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i have been looking at this for sometime, is it a good build. what worries me if it needs painting, alright on brush painting, never done airbrush, any advise on this build will be appreciated. 
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The Falcon is a great kit Steve with lots of satisfied and happy customers out there that have completed their builds. It comes pre-painted but you can of course enhance the paint detail should you wish to but again many have built without any enhancements of any kind and still produced a great display piece.  .. Take a good look through some of the build diaries, I don't think you'll be disappointed.... Regards Alan
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I built the Falcon as received and am perfectly happy with the result. How much extra you do (if any) depends on the results you are after. Either way I am sure you would enjoy the build.
Graeme
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,338
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thanks for the advice lads, i have just ordered it and see how it goes in 2019, looking forward to it. 
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Hi Steve This is an excellent kit, check out the custom build I did on this. Mostly bush painting was done and I’ve put a how to do it in there as well. So many build diaries on here to learn from and many great results, all of which have put their own mark on it. Custom Build PageCheers Mark
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The DeAgostini Falcon has been the most enjoyable build of my 40+ years of model building. Never used an airbrush before, and bought one just for this build. Realistically the airbrush work made up around 1% of the total paintwork, as I went the oil paint rub method. Again I had’nt even tried this oil paint method either before, so everything was a first for me. Plenty of time to test out different methods. To top it all off the Falcon won a couple of prizes at the recent State titles. Very happy and worth every cent.   BUILDING: Taking a break / Waiting for the next epic build to be released
COMPLETED: Hachette Spitfire, Hachette Bismarck, Deagostini Millennium Falcon, Deagostini R2-D2
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,338
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just received my first four issues, and i must admit the quality is very good, will be starting the assembly in the new year now, but very impressed so far.
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Steve1701 wrote:just received my first four issues, and i must admit the quality is very good, will be starting the assembly in the new year now, but very impressed so far. Good to hear Steve, don't think you'll be disappointed with the build or the finished display item. Look forward to seeing your progress.... Regards Alan
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Nice one Steve, looking forward to seeing you progress soon. Mark
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Just an aside, I also have never used an airbrush, but bought myself one for about £30 and a compressor for about £50 and after some your tube videos and painting a cheaper model, its actually really easy to pick up.. and the quality of the finish will mean you will rarely use a brush again unless you really really need to.
Best of luck with your falcon, its an amazing build, I have also just started. I have a build diary and some ideas to make the build 'my own' in some areas which I will share a little later.
I have been away from model making for over 2 decades, but its good to be back
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/01/2019 Posts: 11 Points: 33 Location: Illinois
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Hello Steve,
I have been working on the MF for a couple months and ordered the X-wing about a month ago.
The MF is an excellent build with a lot of support out there in the forum.
Enjoy, Its awesome!
Randy
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,338
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thanks for your comments guys, i am a couple in front now so will be giving it a go soon.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,338
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thanks for your comments guys, i am a couple in front now so will be giving it a go soon.
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