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Offline derex3592

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"Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« on: Sat Feb, 11, 2012, 05:30:PM »
Not sure if I should put this here, but it's a Falcon build so I'm thinkin yes..

I am about to start on Finemolds 1:72 Falcon.  Doing photo etch grills and resin "fans" or whatever they are, along with upgraded cockpit instrument decals.  Also considering trying to light this one! I have never tried lighting before...so I haven't yet convinced myself to try it on such an expensive kit...anyway...plenty of time to decide that. Here's a pic of the project along with a couple of pics of my other completed FM kits..



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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #1 on: Sat Feb, 11, 2012, 06:40:PM »
Nice clean work there derex!

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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #2 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 02:36:AM »
Nice job Derex!  I really like the Fine Molds Star Wars kits and especially the 1/72 scale series.  I only have the X-wing and the Tie-fighter so far, but will have the Falcon...eventually!   ;) 
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Offline derex3592

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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #3 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 03:26:AM »
thanks guys.  I actually prefer the 1:48's myself for the fighters. That's what all mine are.  Wish they would bring out the Tie Interceptor and Y-Wing in 1:48 at least.  However--I'm glad the Falcon is only 1:72!
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #4 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 05:05:AM »
Nice job! They'd look great in a glass display case.
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #5 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 02:22:PM »
ohh they are... ;D
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #6 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 04:31:PM »
Good looking schtuff!
I just re-watched the original trilogy yesterday!
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #7 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 07:56:PM »
Definitely looking forward to your progress on this
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #8 on: Sun Feb, 12, 2012, 09:57:PM »
Nice work on your kits. Looking forward to this one.
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #9 on: Mon Feb, 13, 2012, 06:47:PM »
Very nice work, derex.

I'm also working on a 1:72 FM Falcon build with the extra aftermarket parts.  I look forward to seeing your progress on this project.

I did bite the bullet and decided to light mine (also the first model I've lit).  It's been a fun experience figuring out what I want to light, determining how to light it and expanding my modelling skills to include this aspect.

If you plan to light your model, I highly recommend watching Grendels video series on lighting models (http://www.scalemodeladdict.com/forum/index.php/topic,4881.0.html)as there is a lot of gold in there and may help you avoid any unpleasant surprises.
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #10 on: Mon Feb, 13, 2012, 07:00:PM »
I should get to lighting up mine in the next week or two.   I will post videos on my approach when I get there.
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #11 on: Fri Mar, 02, 2012, 02:34:AM »
UPDATE  -- Got started finally this week on my 1:72 FM Falcon---decided I wanted to do all the little notches in and around it.  My first ones (first pic) on the top I got a little to carried away with with the file, but my technique got a lot better towards the end! oh well...some are a little bigger than they should be according to the 32 SS model...but whatever. :P

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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #12 on: Mon Mar, 26, 2012, 12:32:PM »
UPDATE---Finished my cockpit over the weekend--turned out pretty good I think..
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #13 on: Mon Mar, 26, 2012, 12:47:PM »
Oh wow, cockpit looks ace! Love the walkway and the shining light..very cool  8)
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Re: "Here's where the fun begins..." :-)
« Reply #14 on: Mon Mar, 26, 2012, 06:12:PM »
Cockpit looks great
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