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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Mar 5, 2019 8:54:09 GMT -8
Something a little different, i've been lucky enough to have been asked by a client to build a 1/72 Revell Master Series Millennium Falcon. Not my usual build but being a big Star Wars fan I'm very much looking forward to it. Going to be using the Fast Tramp freighter lighting kit by Madman Lighting inc, with a remote power supply and a photo etched set by Para Grafix.   Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 5, 2019 10:15:53 GMT -8
Very cool! Will follow up this one!
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Mar 12, 2019 11:40:28 GMT -8
Here is the first update on the Falcon build, started work on the photo etched cockpit, fitted the parts of the kit of the main cockpit section. I have painted those areas of the model, along with the dish. I'm happy with the method of painting I have chosen as a base, and later when the build is fully complete I will add the weathering.  Moved on to building up the upper part of the main hull with the many pieces of this kit that need to be added.  and the centre cannon section which fits into the upper hull centre section.  I have also built up one of the landing gear, using the photo etched pieces.  The photo etched kit is going to add a lot of good extra detail to this model, and will be a very nice touch. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by Ben_B on Mar 13, 2019 3:55:52 GMT -8
Nice! If you want to really go crazy with the details, I think there are some 3D-printed detail parts available for it on Shapeways.
Ben
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on May 1, 2019 5:59:57 GMT -8
Nice! If you want to really go crazy with the details, I think there are some 3D-printed detail parts available for it on Shapeways. Ben Thanks for the info Ben, but its a commission build so I am limited to what the customer wants, and at the end of the day wants to pay for. |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on May 1, 2019 6:00:16 GMT -8
Here is an update on the Falcon build I am currently working on. I now have most of the top hul section complete, work has now moved on to the lower hull section. I have also now started to work out the lighting kit set up and have installed the flat head blue engine LEDs.    I will now get onto painting the upper hull sections. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on May 13, 2019 10:11:18 GMT -8
Now I have got both the upper and lower hulls finished in terms of adding all the parts, I have now begun to paint them both.   Once this in complete I will be able to install all the wiring for the light set into the lower hull ready for them to go together. Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jun 5, 2019 14:16:01 GMT -8
Here are some photos of the finished model, apologies for skipping ahead in the build I have just been so busy to update my threads.       all in all i'm very happy with the finished model, as I said at the beginning this is quite a different build for me but it worked out well. I would highly recommend this kit and detail set up to anyone considering this model. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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