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De Ago Falcon hold details D: ESB full set
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Product Description
So I've spent crazy amounts of time researching the various boxes, barrels, and crates seen in the Falcon's hold sets used in Episodes IV (ANH) and V (ESB). Mainly because other detail sets available out there for the De Agostini Falcon model are either incomplete, contain stuff not seen in the film, or are a mix of Episodes IV and V.
The hold detail sets
I've designed five separate sets for your model-making delight.
Basically set A consists of the Episode V floor barrels and crates, set B contains all the boxes and things on the aft wall shelving in Ep V, and set C contains the stuff on the forward shelves in Ep V. Set D combines all three into one big mess. Finally, there's set E, which goes back to the first film and consists of the floor barrels and crates from Ep IV. (the aft shelving isn't seen in that film)
How accurate are they?
These detail parts are designed to match the excellent Doublefire hold, which is the best interior set available. (the Doublefire model was used to make the diagram above) The individual parts are also as screen-accurate as possible.
I say “as possible” since researching both the Ep IV and V hold sets is really difficult. There are no photographs or screenshots publicly available that show the entire set of either movie. I’ve had to pore over tons of images to try and figure out what went where, but there are some areas with no photo reference. Some details are only seen in one photo, and thus only one side might be documented.
Also, of course, a few things moved during the course of production - either deliberately to show activity of the crew or just continuity errors on the part of the filmmakers! For example, during the wide scene when Chewie is shown picking up a toolbox, the camera is actually positioned behind the removable wild wall. It’s therefore standing where nobody ever could in the fictional reality. And it looks like some of the details in front were moved around to look good for the camera.
So it's kind of an intractable problem, and all solutions are a compromise. Nonetheless, I think these detail parts are about as good as you can get, given what we have. And given the limits of 3D printing.
I've marked the diagram above with the areas of the hold that are known and those that aren't. Red dots indicate that the thing in question is in an area where no photos are available. (if the red dot is on the lower half of an object, it means that there are photos showing the top part of the object but not the bottom part) Blue dots indicate an object that's in different locations for different scenes.
What's included
This set has all the junk you need to kit out your De Agostini Falcon hold properly! It contains all the parts included in sets A, B, and C, all sprued together to save a bit of money.
For more details have a look at each page:
This full set includes the barrels that will fit in the recess to the left of the oval-shaped wall detail. To install these barrels you will need the Doublefire hold set with my modified wall piece. (which I obviously recommend!)
Real-feeling details
I’ve obviously tried to get the details and proportions to match both on-screen views and behind the scenes photos. But on top of that, I’ve tried to make the details look as authentic as possible. In other words, they shouldn’t be just rectangular 3D shapes. They should look like real world objects. A lot of other model sets I’ve seen just don’t feel convincing.
To do that I iterated over the crate and box design a lot. They should reflect their function and their method of manufacturing. Plastic crates should have tapered sides with rounded corners. Metal crates should have parallel sides with sharp corners. They all should have hinges, locks, handles, and carry recesses.
Cutting the parts
To save money I've sprued all the pieces together. Since "fine detail" plastic is really brittle you have to be careful when cutting the pieces apart. Use a very fine sprue cutter/nipper tool, and hold the flat edge of the tool against the part you want to keep. Then you can snip off the sprue without damaging anything. Be sure to use the kind of sprue cutters that have two blades that touch at the same spot. Avoid the side-swipe or scissors type of cutters (eg: many Xuron models) since the sideways motion twists and can damage the parts.
Please read the following if you're interested in these items.
These accurizing parts are not mass-market commercial products. I made them for my own use, and have put them here in case they're of interest to someone else. Possibly you, since you’re reading this.
These are components for the serious model maker who wants to build a more accurate miniature. They require finishing. If you don't want to trim, file, sand, and glue, then these aren't the parts you're looking for!
The parts are tiny, and easily broken. They push the limits of today's 3D printers. The detail in the digital previews is all there, but it won't always be visible at the miniscule sizes that this scale requires!
The hold detail sets
I've designed five separate sets for your model-making delight.
- De Ago Falcon hold details A: ESB floor barrels (and crates)
- De Ago Falcon hold details B: ESB aft shelves
- De Ago Falcon hold details C: ESB forward shelves
- De Ago Falcon hold details D: ESB full set (combines sets A, B, and C)
- De Ago Falcon hold details E: ANH full set
Basically set A consists of the Episode V floor barrels and crates, set B contains all the boxes and things on the aft wall shelving in Ep V, and set C contains the stuff on the forward shelves in Ep V. Set D combines all three into one big mess. Finally, there's set E, which goes back to the first film and consists of the floor barrels and crates from Ep IV. (the aft shelving isn't seen in that film)
How accurate are they?
These detail parts are designed to match the excellent Doublefire hold, which is the best interior set available. (the Doublefire model was used to make the diagram above) The individual parts are also as screen-accurate as possible.
I say “as possible” since researching both the Ep IV and V hold sets is really difficult. There are no photographs or screenshots publicly available that show the entire set of either movie. I’ve had to pore over tons of images to try and figure out what went where, but there are some areas with no photo reference. Some details are only seen in one photo, and thus only one side might be documented.
Also, of course, a few things moved during the course of production - either deliberately to show activity of the crew or just continuity errors on the part of the filmmakers! For example, during the wide scene when Chewie is shown picking up a toolbox, the camera is actually positioned behind the removable wild wall. It’s therefore standing where nobody ever could in the fictional reality. And it looks like some of the details in front were moved around to look good for the camera.
So it's kind of an intractable problem, and all solutions are a compromise. Nonetheless, I think these detail parts are about as good as you can get, given what we have. And given the limits of 3D printing.
I've marked the diagram above with the areas of the hold that are known and those that aren't. Red dots indicate that the thing in question is in an area where no photos are available. (if the red dot is on the lower half of an object, it means that there are photos showing the top part of the object but not the bottom part) Blue dots indicate an object that's in different locations for different scenes.
What's included
This set has all the junk you need to kit out your De Agostini Falcon hold properly! It contains all the parts included in sets A, B, and C, all sprued together to save a bit of money.
For more details have a look at each page:
This full set includes the barrels that will fit in the recess to the left of the oval-shaped wall detail. To install these barrels you will need the Doublefire hold set with my modified wall piece. (which I obviously recommend!)
Real-feeling details
I’ve obviously tried to get the details and proportions to match both on-screen views and behind the scenes photos. But on top of that, I’ve tried to make the details look as authentic as possible. In other words, they shouldn’t be just rectangular 3D shapes. They should look like real world objects. A lot of other model sets I’ve seen just don’t feel convincing.
To do that I iterated over the crate and box design a lot. They should reflect their function and their method of manufacturing. Plastic crates should have tapered sides with rounded corners. Metal crates should have parallel sides with sharp corners. They all should have hinges, locks, handles, and carry recesses.
Cutting the parts
To save money I've sprued all the pieces together. Since "fine detail" plastic is really brittle you have to be careful when cutting the pieces apart. Use a very fine sprue cutter/nipper tool, and hold the flat edge of the tool against the part you want to keep. Then you can snip off the sprue without damaging anything. Be sure to use the kind of sprue cutters that have two blades that touch at the same spot. Avoid the side-swipe or scissors type of cutters (eg: many Xuron models) since the sideways motion twists and can damage the parts.
Please read the following if you're interested in these items.
These accurizing parts are not mass-market commercial products. I made them for my own use, and have put them here in case they're of interest to someone else. Possibly you, since you’re reading this.
These are components for the serious model maker who wants to build a more accurate miniature. They require finishing. If you don't want to trim, file, sand, and glue, then these aren't the parts you're looking for!
The parts are tiny, and easily broken. They push the limits of today's 3D printers. The detail in the digital previews is all there, but it won't always be visible at the miniscule sizes that this scale requires!
Details
What's in the box:
ESB Falcon hold details: full set
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