Building Bandai's Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon model kit

[@modelchili]

Bandai 1/72 Perfect Grade Millennium Falcon: amzn.to/2NdN0Wp

[@kaxtorplose]

Holy shit! $500+ dollars for that thing? Really? I mean, whaddafuck! The Millennium Falcon is badass and all, but $500 bucks for a model kit?? I guess you gotta be serious into that hobby. I get it and all. I'd spend $500 for a DSLR camera, or a halfway decent Newtonian scope. Hobbies can get expensive. But hot damn! Did you really throw down $500 for that model?

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

Beautiful! Perfection! This was a blast to watch!

[@Harudian]

What kind of gold paint you are using?

[@viperzeno]

​@@kaxtorplose

[@Dr_Adamo]

Spray painting instead of stickers...Impressive Copying the scratches from stickers perfectly...Most Impressive

[@RextonWendell]

Was shocked that he didn’t use the water decals too 🤭🤯

[@josephlowry4320]

I was surprised that he used the decals as reference for the scratch marks on the ship and the most impressive thing he did is doing the weathering, all in all he deserves an medal for all the impressive work he did on the Millennium Falcon.

[@johanvanseijen]

The guy who made the actual mold with which to create all these pieces also deserves a ton of kudos

[@Nomadistar]

Indeed. It's impressive!

[@leoroberts5044]

Actually, it's beyond that, they actually went through hundreds of photos, and screen grabs, tracked down all the kit bashed model parts, and what exact kits they came from. It's a snap kit, and it didn't look too terribly hard to build, which is that much more impressive!!!

[@coldercoronet6248]

Bandai’s model work is magic. Their molding is incredibly clean with little to no flash or flat details. Buy a cheap gundam kit if you want to see for yourself. Also the blend of plastic that they use is made to minimize nub marks.

[@pandaphil]

Wow you weren't messing about. Most KZbinrs would have turned this build into a 6-8 part series.

[@whoknowswhocares885]

Phil Bolton That’s why it’s not playing at regular speed

[@ivonahora]

It's funny cause he actually made this into a 7-part series. This is the condensed version

[@sorcererCermet]

@@ivonahora yoink

[@modelchili]

@@ivonahora Everyone's happy!

[@866Infernus]

with 200 ads in each

[@danielthompson6207]

I was watching with scrutinizing eyes to see if you painted one of C-3PO's legs silver; you're a champ! I love that you go into such detail on parts that may never be seen once the model is fully assembled. You've got far more patience with painting than I have.

[@jim-stacy]

this is what You tube is for. I could never have the time or the money to build that, but having always been a model maker (although an occasional one nowadays) watching your meticulous and detailed work is almost as good, so thank-you, for a very satisfying vid, you have a new subscriber. And thing is im not even jealous as i wouldn't have the space to display it properly or the kids wouldn't leave it alone, so seeing you do it might even be even better.

[@modelchili]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel!

[@Strugun]

ModelChili Scale Models where was R2? didn't see the little guy

[@wakemanedwards3450]

NEVER say never. When I was young, I used to say things like that. Now I'm retired and have a stash bigger than some Hobby Shop's model section and time I have plenty of unless the of unless the Grim Reaper has other plan's

[@jim-stacy]

@@wakemanedwards3450 its not the grim reaper thats my issue, its the wife and kids!

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

I just picked up the non LED version for less than $200. Just wait.

[@EverydayKary]

"She might not look like much but she's got it where it counts kid"

[@soulfirez4270]

Who couldnt love the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy" .

[@VinchenzoC]

Also describes my last girlfriend.

[@markwalker632]

It's all a bunch of simple tricks and nonsence

[@josephlowry4320]

"Great kid don't get cocky!"

[@xeric1953]

Anyone can build a model but a true artist makes it beautiful with the paint! AMAZING JOB!!!

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@doctorjoker87]

I am honestly astounded that someone built the original Millennium Falcon model from a box of scraps in a garage. It's just so mind-blowing; and this video is absolutely wonderful!

[@markmuldoon805]

Not from a box of scraps - a wall of Bandai and Tamiya and Airfix kits. Cars, tanks you name it.

[@WSCP]

I stopped dreaming about doing this myself when he started putting details on chewbacca's belt

[@johnbarnes6568]

This has light speeded me straight back to my childhood , I've never wanted anything so much in my life. Love and dedication has created a mind blowing ship, just amazing I want one.

[@modelchili]

Thank you! You can still find these online. :)

[@johnbarnes6568]

ModelChili Scale Models it shall be mine one day soon.

[@GarnetCrow]

Bandai never disappoints. I wish they still made their Star Trek kits. Nothing in production today even compares. I'd love to see what Bandai would bring to the table if they ever decided to make Military model kits.

[@jasonshiers5771]

That's some crazy skill you have there, if I tried to build this it would just be a plastic and glue round circle.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@d1p70]

Great skill! Great camera work! And above all thanks for making a video with viewers like us in mind - no filler, no nonsense, just the content as described.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! I'm glad it's appreciated. :)

[@kevinobrien7529]

I've seen people build different models before on KZbin. Never have I seen one so enjoyable, this was this was the best video of model building I've ever seen. And the model is fantastic you did a great job.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@bjw4859]

Wow, now that's what you call detail, bloody brilliant video.

[@modelchili]

Many thanks!

[@OkayOkcomics]

I'm working on this right now- just about to finish airbrushing the different colored panels. I was watching to see what tools you use for the weathering. You're always a big help- thanks for posting

[@modelchili]

Cheers! Thanks for watching. :)

[@eliricalis]

What made the Falcon special above all else (and I may be wrong) that it wasn't symmetrical in it's shape. It was imperfectly perfect for it's role. It was a treat watching this.

[@ChozoSR388]

Why is it I can never remember algebra, but I can remember that the _Millennium Falcon_ is a Corellian Engineering Corporation YT-1300 Light Freighter?

[@Mereinid]

I KNOW RIGHT!!!

[@Alexander9924]

Because Math is abunch of bullshit that 95% of people aren't going to use in their lifetime

[@ChozoSR388]

@@Alexander9924 Yeah, but where the hell is the average person gonna use the _Falcon's_ make and model in daily life? I use math all the time.

[@Venti470]

Because Star Wars was million times more interesting than algebra!

[@lkimberly2064]

People will use math but not everyone will use algebra. Love the detail. Never had the patience for this much, but I've put models like this together. Wow.

[@MarksUselessChannel]

Very nice. I love the three gear version. So much sleeker and mean looking without those huge blocks on the front hull.

[@thealmightyG]

This is 15 minutes of my life that I am not getting back. But that is a good thing. I’m going to share this with a couple of mates who will also love this. Epic work, the Force is strong with you.

[@modelchili]

Just imagine how long it took to build!

[@CMOS4081]

Everything in this video was perfect. From the timelapse to the music and the final shots.

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@wakemanedwards3450]

Damn Chili, This is about 5th time I've watched this video and I just cant get enough! What a beautiful 1:72 Perfect Grade Falcon this kit! And YOU did a great job with the build, paint, weathering, all of it, just outstanding ! I bought this kit, the limited edition with the lighting kit just as you obviously did. I hope mine comes out as good as yours! I'm building the DeAgostini 1/43 I think it is, right now. Really taking my time with it and the detailing is truly fantastic much like this gorgeous Bandai offering. Thanks for taking the time to share your step by step build as well as this compressed version. You've got skills brother!

[@modelchili]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@georgemorley1029]

Thank you, I have a 1:144 Bandai MF which is primed and assembled but I’m definitely going to use this as a handrail to help me get through the next stages. Great work.

[@HATER506]

I still have my AMT/Ertl model Falcon that I bought in '94 or '95. Still untouched in the box. I'll get to it some day.

[@graey1139]

I remember building a Falcon way back in the early 80's. I made a bit of a hash of it. I recently purchased a Revell 1:144th scale Falcon, very nicely engraved. It cost £120. I've been told the Falcon in this build costs around £300. I could never justify that to myself.

[@brianmcconnell1817]

Wow! The detail on this model is insane! It’s nothing like the cheapo models made back in the 80’s. These are serious replications. They might just make me want to get back into building scale models again.

[@modelchili]

You should!

[@akirahojo2]

I wish they had included R2-D2 as well.

[@j.s.connolly8579]

Ahhh you just make one yourself. It's easy AND you have C3PO as a reference!

[@Bob-from-Animal-Crossing]

Yeah, I didn’t get that either. They included C-3PO, so why not?

[@1970pizza]

To build this space ship thing the way you did it is truly a work of art , brilliant video

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@stephensmith3111]

What an incredible amount of detail for this model of 'the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy' ("far, far away"). I can understand why the kit is so expensive. And kudos to you for your masterful job of assembly and painting!

[@johnnyfavorite1194]

40 Years + and still the coolest hot rod space ship ever imagined.

[@ajsky1066]

The more I watch this, the more awestruck and respect I get for Lucas and his sfx team for working so hard on each model 40 years back! Geniuses who changed our childhoods!

[@davedanter]

And not forgetting the countless model kits lucas used

[@dukexthexdevil8907]

OMG that was SOOOOOO well done ! i watched it from start to end without ever skipping, and i dont even build stuff myself, i was just intrigued my the Millenium Falcon lol, WOW some skillset you got ! wish i could do it just half as good !

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@ChrisTtheCarpenter]

Your videos are the only ones I will actively slow the playback speed on. Such incredible detail and Love the builds!

[@plus4828]

Wow I’ve just found this channel and I have to say I’ve not skipped one second of your videos. It’s absolutely amazing! Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@junzon]

Your attention to detail is extremely impressive

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@brainsironically]

That is astounding! I was expecting 'nice' but that shot through nice and straight to phenomenal!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@Nomadistar]

No shit! I was not expecting it to look that fantastic! @.@

[@KenKthulhu]

wow there are so many very impressive moments here - your attention to detail is amazing.

[@Sterlin0]

I've seen a lots of "building perfect grade millenium falcon" but yours is truly good and professional (as you usually do). Probably one of the bests around. Congrats and Merry Christmas.

[@modelchili]

Thank you. :)

[@matsudarx8]

Holy cow. The amount of details in this PG kit..... Wished I had half your skills. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@modelchili]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@KyrosX27]

Dude, awesome job. Love watching these - would be great if you continued to have both in depth series builds and these annotated sped up summary vids after. thanks and keep up the great work!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! I really wanted to have this in one video and speeding it up was the only option really (was nearly 4 hours of original footage). It's definitely something I'll look in the future.

[@Jigsaw407]

Great job! My box with that very same model arrived in the mail today. I plan on painting and weathering it just like that ... the rub in that is: the last model that I built and painted was over 30 years ago. I have no idea where to begin and have no painting/weathering equipment. I have to do some research and stocking up to do before I can get started. I will definitely come back to your videos for reference.

[@victoriasmith8229]

Great falcon build! And I love the speed up footage. Keep up the good work. :)

[@modelchili]

You finally saw it! 😉 Thanks Vaughan.

[@lyleslaton3086]

Massive build, excellent work. The Force is strong with this one.

[@300leothelion]

Alot of detail gone in there my friend. Well played. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@rafaelsays175]

Level of detail is insane!

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@hondomurray7927]

Wow... Let me start by pointing out that I am visually impaired: I was born with Cataracts that has left me Legally Blind (20/400 L 20/200 R) and I have always felt frustrated when I had trouble painting and do the details on models; so I've only built a handful of kits and have always both envied and admired modelers. I gotta say, you made it look easy. I enjoyed watching you put it together and doing the detailing. I also liked how you had the camera zoomed in to get a tight shot. Very well done. Thanks for posting it. I am going to share it on my FB page. And BTW please feel free to look me up and say hello. Take care

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@MachineHead3]

This kit is so well-engineered. You can build it without any glue. Awesome.

[@coldercoronet6248]

All Bandai kits are like that. Their works of art. No flash, minimal gate marks, and incredible quality of plastic. Buy a cheap gundam kit if you want to see for yourself

[@darrenberkey7017]

Wow, it looks fantastic! Great work!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@richardg6949]

i have this same model, not put together yet...you did you fantastic job

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@tuscan9617]

Excellent video as usual, good way to wind down my night after work. Keep doing what your doing man.

[@modelchili]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! :D

[@badkittynomilktonight3334]

A thousand years ago when I built the very first MPC kit of the Falcon I used lite matches to create the blast marks and scorch flares on the body panels, was a surprisingly good technic for it ;-)

[@markmuldoon805]

Nice idea. Did you seal over the scorch marks?

[@jackalope70]

100% ridiculous! I love it!!! Too cool watching this. Thank you for sharing!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@hydroaegis6658]

The molded details are insane.

[@TheEDNC]

The original MF by the ILM team and used in the movie had a very small STP oil treatment sticker on the front!.... no lie!

[@Standardqueso]

I saw that model in an itinerant show in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney in 2002, and there were also some Champion (spark plugs) stickers too. It was beautiful to see.

[@geometric5103]

Your attention to detail is impressive. Thanks for sharing this.

[@NapFloridian]

Thank you, and Merry Christmas my friend.

[@modelchili]

Merry Christmas!

[@eligebrown8998]

I just ordered this model 2 days ago. Should be home by wensday. You have mad skills

[@mikegrant8031]

You built that? you're" braver than I thought.

[@Musicvato1972]

This came out incredible. Nice job!

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@echelonhobbiescanada]

What an epic model! Great job.

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@bogrot69]

Amazing dude! These Bandai kits are so much fun to build. Just wrapping up Boba Fett and received the X Wing Starfighter today!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@sci-figuy6668]

Really liked the “sci-fi” sounding soundtrack!

[@richardlionheart3935]

So did I .. for the first five minutes then i had to turn it off as it was driving me nuts :) too repetative for this length of video. :)

[@joecalobeer6396]

I don’t know about everybody else, but I thought the music was spot on for your video technique! Only saw you use glue once installing those six exhaust vents. At first I thought it was snap together, but then realized the way you were shooting the video, no glue would be shown! I never wanted to build a Millennium Falcon before I watched this video, now I have to. If only to accompany my deAgostini R2D2😊 which is about half built!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! Yeah the kit is actually 100% snap together, except for the photoetched parts they provided, I just used a bit of superglue for those.

[@starlord7027]

One minute in and i’m already impressed

[@stargazingsongs]

Here because Solar Sands recommended this channel, amazing stuff!

[@modelchili]

I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know. 😁

[@sci-figuy6668]

Thank god it came with the round deflector dish

[@peytonvincent570]

I know right! So happy it was that way in Rise of Skywalker🙏

[@briannawu6180]

Sir, I just needed to stop and tell you that you are RIDICULOUSLY talented.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! 😊

[@englishiranian5820]

13:09 the background music ticks are from kraftwerk

[@Argrouk]

Absolutely excellent work. I have one small suggestion, if I may be so bold? A thin, dark wash in some of the component areas might just add that little bit of depth, giving it a bit more pop. Perhaps even a little dry brushing in some raised areas?

[@modelchili]

That would certainly add more pop! I painted this to look like the original studio model as much as possible, and that didn't use a wash at all. So it might not be what you'd call a traditional scale model, but it was a look I was going for.

[@TeatimeTanker]

I love how little pieces of German tanks show up all over the ship

[@modelchili]

Yeah it's fun spotting all the different model bits they used.

[@nailz]

The original Episode 4 millennium falcon was also constructed with a bunch of gundam parts... Which were made by bandai. So when bandai got to scan the original scale millennium falcon from the movie, they noticed a ton of their model kit parts built into it. This is definitely the most detailed millennium falcon model kit ever made.

[@antiferproject1141]

back of two Tiger 1, and a complete hull of jagdpanther in rear right upper cut-out.

[@nanoplasm]

@@nailz MS Gundam TV series (1979) was made after SW Episode IV (1977), so please don't make shit up that they have Gundam parts in the Millennium Falcon.

[@Demiurge13]

lol rekt

[@devinmoran3714]

I would never have the time and/or patience to do this. You are a brave man.

[@modelchili]

Brave or foolish!

[@lunch6360]

1:26 most impressive

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@PhilipMReeder]

AGREED!

[@Cooper_Vision]

You're an artist, this is pure brilliance.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@pho3nix-]

A very satisfying watch

[@shinobi007richard]

Just picked up this model kit can’t wait to start it but got to finish remodelling the house first lol

[@soso1030]

perfect until i realise R2D2 is not there!! thanks for uploading. great skills!!!

[@modelchili]

Thanks for watching!

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

@@modelchili seriously tho. R2 didnt come withit? Or Mynocks? lol

[@thegluebombshow]

Bucket list build here... I love it. Really nicely done.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@richjfoxone]

WHAT a piece of junk! ;)

[@modelchili]

But she's got it where it counts. :)

[@douglasquaid140]

fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy though

[@richjfoxone]

@@douglasquaid140 As long as it gets your Ass to Mars you'll be alright. :)

[@GHFrankie]

Blow that piece of junk OUT OF THE SKY! - Emo-Vader

[@douglasquaid140]

@@richjfoxone hahahaha nice great reference please be 3 boobed women on mars

[@Game-The-System]

Nice build and video. Interesting choice to go with paint and then scar it instead of using the decals that were provided.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! In the build series I explained I did that because you can see the printing on the decals, looked a bit rough to me.

[@modelchili]

Yes the camera fell over at 7:41 😂

[@ravynknight7146]

I had just recently done this kit as my first ever kit (figure if i'm gonna get into it better power level and oh boy did i level up big time!).. i have vids on my channel of the completed project.. i would love to get your opinion on them as i have another unopened kit sitting behind me at the moment just waiting on the wife to get done with the crafting area lol..

[@modelchili]

Love it! Definitely keep at it. :)

[@lknanml]

Could be worse. My 3d printer gantry managed to hook the power cable on my camera. Half my camera became a Death Star. Unfortunately the lens was the first thing it printed over. It's now a half Death Star camera spaghetti monster... AWESOME build.

[@atkin207]

How much time did that take you?

[@modelchili]

@@atkin207 About 5 months on and off.

[@fuffoon]

Wow, I can hear Chewbacca roaring. This really looks like the one I took on the Kessel run. Most folks take the long route but its so fast we took the 12 parsec route.

[@NathanHassall]

I love projects like this where you can spend hours putting it together letting your imagination run wild with space adventures and when its all done you can hang it on your wall with pride and then take it down before that girl your trying to bang comes over.

[@MrPhife333]

It's a thing of sublime beauty brother! Amazing build. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheFandomPaladin]

Oh my gosh... the sheer precision!

[@Jpriest13]

Where do you find left handed paint brushes? 😉

[@modelchili]

A question I've been asking for years.

[@josephgarcia6725]

WOW ! Awesome job! 👏👍👌Model building takes a lot of patience,time and skill ,depending on what you are putting together. But it's worth it in the end! It's both the Journey and the Destination that gives model builders Cool Satisfaction in this great hobby ! Okay now I'm recalling a memory now,, "Violins aloft " Wavy blurry screen coming on ,,,I remember when my little brother ,my nephew and my best bud would build models , store brought or made from scratch ones in our garage way back in the day on Friday or Saturday nights ! Star Wars, Lost in Space , Star Trek, Buck Rogers, Battlestar Galactica, The Invaders, Nasa craft like the Space Shuttle , moon landers , old time spacecraft models from,AMT, Lindberg ,Revell, and our own scratch built ones while listening to music from Angel, Billy Thorpe, Scorpions Tokyo Tapes Alan Parsons 1st 3 albums, Tangerine Dream, Camel, Goblin, etc, and Holsts The Planets, spacey movie soundtracks . We were total Space Cadets folks ! But man we had a good time ! Seeing this vid sure brought back Good memories . Take Care Everybody ,stay home and stay safe . We will All get through this !✊✌🖖

[@TheRVSN]

I think dirt from exhausts on top back should go parallel instead of radial.

[@theTruthLifeNWay]

Let's see your build then

[@vincentt2309]

martymcguinness no he’s right. They are parallels in the film

[@lettuceoverlord6768]

I got a smaller one at hobby lobby, originally it was approximately $60 but they changed the price to approximately $30. I like it and can't wait to break it apart and make a custom gundam with it!

[@quizey7486]

dude holy Fuck!! awesome job, I build and paint Gunpla, watching you build and paint this is really awesome. ibwanna see what you can do with the PG Unicorn

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@PoeticEquation]

This is the most perfect model and the way you put it together is amazing. Of course i am a nerd and there are like 4 headlights in the front where the two mandibles are maybe they were not on this model because the falcon has been modified and fixed time and time again. I digress This model and the job you have done is no less than EPIC!!!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@PoeticEquation]

@@modelchili you are very welcome, please continue to make impressive memories into solid representations

[@sash9249]

Seriously, who needs porn when we have this to watch?

[@jay82bob]

me.

[@thestorm99]

Uhhhhhh.....

[@eladreltuc]

The people that watch this

[@511dydy]

When we have a satisfying partner or partners...

[@wednesday567]

thats exactly how the goverment want us to think

[@RedLP5000S]

It looks to be a snap-fit model, which I was never a fan of, but your outstanding attention to detail and airbrushing skills eliminates that bias. Excellent work.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! Bandai do a superb job with their snap-together kits, they beat a lot of conventional kits most of the time. There's no hint of flash, there's no warping and the parts fit together extremely well. Other companies really need to do some catch up.

[@RedLP5000S]

@@modelchili I agree, Bandai is at the pinnacle of modeling and toys in general. I collect Macross valkyries and figures and Bandai is the best of the best. Cheers

[@ejtakach]

You're ba-aak! Good to see!

[@modelchili]

Yeah things have slowed down a lot this year, but there's been a few big life changes. I hope to get back into more regular builds in 2019!

[@PhilipMReeder]

You did this video EXACTLY RIGHT! Great job on it and the Falcon!

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@monkeyspank6444]

“What a piece of junk”🤣Beautiful work, now imagine those model builders back in 1976 crafting the Original Falcon, and joy they received from the audience when it blew them away in every scene 😍

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@VentureTime_ow]

I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I bought a perfect grade gundam

[@pnamajck]

s'cool how you brought out that distressed look of the vehicle … as though it's been through some wild rides. also liked the interior lighting. well done!

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@mikemaydonik2608]

"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid"

[@EdsterIII]

I said that to my girlfriend....and it WORKED!!!! Until we crashed.....😱

[@theopenrift]

Sir, you have the patience and craftsmanship of a saint. I remember the first time I tried to build my first (and only) Star Wars ship model that wasn't Lego.... It broke while I was building it

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@reeceflanagan4625]

What the hell is an aluminium falcon