Jaitea's Falcon Projects

[Captain Han Solo]

My friend, that is looooooking verrrry kewl!

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks guys, some more updates

Here's the engine

...and a bit closer

I added some more details to the walkway

J

 

[Quaralane]

Coming along nicely here

 

[Grendels]

Looks good!

 

[Jurasikfrank]

Impressive, most impressive...

I really like the fact that you're not making any compromisses. The way you're just going at it, tearing everything down, scratch building major sections, that's a real eye opener for me: almost anything can be done.
Keep posting, I'm a fan!
Cheers

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks very much for the support guys!

Jurasikfrank, thanks for the comment, My concept of this build is to try and make a version of the Falcon based on the 5 foot ANH model....only make it with the same artistic licence ILM used in making the 32" for ESB.

I have made compromises only to go back and un-do them, (it would always bug me to know it's there...don't think I've got OCD though)

I also want to superdetail the ship especially in areas where ILM knew it didn't matter.

J

 

[Jaitea]

Some more progress:

I added some more details to the inside of the thruster plates.....ILM didn't need to detail this area as it would never be seen

The wall details:

J

 

[JohnSimmons]

Looks awesome mate

 

[Jurasikfrank]

Looking good.
Have you scratchbuilt the wall details or is it "kitbashed"?

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks Guys,
The sidewalls are a mixture of card, kit bash and scrap electronic parts
J

 

[Quaralane]

Lots of work. But it's definitely paying off

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks Quaralane,

Some more bits:

& held in place:

Thats all so far, maybe going to move on to the mandibles now

J

 

[JohnSimmons]

This is turning out to be one of the nicest falcons I have ever seen. Great work.

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks John....don't know about that, ha.

As I said before the thing I'm dreading is painting, I remember I was never happy with the 2 MPC kits I had in the past.

I'm not too sure about pre-shading, are there any tutorials on either the FM or the MPC?

J

 

[Captain Han Solo]

This build just keeps getting better!

 

[Jurasikfrank]

I'm not too sure about pre-shading, are there any tutorials on either the FM or the MPC?

J

There's an interesting build log by "thepaintingclinic", it's the 1/144 FM version though. If I remember correctly he did some minor pre-shading for his Falcon. Here's one of the 21 log's link:
Fine Molds 1/144th Millennium Falcon Build Log Part 13

And, if you are fluent in Japanese, ther's this one too:
Fine Molds Millennium Falcon Tutorial 2/4 S2 ep19
Pre-shading is at the very end.

Cheers

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks Jurasikfrank,

I'll give it a watch

J

 

[JohnSimmons]

I should have a video up with the pre shading I've just done on my Blockade Runner tomorrow (Hopefully) which might help you and I have an old one on my 1/144 shuttle:
Anigrand 1/144 sentinel shuttle pre shade

 

[Jaitea]

Thanks guys, these vids were very useful, still not 100% sure I'd have the skill though

J

 

[Jurasikfrank]

I didnt preshade my AMT Falcon and had great results.


I inspired myself with a very interesting weathering tutorial series. Basically, it's a multi layered weathering technique using oils which results in a very realistic look; each step of the weathering collects a bit of paint in the recessed areas. You can also use the oils to create artificial shadows where needed.
Check it out:
Discoloration Tutorial Part 1 for Millenium Falcon Weathering

If ever you want to go that route, my only added recommandation would be to seal the kit with Future or your favorite type of sealer.
Cheers Jeita!