Bandai's miniature Millennium Falcons

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  • @modelchili
    @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bandai 1/350 Millennium Falcon model kit: amzn.to/2J7O4wz

    • @londonzeke3854
      @londonzeke3854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @londonzeke3854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @londonzeke3854
      @londonzeke3854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @adenrhett8649
      @adenrhett8649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @London Zeke glad I could help :)

  • @Martini_Mcfly
    @Martini_Mcfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So funny how small details can make all the difference. Honestly adding those lines with the marker made it all come alive for me. One of those, "you know it when you see it" moments. Also, the black base coat of the Empire falcon gave it a slightly more bluish tone which honestly fits the color pallet of Empire vs the warmer tones of ANH. Great job.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Yeah good point about it being more blue, definitely a characteristic of the ships in Empire and Jedi.

  • @machoneboard
    @machoneboard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great work, thanks for posting. Like watching many artists work, you initially think ‘no, that’s not going to work’ and of course a few steps later it all becomes clear!

  • @ch1potle
    @ch1potle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A pair of small, simple models brought to life by your brilliant paint and weathering work. A pleasure to watch.

  • @charlesballard5251
    @charlesballard5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These things are far superior in detail to the old MPC version that came out in... what? '79, '80? Magnificent build as well, sir.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yeah we've come a long way.

  • @NYJetsforlife
    @NYJetsforlife 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I’ve learned so much from it. Thank you.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jozefgoos1735
    @jozefgoos1735 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two beautiful gems for your collection. 👍👍👍

  • @kickbaktube
    @kickbaktube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just finished mine using this video as a guide. It turned out ok but it just doesn't have that 'chili' mojo.
    It really showed me how good he is at this craft.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I just takes a bit of practice. 😁

  • @ArtIsMySin19
    @ArtIsMySin19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love every one of your builds and your falcon ones are definitely my favorites! The base coats look perfect; they each match the look of each movie perfectly in my opinion. Keep up the amazing work you're an inspiration! :)

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @sarlaccbreath7701
    @sarlaccbreath7701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for demonstrating the differences in the black paint pre-shade vs just putting the white over primer! I’ve got a large falcon to paint and always wondered about that. Cheers man!

  • @04swimbeav
    @04swimbeav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this makes me want to rebuild the two in my collection. As always, great job!

  • @bb82870
    @bb82870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also built these 2. A lot of fun and not much effort. They look super detailed and good!

  • @bergiesbricks9618
    @bergiesbricks9618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really impressed with the paint work and weathering, amazing.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @iddybox
    @iddybox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These look great brother

  • @paulgertsch7105
    @paulgertsch7105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see you build Bandai's 1/144 scale Jeti's Star fighter with the hyperdrive ring . It has a tricky paint scheme ,that they provide a lot of the stickers for. It would be awesome seeing you use your expertise to pull it off. I found the kit on Amazon for under $30.00 US

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be cool!

  • @sneetch1369
    @sneetch1369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got one of these coming for Xmas. Thanks for the painting guide.👍👍👍

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it's useful!

  • @Daniel-Strain
    @Daniel-Strain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to imagine that work that Han and Chewie were trying to quickly finish up at the Hoth base (once they finally had some time and access to a good docking bay) was the tail end of a major refit that gave the Falcon more weight capacity (thus the extra landing gear). But, in the work, something got rewired and it interfered with the smooth operation of the hyperdrive :)

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha yeah possibly.

  • @SteveJonesScaleModellingSite
    @SteveJonesScaleModellingSite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two great models. Luvin your work

  • @portnoyrlz14
    @portnoyrlz14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great work! will use it as a guide!!! thanks!

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I hope it's useful. 😀

  • @tachi98lep
    @tachi98lep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful little gems!

  • @paulgertsch7105
    @paulgertsch7105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the video. Great job

  • @gonickyourself
    @gonickyourself 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video man! I’m partial to the Empire falcon but both look stellar, great work. It was such a nice relaxing video to listen to and watch while working. Thank you.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @billclarke5916
    @billclarke5916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another outstanding tutorial video, thanks mate, great job.

  • @Rosshannah1695
    @Rosshannah1695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely build, been humming and hawing about buying one of these smaller Falcons, but no more. The detail is too good to pass up, shame the crony virus has put up the price a good bit... But thanks to your build video, I'll be shelling out some hard earned pennies, hoots mon and blessings from Scotland.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers, thanks for watching!

  • @victoriasmith8229
    @victoriasmith8229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice job on both models.
    Really enjoyed the video, thanks. 👍

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Vaughan! You'll have to come over and check them out. 😁

  • @jaingskirata4276
    @jaingskirata4276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is getting out of hand, now there are TWO of them
    But I mean I’m not complaining

    • @Rovan84127
      @Rovan84127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

    • @dillanhayes2240
      @dillanhayes2240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always two, no more no less

    • @haveric24
      @haveric24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol damn you bought both

    • @JimPaulJr
      @JimPaulJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, there are actually three versions out.

    • @cats2927
      @cats2927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was about to say that

  • @lasse5179
    @lasse5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so amazed! What you've made out of these models is just breathtaking! You are a real Master!

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @bjrnhalfhand2258
    @bjrnhalfhand2258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work mate. Lovely little models.

  • @duvy65
    @duvy65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job mate they looked really good 👍

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @RoTenken
    @RoTenken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I assembled the 1/16 AMT/ERTL Millenium Falcon a long time ago. Stuck it in the ceiling. Good times.

    • @AvengerII
      @AvengerII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The old MPC kit which was re-released by ERTL after they merged isn't that big.
      The Bandai 1/72, the "Perfect Grade," is actually a little bit bigger.
      I'd have to look it up for the exact size (ERTL operates at weird fractions) but the cutaway Millennium Falcon kit that's also an MPC/ERTL might be the biggest mass-market release. The cutaway according to the Amazon listing is about an inch longer than the Bandai Perfect Grade model so it's a little more than 1/72 scale depending on how they figured out the theoretical size of the Falcon.
      The biggest Falcon you or I could build without needing to reinvent it is the kit you subscribe to a magazine to get. It's a 1:1 recreation of the nearly 3-ft (33-34 inches?) Millennium Falcon model created for The Empire Strikes Back which was the definitive version of the Millennium Falcon until The Force Awakens when they went back and reused the original design of the 1977 model and merged it with aspects of the 1980 TESB version.
      Doesn't matter much to me, honestly. Any model over $100 is expensive to me! LOL
      It's cheaper to be into retrovideogames than virtually anything else. The old hobbies (board games, model kits, comic books, etc.) have gotten very expensive. The reasonably-priced entry level things just don't exist anymore. Kids have an easier time getting into the stuff from Japan than most of the Western hobbies. The old stuff is aimed too much at old fogies (anyone over late 20s) right now which is partly why it's so expensive and those hobbies are generally dying or existing mainly from online stores selling out of warehouses. Darn shame -- it used to be nice go to a local store and look at these things in person before you had to commit to buy.

    • @RoTenken
      @RoTenken 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AvengerII IKR? I used to scour Michaels and Toys R Us looking at Revell and ERTL space models to set up. I got my first 1989 1/32 Batwing out of a General Thrift Store where I live. But then they got replaced by the snap on models in Wal-Mart, if they brought them at all. Now only specialty stores carry them along with the Gunplas.
      The one model that I really wanted was a Babylon 5 Alliance White Star. You could get the Narn, Centauri and even the Earthforce Starfurys, but not that one.

  • @haventorres6658
    @haventorres6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the great content and entertainment much appreciated

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  • @padraigmcconnell7015
    @padraigmcconnell7015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great ideas thank you. I'm going to darker gray tint some top individual panels and paint engine white, apply blue wash mainly in corners, then edge highlight charcoal

  • @rastanz
    @rastanz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work and detailing for such a small scale, I have the ANH version, I'm looking to get the TESB and TFA versions to build all three.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yeah I wouldn't mind adding the TFA version to the collection.

  • @EDcase1
    @EDcase1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They added more landing gear for ESB because when they made the large Falcon set it needed more support.
    There are quite a few differences in the greeble detail between the two as well.

  • @PlayersJourney
    @PlayersJourney ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing technique

  • @arthurl526
    @arthurl526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly a masterpiece !

  • @NapFloridian
    @NapFloridian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    May the Force be with you... Always (The World as we know it 2020)

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as usual.

  • @thedarkknight803able
    @thedarkknight803able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome build!💥😮😃😁👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿💯

  • @brianmontgomery1619
    @brianmontgomery1619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Sir!

  • @kollectorsstash9129
    @kollectorsstash9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this. great guide for me to follow :D

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped!

  • @bdouglas3751
    @bdouglas3751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic. Thanks Chili.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @ashb1502
    @ashb1502 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great model, going to be building one myself. I always find it odd that people and model companies tend to do the engines on the falcon in a blue colour......yet in the movies it was white. the only shot I can think of where it had a blue tint was in the special edition where the cgi version took off from docking bay 94

  • @Sniper_Cat_71
    @Sniper_Cat_71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now you need a 1/350 Star Destroyer bridge to put it on! Nice job on them!

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol yes! Thank you!

    • @blackc1479
      @blackc1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That....would be awesome.

  • @3ccdmike
    @3ccdmike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are beauty's !

  • @user-gu1ed1kb8x
    @user-gu1ed1kb8x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome

  • @jonathanhern3684
    @jonathanhern3684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great. I ordered 2 of these to build with my 9 year old daughter. She loves Chewie and the Falcon. I built the perfect grade and she really wanted to do one too. So this size will be great for us to do one each together. Your video here will be a very helpful tool to use with her to help her see techniques. Great channel. Great content. Excellent skill and talent you have.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. 🙂 The main reason I do this is to inspire people of all ages to give it a go, so it's awesome to hear about your father-daughter project! 👍

  • @dunka12
    @dunka12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the liner you're using, Staedtler, is water resistant once it dries. Yes you can whipe it off if you use alcohol or something, but you can use water based washes on top without problems. I used those exact ones all my life, cause i could work with water colors on top of them, and they didn't smudge. They are great.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, good to know. 👍

    • @dunka12
      @dunka12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@modelchili to be fair, i'm sure on plastic they have longer drying times. :D

  • @MarksUselessChannel
    @MarksUselessChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. I've got one and am intimidated by the small scale. I'm still trying to make the Blockade Runner look decent, lol.

  • @lurkerrekrul
    @lurkerrekrul 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe that you didn't cut out the canopy windows and build an interior for the cockpit! Also, no lighting? ;)
    It's crazy the amount of detail that some of today's kits have. This makes my old kit by MPC(?) that was several times the size, look like a toy by comparison.

  • @fernc3502
    @fernc3502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome builds! Those washes and small blaster details make all the difference. That looks like a lot of labours work. Between the two versions, I'm liking the "New Hope" version a bit more. How long did it take from start to finish to assemble and paint both models? Keep up the great work.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yeah I think I prefer the ANH version too, the colour just looks nicer on the eye. I'd say these took about 3-4 hours in total, not including the time it takes for paint to dry etc.

  • @DebzEagle
    @DebzEagle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yessssssss

  • @gsb5w291
    @gsb5w291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Bandai was accidentally mixing the sprues up. I ordered two kits that were supposed to be from ANH but one was actually from ESB when I opened them. Nice little kits.

  • @rustedbeetle
    @rustedbeetle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is a shame that they didn't have options for landing gear. I know there are 3D printed options for building them, though. I was thinking about making a small dio of a ship dealer's yard that had a couple of used ANH ships next to a new ESB ship model with a tiny sign saying, "Easier to Land! More Gear!"

  • @blackc1479
    @blackc1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great builds. I even had to show the wife you freehanding the cockpit.
    Kinda ominous background music though😄

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Looking back at the footage, even I'm impressed I manage that canopy without too much mess lol.

    • @blackc1479
      @blackc1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I love bandai kits but was kinda worried about the smaller stuff, but i am somewhat more confident after seeing the builds. And i really thought doing the red and grey panels would be much more of a beast. Keep it up, it really helps us less skilled types lol

  • @surfingheros
    @surfingheros 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work as always! I wish I had your steady hands for that kind of details on small models.👍 Any tips?

    • @DebzEagle
      @DebzEagle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a miniature painter and I find it's all about practice and being chill and mindful of your brush strokes. Know theres always ways to fix mistakes so let go of insecurities and go for it.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I find that bracing your hand against something always helps. You'll often see me resting it against the model or the desk as I paint fine details.

    • @lechar92
      @lechar92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      try getting some magnifier lens, it helps me A lot

  • @AvengerII
    @AvengerII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Realistically, the TESB 1980 model has a better landing gear set-up (makes more sense where weight distribution is concerned) BUT I still prefer the 1977 version. I like the overall look of the original model better.
    There are actually a lot of detail differences (which they go into excruciating detail on other websites) and the 1977 version comes off better in details which is why it was used as the basis for the SE edition CG models of the Falcon and the CG models in D!$ney W@rZ. The Sequel Tragedy merged aspects of both the Original Trilogy main models into one ship that was basically the body of the 5-ft 1977 model with the landing gear from the revised 3-ft (well, 32-inch) 1980 model.
    The shape was also different in that the 1977 ship was more hamburger shaped and the 1980 Falcon is a bit leaner and flatter in cross-section. Of course, as a kid you don' t notice these things until 40 years later! LOL
    I suspect aBandai might yet release accurately detailed higher scale (1/144 and 1/72) model kits of the The Empire Strikes Back version of the Millennium Falcon. Gotta milk that license dry! Master Replicas sure did with all the variants they released of the lightsaber props AND DL-44 blaster!

  • @kickbaktube
    @kickbaktube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel. Do you use the Vallejo paint straight out of the bottle or do you thin it?

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use the Model Air paint straight out of the bottle, but sometimes thin it if the airbrush is objecting to it.

  • @dennissherier3209
    @dennissherier3209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve built both models, but forgot to glue the inside pieces of rear upper hull before gluing clamshell. : (

  • @dannyridley7524
    @dannyridley7524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautifully done as usual Chilly, I now feel like the Falcon is an ex girlfriend that always brings a smile to your face when recalling her curves lol.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha pretty much! Thanks 😁

  • @mozza2314
    @mozza2314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job as always. @ModelChili Scale Models. What brushes do you use?

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! For this build I was using a Monglon 2720 size 0 brush.

    • @mozza2314
      @mozza2314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@modelchili thanks

  • @jonathanhern3684
    @jonathanhern3684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What sort of brush do you use when painting the panels? It looks like such a quality this brush yet such a fine point.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use a Monglon 2720-0 brush I just found at my local stationery store. Not sure how available they are internationally. They're really nice brushes though, they told a fine point well!

  • @cobusprinsloo
    @cobusprinsloo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The kit paint instructions indicate Flat white (55%) + Light Gull Grey (45%) fothe light body grey. Is this the combination that represents the White Grey that you used?

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I used Vallejo Model Air White Grey

  • @mikegray7873
    @mikegray7873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What yellow did you use?

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it was Vallejo Buff

  • @pho3nix-
    @pho3nix- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which version is more screen accurate?

  • @user-td9pk7bz6k
    @user-td9pk7bz6k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2種類あるので違いを観てから買って下さい?デカールが凄いけど筆塗りで何としたいなぁー🐭

  • @eugenerusselnash
    @eugenerusselnash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heya!
    I really do enjoy your videos.
    I’ve been having a long old debate about one of my models that I have in stock. This model is the 1/350 scale Resin Medical Frigate. Every build, and there aren’t that many that I’ve seen, are built with an out of scale Falcon!? The Frigate in itself is a massive vessel but when builders add these bigger Falcons the Frigate Looks Kinda Goofy? My only rational for this is that builders are trying to recreate the the end scene for the Empire Strikes Back? However, the one aspect of this scene that really has to be observed is that everything is in Forced Perspective? Every Vessel is Exaggerated in its scale and perspective!?
    What I’m trying to say is that for the Medical Frigate this Bandai Kit is actually the Correct size for its larger counterpart. Studio Accurate is not always factually correct! The is another ironic observation I’ve made and that this modern Falcon Kit marries up perfectly with the old MPC’s Hoth Rebel Base Set and in Particular the Rebel Transport. So in a Diorama the Transport can now be included as it is approximately 1/350 Scale.
    I bought myself a second hand Bandai Falcon Kit to test my theory and I’m pretty spot on! So if you ever want to Factually Partner Up Your 1/350 Scale Frigate with a Millennium Falcon, then the Bandai Kit is Your Best Option!
    Best

  • @AvengerII
    @AvengerII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The paint jobs are nice on both of them.
    The TESB Falcon should be grungier because it IS 3 years older at that time and has seen more several battles since the Death Star I event. That would take a toll on the paint job as well as Solo's lack of tidiness speaking of which -- I just don't buy that the Millennium Falcon evolved from "that Ship" in the movie Solo. It's another one of those things where they felt compelled to redesign too much and that concept just doesn't fit well into the existing Star Wars universe -- much like anything created for Star Trek after 2001 doesn't fit the earlier TV shows and movies, either.
    [Actually, the only Star Wars Disney film I've bothered to buy in UHD was Rogue One. I just don't like the Sequel Trilogy which is why I'm referring to it as "the Sequel Tragedy." So much potential, so squandered because of political agendas and the fact these films were edited in attempt to appeal more to the mainland Chinese audiences. They failed, PERIOD.
    [The Mandalorian streaming series is supposedly doing better but I honestly haven't watched after the pilot which I felt was lackluster. Fingers crossed that they don't screw up Boba Fett but I've been hearing a lot of people are not enjoying the second season -- which Fett will appear in more than a cameo; he's had one face shot scene OUT OF ARMOR so far -- as much. I don't really think Disney knows what they're doing at this point. It's kind of being made up as they go along....]
    I'm kind of disappointed that Bandai reused the same basic mold here and didn't demonstrate more of the differences between the 1977 Falcon and 1980 version. The 1980 Falcon has a lot of detail differences. Bandai basically only changed the underside and landing bays here between the 1/350 releases. The shape of the 1980 Falcon in cross section from the front is flatter and there are a lot of detail differences around the pods/docking ports on the sides because they simply could not find model pieces that fit the scale of the 32-inch model that were duplicates of the 5-ft original. Even the shape and lengths of the cockpit are different between the 2 versions of the shooting miniatures. That's where the differences in details started to pop -- they could not find all the corresponding greeblies used on the 5-fter in scale for the 32-inch revised 1980 Millennium Falcon. They never figured fan modelers would be that anal and scouring old magazines and making of books to accuratize their own models of the Millennium Falcon.
    Honestly, I like virtually everything better on the original 5-ft model now that I've seen the differences. The main reason the 5-ft Falcon became a "back-up" model after TESB was because of its bulk. It was harder to set up (very heavy) and you couldn't do the rolling movements as easily with it as the 3-fter and frankly unless you need to go in closer as the 3-ft model was fine for most of the required shots. I honestly don't know where the 5-ft model would have had to been used in TESB other than possibly Cloudy City landing and take-off as well as the rescue of Luke in TESB. I do recall reading somewhere that they did in fact retrofit the original 5-ft model to have the 5-legged landing gear as well. It's possibly the 5-ft model wasn't used after TESB. The TESB model was still preferred for at least the flight sequences because of the lighter bulk and ease of moving it around. They found out the same thing for the original Star Trek features. Unless they were doing beauty shots, they tended to limit use of the 200-lb (?) 8-ft "hero" model of the Starship Enterprise (1979). It was a pain to set up and for far-off shots it was better to use smaller models.

    • @modelchili
      @modelchili  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info! Yeah the reference photos I used were of the original ANH model that was converted to have the 5 landing legs.