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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/09/2015 Posts: 92 Points: 256 Location: Atlantis
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Let me preface my project diary by admitting that I am NOT a master modeler who possesses awesome scratching building skills and an overwhelming obsession for screen accuracy. I am proud of the fact that I am fully capable of gluing my hand to my face, butchering even the simplest assembly task or just plain failing to read the directions on more than one occasion.
That being said, I am truly in awe of the work performed on this site and have no aspirations to even consider equaling the quality and attention to detail of my fellow MF owner/builders. I am hoping to assemble this terrific kit using most of the parts provided with a few noticeable upgrades along the way. I am not trying to achieve complete screen accuracy but if there is an opportunity to correct an obvious flaw, I will probably attempt it with a very uncertain outcome.
Finally, I will forego a step by step build log in the interest of highlighting only those features or components that I am either proud to say I made, or represent such a formidable challenge that will challenge my sobriety. Here goes...I think.
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Hi Moonman, looking forward to seeing your build progress, and one thing I must ask, if you do stick your hands to your face, we NEED pictures!  
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Hi Moonman, the great thing about this forum is we have members who are at various stages in their modelling careers from the complete novice through to the real craftsmen. I think you will find by posting a diary of your progress, members will be only too willing to assist and guide when asked, without criticism.  .. I look forward to seeing your progress and wish you good luck on your new venture.... most of all, have fun putting her together.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/09/2015 Posts: 92 Points: 256 Location: Atlantis
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Before diving into this project by ripping open boxes, tearing through parts packets and ignoring the beautifully formatted instruction guides, I refitted my hobby tool kit. I have been using Tamiya surface primer, Vallejo airbrush paints, my trusty Dremel Stylus, Plastic Weld, Tamiya seam putty...you name it. I also purchased the MF paint set by DOA which looks terrific and augmented this with an assortment of MIG washes, weathering powders and... 502 Abteilung's Starship Filth which was very hard to come by. Quite honestly, I could not pass up the chance to have in my possession "starship filth". I felt empowered from that moment forward.  
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 Rank: Super-Elite      Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/08/2010 Posts: 2,771 Points: 8,344 Location: Brighton
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Hi Moonman. Look Forward to seeing your build. Regards Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/09/2015 Posts: 92 Points: 256 Location: Atlantis
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Great start to your build, looks superb with the lighting!  Your pictures look fine, but if you look here http://forum.model-space....aspx?g=posts&t=244 it gives you the best way to attach your photos directly to your post.
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Nice to see you posting your build, great idea to highlight the back panel, it looks great. I've been looking on this sight since January last year, so many different ideas it has given me and made me so much more adventurous, more than I ever imagined. I look forward to seeing more. Mark
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 Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/03/2016 Posts: 122 Points: 381 Location: Layton, Utah
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Fantastic start Moon! It looks like you're a couple of steps above the "gluing your hand to your face" level to me. I was almost hoping for pics of thatin your build log...  Looking at what you've got so far, I've little doubt your build will be something to be truly proud of once you're done! Congrats/condolences for taking the plunge! If at first you don't succeed,
maybe you should skip the chainsaw juggling...
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 08/05/2015 Posts: 239 Points: 693 Location: Wisconsin
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Hey Moonman, I can say everything you said and admit wholeheartedly, that I am an amateur model maker in EVERY sense of the word. I am a huge star wars fan and have always loved the Millennium Falcon in particular so I had to get it. Even thought about paying someone to build it for me, but where is the fun in that. Do what you want with it but have fun in the process! What your doing so far looks GREAT! Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming, and I do agree I do expect to see pics if you glue your hand to your face. I've come very close to gluing my fingers together, haven't done it yet. Almost though.
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Looking good and welcome to the forum Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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Welcome to the forum Moonman you're off to a great start and certainly well stocked up on paints
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 Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2015 Posts: 561 Points: 1,713 Location: South Carolina
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Great start bro... I remember when I first started.... it's exciting isn't it? You've got a good start on this... can't wait to see more!
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/09/2015 Posts: 92 Points: 256 Location: Atlantis
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/08/2015 Posts: 276 Points: 817 Location: Monrovia, Ca
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Hey Moonman, Good to see some of you work here on the forum finally. I remember how nerve racking removing the turret window was. I think we all had a few choice words when doing that. Love how you gun came out. Looking forward to seeing more of your build. Stephen Current Builds: HMS Sovereign of the Seas /// Lamborghini Countach /// Eaglemoss BTTF DeLorean
Finished Builds: Millennium Falcon
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Looking good Stephen, I too had the same problem with the turret window. Keep up the good work. Mark
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/03/2015 Posts: 561 Points: 1,713 Location: South Carolina
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I ended up breaking mine beyond repair when trying to pop my turret free. Ended up having to get the 3D printed one to replace it! Looking good bro!
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