BanDai - 1/144 Millennium Falcon

[TRM]

BanDai's 1/144 Millennium Falcon...a little something I picked up at the AMPS International show a couple weeks back. I figured I was heading to the Wonderfest Show in Kentucky next month and needed to have some genre related items on the table while doing demos.





Like a dope, I did not take the time to snap a bunch of pics of the box innards before cracking into this one.   I am sure there are some reviews of this kit out there, but, take my word for it when I say this kit is outstanding!   The molds are crisp and the fit is insane actually.  No gluing is actually needed....only if you want to!   

The kit fell off the sprues in one night last week and basically went together in a couple hours.  I wish there was something bad to say about the kit, but there really isn't anything.   Okay...if it makes anyone feel better, they could have supplied masking for the clear parts...happy?   LOL   It comes with some scaled figures from the new/old/sequel/prequel whatever!   BanDai does sell a couple of different lighting kits for this puppy and I seen where another company in the UK has a cheap one that covers even more lights...not this time for me, but I can't say I won't try another in future! 

 











The kit comes with a little display stand..........








The night before last, I snuck into the cave and squirted a little primer at this...of course I went with my go-to Black Base.  I did pull the major components apart so I could work the clear parts and engine section easier.





The sun came out this afternoon and things are drying up....might try and hit he booth to begin some color tonight!     


Thanks for stopping by! 

[Leon]

Assembly and primer!!!! That is looking really good Todd.

[tobias5555]

Good start.

[nicusi]

Great kit, wonderfull subject and very good start! I'm watching too, Todd.
Nic

[mustang1989]

Man I do like the Millennium Falcon...............so much that I purchased the Fine Molds kit which is HUGE!! I like the compactness of the 1/144 scale MF's though. Looks as though you are off to a great start with this one T.

[eastrock]

Hi Todd, mind if I butt in into your tread

the LED is sold separately... as stated fits perfectly, there are two types of decal one is the dry transfer and the other is wet transfer. some details are much better be painted than using decals. there is also an after market PE for the Bandai kit for added details... so for those Starwars Fans the kit is a must have

Already build one, and its already in good hands

cheers!!!

[TRM]

Thanks fellas...glad to have the company along the way!

ER...I looked at the lighting sets and was tempted...but figured this is for demo at one of the shows, there was no need to add them. Also, looking at the details of the mold on this kit, PE grills and such are not going to add any more detail to this one in my opinion. I don't plan on using the colored decals and will paint my own...or that is my thought anyway...LOL

[eastrock]

No plans on finishing it? its one of the best MF kit so far

[dupes]

May 6, 2017 16:47:41 GMT -5 TRM said:

It comes with some scaled figures from the new/old/sequel/prequel whatever!

The rectangular radar dish says "Episode VII" all over it. GOD Todd, how can you not know that???

Looking forward to see what kind of weathering magic you do to this thing!

[TRM]

I know Dupes...I have had too much trouble changing all the thicknesses to the external coolant lines...BanDai took a chance and went with the YT-1300f configuration....what dopes, how do they think the the ship could fly at a maximum speed of 1,050 kilometer per hour in atmosphere and 3,000 G in space. The stock hyperdrive of the YT-1300 series was replaced with a Isu-Sim SSP05.

Seriously? LOL I think not! The "new/old/sequel/prequel whatever" was a slight dig as you might figure.

I am looking forward to getting the painting done soon, so I can start the weathering! All about having some fun!

[406 Silverado]

Good to see you got this one going bro. Looking forward to seeing it next week.

[mustang1989]

May 8, 2017 6:12:54 GMT -5 TRM said:

I know Dupes...I have had too much trouble changing all the thicknesses to the external coolant lines...BanDai took a chance and went with the YT-1300f configuration....what dopes, how do they think the the ship could fly at a maximum speed of 1,050 kilometer per hour in atmosphere and 3,000 G in space. The stock hyperdrive of the YT-1300 series was replaced with a Isu-Sim SSP05.

Seriously? LOL I think not! The "new/old/sequel/prequel whatever" was a slight dig as you might figure.

I am looking forward to getting the painting done soon, so I can start the weathering! All about having some fun!

Any progress on this one Todd?

[TRM]

Hi Joe! There is a little....base color is down and a round of highlights. Been crazy the past couple weeks with family stuff and getting this and some other pieces moving for the Wonderfest show at the end of this week. Might try and sneak into the cave one last time before I need to pack everything for the trip! I will do my best to grab some update shots!

[wing_nut]

Sweet ride.