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Oh, sorry guys, I’ve never realized that the “URL” could interfere with the parts list (I hope nobody ordered my website on BrickLink so far!). :P Too bad there are no ways to add notes in the LDD project (they would be very useful) and I wanted to leave a way to link to the original mod page, in case someone would like to know more. :)

Yes, I think the best solution is to complete it before start the modding. If you leave the “main road” and make a mistake (some later piece not fitting, properly, for example), it would be a mess to go back and correct it. I remember how scared I was when I started to apply mods. But, after some weeks I learned the MF so well I think I can (almost) rebuild it without manual. Well, not true but, at least, I feel much more confident. :)

I think that Arduino and its programmable functions could provide a realistic and cheap solution. That way you can assign every led the proper function (change brightness for engine, blinking for lasers, dimming for cockpit and so on). It could require a bit of studying and tral&error but I guess that’s how the lightmyfalcon and similar led systems work. As soon as I’ll decide my mods will be finished, I’ll start to read more about it. :)

Here you go: http://www.lemonskin.net/io/11310#rampa Ignore the text (there’s a translation button in the lower left corner, if you want to know more) and download the LDD file. It’s not super easy, as you need to do some minor changes to structure to free a bit of space, but it’s not too complicated either. :)

You’re welcome.

On my blog you can download the LDD file of that mod, just to have an idea about where to start from: http://www.lemonskin.net/io/11310#mandibole Just remember to select “English” in the translation bar in the lower left side of the page. :)

Hey @DarthTwoShedsJackson, you forgot the antenna!! just joking, it’s really beautiful. :)

Nice. Next move would be integrate both mechanisms in only one. :)

Hi, and welcome to the light side of posters. :D Your mods on MF circumference are very interesting, especially the engine extension, that's more similar to the real piece of junk. You just gave me an idea for a new change (next year). :)

Today I had a bit of fun with my MILFone. I’ve changed a bit the ramp (didn’t have all pieces, so maybe I’ll need to do a Bricklink order very soon). Then, having some more spare time, I’ve played a bit on a very basic hatch solution with the bricks I had at home. I know it’s way too different from the real thing, but I sort of like it. Here’s a very quick video I’ve uploaded on Facebook:

Great job guys. I think I’ll change my engine soon with @Delta Walker one. I also need to redo the ramp as I didn’t want to change the internal structure so I’ve done many aesthetic compromises. And now I’m tempted by the top hatch. But I’ve to find a way to hide it as much as possible when closed. I foresee a new Star Wars Xmas. :D

I think it’s the purpose of this kind of forums: find and share inspirations. :) I thought I’ve had finally done with my MF, but your engine is so tempting (along with @ekrangnes hatch) that I’m sure I’ll start working on it again. :)

I guess we’re saying the same thing. I count the single landing gears and you count the *groups* of landing gears. :) Anyway, to answer to your question, I prefer the 5/7 much more. It makes the MF more “solid”.

It has 5 in Episode IV and 7 in Episode V and VI. :) Here’s a screenshot of MF landing in Cloud City: The scene model only had 3 legs, because they built only half in the first movie. :)

Nothing, I call it this way ? In Italian -one is a suffix for “big”, so it sounds fun. ?

Yes, they do. I’ve got spare stickers for MILFone, Y-Wing and lots of other sets, because I’m really a noob to apply them and they (almost) always turn out crooked. :)

Sorry guys, I didn't want to create any trouble. Let's go back to mods. :)

The point is I love Ferrari cars, but, if I can't afford them, I won't steal them. :D I'm not saying you're stealing from Lego but, indirectly, it's what your action does. One thing I've always loved about toys I wanted, was the effort to get them. Like saving Christmas and birthday money for two years to buy my Amiga 500, or put a bit of money apart every month for 10 years to buy the UCS Millennium Falcon (lucky me a new and better one came out). If I think something costs too much for its value then there's no point I buy it. I understand Lepin sets could be tempting, but you get something that is literally the opposite of Lego. :( I don't want to sound harsh, I'm not against alternative bricks, I like a lot of chinese ones. I've bought myself a chestburster set from a vietnamite company. But I did it because a) Lego doesn't produce it and b) because the creators were paid for the license. That said your website is great, and full of very interesting info about mods, stands and printed pieces. But, still, is about an illegal company. Sorry for the OT. Thank you. Lol, I'm using it since a few months and didn't know it can generate instructions. :)

I’d like to approve your project, @Delta Walker, but Lepin sets are illegal. :( So, please, don’t include any of my mods. P.S. The idea is great, if only it was for the original set. :) You should mix the two mechanisms in one. Like, turning the knob, have the minifig coming out at the end of the opening. :) One question, @ekrangnes: what program do you use to generate the instructions?

I find LDD is more user friendly, light and useable. I usually do my mods there, then import them in Stud.io and correct pieces colors, change expensive pieces with cheaper ones, etc. I find both of them really useful, but of course this may be highly subjective. :)

Great MOC/MOD, the love you put in the project is evident. :) It looks different from the usual Falcons you see around, and this makes it unique. I like it a lot. The levers/grid solution is pure genius. :)

Take your time and enjoy it. My falcon took 14 days, and I’ve enjoyed every single minute of building. :) http://www.lemonskin.net/io/11112

Hi @corbinfett. You’re right, my last version uses a 5 studs long connection. Video shows a previous version with a 4 studs connection, and the LDD file an even older one (3 studs). That’s the only difference between versions, as all the other pieces are identical. I think a 5 studs one makes the arcs a bit rounder, because the whole engine strip gets longer. Difference is very subtle, it just goes by personal taste. As I wrote in the article, LDD is not always 100% identical to my real model for various reasons (main one is that I make little changes every now and then and I’m too lazy to update the LDD file). My suggestion is to buy some extra piece and see what version you like more. It’s just a matter of adding one or two studs to the connector block. :)

Please, keep posting your mods. While some of us don’t like what are called “illegal technics” (that’s simply a way to call procedures not endorsed by Lego), it’s nice to see what people can do with our Falcon. Everyone is free to do what they like, and may give others cool ideas. :)

Also, please post images of whole Falcon too, because it's hard to understand what part of the ship are in those pics.