Hi Rob, I'm really impressed with the build, nice subtle use of the weathering, I've seen some that look like they've been on fire! I managed to buy the kit six months ago in Australia at $500 AUD ($800 RRP AUD) then bought the 308 Bits cockpit from Shapeways, the Flacon 3D Parts Light and Sound kit with Landing Lights, plus lots of fibre optic filament and LEDs for the Caution lights. I noticed in your video you didn't show the Caution Lights fitted, did you not fit them? I haven't started the build yet, I'm still considering the best way to drill holes for the Landing (LED) and Caution (fibre optic) lights, disappointingly they did not come with instructions or tips and my online searches have not shown precise locations. The problem is outside I might drill into detail and inside I might drill into a structural part, very nerve-wracking. I found some clues on lighting at sites.google.com/site/3dsfinfo/part-iii-the-lighting but as I said, knowing the exact spot to drill is tricky. Cheers, great build mate!
Incredible work! The little details that you put into it just make it a cut above. That light in the rear left that is flickering like it's burning out is brilliant.
epic modelling skillS Rob!. Do you have any detailed pics of the fiber and Led work behind the cockpit lighting you are willing to share?, thanks in advance.
I’m torn about this video. I can’t decide which is better: The first part of the build, or the second part of the reveal! Phenomenal work Sir! (We all feel that pain of cleaning up resin kits!)
I'm glad you did this. The detail is incredable at 42 inches. Yet with the Millennium Falcon anchored to the back during one movie, this much detail seams to be lacking on screen. So, did Randy adlib some? Do we really mind? As I go larger with foam I hope too avoid too much detail. Its going too hang from an A-frame ceiling. Down on the floor looking up 10 to 15 feet - the strain alone might make everybody forget most of the detail. Hehe
MPC M.F. is often criticised by amatures whom are the majority. While seasoned builders enjoy the challenges without pause. Scalemates slipped one onto the market. It was a hit. Revell & Bandai copied it. ( leaving the figures out 🤬 ) & most of us real fans missed out. Now their all ASTRONOMICALLY PRICED by the greedy sons*****es. The price of Resim kits are insane. Yet, so is the price of resin since oil inflation by the GREEDY oil companies looking too recoop their loses from lost oil platforms, sunken oil tankers, & pirates around the world. Its all gottn so crazy. Resin melts near heat. So, unless your a polar bear in your living space - its best too avoid Resin kits. A garage is a great place to store & build Resin kits. I like that he shared this build. It helos me grasp sizes. And Revell, Bandai, AMT will never bother making Big one.
@@gonsolop2429 call me whenever you like, but a person should have pride in their craft. What I saw, was someone who didn't care about the quality of their work. If you buy a car, you expect it to work. Not to have to immediately replace a cracked engine block, with your own money. I would never sell faulty work. The quality of your work is your quality as a person.
Hey Rob would you happen to have the directions for the kit. I bought one and I have yet to receive the link for the instructions download. I know Randy has a lot of things going on so I am really loathe to bother him. Any help with this would be appreciated..
I haven't read any other comment, because I didn't want to be influenced by the opinions. The only improvement I would say is with your camera, that focus didn't do this beauty any favors! After doing just a few models I gladly admit I'm still a novice (level 2), so seeing the work you did on this model of my favorite ship was like getting a chance to go back to the 70's and witness ILM doing their thing. Just the work you had to do to made all the parts align and filling in light gaps is a testament to your superb ability and patience. I just recently saw a video of someone who commissioned an 8'ft studio scale version of the Avenger and I'm pretty sure more than one person worked on that , so to see all the work you put into this is inspiring. I loved that you properly economical with the amount of window lights and their intensity, because I've seen many need to light their ships up brighter than the Sun! To each his own, but yours has the proper appearance of what I saw on the screen. I could continue on and on with my praise, but I will just end with "BRAVO"! your labors were all worth it.
Reminds me of when I built my Avenger. I used roughly 1500' of fibre optics on mine. She is the pride of my model collection. My only complaint is for how much money the kit cost's; I wish better attention to detail was paid. I had a lot of parts that did not fit! It's always fun when someone walks up to it and says "holy crap that's huge". Then you turn the lights on and they just sit and stare at it. Great job!
Going to start my own build soon. Was wondering how I was going to do the lighting as the stock LEDa look pretty lackluster. This is really motivating me to really do it right! Awesome build!!!
Hi Rob. I’ve been using your video in building my MF and have also gone down the 308 bits route. I’ve a question on how you light-blocked the main back wall. As there’s no door did you make a light box behind that piece or was there another way you achieved it? Fantastic build and a beautiful paint job. Looking forward to your blockade runner.
