Merseajohn's FM millennium falcon 1.72

[Grendels]

I would probably leave the photo etch part. To fix it I would scratch up the paint a bit, to make it look like someone tried to pry it open, or maybe it hit something.

 

[schweinhund227]

Nice going! What a huge model to dirty up! Nice weathering BTW .... Take your time!

 

[JohnSimmons]

Yeah I think ill put the factory part in instead. I'm still going for the photoetch grills at the back of the falcon though. Has anyone got any experience with them? hows the fit etc? I'm a bit nervous about drilling the center of the standard engines out! :-[

 

[JohnSimmons]

Been working late on the Falcon, engine grills are done......dont know if I'm %100 happy with them yet. I'm trying to be accurate to the 32" studio version but adding these grills take the look of the falcon away some how??? I'll grow to like them I suppose!


Overall progress

 

[Junkie]

Wow! Looks like the Falcon to me! Great paint and weathering.

 

[Quaralane]

Looking gorgeous. Excellent work so far

 

[JohnSimmons]

Thanks guys means a lot coming from awsome modelers like yourselves!!
Engines have had a dirty up!

And another overall pic

 

[Quaralane]

Nice. Weathered, but not completely overdone. I like it

 

[sunsanvil]

Exquisite! Could pass for the studio model...seriously.

 

[Exarkun77]

She's got it where it counts.
Nice subtle weathering, love it.

 

[Grendels]

It is very nicely done, most people over do weathering a bit. (Some quite a bit.) But this one looks well used. That is what she needs.

 

[JohnSimmons]

Wow! thanks guys what lovley comments!! here's another quick pic

 

[panzerace007]

Majestic !!! That's what comes to My mind 1st !! Great ! All th way around !!!

Man ! That rear deck looks HOT !!

 

[JohnSimmons]

You guys are really helping through this build! thanks again!
Dish is done


Added missing part to rear of walkway


Tried to get this shot to match the one supplied in the box

 

[Junkie]

Wild man, you are totally nailing this. You must be pleased - I know we all are.

 

[Quaralane]

Excellent work on that

 

[ScarredKustoms]

Love the detail on this build. Excellent work!!

 

[JohnSimmons]

Thanks again for the lovely comments! I cant put this down at the moment!!

 

[Junkie]

Stunning.

 

[JMac]

<sound of jaw hitting the floor>

Beautiful Falcon.