Frigate labor of love. Deserves to be in a museum defended like _Fort Knox_ . Beautiful. Two of my favorite ships, together. The scene, the movie, the music...the personal memories of the movie. Just fantastic.
Sorry guys I couldn't remember the manufacture on the 1 /144 scale falcon. It's a Fine Molds model. The Bandai ship is pretty much the same model easy to find
Yes, it's the Fine Molds 1/144 scale because it's the only accurate plastic model of the Falcon of the Empire version (1/72 and 1/144). The accurate model that Bandai has released is the version of "A New Hope" but it's at 1/72 scale. Bandai has published several versions of the Falcon at 1/144 scale but they are the versions from the atrocious postlogy. In this postlogy, as they copied the story from episode 4 they also stupidly took the version of the Falcon from episode 4 and added the 5 landing gears, put a rectangular radar (before going back to the circular radar for episode 9) and changed several small elements of the top of the cockpit, the front part of the side walls and the docking rings. The majority of the greeblies are the same as A New Hope version. Bandai also released a version of ESB Falcon in 1/350 scale but it is not at all accurate. Bandai has taken the ANH version and added 5 landing gears to it. This building of the medical frigate is absolutely superb, huge and extremely detailed and looks really accurate. What an absolutely insane job!
@AXION80, it means that only Fine Molds proposed an accurate version of the Empire's (and Return of the Jedi) Millennium Falcon at 1/72 and 1/144 scale. It's not a 100% accurate version but so close and detailed that it can be considered accurate. There is no model that is 100% accurate, it is hardly possible or maybe impossible and you chose the word "valid" very well. I speak only of the traditional models to build sold in a single kit, because there is also the version Deagostini / Altaya, sold by monthly subscription at 1/43 scale (Huge). The accurate version from Bandai is from A New Hope version at 1/72 scale. And as the Fine Molds version, it is not 100% accurate but close. So if you want a "valid" 1/144 scale Falcon of the original trilogy, there is only the Fine Molds "Empire" version (which has been acquired and re-boxed by Revell). If you want a "New Hope" 1/144 version, you'll have to modify a version of the awful episodes 7, 8 or 9, but as they are on a rather small scale, it's not going to be easy and you'll have to wait until you can buy them second hand, at a low price. It's not impossible, I've done it, but there's a lot of speculation about the Bandai models.
@AXION80, I also ask myself the same question. I think that, at least for the 1/144 version, it must be a 3D model which was used to make the molds for plastic injection, and maybe the 1/72 version has been scanned. I confirm that the 1/144 version is excellent, and obviously easier and faster to assemble than the 1/72. It is not really rare but there is also a speculation on the selling prices of Fine Molds models or Fine Molds versions sold under the Revell brand in the second hand market. You have to wait to find a model sold at a reasonable price.
@AXION80, Okay, I understand better. Don't think that all the shooting models were detailed, they were only detailed when it was necessary and it was visible on screen. Special effects are expensive. When they were filmed from a distance, or when they moved very quickly, they were not detailed at all. You'd be surprised to see that on some of the filming models (for some movies) there were parts that were just drawn lines and most of the details were crudely glued on and looked like papercraft (sometimes it really was) when you see them today up close. I think that the small model of the Falcon used in the movies must not have had all the details that the big model had. But whatever the importance of the details of the small model, even if I understand that it is more a ludic desire than an obsession, I don't think (I may be wrong) that it is worth the effort to reproduce this small model exactly as it was made. I think this model must be disappointing and that it is more interesting to have a scanned version of the 1/72 version at 1/144 scale because you can appreciate all the details with a model that takes less space. But what would be interesting is to know how this little model was made and what it looks like up close. And since I have the opportunity, I wanted to share something with you. The life-size Vader helmet sold by Hasbro (Black Series) and widely promoted on the net by people who are either blinded or retributed by the brand, is a disaster and at the limit of the scam. There is nothing right with this poorly built and overpriced toy for its poor quality. When compared with an accurate helmet, the errors are obvious. There is no correct form and no correct proportion. The mask is too wide, the eyes are not the right shape and size, the cheeks are too droopy, the face grill is not the good shape (too large and not long enough vertically), the bottom grid is too small and not the right shape, the dome is not the right shape and proportions, in particular the top of the dome especially when viewed from the side, the dome brow is much too narrow at the top which gives it an inverted v shape... and this is probably only the most visible. The worst part is that all the videos and most of the comments claim that this helmet is accurate. This is a misinformation campaign.
Spent the whole video looking at all the greebles, having fun figuring out their purpose. Saw 3 that I think are beyond a doubt are guns (9:2210:59 and 11:30 ), another two that are pretty likely but could be interpreted as some type of rigging (10:49 and 11:16), and countless other barrel shaped pieces and holes. I'm sure you could say this ship has millions of cannons if you interpret every greeble, curve, and protrusion as a weapon. A very fun ship to look at, don't remember that backstory about it being built in a day. That makes it even cooler - inspiring even.
The absolute magic of studio props is things like 10:46 when you realise they just jammed the tail end of a WWII fighter plane in there and it reads as part of a gigantic spaceship's hull...
Just F'ing awesome! Love the detail! To be able to see into windows and see that detail just adds to the awesomeness of it. Fantastic addition to your collection!
This is beyond increíble! The amount of work, dedication and love shines through, I'm so happy it found a home with your Gallery! Truly impressive piece!
unbelievable build !! So beautiful - has to be the most stunning ship - not only in the Star Wars universe, but in all scifi !! Congrats on this acquisition. PK Nyul from Sydney, Australia
It's like a Where's Waldo of model kit parts, so much fun trying to guess parts and recognizing some things. That makes it worth everything to me besides the heritage of the movies. It's a model builders homage from top to bottom.
This is my favorite ship, however aside from space travel and a support ship. Its got a ton of weaknesses in combat. The center being the most obvious to concentrate fire and the rear engines having a massive blind spot. But its weak design is what makes it look cool!
Great video! You said practical effects are going out, but I think people who are interested in making their own movies and don't have a hollywood budget would heavily use practical effects and I think most of those who are old school would appreciate letting fans and those who are interested would still benefit greatly from using this medium.
Holy Sh*t! Look at the size of that Mellenium Falcon model in that picture with Goerge inspecting the medical frigate! It even has a AT-AT body part sitting on top of it. I've seen the pic many times before, but it was always cropped.
I have no issue with 3d printing as the kits are no longer available. You still need to research and 3d model the part to print it. I still have a huge respect for real kitbashed models, unfortunately some of us cant afford or find those kits. Thanks so much for sharing all of this though
Te felicito , muy buena colección y gracias por mostrar con detalle tus modelos me sirven de referencia para realizar mis modelos. Sigue adelante con tus vídeos.
Amazing build, but to clarify, Charlie Bailey said the SECOND one was built in 24 hours by ILM, meaning the larger scale middle section of the ship (from the med bay window to the first part of the skinny section, with the 32" Falcon attached) that was needed for the reshoots, NOT the smaller scale (but still HUGE) full model of the entire ship, which likely took days if not weeks. I believe the host of the video has misheard and confused the issue by claiming the original full ship model was built in 24 hours.
The bulk of the Rebel Alliance's Ships, gear and weapons were all out dated Clone Wars Era Tech or some were outright stolen from the Empire. The Nebulon - B was a ship originally built for the Empire to protect convoys near the end of the Clone Wars. The Nebulon was among the ships that the Rebels stole.
I love the starship designs in Star Wars. Some times Space ships in Sci-fi can look ugly. And while this looks like a floating dump. It still looks awesome and fears. It looks more like an attacking craft than a medical one.
That really is awesome!! But I have to ask the simple question! Where are the hangars?? This sorta confirmed there in the rear section. But is there windows meant for hangars? Thank you for sharing this. Love the GR75, your past video actually got me to buy an old Kenner one for my Legion army
The only thing I get anxious about the medical frigate is the skinny annex tube that connects both. It the weakest link. Enemy fighters should be targeting that even if shields are down and also when flying in hyperspace.
It's an amazingly-detailed model, but I don't like it as a space ship. The access-tube connection to the Millennium Falcon must be super-tough, because it has to "push" that space ship when the frigate accelerates and turns. There needed to be extra clamps to hold it to the main frigate. The long neck makes me think of the ship in _2001: A Space Odyssey_ and its sequel. I heard Kubrick had the models destroyed, and the studios destroyed (closed) their FX labs after this movie, too. Both are a crime against film art. The long neck also makes me think of tie-bombers targeting it to cut the ship in two, which would cause the engine component to continue accelerating and slam in to the now detached forward part. Seems more vulnerable than the shield pods the rebels were targeting on the Super-Star Destroyer.
Those models just look so much better than any CGI. The space battles and space ships were always my favorite part of Star Wars and I always had a soft spot for the Nebulon B. All of those OT ships, the real ones not the CGI garbage, look like they could be real spaceships. That is one incredible model you've got there.
Dam! great model. However, you talk about the detail for over 7 minutes, you are behind the model. You should be showing the details you talk about. I would love to see that.
Y'know, that background ship your'e holding, was nicely thought up by someone you might like as being what you might start calling, a 'Mon Calamari' Corvette, and that's just not the best part about it: ua-cam.com/video/g5b0cxF8HOE/v-deo.html
Who ever designed this ship needs to be slapped until their eyesight is corrected. The only reason for that long slender tube in the middle is to make your ship weak and inefficient. Just remove the entire tube and put the two halves together.
"It's got so much detail" Shaky camera, lose focus, shaky camera, lose focus, one clear frame, shaky camera... Great model, but it woudl have been nice to be able to see the detail clearly, rather than just told it was there.
George Lucas should of Destroyed all the models and props just left us the film to remember.Its become an affliction on our culture.Its just a science fiction fantasy for entertainment not to be taken seriously.......
Wow you must fun at parties. People need an escape from work life, they need hobbies. Star Wars gives people a chance to reconnect with joy they remember from their childhood. If you can't enjoy someone's dedication to something maybe you shouldn't comment. Maybe we should just destroy everything so people are never inspired to create. What a tool
Insane!! Even though I’ve seen so many pics of this you can’t really tell the scale until you stood by it!! Congrats bro!!
Frigate labor of love. Deserves to be in a museum defended like _Fort Knox_ . Beautiful. Two of my favorite ships, together. The scene, the movie, the music...the personal memories of the movie. Just fantastic.
Sorry guys I couldn't remember the manufacture on the 1 /144 scale falcon. It's a Fine Molds model. The Bandai ship is pretty much the same model easy to find
Yes, it's the Fine Molds 1/144 scale because it's the only accurate plastic model of the Falcon of the Empire version (1/72 and 1/144). The accurate model that Bandai has released is the version of "A New Hope" but it's at 1/72 scale. Bandai has published several versions of the Falcon at 1/144 scale but they are the versions from the atrocious postlogy. In this postlogy, as they copied the story from episode 4 they also stupidly took the version of the Falcon from episode 4 and added the 5 landing gears, put a rectangular radar (before going back to the circular radar for episode 9) and changed several small elements of the top of the cockpit, the front part of the side walls and the docking rings. The majority of the greeblies are the same as A New Hope version. Bandai also released a version of ESB Falcon in 1/350 scale but it is not at all accurate. Bandai has taken the ANH version and added 5 landing gears to it.
This building of the medical frigate is absolutely superb, huge and extremely detailed and looks really accurate. What an absolutely insane job!
@AXION80, it means that only Fine Molds proposed an accurate version of the Empire's (and Return of the Jedi) Millennium Falcon at 1/72 and 1/144 scale. It's not a 100% accurate version but so close and detailed that it can be considered accurate. There is no model that is 100% accurate, it is hardly possible or maybe impossible and you chose the word "valid" very well.
I speak only of the traditional models to build sold in a single kit, because there is also the version Deagostini / Altaya, sold by monthly subscription at 1/43 scale (Huge). The accurate version from Bandai is from A New Hope version at 1/72 scale. And as the Fine Molds version, it is not 100% accurate but close.
So if you want a "valid" 1/144 scale Falcon of the original trilogy, there is only the Fine Molds "Empire" version (which has been acquired and re-boxed by Revell). If you want a "New Hope" 1/144 version, you'll have to modify a version of the awful episodes 7, 8 or 9, but as they are on a rather small scale, it's not going to be easy and you'll have to wait until you can buy them second hand, at a low price. It's not impossible, I've done it, but there's a lot of speculation about the Bandai models.
@AXION80, I also ask myself the same question. I think that, at least for the 1/144 version, it must be a 3D model which was used to make the molds for plastic injection, and maybe the 1/72 version has been scanned. I confirm that the 1/144 version is excellent, and obviously easier and faster to assemble than the 1/72. It is not really rare but there is also a speculation on the selling prices of Fine Molds models or Fine Molds versions sold under the Revell brand in the second hand market. You have to wait to find a model sold at a reasonable price.
@AXION80, Okay, I understand better. Don't think that all the shooting models were detailed, they were only detailed when it was necessary and it was visible on screen. Special effects are expensive. When they were filmed from a distance, or when they moved very quickly, they were not detailed at all. You'd be surprised to see that on some of the filming models (for some movies) there were parts that were just drawn lines and most of the details were crudely glued on and looked like papercraft (sometimes it really was) when you see them today up close. I think that the small model of the Falcon used in the movies must not have had all the details that the big model had.
But whatever the importance of the details of the small model, even if I understand that it is more a ludic desire than an obsession, I don't think (I may be wrong) that it is worth the effort to reproduce this small model exactly as it was made. I think this model must be disappointing and that it is more interesting to have a scanned version of the 1/72 version at 1/144 scale because you can appreciate all the details with a model that takes less space. But what would be interesting is to know how this little model was made and what it looks like up close.
And since I have the opportunity, I wanted to share something with you. The life-size Vader helmet sold by Hasbro (Black Series) and widely promoted on the net by people who are either blinded or retributed by the brand, is a disaster and at the limit of the scam. There is nothing right with this poorly built and overpriced toy for its poor quality. When compared with an accurate helmet, the errors are obvious.
There is no correct form and no correct proportion. The mask is too wide, the eyes are not the right shape and size, the cheeks are too droopy, the face grill is not the good shape (too large and not long enough vertically), the bottom grid is too small and not the right shape, the dome is not the right shape and proportions, in particular the top of the dome especially when viewed from the side, the dome brow is much too narrow at the top which gives it an inverted v shape... and this is probably only the most visible. The worst part is that all the videos and most of the comments claim that this helmet is accurate. This is a misinformation campaign.
"Where does he get all those wonderful toys."
Wow! One of the greatest spaceship designs of all time! I’ve wanted to get a closer look at this thing since it blew my mind in 1980.
Imagine playing Fantasy Flights Star Wars Armada at THIS scale! 😍😍 😃😃👀👀
One of most beatiful starships and awesome model.
Spent the whole video looking at all the greebles, having fun figuring out their purpose. Saw 3 that I think are beyond a doubt are guns (9:22 10:59 and 11:30 ), another two that are pretty likely but could be interpreted as some type of rigging (10:49 and 11:16), and countless other barrel shaped pieces and holes. I'm sure you could say this ship has millions of cannons if you interpret every greeble, curve, and protrusion as a weapon. A very fun ship to look at, don't remember that backstory about it being built in a day. That makes it even cooler - inspiring even.
The absolute magic of studio props is things like 10:46 when you realise they just jammed the tail end of a WWII fighter plane in there and it reads as part of a gigantic spaceship's hull...
What a good video. Congratulations Michael on this beautiful studio scale model being apart of your collection!
This is awe-inspiring… just amazing work. Thank you both
An absolutely stunning piece. The detail is amazing. So happy for you. You look so proud of it. the artist is one of a kind.
Just F'ing awesome! Love the detail! To be able to see into windows and see that detail just adds to the awesomeness of it. Fantastic addition to your collection!
Couldn't be in a better home. Congrats Michael!!!
This kind of passion and skill warms the heart. Bravo to you and all involved.
Holy freaking hell Michael lol. You can ride that thing. It’s so huge
is fabulous, a truly stunning piece
This is beyond increíble! The amount of work, dedication and love shines through, I'm so happy it found a home with your Gallery! Truly impressive piece!
Just stunning ! Congrats with this amazing model
That model is huge!! Incredible work and very cool video with the space background.
This is amazing, beautiful piece of art. Thanks gor share it. Greetings
Man! This piece is just incredible, congratulations Michael!
unbelievable build !! So beautiful - has to be the most stunning ship - not only in the Star Wars universe, but in all scifi !! Congrats on this acquisition.
PK Nyul from Sydney, Australia
Stunning. Honestly shocked when you walked out behind the model and realised this was a real physical object. Stunning
It's like a Where's Waldo of model kit parts, so much fun trying to guess parts and recognizing some things. That makes it worth everything to me besides the heritage of the movies. It's a model builders homage from top to bottom.
Absolutely amazing!! Movie magic! Love the medical frigate ship from a galaxy far far away! :)
My favorite ending. _Empire Strikes Back_ is an absolute masterpiece.
No, it's not. A masterpiece is a movie named "Space Odyssey 2000". TESB is just a great cosmic fantasy movie, no more no less than a dozen of others.
@@gaiusflaminius4861 Disagreement noted.
This is my favorite ship, however aside from space travel and a support ship. Its got a ton of weaknesses in combat. The center being the most obvious to concentrate fire and the rear engines having a massive blind spot. But its weak design is what makes it look cool!
Wow Wow Wow Wow! Amazing!
I love this! This is an incredible model thank you so much for sharing this :-)
Great video! You said practical effects are going out, but I think people who are interested in making their own movies and don't have a hollywood budget would heavily use practical effects and I think most of those who are old school would appreciate letting fans and those who are interested would still benefit greatly from using this medium.
Wow, congratulations!!
The ship is amazing I can’t believe some on has the skill to build something like this.
I want it!!!
Amazing! Completely amazing brother.
Jaw dropping killer model from Hell..well, from SW to be more precise :D
Best Space-ship from Star Wars.
So many details along the surface…
Great stuff.
🎥🎞🎬😝😂✌️🚀🚀🥁🥁💫✨
Wow man that is so amazing !!
Incredible talent and passion 👏 just like in the movie .
The force is with you!
Absolutely amazing, congrats Michael.
Thank you brother
My favorite! Followed your progress when I was building mine in LEGO (mortesv)
Model building TIE’s and Yoda’s hut in the 90’s was the best.
Holy Sh*t! Look at the size of that Mellenium Falcon model in that picture with Goerge inspecting the medical frigate! It even has a AT-AT body part sitting on top of it. I've seen the pic many times before, but it was always cropped.
I have no issue with 3d printing as the kits are no longer available. You still need to research and 3d model the part to print it. I still have a huge respect for real kitbashed models, unfortunately some of us cant afford or find those kits. Thanks so much for sharing all of this though
Amazing piece
Creveling is a modeling legend!
Te felicito , muy buena colección y gracias por mostrar con detalle tus modelos me sirven de referencia para realizar mis modelos. Sigue adelante con tus vídeos.
One of the greatest movies ever made!
Wow! Dude, that thing looks amazing!
Thank you
This is seriously impressive.
This is nuts!
This model is amazing. Second to none. Amazing job to the builder! If you had to guess how much do you think this particular model weigh?
Impressive, most impressive.
Impressive... most impressive.
Awesome model 👍
Amazing build, but to clarify, Charlie Bailey said the SECOND one was built in 24 hours by ILM, meaning the larger scale middle section of the ship (from the med bay window to the first part of the skinny section, with the 32" Falcon attached) that was needed for the reshoots, NOT the smaller scale (but still HUGE) full model of the entire ship, which likely took days if not weeks. I believe the host of the video has misheard and confused the issue by claiming the original full ship model was built in 24 hours.
Incredible congrats
Fantastic piece. Also I hear Bladerunner playing in the background
VERY COOL!
Amazing 🎉
Incroyable
Very cool
Thats unbelievable. Its magic. Its my favorite ship. How much is this ship model wort beside the obviously sentimental value?
SENSACIONAL !
This has always been my favorite Star Wars ship, out side of the expanded universes Corellian Gunship.
The bulk of the Rebel Alliance's Ships, gear and weapons were all out dated Clone Wars Era Tech or some were outright stolen from the Empire. The Nebulon - B was a ship originally built for the Empire to protect convoys near the end of the Clone Wars. The Nebulon was among the ships that the Rebels stole.
I love the starship designs in Star Wars.
Some times Space ships in Sci-fi can look ugly. And while this looks like a floating dump.
It still looks awesome and fears. It looks more like an attacking craft than a medical one.
That really is awesome!! But I have to ask the simple question!
Where are the hangars??
This sorta confirmed there in the rear section.
But is there windows meant for hangars?
Thank you for sharing this.
Love the GR75, your past video actually got me to buy an old Kenner one for my Legion army
The only thing I get anxious about the medical frigate is the skinny annex tube that connects both. It the weakest link. Enemy fighters should be targeting that even if shields are down and also when flying in hyperspace.
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It's reminiscent of the ship from A Space Odyssey 2001, 1968..
Personally... I hope 3D printing helps bring back practical model effects... The original Starship Troopers showed the power the effects still have!
Nebulon B fregatte hier, einsatz bereit! Nebulon B fregatte here, ready for deployment
WOW!!!!!!!!
I have one of those fine molds kits, unmade, beautiful kit
예술작품입니다😍
This is fantastic. When and where can we see it?
Nothing will ever beat the OT.
And what a model ... wow.
Nothing, exept the prelogy.
♥️♥️♥️
You are legendary. How you been? C
Awesome, how did you get that ?
It's an amazingly-detailed model, but I don't like it as a space ship. The access-tube connection to the Millennium Falcon must be super-tough, because it has to "push" that space ship when the frigate accelerates and turns. There needed to be extra clamps to hold it to the main frigate.
The long neck makes me think of the ship in _2001: A Space Odyssey_ and its sequel. I heard Kubrick had the models destroyed, and the studios destroyed (closed) their FX labs after this movie, too. Both are a crime against film art.
The long neck also makes me think of tie-bombers targeting it to cut the ship in two, which would cause the engine component to continue accelerating and slam in to the now detached forward part. Seems more vulnerable than the shield pods the rebels were targeting on the Super-Star Destroyer.
What is the most common used scale use in starwars
Those models just look so much better than any CGI. The space battles and space ships were always my favorite part of Star Wars and I always had a soft spot for the Nebulon B. All of those OT ships, the real ones not the CGI garbage, look like they could be real spaceships. That is one incredible model you've got there.
Anyone building the mon cal cruisers?
Hello there. I would like to share images of a crazy Star Destroyer that I am building. Where do I send them?
At 7:32 he mentions that the company that built the model of the Falcon is “not in business anymore.” Does anybody know what company that is???
Hey there, so its a fine molds falcon. Im actually going to light and weather a bit more. Thanks for watching
@@star.killer77-27 🙏 This is an amazing build and your recognition and care for it is outstanding!
Look at the size of that thing!
Work of art
😳😳😳😳😳😳
First
It is way better than digital, every modern film that uses miniatures gives me a boner like BR 2049.
Initial design came from an out - board motor.
I’d pay 2-3k for a Lego kit this size
Dam! great model. However, you talk about the detail for over 7 minutes, you are behind the model. You should be showing the details you talk about. I would love to see that.
Y'know, that background ship your'e holding, was nicely thought up by someone you might like as being what you might start calling, a 'Mon Calamari' Corvette, and that's just not the best part about it: ua-cam.com/video/g5b0cxF8HOE/v-deo.html
I wonder how upset everyone would get if someone were to rip off that Millennium Falcon and run away with it?? Asking for a friend ...?
Who ever designed this ship needs to be slapped until their eyesight is corrected. The only reason for that long slender tube in the middle is to make your ship weak and inefficient. Just remove the entire tube and put the two halves together.
Aucun sous-titres sur toutes les vidéos de la chaîne ! Dommage !
"It's got so much detail"
Shaky camera, lose focus, shaky camera, lose focus, one clear frame, shaky camera...
Great model, but it woudl have been nice to be able to see the detail clearly, rather than just told it was there.
George Lucas should of Destroyed all the models and props just left us the film to remember.Its become an affliction on our culture.Its just a science fiction fantasy for entertainment not to be taken seriously.......
Wow you must fun at parties. People need an escape from work life, they need hobbies. Star Wars gives people a chance to reconnect with joy they remember from their childhood. If you can't enjoy someone's dedication to something maybe you shouldn't comment. Maybe we should just destroy everything so people are never inspired to create. What a tool