Thundergod
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I've had this Revell Falcon "Easykit" for quite a while , but had it stored away as it was missing a few parts ( I picked it up for a quid at a car boot sale ). As I've recently located the missing bits , I thought I'd give it a little attention . First though , I'd like to say that this isn't going to be a super-detailing/accurizing exercise , mainly because I've an original MPC/Airfix version waiting on the bench , but as a straight-forward "fun" build , more or less straight from the box , (that is , if I had the box, which I don't ) .
Here's how the top fuselage section looks , with it's factory paint job .
One thing I WILL be improving is the "turbo lasers". The moulded in ones of the kit are it's worst point . I removed these with my razor saw , to be replaced with scratchbuilt ones .
I'll not bore everyone with my opinion of these Revell "Easykits" , as I've stated this on more than one occasion , but I will say that this version of the Falcon is pretty damn good , in fact a LOT better than a lot of modellers would have you believe . I originally thought that the price of the kit was a bit high ( about £35 ) , due to it's relative few part count , but in fact the moulded detail is excellent and in my opinion , far better than the old ( admittedly larger ) MPC/Airfix version .
After spray coating a base coat with "Holts" light grey car spray ( my new "go-to" Star Wars base colour ), I picked out panels with a couple of shades of grey ( mid and dark ) and began shading with pastel chalk washes . I then used dry pastel chalks to add "exhaust staining" to the rear engine deck area .
It's still early days , as I've only worked on the Falcon for a day , but I'm quite optimistic based on the results I've got so far . I may even add some lights , as I've got some LEDs that are looking for a home .
Here's how the top fuselage section looks , with it's factory paint job .
One thing I WILL be improving is the "turbo lasers". The moulded in ones of the kit are it's worst point . I removed these with my razor saw , to be replaced with scratchbuilt ones .
I'll not bore everyone with my opinion of these Revell "Easykits" , as I've stated this on more than one occasion , but I will say that this version of the Falcon is pretty damn good , in fact a LOT better than a lot of modellers would have you believe . I originally thought that the price of the kit was a bit high ( about £35 ) , due to it's relative few part count , but in fact the moulded detail is excellent and in my opinion , far better than the old ( admittedly larger ) MPC/Airfix version .
After spray coating a base coat with "Holts" light grey car spray ( my new "go-to" Star Wars base colour ), I picked out panels with a couple of shades of grey ( mid and dark ) and began shading with pastel chalk washes . I then used dry pastel chalks to add "exhaust staining" to the rear engine deck area .
It's still early days , as I've only worked on the Falcon for a day , but I'm quite optimistic based on the results I've got so far . I may even add some lights , as I've got some LEDs that are looking for a home .