Tag: sci-fi

BanDai 1/72 Y-Wing Build

While I have been working on the stealth XST and the Mercury spacecraft models I have also been working on this BanDai Y-Wing kit. It has been on the bottom of the priority list until the last couple of weeks. It is another amazing BanDai Star Wars kit. It has piping details that don't seem … Continue reading BanDai 1/72 Y-Wing Build

Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 8 (Final)

I finally finished the Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon.  In case you hadn't noticed I've kind of been procrastinating on the weathering.  It always intimidates me a bit to weather a model.  I'm always afraid that I'm going to ruin it.  It usually turns out OK but the trepidation is still there.  The only real thing … Continue reading Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 8 (Final)

Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 7

Decaling is finally finished.  Over 82 tiny decals beside the 112 panel decals.  Yes they are thick. Yes they are difficult to get to conform to the fine details on the model.  It does take a lot of Solvaset.  It does take using a needle and #11 knife blade and a small bit of paint … Continue reading Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 7

Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 6

Back to the Millennium Falcon.  I got the Vallejo gloss and dull coat and started out by testing it on a wall of the boarding ramp.  It went on fine, maybe a little thick but it did not react with the underlying paint as expected. I then took the boarding ramp part and applied the … Continue reading Bandai 1/72 Scale Millennium Falcon Perfect Grade Build Update 6