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Completed AMT/ERTL Cut-Away Millennium Falcon build w/Ezra my Grandson

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Completed AMT/ERTL Cut-Away Millennium Falcon build w/Ezra my Grandson
Posted by Tosh on Sunday, June 23, 2019 1:00 PM

To my fellow forum members,

          The last time I built Sci-Fi was when I was a very young boy. I built AMT’s R2-D2, C-3PO, X-Wing Fighter, Tie-Fighter, Darth Vader’s Tie-Fighter, and a sleuth of Battlestar Galactica kits.  That definately was a long long time ago.  

Now I’ll be introducing a new generation, my grandson in his first Star Wars build.  I would personally like to pick up the Bandai X-Wing Fighter from Hobby Lobby.  That seems a bit more manageable.  This Falcon kit is very huge.  I’ll take photos with a ruler just to show the magnatiude of the scale of the kit.  

Thank you so very much for your support forum members especially since this is my and Ezra’s first foray into Sci-Fi.

Your Friend’s, Ezra and Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Tosh on Sunday, June 23, 2019 1:15 PM

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Posted by Tanker - Builder on Sunday, June 23, 2019 1:21 PM

Have Fun;

 I think cut-aways are far more interesting to build even on Non Sci-Fi stuff. I am glad to see you And Ezra doing this .  T.B.

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, June 23, 2019 3:58 PM

Following.  That box art sure brings back some memories!

Chad

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Posted by Greg on Monday, June 24, 2019 8:59 AM

It's always nice to see you and Ezra back at it, Toshi.

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:00 AM

Yeah, this is very cool Toshi! Great to see you and Ezra back at it. Sorry I haven't been on the aircraft forums that much lately. 

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, June 24, 2019 10:16 AM

This was an awesome issue of the Falcon. Good luck in your build.

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, June 24, 2019 11:12 AM

Good stuff Toshi. Looking forward to seeing you two at it again. Yes

                   

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Posted by Edwin on Monday, June 24, 2019 11:26 AM

Woohoo! Millenium Falcon, my absolute favorite!

I remember having the MPC/AMT Falcon back in the 90’s. Never got it finished, life got in the way Sad

Looking forward to your build, Mr Toshi!

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Posted by littletimmy on Monday, June 24, 2019 5:46 PM

Glad to see you and Ezra are keeping the glue flowing.

Tosh
The last time I built Sci-Fi was when I was a very young boy. I built AMT’s R2-D2, C-3PO, X-Wing Fighter, Tie-Fighter, Darth Vader’s Tie-Fighter, and a sleuth of Battlestar Galactica kits.  That definately was a long long time ago.  

I remember building the MPC R2-D2 kit, as well as some of the Battle Star kit's.

I will be looking in on you two from time to time, you will have Ezra building stuf on his own  before you know it ! ( They grow up so fast ....)

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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Posted by Eagle90 on Monday, June 24, 2019 6:01 PM

What a great project for you two!!!  Will be watching this one too.  I like the kit!!

 

 

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Posted by The Drifter on Monday, June 24, 2019 8:22 PM

Hello Toshi and Ezra,

Great to see the two of you back at it, and such a cool build. I will be along for the ride. Enjoy!

Jeff

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:19 PM

Tanker - Builder

Have Fun;

 I think cut-aways are far more interesting to build even on Non Sci-Fi stuff. I am glad to see you And Ezra doing this .  T.B.

 

So do I, it enhances any type of kit either scratch or fabricated at the factory like this kit is.  I’ll build kits with Ezra as long as he’s interested.  Thank you Tanker - Builder for stopping by.

Your friend‘s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:21 PM

Mopar Madness

Following.  That box art sure brings back some memories!

 

Thank you for your support Mopar Madness.  

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:22 PM

Gamera

Yeah, this is very cool Toshi! Great to see you and Ezra back at it. Sorry I haven't been on the aircraft forums that much lately. 

 

No need for an apology, your support means a great deal to Ezra and I. 

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:23 PM

Rob Gronovius

This was an awesome issue of the Falcon. Good luck in your build.

 

Thank you Sir!  

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:24 PM

mustang1989

Good stuff Toshi. Looking forward to seeing you two at it again. Yes

 

Thank you mustang1989!

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:26 PM

Edwin

Woohoo! Millenium Falcon, my absolute favorite!

I remember having the MPC/AMT Falcon back in the 90’s. Never got it finished, life got in the way Sad

Looking forward to your build, Mr Toshi!

 

The Falcon is my and Ezra’s number one favorite as well.  Thank you for your support!

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:32 PM

littletimmy

Glad to see you and Ezra are keeping the glue flowing.

 

 
Tosh
The last time I built Sci-Fi was when I was a very young boy. I built AMT’s R2-D2, C-3PO, X-Wing Fighter, Tie-Fighter, Darth Vader’s Tie-Fighter, and a sleuth of Battlestar Galactica kits.  That definately was a long long time ago.  

 

I remember building the MPC R2-D2 kit, as well as some of the Battle Star kit's.

I will be looking in on you two from time to time, you will have Ezra building stuf on his own  before you know it ! ( They grow up so fast ....)

 

I try to spend as much time and occupy his mind as much as possible.  They definately do grow up too quick.  Thank you for your continued support.

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:33 PM

Eagle90

What a great project for you two!!!  Will be watching this one too.  I like the kit!!

 

 

Thank you Eagle90!  We will both be having fun.  

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Monday, June 24, 2019 9:35 PM

The Drifter

Hello Toshi and Ezra,

Great to see the two of you back at it, and such a cool build. I will be along for the ride. Enjoy!

 

Thank you sir!  And thank you for the support.

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 4:40 PM

Here are top and bottom of the Falcon Primered with some 3M primer.

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:07 PM

Some lines highlighted in black Testors Gloss enamel.  Weathering to be done a little later with a light gray/white base coat.  Fueselauge is dry fitted and  assembled, only the landing gear is cemented.

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:08 PM

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:16 PM

Why do I have 3 landing gears and in other Star Wars movie the Falcon has 7?  Including the Bandai Falcon.

Correct me if I’m wrong but accordingly before “A New Hope”, during Han Solos famous 12 parcep Kessel run, he damaged several landing gears and never got them repaired till the “Empire Strikes Back” episode.  Or so I’ve read.  

Still it is a very cool kit with 7 or 3 landing gears.  I also remember my younger brother had a very large Kenner Falcon toy that was also a cut-away.

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 2:10 PM

Looks really cool! 

I have no idea how many landing gear the Falcon has. Never noticed. Now if it were the Enterprise I'd fill you in on pointless useless trival details till your ears bleed. Stick out tongue

 

Still she's cool no matter how many landing legs she has. 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 3:19 PM

Masking of the gun/laser pod canopy.

 

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 4:22 PM

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5:51 PM

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:45 PM

Gamera

Looks really cool! 

I have no idea how many landing gear the Falcon has. Never noticed. Now if it were the Enterprise I'd fill you in on pointless useless trival details till your ears bleed. Stick out tongue

 

Still she's cool no matter how many landing legs she has. 

 

I never noticed myself.  My younger brother had a Kenner Falcon with three landing gears so I never looked into it.  Until I saw “The Force Awakens” in where the derelict Falcon gets stolen by Ren and FN off of Jakku.  At one point the Falcon can be clearly seen with seven landing gears trying to take off sideways while scrapping the ground.  I also watched the Falcon land on Cloud City on “Empire Strikes Back”.  It also clearly shows seven landing gears.

To verify this, I googled Millennium Falcon Landing gears.  And seven was what I saw except in “A New Hope” In which there were three.  I learn something new everyday.  Lol!

Your friend‘s, Ezra & Toshi

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