"
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 25, 2016, 01:16:07 pm: (https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15195854_1208435019222393_970126491989591021_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15123033_1208435159222379_930583750331105421_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15168661_1208435385889023_2728373362595575714_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15138371_1208435495889012_8983536902583526751_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15235665_1208435602555668_1062046542218023432_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15181219_1208435832555645_3467710924411110212_n.jpg?oh=dcc47c18e108c0a19146f49eb5c0aebe&oe=58C24662)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15195833_1208435962555632_4259395093274366736_o.jpg)(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/15137529_1208436275888934_8465025034611029434_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 25, 2016, 01:18:41 pm: Almost there now, this is up to issue 93 now, upper and lower hull parts joined together, still have some hull detailing and the sides to finish, but been a nice build, and strong as well, would hate to guess the weight, but a wall bracket is the final free gift so thinking about mounting it in my sons bedroom
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: ballastanksian on November 25, 2016, 08:10:12 pm: It is good to see a part work project seen through to the end. She looks good :-))
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 25, 2016, 09:00:59 pm: At near £900 I wasn't going to stop aft even £300 lol, it's a nice sturdy model, but ,I think I will miss out on their next Star Wars part works, a half scale R2D2
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: ballastanksian on November 26, 2016, 07:30:05 pm: Mmm yes, I prefer ships space and sail.
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Post by: xrad on November 27, 2016, 08:40:42 pm: GREAT model! Love it.
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: Martin (Admin) on November 27, 2016, 08:51:34 pm: Yep! Looks great! :-))

There a great build I'm also following on Youtube
Title: Re: Part works Millenium Falcon
Post by: wbeedie on November 27, 2016, 09:06:40 pm: Thanks gents, yes Martin, some great builds online of this one ones where all the panels are all lit up and more external lighting, will maybe alter this one over the future when time, money and experience helps if you are on Facebook, some really good pages on build the Millenium Falcon pages as well