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No it isn't We are discussing the length og the model you are building in relation to minifig scale. So far we have concluded that no matter what length you believe the real Falcon to have (26,7 or 34,8 meters) the Lego model can be argued to be spot on Besides, we are only continuing the discussion as a mean to force you to make more updates, so we can discuss your progress instead - which in turn makes our "side discussion" very relevent for this thread In other words; we are like impatient, spoiled children

Ok, I see were you are coming from and I understand the complications during the design process of the ship. The internal sets decide the size, or the ship “wouldn’t make sense”. And the outside life action sets were made smaller due to logistics reasons. Makes sense, somewhat… However, it could also be argued that the internal sets were designed larger due to logistic reasons as well – to have characters and cameras moving around etc.. Who is not to say the Falcon was meant as a more cramped ship were people of normal height (yes I’m a heightist) we meant to duck everywhere? Where I think the discussion becomes somewhat moot - is that the Falcon size varies a lot even between the different model shots – which of course have limitations of their own. The Falcon on the SD bridge tends to support a larger Falcon, whereas the Falcon next to a Blockade Runner supports a Falcon much smaller than the canon length. In the end should we build two real life Falcons at 26,7 and 34,8 meters respectively (This is a great idea!) - none of them would look “right”, when moving in and out and around them. New update please! - Or Aeroeza and me will keep this discussion going for ever!

So far I think this model looks really good. I'm glad they added so many play features and it is a relief that they have added retraction functionality to the drive leg This is a must have for me and it seems to be a great addition to the UCS line.

Well if you use the height of a minifig (42mm) and say that the average human male is 1780mm - and the 10179 is 820mm long.. 1780/42*820 ... You get 34,75meters :) However, since the proportions of minifigs are not that of a normal person you could argue that the creators had to make the ship larger in order to accomodate the very wide shoulders So if you use shoulder width the 10179 is MUCH shorter - again, there is no definitive answer to minifig scale so I choose to believe the creators aimed for the 26,7meters stated on the sticker... But it doens't end here, because the 10212 is also supposedly built in minifig scale. That model is supposed to be 20 meters long, but is too small compared with the Falcon (at 26,7). In the end this discussion will continue forever - at least until this thread gets another magnificent update

I admire such a precise answer to a question with so many possibilities Since the Falcon, as Mr. Aeroeza points out, is 'broken', I'd say that the answer depends on what evidence you look at. So for me I have to stick with the canon - sorry A ;) As an example you could use the shot of the Falcon flying over a Corellian Corvette in ROTJ and conclude that the Falcon is no more than 14 meters long. Should the interior 'count more' than the exterior? I don't know - thus canon for me It is TARDIS all the way baby

26,7 meters is the canon length - and also the length on the 10179 sticker Looking at the sets and models in the films the Falcon could probably be anywhere from 15 to 35 meters so I would say the canon length is realistic enough :) By the way, I have staged it so Superman is racing the Falcon

I love you! Superman stands on my Falcon as well He is overseeing my next project... And yes the model is really big - and heavy!

Sweet scene and nice, lush forest floor Could perhaps use a single other plant or two - to break up the pattern?

Good job on the landing gears Lego should have done them this way to begin with

I would totally do that - if only I knew you had room for it - but alas, I already know you havn't, too bad Can't wait to see what happens next here - this is my favorite thread at the moment All we need now is a discission of the Falcon's lenght and angles and I'll be completely satisfied - has anyone seen Aeroeza?

I'm getting inspired as well, but I already have the set... What to do, what to do...

I envy you, building UCS is an adventure and the 10221 is a great build. Should you win the lottery you must also get the 10179 one day @Mr. Man:

The 10221 is perhaps the most fun to build, but the 10212 is on the hand arguably the better recreation. Personally I began with the 10030 and that was very fun - but it also took some time to get into the groove - being the first model of UCS scale I had ever built. In any case you probably shouldn't build the 10179 first, because that could take a looong time for a 'beginner' However, if you simply take the time to sort your bricks before you begin, the build will be much easier and shouldn't be the deciding factor of what you get first. Just get what you think looks best - and what you have room for Good Luck You could of course always mod the SSD

Wow. I'm blown away! Looking at the teaser I had an idea of how this might look, but seeing it in real photos makes me wanna have this set at home. Right now! The details and the snot floor captures my gaze. You can almost hear the 'Duel of Fate's beginning when you look at this - especially thanks to the staging which brings everything to life. :thumbup:

I have a better idea - what if I take a lot of photos, while standing straight up and you can then calculate the angles Once again - thanks for the help mate, and I do hope Fallen is out there somewhere... - feel free to drop me a mail Fallen!

Hehe, this has to be the most entertaing build ever But isn't it hard working with all those minifigs dancing around?

Very well done. Your dio captures the mood af the scene perfectly And nice attention to detail with the edge of the pit just visible Looks especially awesome with lighting (bottom shot)

Good progress and great pics Don't do it Threepio! - Didn't know old Ben was that evil

Looks really, really good I really like Anio's design. Can you highlight what tweaks/differences there are between the two model (other than missing/dyed parts)? Good job

Well, Black Maul looks menacing as well You have almost created the entire scene - you just need lightsabers

What a frikkin tease! This look crazy cool, can't wait to see it in action. How big is this thing? How many bricks? When will we see more of it? My head is spinning with questions

I applaud this project! When you need light bley levers remember that you can construct them from other colored levers that has light bley bases or levers. Best of luck!

Super interview! Very informative and very entertaining - a great read Oh and Smoke's pics are crazy cool - I'm a fan Keep these interviews coming

I was down in my Lego store and they hadn't even heard of the set yet. They didn't even have the set number in their data base. The store manager told me that it wouldn't come any time soon if they don't have any data on it yet. His guess was no sooner than autumn - but he couldn't say for sure. So perhaps even June is optimistic? At least we shouldn't expect any March/April release.

Why, what happens to him?? OMG you spoiled the movie for me! Great scene though - I like that you got the greebling on the wall in there too - could use a bit more light though Oh and the wall almost looks like it was in in Legos (looking at the movie shot)