Now that the T-70 is done, I figured I’d jump right into the Falcon. The Falcon will be lit. For the engines I’m using a leftover LED light strip from one of our aquariums. I removed it from the plastic housing and discovered the tape is mounted on thin strip of aluminum. I was easily able to bend this to the right curvature of the engine panel. It may be an LED or two too long, but it fits and looks great so I’m leaving it as is. What do you guys think? Oh, and no hot spots!!
Got the cockpit completed over the weekend as well as Han and Chewie.
Chewie with pre-shading. Looks a bit like a Clone Trooper!
With some different browns mixed in and some silver for his belt.
Han was a little easier.
Now, problem one. After placing them in their seats it was pointed out on FB by a friend that the seat backs are far too large and squared off.
Also Han sat very low in the seat. I broke out the Dremel and rounded the seat backs, reducing their height. I also made Han a scale phone book to sit on…
Now it looks much better.
I also tried my hand at thinning the canopy frame. Looks pretty good.
Thanks a lot guys. I finished up the bottom last night. Three days to dry (only drwback to oils) and then a dull coat covering. I’ll paint up the base tonight. She shoulld be done by this Saturdays club meeting where I will show her off. After that, I’ll slap a brand new 9v battery in her and hand her over to her new owner.
