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Considering you were apprehensive about weathering, you've done an excellent job, and it's no marathon to finish it.  Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Joined: 09/01/2016 Posts: 31 Points: 93 Location: UK
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Its been upper hull and mandible recess painting time - I started the same as the De-Ag painting guide . Black base , then I sprayed a couple of lighter grays at low pressure and low angle so paint was only hitting mid / top of raised details. I followed up with lots of dry brushing falcon base colour, gun-metal, aluminium etc - finally a touch of oil paint to get the rust effect    Most of the upper hull is primed , preshaded and base coated. Engine section has has all plant on parts added and therefore will not be finally attached until the model is completed :) *note to self * remember to wear your glasses when using phone camera !!  On the WorkBench : DeAg Millennium Falcon , Deag R2-D2
To Build : various 1/72 , 1/32 WW II Military Planes
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Joined: 20/04/2017 Posts: 8 Points: 24 Location: Vancouver, WA USA
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Great work RJ. I am getting ready to start my build after receiving my first month yesterday. I too was looking at using the Arduino to provide more lighting control, ramp control, etc. Do you have any more to tell about that part of your project?
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HI Doug,
welcome to the forum.I am forum support for USA so let me know if I can help in any way.I hope you will consider posting a build diary on this forum.
Carl
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You bet I am starting a diary. I've already learned so much here from everyone...and I hope to contribute something back during my build. Now I just need a nice topic title. Mmmmmm. 
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Rank: Administration Groups: Registered, Administrators, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Forum Support Team, Official Builds Joined: 04/01/2016 Posts: 6,680 Points: 20,357 Location: Northamptonshire, England
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Looking great rj, you've done a great job on the recesses. Regards Mark Regards
Markwarren
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A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away , I started building this 'heap of junk'.... but many distractions later, including little models (1/72 and 1/48 aircraft) , DeAg's R2-D2, buying a 3D Printer & playing with it :) , changing job, falling off my bicycle and breaking wrist and hip its been fun times. A 3D Printed Lightsaber...  The Correllian Shipyard has been reopened and the various departments are back working.. So this project went from and out of the box build , to a few additions in the hold / corridor areas, lets add some warning lights... now lets throw away the elctronics board and go Arduino Nano + BLE , learn XCode and create a bespoke personal app for mac and ios (will use blynk or alike to prototype functions) 1st Order has been to design and print a set of exhaust vents - not 100% accurate but much better than the kit supplied version.  Next step Priming and painting On the WorkBench : DeAg Millennium Falcon , Deag R2-D2
To Build : various 1/72 , 1/32 WW II Military Planes
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