Well, I've been working on the Falcon for about 2 weeks now (I have issues 1-36 already). I'm a family man with a full-time job, so my building time is very limited. I'm at about 1 hour a night (if I'm lucky), which you'll know isn't much time at all, especially if you're doing a lot of detail painting.
I've decided to modify my Falcon using only what I can create myself (no Shapeways after market, photo-etch, or fiber optics). I mean, I'm already paying a ton for this thing as it is. Why spend more money than you really need to? Besides, the exterior is the most important part anyway since it is a prop replica.
I've spent the bulk of my time working on the cockpit and cargo hold so far. I'll try to post some pics.
Currently Working On - DeAgostini Millennium Falcon, 1/16 MPC General Lee, Moebius Bride of Frankenstein
Next Up - Hobby Boss 1/350 USS Arizona, 1/24 Aoshima BTTF DeLorean, 1/25 Polar Lights BTTF part III DeLorean Mark IV