Fine Molds 1:72 Millennium Falcon

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-05-11 01:40pm

Here.

I have my doubts it will be the correct 115' version. The 88' measurement, like the Executor's 5-mile blooper, is too widespread.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-05-11 02:42pm

You never know. Fine Molds do have a reputation for accuracy.

Thag · Post by **Thag** » 2005-05-12 12:05am

Good to see that Fine Molds is still alive. They released the Slave 1 a while ago, then nobody I've talked to has heard anything since.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-05-12 08:38am

Fine Molds is a pretty small company, so their output is pretty small.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-05-12 08:41am

A couple of test shots of various parts are available. Refresh the page if the images don't load at first. This looks awesome.

Lord Zentei · Post by **Lord Zentei** » 2005-05-12 12:24pm

Firefox wrote:Here.

I have my doubts it will be the correct 115' version. The 88' measurement, like the Executor's 5-mile blooper, is too widespread.

I thought the 12.8 km blooper was more common, but yeah.

Anyway, it looks nice.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-05-12 11:22pm

Damn. Apparently the model's going to be only 16.7" long. That's 100' in 1:72. Still too small.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2005-05-13 02:23pm

Firefox wrote:Damn. Apparently the model's going to be only 16.7" long. That's 100' in 1:72. Still too small.

The quest for accuracy in models is sometimes more apparent in modelers than in model manufacturers...I have a "1/700th" scale kit of the ship in my sig, I've recently learned that it's about .045" too short, which is pretty considerable in 1/700th scale.

And I was sooo happy with it before I found that out.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-05-13 02:37pm

Frank Hipper wrote:The quest for accuracy in models is sometimes more apparent in modelers than in model manufacturers...I have a "1/700th" scale kit of the ship in my sig, I've recently learned that it's about .045" too short, which is pretty considerable in 1/700th scale.

And I was sooo happy with it before I found that out.

I've had my share of such experiences. Aside from size discrepancies, the shape of a particular model can be way off. My Minicraft 1:144 Shuttle was a horrid piece of plastic, and not even covering it with putty and resculpting did a good job.

Hell, I'm in the process of fixing up an Academy 1:300 XB-70. The size is correct, but the windshield, inlets and nozzles are horrid. And don't get me started on the undercarriage.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-05-13 04:04pm

Firefox wrote:Damn. Apparently the model's going to be only 16.7" long. That's 100' in 1:72. Still too small.

Well, even if it's a little too small scale-wise, that's still a pretty big model.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2005-05-14 06:49am

Firefox wrote:I've had my share of such experiences. Aside from size discrepancies, the shape of a particular model can be way off. My Minicraft 1:144 Shuttle was a horrid piece of plastic, and not even covering it with putty and resculpting did a good job.

Hell, I'm in the process of fixing up an Academy 1:300 XB-70. The size is correct, but the windshield, inlets and nozzles are horrid. And don't get me started on the undercarriage.

I would hesitate to recommend the Dragon 1/700 USS Arizona; despite some glowing reviews (inexpensive, comes with photo etch, die-cast metal turrets, highly detailed "rubberized" control tops and cranes, brass barrels), the bow profile resembles the Arizona in no way, and the forecastle deck is about half again as wide as it should be.
The bow can be easily fixed, the forecastle is totally beyond any hope of correction.

As to this Millenium Falcon kit, anyone notice that it looks like it's going to have a "poseable" upper turret? Playtime ahoy...

Probably going to be about 120 bucks or more, though.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » 2005-05-14 12:00pm

$185 according to HLJ.

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