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My Bandai 1/72 Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon Build

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5:50 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 5:18 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Saturday, January 6, 2018 3:14 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:19 AM

WOW! Just received this reply from the great Colin Cantwell!

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  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:22 AM

Wow, I saw the Fine Molds kits in person once and thought that was quite a sizable Falcon. This one is even bigger? I'm glad I picked up a pair of the Fine Molds Slave I kits (Boba and Jenga with frozen Hans) when they were on clearance.

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:31 AM
Many Thanks sir! Yes it is bigger than the old MPC kit and the Fine Molds kits that were produced.
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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, December 31, 2017 11:36 AM

Your attention to detail on this kit is amazing. Just how big is this thing? Is it larger than the old MPC kit? I really like the Revell of Germany box scale one that came out about 11-12 years ago.

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Friday, December 29, 2017 4:35 PM

A little more mods to my Bandai 1/72 Perfect Grade Cockpit. The figures have been modified to evoke some "life". Han can be seen actually flying the Ship while Ben and Luke look on...Again the pilots seats have been modified so Han and Chewie look like they are flying the Falcon. The Console has been modified to better reflect the console as seen in A New Hope as opposed to the kit's Empire configuration.

 

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  • From: Brooklyn NY 11220
Posted by HIGHWAYMAN9674 on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:21 PM

can I ask what is the price on this thing??I love your work very sharp!!

"IT IS BETTER TO LIVE ONE DAY AS A LION THEN THE REST OF YOUR LIVE AS A LAMB"

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:39 PM

So I performed a little surgery on the interior cockpit of my Falcon. The pilot's seats were too far back, so I moved them forward...I also added Luke and Ben standing behind Han and Chewie...Very pleased with the effect!

 

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Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, December 25, 2017 6:38 PM
Pretty nice

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Posted by Pun1313 on Monday, December 25, 2017 1:32 PM

WOW awesome job on her.. Love it.

 

Tom

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Posted by Gamera on Saturday, December 23, 2017 8:46 AM

Fantastic job!!! Love the photos with the figures! Heart

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

 

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Thursday, December 21, 2017 12:38 PM
Some more pictures of my build...
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Posted by Jim Kirk on Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:28 AM

Some boring Tabletop pics of my build...

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  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, December 14, 2017 12:42 PM

You have done an awesome job on this kit. Do you know if there is the new square reflector dish for the Force Awakens version? How does this compare to the older Fine Molds kit? I remember passing that one up and kicking myself later.

I'd still love to get this, but I just don't have the space for one!

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:46 PM
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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:55 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:36 PM

Just getting a feel for some Diorama ideas!

 

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:32 PM

Some more detail shots of my Falcon build...

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Sunday, December 3, 2017 3:13 PM

A fellow 5' Falcon bud, Jaitea from the RPF, did a wonderful job putting my 1/72 Bandai Falcon in the Death Star!

 

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Friday, December 1, 2017 1:14 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:50 AM

A recreation of a publicty still...

 

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 4:05 PM
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  • From: Eleva, Wisconsin
Posted by Greatmaker on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 3:49 PM

Man everytime I look at this I think it looks better than the ones these used in the movies.

 

What I learned from Star Trek.  Never wear red when visiting a new planet......unless your Scotty of course

 

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 1:26 PM

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  • From: Parker City, IN.
Posted by Rambo on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 10:12 AM

Very nice! How did you make and detail the blaster mark on the top of the hull? it looks spot on.

Clint

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  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:09 PM

Wow, your Falcon looks fantastic. Right out of the movie.

I have the Fine Molds kit but it does not come with the lights (although I plan to rig it for lights nonetheless) nor does my inspection of the parts make me think the level of detail matches this Bandai kit. Hmmm, perhaps I should just sell my Fine Molds and get the Bandai.

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 3:54 PM

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Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 3:30 PM

Here are some pictures with the landing gear deployed...

 

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