Looks great Chris, I'm so glad Paul at Paragrafix is doing all this photo etch for the Deagostini Falcon. I keep getting my shipments, but can't start until my move to Florida in August and it's driving me CRAZY! (in a good way) All the best!
Incredible talent, you're inspiring me to do better with my falcon but I'm a total beginner with paint and airbrushing. keep at it, I look forward to the finished product.
Beautiful job, Chris! I sold my LEGO Millennium Falcon to build this DeAgostini model because I decided I wanted a movie accurate model instead of a toy. You have really inspired me on this video, specifically because of your paint technique on the light display! I'm one of those "old timer" model builders who put together a 1/48th diorama of the B-29 Super Fortress Enola Gay many years ago, and actually used optic fibers and tiny hobby drills to wire the lighting for the thing! If you've ever seen the cockpit for this model , you'll understand my frustration! :-) Again, Great job and I hope to get back to mine soon.
Awesome work. Just subscribed. I am waiting until I have all of the issues before I start my build..just received issues 37-40 so still a ways to go before I begin. I love the use of the post-it note sticky part for those little square pieces...I am definitely stealing that for future use. Great idea!
Same here. I'm up to issue 46 so far. I noticed that DA are reissuing some pieces due to feedback so I'm going to wait until I've got all pieces before building. That being said I think the various aftermarket mods will still be far superior to DA's offerings. The Paragrafix kits all look excellent additions, as well as Holland's lighting kit.
Hi Chris, i have been watching your DeAgostini Falcon Millennium built for some time. I had started to build mine 3 months ago and I have been working on my Bandai Perfect Grade for some time already. Today I came across with a video from a Chinees RUclipsr , his channel is HKSFILM. In his DeAgostini Falcon Millenium build he has done all the upgrades that you have done but already included with the Ago Kit. Is The Chinese DeAgostini FM is a more complete version? All the updates are super good and professionally done and included with the kit. Even the wiring. Any comments greatly appreciated. Enrique Perez
I'm not aware of anything other than the engine lights, ramp light and back cockpit wall with the DeAgo. Either the upgrades did not come with the kit, or it's been redesigned in the past 6 years or so.
AMAZING job on this build!! And I enjoyed the tutorial series you did as you went...I'm sure it helped A LOT of builders!!Can you explain exactly how the gun bays were lit on your model with the photo etch?!! Thanks.
Hi Chris. I love watching you build these kits. Your attention to all the small details is amazing. For your airbrush, what PSI do you have the compressor set for?
@@modelsbychris I had a feeling...I've been using 30 PSI and it feels a little too strong, I always have to really mask off the whole kit to paint. I'll try the lower settings. Thanks!
No, I don't use the clear windows. I leave them out. They cause reflections which can make it difficult to see inside. They also did not use clear windows on the studio models.
Hello Chris, sorry just bought the Millenium Falcon and just found you here. By any chance do you have any list of materials to buy and schema for the customisation you did?
No schematics. It was my first time doing electronics and it was on the fly. As for LEDs and fiber, it was primarily all on Ebay. Seller Me80 was what I got a majority. Great guy.
Well for led's if you want to do them your self you can just buy the leds and resistors I use 1k resistors when I make my leds depending on my power source too. It should cost you maybe 5$ for a assortment of leds on Amazon and another 5$ for 1k resistors but you will have enough to light up at least six or seven models depending on what your looking for.
@@modelsbychris I just started my kit and found your invaluable videos and already a huge fan. I tried this technique on my Paragrafix too, but the paint seeped through the hole and stained the other side. I'm a bit of a beginner here and would appreciate feedback/tips. Thank you so much in advance Chris!
@@rahorachty I've had some so through a little to the other side, but not usually. That usually isn't an issue though, cause there's decals to go on the other side, which would cover the stain. But I've also done a bit of careful paint touch up on the stained side.
Christopher Olson thank you so much for letting me know. In one part the decal didn’t cover it up. I will try again. I have some questions on the electronics but I’ll save em for when I get there. Just finished issues 1-4. Thanks again!
Fuck!.... I just realized that this model is different from the one I have. I have the bandai perfect grade model of the millennium falcon. Looks like I will have to sell that one to get my hands on this one. I didn't know this version existed until now. Does the kit come with the fiber optic wires that you use to setup around the ship?
Best just to stick with the model you have and just customize it. But a little suggestion for the fiber optic wires when bending them use a hair dryer and heat the area where you want it to bend it will lesson the chance you will break it.
If you're referring to the targeting screen attached to their chair, you better throw ANH in again and check. They're red. www.st-v-sw.net/images/Wars/Episodes/ANH/DVD4-weaponrange-002.jpg
Christopher Olson I just rewatched and you’re right. Red screen with yellow objects, back then a display that showed red instead of green was referred to as a color display regardless that it was only red like the original green. Oh well memory is going bad. I still remember a;l the lines from the original untouched trilogy.
Fantastic as always. I'm looking forward to the next video already.
Very nice work ! I didn't know the tamiya clear colors worked that well on photo etch. Thanks for the tip.
Your attention to detail just blows my mind. What a work of art!
Terrific presentation and an awesome Gunner's Port build, Chris!! Rivals the studio/movie version in every way. Thanks so much for posting.
I ordered this model and have watch a ton of videos over it. this was the first video I liked the out come. good job.
where did u ordered it ? can u just order al the different kits in total somewhere?
Looks great Chris, I'm so glad Paul at Paragrafix is doing all this photo etch for the Deagostini Falcon. I keep getting my shipments, but can't start until my move to Florida in August and it's driving me CRAZY! (in a good way) All the best!
The best detailed customized video build on RUclips!
Incredible talent, you're inspiring me to do better with my falcon but I'm a total beginner with paint and airbrushing.
keep at it, I look forward to the finished product.
very nice. tempted to customise this part myself. Looks really really good
Great video with step-by-step instructions. I learned a lot!
Beautiful job, Chris! I sold my LEGO Millennium Falcon to build this DeAgostini model because I decided I wanted a movie accurate model instead of a toy. You have really inspired me on this video, specifically because of your paint technique on the light display! I'm one of those "old timer" model builders who put together a 1/48th diorama of the B-29 Super Fortress Enola Gay many years ago, and actually used optic fibers and tiny hobby drills to wire the lighting for the thing! If you've ever seen the cockpit for this model , you'll understand my frustration! :-) Again, Great job and I hope to get back to mine soon.
Hey man. Can you share where you are getting yours from. I found several places online but not sure which one is correct.
Awesome work. Just subscribed. I am waiting until I have all of the issues before I start my build..just received issues 37-40 so still a ways to go before I begin. I love the use of the post-it note sticky part for those little square pieces...I am definitely stealing that for future use. Great idea!
Same here. I'm up to issue 46 so far. I noticed that DA are reissuing some pieces due to feedback so I'm going to wait until I've got all pieces before building. That being said I think the various aftermarket mods will still be far superior to DA's offerings. The Paragrafix kits all look excellent additions, as well as Holland's lighting kit.
fantastic job, bravo.
Amazing work... thanks for sharing :)
Excelente!!!!!
Hi Chris,
i have been watching your DeAgostini Falcon Millennium built for some time. I had started to build mine 3 months ago and I have been working on my Bandai Perfect Grade for some time already.
Today I came across with a video from a Chinees RUclipsr , his channel is HKSFILM. In his DeAgostini Falcon Millenium build he has done all the upgrades that you have done but already included with the Ago Kit. Is The Chinese DeAgostini FM is a more complete version? All the updates are super good and professionally done and included with the kit. Even the wiring. Any comments greatly appreciated.
Enrique Perez
I'm not aware of anything other than the engine lights, ramp light and back cockpit wall with the DeAgo. Either the upgrades did not come with the kit, or it's been redesigned in the past 6 years or so.
Gunner port the weirdest conflict on the Falcon
True
AMAZING job on this build!! And I enjoyed the tutorial series you did as you went...I'm sure it helped A LOT of builders!!Can you explain exactly how the gun bays were lit on your model with the photo etch?!! Thanks.
I cover lighting the gunner port in part 11 at about the 18:18 mark
Got it! Nice job on that modification.
So there is only one gun port on this model!?
No, it comes with 2. But because of the way I have my model mounted, I'm utilizing the bottom gun port area.
Wow 👍
Hi Chris. I love watching you build these kits. Your attention to all the small details is amazing. For your airbrush, what PSI do you have the compressor set for?
It varies. From 15 - 25 psi typically.
@@modelsbychris I had a feeling...I've been using 30 PSI and it feels a little too strong, I always have to really mask off the whole kit to paint. I'll try the lower settings. Thanks!
Sweet...
Spectacular build! I can't quite tell from your videos, did you use clear parts for any of the model's windows?
No, I don't use the clear windows. I leave them out. They cause reflections which can make it difficult to see inside. They also did not use clear windows on the studio models.
@@modelsbychris Kk, Thx
"Sweet "
I see those foot pedals were a pain in the ass for you too.
Hello Chris, sorry just bought the Millenium Falcon and just found you here. By any chance do you have any list of materials to buy and schema for the customisation you did?
No schematics. It was my first time doing electronics and it was on the fly. As for LEDs and fiber, it was primarily all on Ebay. Seller Me80 was what I got a majority. Great guy.
Well for led's if you want to do them your self you can just buy the leds and resistors I use 1k resistors when I make my leds depending on my power source too.
It should cost you maybe 5$ for a assortment of leds on Amazon and another 5$ for 1k resistors but you will have enough to light up at least six or seven models depending on what your looking for.
@@fido2644 I use 390ohm resistors mostly. 1k is a little overkill, and it will dim them a little more.
@@modelsbychris well like I said depends on the power source but yeah 390 or even a 290 should be fine.
Hi Christopher what is the glue your useing?
I use regular old super glue. Loctite brand
Wait, what? You just used Tamiya clear paints to fill in holes? I'm baffled. That really works?
The really small ones filled fairly easy. the larger ones took a few times to build up, but yes, as you can see it worked very nice
@@modelsbychris I just started my kit and found your invaluable videos and already a huge fan. I tried this technique on my Paragrafix too, but the paint seeped through the hole and stained the other side. I'm a bit of a beginner here and would appreciate feedback/tips. Thank you so much in advance Chris!
@@rahorachty I've had some so through a little to the other side, but not usually. That usually isn't an issue though, cause there's decals to go on the other side, which would cover the stain. But I've also done a bit of careful paint touch up on the stained side.
Christopher Olson thank you so much for letting me know. In one part the decal didn’t cover it up. I will try again. I have some questions on the electronics but I’ll save em for when I get there. Just finished issues 1-4. Thanks again!
Fuck!.... I just realized that this model is different from the one I have. I have the bandai perfect grade model of the millennium falcon. Looks like I will have to sell that one to get my hands on this one. I didn't know this version existed until now. Does the kit come with the fiber optic wires that you use to setup around the ship?
$1500 vs. $350
Best just to stick with the model you have and just customize it.
But a little suggestion for the fiber optic wires when bending them use a hair dryer and heat the area where you want it to bend it will lesson the chance you will break it.
Curious how you settled this. Sell one, get the other? Build both? Or just leave the one in the closet?
The gun displays were green, not red. But hey, it’s your model it’s whatever you want, maybe Han upgraded it.
Doesn't really matter, as it's impossible to see in the built model
If you're referring to the targeting screen attached to their chair, you better throw ANH in again and check. They're red.
www.st-v-sw.net/images/Wars/Episodes/ANH/DVD4-weaponrange-002.jpg
Christopher Olson I just rewatched and you’re right. Red screen with yellow objects, back then a display that showed red instead of green was referred to as a color display regardless that it was only red like the original green. Oh well memory is going bad. I still remember a;l the lines from the original untouched trilogy.
Christopher Olson you’ll know it isn’t perfect and it would bug the crap out of you like it would me.
I'm totally fine with the fact that its red just like in the movie. I did my research
I am from Germany. which Tamiya XF is red and yellow? I am deaf.
Tamiya clear red is X-27 and clear yellow is X-24
Just a shame that the seats supplied with the model are nothing like the movie ones.
Yes. There are third party 3d printed seats that are now available that look much nicer
日本のモデラーの目線から言えば、接着剤のはみ出しにビックリしますが、そんなモノなのかしらん？
Hi