EFX Millenium Falcon

[Mandible]

Just wait for the QMX - that's gonna toast this in every way.

 

[user 6734]

Just wait for the QMX - that's gonna toast this in every way.

yep.. I think so as well

 

[DarthRusty]

Just wait for the QMX - that's gonna toast this in every way.

We've waited this long. What's another year? A years wait, in Star Wars collecting (from licensed companies), equals fast delivery now days.

 

[j97e1]

A year?? Heh, you wish.
This thread started at 2011. 5 years later, we get a pre-order. Judging by the Scout Trooper helmet, we might see this in 2-3 years. Maybe.

 

[Walls]

Honestly it would do EFX well to get the Scout helmet done first.
But then again maybe some of those that already paid for the Scout can get this as a free gift too!!!!

 

[Jaycepticon]

I'm gonna go on record and say this is the rare time they deliver on this ala Vader Limited/Legendary helmet and Cap shield

 

[DarthRusty]

I'm gonna go on record and say this is the rare time they deliver on this ala Vader Limited/Legendary helmet and Cap shield

I think they delivered the Death Star Tiles on schedule. Or VERY shortly after?

 

[TonTon]

Yeah those were on time.

 

[Jay1138]

Yeah those were on time.

They probably started those a few years early to get them available on time

 

[Fastball Special]

I'm gonna go on record and say this is the rare time they deliver on this ala Vader Limited/Legendary helmet and Cap shield

 

[Jay1138]

Still gonna wait for Qmx on this one. Like I said, it would be nice to see their price point before I made a decision.

Or scrap both and get a finished Fine Molds Falcon.

 

[noisyrobot]

Or scrap both and get a finished Fine Molds Falcon.

The FM Falcon is nice but it needs a bit of work to make it accurate (if that's important).
The sensor dish is the wrong size. The forward mandibles are parallel but should taper towards each other- it's a subtle thing but I think changes the character of the design if it's not right, blah, blah, blah...

My fingers are crossed QMx are getting theirs right otherwise I'll wait on EFX to actually produce something before paying anything if that's possible. There's some things about EFX's offering that aren't great, but the overall shape and details are relatively on point.

I really want a Falcon, have regretted selling my MR Falcon, but it was just too darn huge!

 

[DarthRusty]

They probably started those a few years early to get them available on time

Well if that's the case, then these should be ready RIGHT NOW I mean, how many years have they been working on this thing? They should ship as soon as you click "add to cart"

 

[jkno]

 

[Centurion]

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[Patriot666]

 

[Kamandi]

1:100 scale???? WTF???

So it's just a little larger than the Bandai model you can get for 40 bucks. I'm building this kit (actually I'm building two at the moment - see the various states of my painting) and think Bandai looks better than the efx.

 

[DarthRusty]

Wow! That looks spectacular Kamandi!

 

[earthdog]

Anyone have any opinions on the best Falcon for each scale?

I'm guessing here but 1/43 is considered studio scale?

Then there's 1/72, 1/100 and 1/144?

 

[Kamandi]

Master Replicas (and now DiAgustini) is the only official Falcon that matched the size of a screen used studio model. They had extensive time to measure, scan and study the 32" model built for TESB. The same designer created the DiAgustini model. You can order the DiAgustini subscription for ~$1700 USD or buy a Master Replicas Falcon by signing away in blood your immortal soul.

Bandai used studio digital files for the majority of their 1:144 scale model. They fudged a few sidewalls where ILM did not send 3d mesh data but otherwise it's a gem. ILM used the 5 foot model as the source for measurements on TFA model. You can order it from Amazon for $30-40 USD. You can order 3d printed parts from Shapeways for the round dish amoung other things. Green Strawberries has photoetched deck grills and cockpit parts.

Fine Molds is a good kit and it was re-released by Revell recently. It will cost you ~$300 USD. The RPF guys have some suggestions for accurizing the mandibles.

Hasbro released a 27" Falcon ~2 years ago that has become somewhat scarce. It's detail is 90% 32 inch and 10% 5 foot. It's become the basis for many "Budget Build" RPF projects and looks really nice with the shapeways parts. I have one in the next room and it's on my "to do" list.