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I have been after building a Millennium Falcon for quite some time (again, first one was about 16 years ago) and what took me by surprise is the Deagonstini build, which I thought was probably a bit of a ripoff (I don't like month by month things), turns out to be quite possibly the DEFINATIVE model to choose and its now all available.
I have not build model for a very long time, but need something to focus my attention on that is not a computer screen
I am going to commit to the long haul, 12 months but what I want to make sure, skills aside is that I end up with a model that is as close to the best as it can be
- Proper landing lights
- Properly lit back engine
- Properly furnished and lit interior
I am not sure what the 'vanilla' build looks like but it certainly does not seem to appeal to.. well.. anyone
I see people have bought parts from shape ways, some pressed brass parts from another place, and led's from a other place.
Is there a 'shopping' list of items to get for a model that will satisfy someone looking for an end production that is 'the ship from the film'.
I have looked at Mark Webbers (apologies if I got the name wrong) build which looks pretty definitive, but there is not often any links or prices to the custom stuff bought in.
The reason I ask is I can put a lot of this stuff on my Xmas list for people to buy me, rather than the usual vouchers and alcohol.
Thanks in advance for any guidance, and any shooing lists of tools, accessories to get started back into this hobby are very much appreciated
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First, welcome to the forum. You have certainly picked up the most definitive kit, it is a truly amazing build. There are a lot of build diaries here on the Falcon and everyone has made it their own with their own interpretation on it. As for a shopping list, you may want to look at the different build logs as some people have used third party accessories and others making their own scratch build parts. I have also done a custom build here on the forum where some third-party parts have been used, but most of which was scratch built including lighting. The link is below. What ever you decide, I look forward to seeing your progress. Regards Mark Custom Build Link
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Welcome to the forum, you've certainly chosen a fantastic kit to build... I would certainly recommend Mark's Custom diary as one to follow for making your build your own. Look forward to seeing your progress....  Regards Alan
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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Markwarren wrote:First, welcome to the forum. You have certainly picked up the most definitive kit, it is a truly amazing build. There are a lot of build diaries here on the Falcon and everyone has made it their own with their own interpretation on it. As for a shopping list, you may want to look at the different build logs as some people have used third party accessories and others making their own scratch build parts. I have also done a custom build here on the forum where some third-party parts have been used, but most of which was scratch built including lighting. The link is below. What ever you decide, I look forward to seeing your progress. Regards Mark Custom Build Link Sorry MARK WARREN.. not Mark Webber.. you were the inspiration for my final choice. I have been agonising for 6-8 weeks on what model to build, but I read your diary the other day, saw the final product and that was that.. so its YOUR fault I am about to fork out a four figure sum! :-)
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MorganUK wrote:Markwarren wrote:First, welcome to the forum. You have certainly picked up the most definitive kit, it is a truly amazing build. There are a lot of build diaries here on the Falcon and everyone has made it their own with their own interpretation on it. As for a shopping list, you may want to look at the different build logs as some people have used third party accessories and others making their own scratch build parts. I have also done a custom build here on the forum where some third-party parts have been used, but most of which was scratch built including lighting. The link is below. What ever you decide, I look forward to seeing your progress. Regards Mark Custom Build Link Sorry MARK WARREN.. not Mark Webber.. you were the inspiration for my final choice. I have been agonising for 6-8 weeks on what model to build, but I read your diary the other day, saw the final product and that was that.. so its YOUR fault I am about to fork out a four figure sum! :-) Sorry  But your going to have so much pleasure, if you need any help with anything, just let me know. Have fun. 
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2018 Posts: 13 Points: 39
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Markwarren wrote:Sorry But your going to have so much pleasure, if you need any help with anything, just let me know. Have fun. Cant wait, just need to breath deep, curb my enthusiasm and not rush and enjoy the journey from ordering (just done), to completion (a year away) Just looking at the paragrafix site at the moment for all the modifications
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Welcome to the forum and good luck for your build. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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 Welcome to the forum and your going to have fun with this Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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