Star Wars GB Episode II CLOSED

I finally started the last phase of weathering on the falcon... pigments.

That is looking simply amazing Senor, can't wait to see this finished.

Thanks, Bish. Almost done. And then I'll take some hires photos.

Senor,

That is just a stunning Falcon. So nice it could have been in the movie. 

Geez, nice Falcon! Assuming that's the FM kit.

I just ordered a couple of the Bandai Y-Wings and assuming they arrive in a couple of months, I might join this GB with one of them if you guys don't mind. Would be a nice break from Academy CH-53E I'll be working on for the next year. :-)

Cheers,

Porkbits

You will be more than welcome Porkbits.

Not sure if anyone has read or heard this yet, but it looks like Revell will be releasing several Star Wars kits that were originally released by Fine Molds:

Star Wars

Would be nice if this is true! Star Wars kits, hopefully with the same quality as the original Fine Molds kits, but at Revell prices! Sounds like a win-win!

Porkbits

Geez, nice Falcon! Assuming that's the FM kit.

I just ordered a couple of the Bandai Y-Wings and assuming they arrive in a couple of months, I might join this GB with one of them if you guys don't mind. Would be a nice break from Academy CH-53E I'll be working on for the next year. :-)

Cheers,

Porkbits

Ohhhh, that's the one I've been waiting for. I may be building one of those myself.

Well, that looks promising...if this pans out I'll have to pick up a few of each.

hogfanfs

Not sure if anyone has read or heard this yet, but it looks like Revell will be releasing several Star Wars kits that were originally released by Fine Molds:

Star Wars

Would be nice if this is true! Star Wars kits, hopefully with the same quality as the original Fine Molds kits, but at Revell prices! Sounds like a win-win!

Now that will be nice. Hopefully I can finally get that 72nd falcon. I see no reason why they should not be FM quality, Revell new kits have been really good, and I am guessing Revell have bought the FM molds anyway. Thanks for that link.

And some kits from the new movie as well. Bonus.

From what I understand the 72nd falcon is the same tooling as the fine molds. Revel bought the molds.

Ye, that's what I was thinking. Its a real shame FM lost the rights, but it will be good for us if Revell are able to put there bigger size into use by making these kits cheaper.

This thread is inspiring since Ive tackled the DeAgostini Falcon.  Its going to be a very long wait to see mine finished though! LOL!

Senor,

The Falcon looks fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it finished.

I did start on my Star Destroyer. Right now just cleaning all the resin pieces I purchased. I will post pictures, but, I will be delayed a couple months. We purchased a house, and now I have all the fun of packing and moving.

Are you still building that Joe. Please feel free to post some pics. In fact, if you think its going to take a while, you could enter it and spread it over a couple of GB's.

Bruce, what resin bits have you got for that. Likewise what I said to Joe, if you feel the need, you can carry it on into the III Star wars GB I will run in the lead up to Ep VIII.

Im still building it, currently waiting for some parts! Its going to take 2 years! LOL! But its a studio replica prop with a very good quality.  The cabin is basically done and kit included LED lighting.

This is where Im at:

LY2A9853 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A9866 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

I have a separate build here:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/6/t/165297.aspx

Recently completed a MPC Falcon with LED lighting.  Pics of it here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/chaman_photography/sets/72157639332154936

Bish

 

Bruce, what resin bits have you got for that. Likewise what I said to Joe, if you feel the need, you can carry it on into the III Star wars GB I will run in the lead up to Ep VIII.

Bish,

I purchased the Devastator resin kit from Avery Model Products: Here is the link

Not a bad kit, but a lot of cleaning of the parts. 

Once I get moved, we'll see how long it takes to get back to building models. The house we are moving to does not have a finished basement, but, now I can finish it the way I want. Unfortunately, that will take time away from builds.

Thanks Bruce. Starship modeller has a couple of resin pieces, but this one brings all those together and has a few other bits. I will keep that set in mind, thanks again.

Joe, that looks really nice. Do you have to paint any of that kit.

You could technically not paint anything but it will lack realism.  I plan to do a full paint job to it and used the MPC Falcon as practice to apply to this bigger model.  The cockpit needed paint specially to those seats, dry brushing and washes, etc. Its just like any model I guess.

Thanks Joe. I thought I saw some signs of dry brushing which is what mad me ask. Look forward to seeing some more.

Thanks, Bish! Looking forward to joining.

Did a few more details in the interior bay. Still will paint most of these items to really bring details from it.

LY2A0789 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A0782 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A0779 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

It does look nice in there. I take it the panels can be removed to show that off.

Yes the upper panel can be removed.  It will also include a motorized ramp.

Now that sounds neat.

By the way joe, did you want me to add this to the roster. I wasn't sure if you were including this as a GB entry.

I dont mind!  Im in another GB (automotive), but I guess is not a problem?

Added the tubing greeblies that came with the kit but added a few details and an additional tube made of solder wire.  Will add more and detail and weather accordingly. Also detailed the console and will dry brush it later.

LY2A0817 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

LY2A0822 by nenekinkin, on Flickr

What you think?

That is totally awesome Joe! I love the worn detail on the couch.

I really hope I don't step on your build progress here, but I went by Lucasfilms HQ today at the San Francisco Presidio. You can't get past the front lobby without an invitation, however the front lobby had some interesting stuff from the movies.

Vader's actual suit from the movies.

The actual Boba Fett suit.

Darth Maul's Light Saber.

Darth Vader's Light Saber

Darth Sidious' Light Saber.

Yoda's Light Saber.

Hans Solo's Blaster,

Ain't that totally COOL!

Hi guys, been awhile. LIfe gets in the way sometimes. Have not done anything with Chewie for 5 or six weeks. Got some time off from work next week so I hope to get some more work done.

Just to catch up on Revell. They will be selling the Finemolds kits, but from what I understand is they did not buy the molds. Finemolds will still produce them and Revell will repackage them and don't expect them to be cheap either, I have heard (not confirmed) the MF will sell north of $200. Cheaper than what you can get on ebay but more than what was originally charged for the fm kit. Alot of banter about this on starshipmodeler's forums. Info came from a guy who talked to a Revell rep at Wonderfest.

Now about the Falcons on this site, simply put, amazing work. Senor, you are doing that FM kit justice. I look forward to your updates. And that DiAgostino kit is fantastic in its detail. I was hoping to see one built on here as that is probably as close to one as I will get.

Modelcrazy, what a priveledge to be able to visit Lucasfilm and thanks for sharing the photos. Who knew Darth Vader had a little pimp action going? Purple lining on the cape, maybe Prince had something to do with the costume design. LOL, just kidding. Those can be excellent reference photos.

Hopefully will be able to post udates next time

-Stephen

Hey, guys:

How the heck do I subscribe to this thread? I can subscribe to the GB forum, but then I get email notifications for every GB. I can't find a "Subscribe" or "Follow Thread" link anywhere in this thread, and the Email Notifications settings don't have anything for individual threads.

Hm.

TIA,

PB

Hi PB - having posted in this thread, it will now appear in the list that comes up when you click 'Your discussions' in the profile box on the right. That's how I look for updates. *shrug*