Revell tiny (1/280?) Falcon convert.

Rob Beach

Member since
May 2006

Posted by Rob Beach on Friday, June 10, 2016 12:49 PM

Hi, Chris! Nice seeing you in Richmond again... time flys, I wasn't thinking November was *that* long ago. Did you see YodaFett posting elsewhere on this project?

Regards, Robert Beach

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Cobra 427

Member since
September 2009

Posted by Cobra 427 on Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:38 AM

Yeah, this is OLD. However I'd like to see this come to an end too, and not just on another forum because this one is slowing dying from lack of member participation.

~ Cobra Chris

Maybe a picture of a squirrel playing a harmonica will make you feel better?

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Rob Beach

Member since
May 2006

Posted by Rob Beach on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:38 PM

This was looking great; any updates?

R/ Robert

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Yodafett

Member since
November 2015
From: Rotterdam (the Netherlands)

Posted by Yodafett on Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:28 AM

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Yodafett

Member since
November 2015
From: Rotterdam (the Netherlands)

Posted by Yodafett on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:18 AM

Thanks people and yes Gamera she's only 10 cm or so. Let's move on...

Much better?

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Friday, November 13, 2015 4:59 PM

Wow, that's awesome!!! I'm assuming from the photos with your hand she's about 10-15cm or so long?

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Banshee1000

Member since
September 2006
From: Ridott, Illinois

Posted by Banshee1000 on Friday, November 13, 2015 12:20 PM

Wow...very nice work.

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Heavens Eagle

Member since
December 2010
From: Memphis TN

Posted by Heavens Eagle on Friday, November 13, 2015 11:29 AM

That is definitely coming along nicely. Keep up the good work!

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Yodafett

Member since
November 2015
From: Rotterdam (the Netherlands)

Posted by Yodafett on Friday, November 13, 2015 6:31 AM

Thanks.

Replacing the gun turret because it's so flat, using the one on the lower hull solving this problem. Also made extra landing gear at the front applying the same method: kit bashing. Cutting out the rear of the donor Falcon.

More add-ons. Pipelines.

Sidewalls

Rear end.

Side by side comparison.

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Sprue-ce Goose

Member since
September 2005
From: Illinois: Hive of Scum and Villany

Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Thursday, November 12, 2015 8:47 AM

Looks nice ! Big Smile

And it appears more accurate ( thinner in appearance ) compared to the older and bigger MPC kit I bought many years ago in a galaxy far, far away.......... Hmm

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Yodafett

Member since
November 2015
From: Rotterdam (the Netherlands)

Posted by Yodafett on Thursday, November 12, 2015 8:15 AM

So next up, cutting away parts that needs to replace.

Clear some room between the jaw as originally the molded this solid. (see the red line)

Thin down the edge of the hull because it is too thick.

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Yodafett

Member since
November 2015
From: Rotterdam (the Netherlands)

Revell tiny (1/280?) Falcon convert.

Posted by Yodafett on Thursday, November 12, 2015 4:03 AM

Hello modelers,

Started this build back in 2010, Bought it for 5 year old son but daddy was more impressed with it he did Smile

This Falcon was molded after the 5 foot Falcon in Star Wars "A new hope" but I have more affection for the 32' in "Return of the Jedi". So my plan is to add, correct and put as many details from the 32' Falcon on to this tiny hull. Hope you all like the transformation and please don't be hard on my English Big Smile

Box art. It's a picture of the 32' movie Falcon.