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Offline Chiefpettyofficer

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MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 12:13:AM »
Finally we got the 1st October (MET). Time for another pile of scrap. Its the MPC Millenium Falcon. As I bought it at the early 90ies it was a Full Interior Model, but I wasnt able to glue all the stuff and I throw all interior into the garbage... Some sort of rookie mistake...

Because many of you build the Millenium Falcon out of the box out with some upgrades, I decided to walk a different path. During the research for the MF, I found another awesome YT-1300, the "Last Chance". I dont want to discribe much, you can read the full story on Wookiepedia! The Last Chance took part of some X-Wing books out of the extended universe. There are only a few drawings and technical informations about her, so I have to fill many things with my own phantasy.

The LC also get a full scratchbuild interior and lighting and without any plans, its a complete try and error model :-)

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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #1 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 02:07:AM »
Nice choice.
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #2 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 02:26:AM »
Cool. Just read the article here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Last_Chance

This will be an interesting conversion for sure.
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #3 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 02:34:AM »
Quote from: Scott Girvan on Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 02:26:AM
Cool. Just read the article here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Last_Chance

This will be an interesting conversion for sure.


Yepp, thats the Last Chance. Many of that publications werent released in Germany  >:(
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #4 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 03:01:AM »
A good start. I cleaned the MF Model under the shower. It was very dusty  :-X
Then I took the loose parts and sanded down all glue remnants and old color. I filled some seams with Revell putty. Now I have to do the first conversion: The quadruple Lasers need to be another type like the MF. I cut off the muzzles and drilled each. More later. 5am. Ill try to get some sleep.
« Last Edit: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 09:00:AM by Chiefpettyofficer »
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #5 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 01:01:PM »
Sweet! I like that design in the bottom picture.
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #6 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 01:08:PM »
Thats an older YT freighter. It has nothing to do with the LC. I printed it out to get a clue for the room layout.
Im back again from shopping. Bought several tools for my dremel, drills and a helping hand clamp. I also get a long searched divider by accident :-) A good shopping tour! Women only would buy shoes :-)
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #7 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 04:39:PM »
Very cool!
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #8 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 10:12:PM »
Well, at the end of the day, a stripped bottom and many parts left...
« Last Edit: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 10:21:PM by Chiefpettyofficer »
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #9 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 10:18:PM »
Good luck with her
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #10 on: Sat Oct, 01, 2011, 10:23:PM »
Thanks Q. It looks like much but funny work. My mind is full with ideas and details. I hope I can implement the
half of them :-)
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #11 on: Sun Oct, 02, 2011, 07:54:AM »
Looks nice. Good luck with her, Chief ;)
I'm really eager to see the new engine section - the schematics do look quite promising))
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #12 on: Sun Oct, 02, 2011, 09:22:AM »
Well, Im very disappointed with that Dremel sanding tool. It produces many heat in very short time, so the plastic is overdone within a second. Even at the minimum rpm of 5000. You can sand down all flat surfaces if you be quick, but if you have to remove surface details, you soon get streaks.
Its definatly the wrong tool for sanding plastic. Dont use it! Maybe youll get better effects under 5000 rpm, but my Dremel didnt catch that speed.
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #13 on: Sun Oct, 02, 2011, 11:50:AM »
This will be interesting built to see come to life,will be following.
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Re: MPC MF conversion "Last Chance"
« Reply #14 on: Sun Oct, 02, 2011, 04:02:PM »
Yes, this should be quite interesting!
Will watch closely.
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