1/72 Millenium Falcon

badbird356

Member since
December 2002
From: USA (South Jersey)

1/72 Millenium Falcon

Posted by badbird356 on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 9:29 AM

Am I the last one to here about this great news? Check out this link.

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/cfstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=262

"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill

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overkillphil

Member since
October 2004
From: Northern Indiana

Posted by overkillphil on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 10:51 AM

I had heard about it, but couldn't get excited about the price tag. And 800 parts?

my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35

"I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 4:11 PM

I would love that thing, and would enjoy the 800 parts, but that price tag...no way.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 2:10 AM

Last time I checked the HLJ website they said that the price and release-date were not fixed yet.
Actually the kit is no longer listed on their site, may be because of too many inquiries.

Knowing Fine Molds quality(have build a few of their kits) I would say that it is going to be worth every cent.

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:22 AM

Don't know about that price, seems kinda way too much to ask, but 800 pieces is a good thing. Much more detail.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:45 AM

Youl spend more on aftermarkets for the ERTL kit just to end up with a far less quality buildup.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:02 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by InModelershaven

Last time I checked the HLJ website they said that the price and release-date were not fixed yet.
Actually the kit is no longer listed on their site, may be because of too many inquiries.

Just the opposite.

http://www.hlj.com/product/FNMSW-06

HLJ has set their price and announced the release date. You can pre-order through them now, or pre-order through Starship Modeler at:

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/cfstore

Hope that helps,

Linda

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, August 25, 2005 12:01 PM

Cool... but thats about 200 Beans where I come from Sad [:(]

Can't afford it anytime soon.

Dave

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SteelSnail

Member since
June 2003
From: México

Posted by SteelSnail on Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:56 PM

I really like the Millenium Falcon. It has a very unique design and it's just cool. I have a finemolds' tie-interceptor and a Me-410 and both look great. But it's too pricey. I can't stop thinking about all the other stuff I could get with that money.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:16 PM

None of them cooler than the Milleneum Falcon dude. Not one of them.

Unless you are into rare wines.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 26, 2005 4:16 AM

Hmm, I'll consider it once I get my reenlistment bonus. Until then, it's off the table for consideration. :(

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 5:14 AM

I got my order placed already. Smile [:)]

Ever since I touched the Fine Molds Kits the old "original" kits lost their interest for me.
To be honest I would like to see some of the old kits upgraded and remodeled as their scale is more too my liking.

But than there is something to be said for most kits being 1/72 which appeals to the dorama builder in me. Wink [;)]

I reckon with 800 parts we should have some nice "visible" interior details.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 4:06 PM

This is definitely on my Christmas list this year. My wife isn't quite as excited as me though, what with the new 1/32 Tamiya Thunderbird kit as well. Big Smile [:D]

I love the fact that it's modeled to match the actual movie model. SIgn me up for this one!!!!

Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 6:51 PM

pricey,pricey,pricey!

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forbiddenplastic

Member since
August 2005
From: Boston

Posted by forbiddenplastic on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:02 PM

I've put my order in for it weeks ago. I added up all the extra bits and pieces to make the MPC Falcon a little more accurate, and it tipped $200, and the FM Falcon will still be a more accurate kit!

Model On!

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SteelSnail

Member since
June 2003
From: México

Posted by SteelSnail on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:33 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan

None of them cooler than the Milleneum Falcon dude. Not one of them.

Unless you are into rare wines.

For me the AT-AT is the coolest one. Rare wine? Maybe.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 1, 2005 5:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan

None of them cooler than the Milleneum Falcon dude. Not one of them.

Unless you are into rare wines.

Personally, I actually found the Millenium Falcon to be the least coolest Star Wars craft.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 2, 2005 5:54 AM

*GASP*

I forsake my ears (eyes?) for even coming upon that statement! I weep! Big Smile [:D]

Whatever floats your boat. At least you won't want to spend around $200 USD on this particular kit, and there's one more for me! Wink [;)]

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kylwell

Member since
May 2003
From: United States

Posted by kylwell on Friday, September 2, 2005 10:39 PM

I can tell I've become of of the old fart modelers.

Price was never an issue.

When you price the cost of all the aftermarket parts plus the cost of the kit, you might as well get the Fine Molds. That way you'llknow what all the guys are talking about when they start fussing the "part number C45 is incorrectly shaped. It should be poly-hexagonal not poly-octoganol".

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 3:36 AM

Man..The Falcon.. i'm so exited about this one.. a lot of people are going to get exited about this one! forget the price.. the look alone of the people who will see the finished model and goes .."Ooohh!" will be more than enough to compensate for lost moolah in my pocket.. Hello? its THE MILLENIUM FALCON! is anyone as exited as i am? Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:02 AM

Neat, But I Can't afford it Boohoo [BH]

. I' v heard that the AMT/Ertle Kits Good though.....

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:20 PM

You just need to look at other avenue's.. Some companies charge that price because there isnt allot of competition, and know that when someone wants something they will pay it.. I am looking to getting my hands on the kit at a dramatically reduced price.. It simply doesnt cost Y19,000 - Y21,000 yen to buy... I would be happy to organise getting kits for other people. But I would need an order of 5-10 or more to do it.. No promisses yet, but still finding out..

Chris in Japan

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.