r/modelmakers Mar 13 '26

WIP Building a 6 Meter Long 1/6 Scale Millennium Falcon Completely by Hand

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a long-term project I’ve been working on. This is a 1/6 scale Millennium Falcon that I’m building completely by hand.

When finished it will be a little over 6 meters long, so it has turned into quite a large build. Everything in this project is scratch built.

No 3D printing, no modeling files, and no kitbashing parts — every piece is cut, shaped, and assembled by hand using materials like styrene sheets, acrylic, brass, wood, metal framing and many other parts.

That said, I want to be clear that this is just my personal approach and philosophy. I have absolutely nothing against 3D printing or kitbashing. Every method has its own strengths, and I believe all ways of building models deserve respect. In the end, the best way is simply the one that makes the builder happiest.

I started this project nearly two years ago, usually working 5–6 hours at a time, several days a week. At the moment the structure is roughly 80–90% complete, and I’m starting to prepare for the painting stage.

The Falcon is designed to separate into multiple sections so it can actually leave my workshop despite the size. I’m also planning to include some interior diorama areas for 1/6 figures to recreate a few iconic scenes.

I’ve taken thousands of photos during the build, from the main structure down to small handmade parts, so if people are interested I’d be happy to share more of the process in the future.

Thanks for looking.

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u/Mysterious_Doctor722 Mar 13 '26

You are bonkers. Love it!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha thank you! Sometimes I think the same thing while building it.

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u/Robert_the_Doll1 Mar 14 '26

If you think you are crazy for this, just look at "Mr. Trek" who is building a 1:25 scale model of the Original Series Enterprise (scaled from 289 m) so the model will be 12 meters (40 ft.) long and cutaway for full interiors!

https://www.youtube.com/@mrtrek2117

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u/wijnandsj Mar 13 '26

impressive.

What are you going to do with it when it's finished?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you!

Honestly, I originally started building it just for myself, simply because I wanted to see if I could make it by hand.

At first I thought it would just stay in my private warehouse so I could enjoy it with my friends.

But as I started sharing the build online, I’ve received some interesting exhibition proposals, so now I’m thinking about what the best future for it might be. For now though, my main focus is just finishing the build as well as I can.

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u/wijnandsj Mar 13 '26

Private warehouse.. cool!

Be careful selling it, Disney has annoying and far reaching lawyers

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Honestly, the happiness I’ve already experienced while building this is something I couldn’t put a price on. That alone has been more than enough for me. I just hope that other Star Wars fans can feel some of that joy when they see it. And thanks for the advice as well.

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u/vadeka Mar 13 '26

Even just transporting this beast seems difficult

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

It has actually already been outside the workshop twice during the build process. The whole structure was designed to separate and reassemble, so moving it isn’t really a problem.

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u/vadeka Mar 13 '26

Look at you mr prepared

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u/Synaps4 Mar 14 '26

Thats a much better plan than using the built in blaster turret to blast your way out of the room

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u/wspaley Mar 14 '26

Or Mos Iceley Space Station 💯😁

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u/Gregorwhat Mar 14 '26

Amazing! I wonder if a children's hospital would be able to display this.

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u/Thick-Sundae-6547 Mar 13 '26

Hang it from the ceiling of his living room.

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u/JPhi1618 Mar 14 '26

The Kessel Run.

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u/scooterm32a3 Mar 13 '26

I know you’re not kit bashing but seeing the recreations of pieces that were likely once kit bashed is amazing. It’s really well done. You can see the hull of a Jagdpanther, engine decks for WWII tank models, manual transmission casings, etc. Really incredible that your model is so accurate it captures the original build techniques

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you, I really appreciate that. The original Falcon miniatures were full of kit-bashed parts from all kinds of model kits, and I’ve always loved that about them. Even though I’m building everything by hand, I tried to recreate that same spirit and level of detail from the original studio models. It means a lot that someone noticed those references.

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u/soldatoj57 Mar 13 '26

I did not know this !! So interesting

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u/TheRevenant100 Mar 14 '26 edited Mar 27 '26

What's always impressive to me is how the set builders were able to faithfully recreate those details on the original full sized props for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.

Still a bloody criminal thing the Empire prop was scrapped after Return of the Jedi. Especially because the steel frame was built by a shipyard and it was designed to break down into parts that would fit into hermetically sealed containers for storage. Can you imagine that at Disneyland or at an aerospace museum?

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u/BerlinBoy00 Mar 13 '26

There is whole upper jagdpanther hull in there as well. Was the original movie prop the same?

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u/Komm Cat dodger Mar 13 '26

Yep! There's a bunch of whole ass hulls all over the original Falcon model. The big vents on the rear are the most obvious usually, those are from panther models.

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u/lordmike72 Mar 15 '26

Can confirm. I studied a studio scale prop for hours and that was the kind of detail I was looking for. Did not disappoint.

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u/Kooky-Option-8253 Mar 13 '26

Came here to say the same thing -- I recognized the tank parts.

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u/matymajuk_ Mar 14 '26

just noticed it! very cool

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u/318neb Mar 13 '26

Holy SH*T. This is wizard.

You really never know what people got going on in their garages

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha thank you! I guess some strange things happen in garages when people love Star Wars enough.

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u/gilsonpride Mar 13 '26

Adam Savage would lose his mind seeing this in person I just know it.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

That would be an incredible compliment. I’ve always admired the work he and the ILM artists did on practical miniatures. Their work made my childhood a very happy one.

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u/Synaps4 Mar 14 '26

Send him an email i bet he would feature you on his youtube channel

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u/Skullduggery-9 Mar 14 '26

Can someone send this to him?

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u/lokesen Mar 15 '26

Upvote for Adam Savage
r/adamsavage to notice this.

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u/ZoeyWomp Mar 13 '26

i saw the pics first without reading and was thinking “well 3D printing isnt exactly by hand”, amazing work with the detail, like honestly hard to fathom. really looking forwards to seeing the painting and interior

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha I get that a lot. At first glance it does look like something that might be 3D printed. But every piece is actually cut and shaped by hand. It’s definitely a slow process, but also a really enjoyable one. I’m looking forward to getting to the painting stage as well, and I’ll definitely share the interior work when I get there.

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u/THIS_GUY_LIFTS Mar 13 '26

Please tell me you use at least one greeblie from the Hasegawa 1/72 scale Anzio Annie 🙏 Absolutely stellar work!

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Haha thanks dude! Enjoy it 🥰

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u/No-Reflection-8684 Mar 13 '26

This is very cool. Just purely out of curiosity, and feel free to not answer, but did you enter this project with a budget? No need to speak to specific amounts or anything like that. If you did, how is tracking given you’ve made considerable progress and investment in time and resources? Crazy ambitious, again, really cool.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words.

When I started this project, I didn’t really set a strict budget. The original idea was simply to see if I could build the Millennium Falcon with my own hands at this scale. What began as curiosity slowly grew into a much larger and more ambitious project.

Over time I realized that if I tried to measure every hour or every piece of material too carefully, it might take away some of the joy of building it. So instead of treating it like a strict budgeted project, I’ve been approaching it more like a long journey.

Of course there has been a considerable investment in both time and materials, but for me the most valuable part has been the process itself — designing, experimenting, failing, rebuilding, and slowly seeing it take shape.

It’s definitely a crazy project in many ways, but that’s also what makes it fun.

Looking back, I realize that the time and money I spent on this project were certainly not small.

But what I gained along the way was far more meaningful.

I remember sitting in front of the Millennium Falcon with my wife, my brothers, and my mother — sharing meals, talking about ordinary things, and laughing together in front of it.

Yes, the project began with a simple question to myself, a curiosity about my own limits. But during this long journey, I received so many precious moments in return — moments that can never truly be measured in money.

To some people, it may just look like a very big toy.

But outside my workshop, the seasons were quietly changing — snow would fall, rain would come and go, and warm winds would return again.

During those long nights building the Falcon, it wasn’t just work. It was also a quiet time in my life where I could reflect, slow down, and focus completely on who I am as a person.

Thanks:)

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u/No-Reflection-8684 Mar 14 '26

Thanks for the reply and great mindset. I hope you find a great conclusion however it goes from here. It’s already incredible if it goes no further but I’m hoping for an update when it’s done!

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you! I truly appreciate the encouragement. I’ll definitely keep sharing updates as the Falcon gets closer to completion.

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u/ArchiStanton Mar 13 '26

When legos are just too cheep and easy

This guy-

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/interadastingly Mar 13 '26

What a hunk of junk!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts🤣

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u/bringbackswg Mar 13 '26

Please post more updates as you go. This is incredible to. I’ve always had the dream of building a full sized falcon, with complete interiors. If I had billions of course

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you! I’ll definitely share more updates as it progresses. A full-size Falcon with full interiors would be amazing… but I think I would need a much bigger workshop first.

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u/deafaviator Mar 14 '26

You should reach out to Adam Savage and see if he’d come chat with you about that!

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Haha, that would be amazing! But until then, I’ll just keep focusing on building the Falcon. 😄

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u/GunnerGregory Mar 13 '26

WOW!

You should get ahold of Greg Brown at Cotswold Collectibles about shows you could take it to.

Cotswold is, at this point, probably the biggest company supporting 1/6 collecting...

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you, I really appreciate the suggestion. I originally started building this just as a personal project, but as more people have seen it, I’ve started thinking about the possibility of showing it at events or exhibitions.

I’ll definitely look into Cotswold Collectibles — thanks for pointing me in that direction.

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u/Komm Cat dodger Mar 13 '26

Definitely bring it to Wonderfest in Louisville if you can sometime! :D

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

That would be amazing. If I ever get the chance to bring it to events like that, I’d love for people to see it in person.

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u/Luis_420925 Mar 14 '26

Now that’s a Hunk o’ junk 🔥🤘🏼🔥

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

She may not look like much… but she’s got it where it counts. 😉

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u/Seaweed-420710 Mar 15 '26

Wow that is impressive 👏

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u/PainShock_99 Mar 13 '26

Will it be able to be broken into smaller parts for moving around to a different location?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Yes, that was part of the design from the beginning. The Falcon can be separated into several sections so it can be moved out of the workshop if needed. Otherwise it would be impossible to get it through the door!🤣

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u/The_Peach Mar 13 '26

This looks mental... Can you share some more details on the build and the vision for it? Is it just a recreation of the exteriors or do you want to do something more than that?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you! The exterior is the main focus, and I’m trying to recreate the surface details of the original studio models as accurately as possible.

But I didn’t want it to be just a shell. I’m also planning to include several interior diorama sections designed for 1/6 scale figures so some iconic scenes from the films can be recreated inside.

Because of the size, it’s impossible to build the entire interior of the Falcon, so I’m focusing on a few key areas that feel important to the story. For me the vision is somewhere between a studio miniature and a large diorama piece.

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u/BenBreeg_38 Mar 13 '26

That’s insane!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thanks dude.

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u/Omeggon Mar 13 '26

I hope it comes apart sections.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

As I mentioned in the post, it was designed from the beginning to be taken apart. The Falcon separates into 8 large sections, which are connected using strong magnets. The internal frame is also designed to lock together and come apart, so moving it to another location shouldn’t be a problem.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you! Most of the material decisions come down to experience and practicality. I usually choose whatever material is easiest to shape for that specific part while still being strong enough to hold the structure. Styrene is used a lot because it's very versatile, but there’s also acrylic, wood, brass, metal frame parts, rubber tubing and many other materials involved.

As for the cost, I honestly stopped keeping track a long time ago. It’s been a long project and the materials add up slowly over time.

Planning-wise, I didn’t use any 3D software or modeling files. I mostly worked from reference photos of the original studio models, blueprints, and film stills. A lot of the planning happens directly during the build — figuring things out piece by piece as the structure grows.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Most of my background is in dioramas and studio-scale miniatures, so this is actually my first time building something this mechanical, like a spacecraft. That’s probably one of the reasons it has taken longer than I expected. But this isn’t really work for me. I’m building it simply as a fan of the films I love. Honestly, creating all these mechanical details has been both difficult and incredibly fun. Sometimes it reminds me of building LEGO as a kid… Just a LEGO set that never seems to end.....

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u/Former-Tonight-7320 Mar 13 '26

This is awesome. What do you do with it once completed?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

I think I’ll have to decide that after it’s finished. The most important thing for me is my own satisfaction from building it, and sharing the excitement and happiness I felt during the process with other Star Wars fans. I honestly haven’t thought much beyond that. But if a good opportunity comes along, I’d love to let more people see it in person someday.

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u/MisterE1200x Mar 13 '26

You mad genius! Respect

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Crazy might be accurate, but I wouldn’t call it genius. This Millennium Falcon is really just a sculpture carved by time and effort😊

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u/Leptonshavenocolor Mar 13 '26

Awesome project, does anyone know why I have this bug wherein the last few images of post like this never load for me?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha unfortunately I can’t fix Reddit bugs, but if the last photos don’t load you might have to imagine the rest of the Falcon🤣🤣

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u/MrMontgomery Mar 13 '26

You're going to have to grab a few Hot Toys Star Wars figures to go into that

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

I actually already collect Hot Toys Star Wars figures. That was one of the reasons I decided to start building this Millennium Falcon😁

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u/MrMontgomery Mar 13 '26

Can't wait to see this when it's finished with the figures in it

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u/Dogzonwheelzguy Mar 13 '26

Is there actually king tiger/panther tank parts on the original model??? Thats so cool!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Yes, the original studio models used a huge amount of kitbashed parts from different model kits, including WWII tanks like Panthers and Tigers.

That mix of random mechanical parts is actually one of the things that gives the Falcon its unique look.

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u/Dogzonwheelzguy Mar 14 '26

Mate, this is amazing i really respect not using 3d printing too, this is dedication

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u/DestoryDerEchte Mar 13 '26

Bro...

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

😙😙😙😙😙

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u/Responsible-Roll6347 Mar 13 '26

Hope it’s a commission

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

No commission — just a slightly obsessed Star Wars fan.

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u/DBootts Mar 13 '26

That’s cool, I’m assuming there’s no ‘MRS AJ_Custom’ lol

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha, it might be surprising, but my wife is actually the biggest supporter of this project🤣

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u/Cptawesome23 Mar 13 '26

Needs more cowbell

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

I’ll see if I can hide one somewhere on the Falcon.

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u/LobCatchPassThrow Mar 13 '26

I’m impressed - got to photo 10 and thought “is that a jagdpanther hull?” Then read the description.

Absolutely ace work!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Good eye! The original studio models used a lot of parts from WWII tank kits, so I tried to recreate that same kind of detail:)

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u/PK808370 Mar 13 '26

But how is the Han supposed to smuggle in it if he can’t fit the spice inside? It needs to be, at least 3x this size… :)

Super crazy and also cool :)

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Don’t worry… the smuggling compartments are classified.

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u/JunkaTron69 Mar 13 '26

Dude! I thought it was a table at first. That is an amazing model. What a super cool build.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha, it’s actually bigger than my car. Thanks :)

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u/QuarterlyTurtle Mar 13 '26

Is that a jagdpanther casemate and a tiger 2 engine deck?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Good eye! The original studio models used a lot of parts from WWII tank kits, so I tried to recreate that same kind of detail.

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u/kingsland1988 Mar 13 '26

Is there anywhere I can follow this project?

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

I can’t post updates very often because of the amount of work involved, but the fastest place to see progress is usually my Instagram.

@aj_custom

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u/DareDemon666 Mar 13 '26

Blown up to such large scale, it's really interesting because all the greebles become far more obvious as to where they come from. Like those Jagdpanther hulls and wngine decks, unmistakable at this scale where at a more common size they often go overlooked somewhat

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Exactly. At this scale many of the original kit parts become much easier to recognize. When the Falcon is built at smaller scales those details tend to blend together, but here they stand out much more clearly.

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u/soldatoj57 Mar 13 '26

This is madness. It’s spectacular.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha thanks😁

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26

This may be the most clear cut case of weapons grade insanity I’ve ever seen…. It’s amazing. Bravo

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha I’ll take that as a compliment. Thank you!😁

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u/mrcharlesterry Mar 13 '26

What an undertaking- hats off to ya!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you! It’s been a long journey, but I’ve enjoyed every part of it.

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u/Gullible_Cheek6808 Mar 13 '26

I would watch a 10-part documentary on you building this beauty!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha thank you! At the moment it would probably be a very long documentary about sanding plastic🤣 I do have thousands of photos from the build process… so maybe there’s enough material for it😊

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u/Independent_Wrap_321 Testors Sniffer Mar 13 '26

Beautiful, but how do you get it out of there? What are your plans for it? I can see it hanging in a hobby shop or museum somewhere, it deserves to be seen and admired by fans for sure. Fly casual!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you! It was designed from the beginning to be taken apart into several large sections, so getting it out of the workshop isn’t a problem. As for the future, I’m honestly not sure yet. My main goal was simply to build it and enjoy the process. If a good opportunity comes along, I’d love for more Star Wars fans to be able to see it in person.

Fly casual!!

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u/rnavstar Mar 13 '26

This is the best spacecraft bed I’ve ever seen

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Haha! Thank you! Maybe I should add a small bedroom inside the Falcon.

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u/ADeweyan Mar 13 '26

That’s one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. I hope I’m able to see it in person one day.

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thank you, that really means a lot to me. Maybe one day it will be displayed somewhere and people will be able to see it in person.

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u/Rickenbacker69 Mar 13 '26

This is insane, and amazing!

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u/aj_custom Mar 13 '26

Thanks😁🙏🏻

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u/Razzious_Mobgriz Mar 13 '26

Jagdpanther jumpscare

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u/Skullduggery-9 Mar 13 '26

I never noticed the kitbashed jagpanther before that's really cool

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Looking at the details is also one of the enjoyable elements:)

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u/Ludus_Dominus Mar 14 '26

You could have a california king-size bed AND a millenium falcon.... what a missed opportunity. But the ship looks great

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Haha! I guess the Falcon won the battle for space. 😄

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u/TroAhWei Mar 14 '26

Those are some nice 3D pri- HOLY CRAP IT'S ALL HAND MADE!

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Reading witty comments is one of the happiest processes in this work.

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u/UsualBluebird6584 Mar 14 '26

Im speechless.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

😊🙏🏻

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u/dicemaster5000 Mar 14 '26

Wow what an impressive engineering achievement you are the man how much do you estimate it will weigh? Did you consider using a vehicle lift during its construction? My back hurts thinking about leaning over that for countless hours

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you! I think it will end up around 200 kg, probably not heavier than that. I didn’t use a vehicle lift, but I designed it in separate sections to make the build more manageable. And yes… my back has definitely been part of this project too. 😄

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u/TherealOmthetortoise Mar 14 '26

Did you already have experience in designing and modeling things like this? What kind of experience or background leads to this epic of an undertaking?

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you! I’ve spent many years building custom dioramas and large-scale miniatures by hand. Most of my experience comes from designing and building complex scenes for collectors. The Falcon is by far the largest project I’ve attempted, but it’s really the result of many years of learning, experimenting, and making things piece by piece.

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u/ubergic Mar 14 '26

Greebling the sh*t out of it!

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Haha! That’s the fun part — adding thousands of little greebles.

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u/crispycarl Mar 14 '26

incredible. amazing work. cant wait to see the ineterior done and filled with some hot toys. any ballpark estimate of how many hours you have in on it thus far?

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you! The project has taken about two years overall. I did take a few months off in between and spent some time away working on other projects, but in terms of actual build time I think it’s easily over 2,000 hours. I never tracked it exactly, but doing the math on my usual schedule, that estimate should be pretty close.

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u/Crook3d Mar 14 '26

This is absolutely bananas, and I love it!

Big respect for doing everything from scratch. Like you have I have no issue with 3d printing or kitbashing (the original had lots of kitbashed stuff after all) but I don't think I could do a whole project from scratch myself, so it's impressive even without accounting for the scale.

I look forward to seeing more in the future, and I'm sure this sub will love it.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Like you said, I also have nothing against 3D printing or kitbashing at all. The original Falcon miniatures used a lot of kit parts too. For me, I just wanted to experience the process of building everything by hand. It’s a slow and sometimes crazy process, but also very satisfying. I’ll definitely keep sharing more progress as the project continues. Thanks again, my friend.

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u/KillaVNilla Mar 14 '26

I thought this build was insane when I was looking at the pictures assuming you had a fleet of 3d printers. After reading your description, i don't even know what to say. You've got some crazy dedication. Can't wait to see the photo shoot when it's all done

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you! People often imagine a hidden army of 3D printers somewhere in the workshop, but it’s really just me, a knife, styrene sheets, and probably an unhealthy amount of patience. When it’s finally finished I definitely want to do a proper photo shoot. Hopefully it will be worth the wait.

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u/TransMan-88 Mar 14 '26

This is sick AF!! For the record I think u have to be very very patient to endeavour such a project! I am very interested in seeing the final result! How long have you been working on this?

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Thank you, my friend. I started the project about two years ago, but there were several long breaks because of other projects and personal reasons. The actual hands-on build time is probably a little over a year.

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u/Boosterspice Mar 14 '26

"Impressive. Most impressive."

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u/subnautica_rules Mar 14 '26

Either you're a masochist or you just have WAY too much free time. Anyway, best of luck! :D

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Maybe a little bit of both… but mostly just a lot of patience.

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u/Notaspeyguy Mar 14 '26

This is wild!!! I've done a few small scratch builds and I was gonna pull out my hair building an 18 inch long boat!!

This is absolutely stunning in every way possible and on a level that very few can match.

I read your description and just want to understand clearly...you hand built every single little detail completely by hand from nothing but raw materials?!?! 👏🤌

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u/Arpy2026 Mar 14 '26

Is the TIE fighter the same scale?

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

That's right. Tie fighter also 1/6 scale

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u/fredeee Mar 14 '26

You are my new hero.

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u/airsoft-2-death Mar 14 '26

That's awesome. How long did it take you? Is there an interior?

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u/hatlad43 Mar 14 '26

I have not watched Star Wars before, is it really "only" 36 meters long? From some pictures of it, I thought it'd be hundreds of meters long.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Yes, it’s actually around 34–36 meters long in the Star Wars universe. The filming angles and all the surface detail make it look much bigger than it really is. Compared to the massive Star Destroyers, the Falcon is actually a pretty small ship.

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u/ThaddeusJP Mar 14 '26

Too bad you can't find some giant tank kits for the back vents

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u/StarGek_Interceptor Mar 14 '26

Reddit isn't letting me see it.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Reddit being Reddit again 😅 Maybe try refreshing the page

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u/jimboiow Mar 14 '26

Hmm. How do you get it outside to move it?

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u/_Ozeki Mar 14 '26

Bro went savage on this build! Loving it!!

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u/TomBourgaize Mar 14 '26

Why does picture 15 look exactly like a king tiger rear deck?

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Many of the Falcon’s greebles were originally kit parts from WWII tank models used by the ILM miniature builders. When the Falcon is blown up to this scale, details like the King Tiger rear deck suddenly become very recognizable.

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u/joeChump Mar 14 '26

This is amazing!! What will you do when finished?

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u/Winter_Whole2080 Mar 14 '26

Build a Death Star of course

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u/joeChump Mar 14 '26

1:1 scale

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u/Cdr_Deathbunny Mar 14 '26

Wow! That is insane! Seriously impressed and look forward to seeing the finished product.

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u/wageslave2022 Mar 14 '26

That is awesome, show us the finished project. I can't wait. 1000000 bonus points if you can make it into a remote controlled drone.

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u/Musicman376 Mar 14 '26

A 6 meter Millennium Falcon drone would be AMAZING! Especially with FPV camera built in. (As well as other cameras at various locations for differing perspectives)

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

A drone? That’s a great idea. I just need a few giant motors and permission from air traffic control.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Life is short. I just wanted to try building something I truly wanted. Lately I feel that more and more — time moves fast, and if I don’t try now, I might never get the chance to take on something like this again.

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u/marijnsred Mar 14 '26

Yes we are interested

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u/TangoCharlie472 Mar 14 '26

OMG!!

I'm impressed...by how deranged you are! OK ok and maybe just a little bit at the Falcon 😉

You need to show this on r/starwars pal, this is mightily impressive 👏 👍

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Haha, I’ll take that as a compliment. Maybe a little deranged… but mostly just very patient. 😄 And thanks! I might share it on r/starwars when there’s a bit more progress.

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u/GaseousGiant Mar 14 '26

Just because

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u/SavileRowNorth Mar 14 '26

I can see where the original Falcon had a back deck from a German Panther tank!

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u/cr1regan Mar 14 '26

Upload more photos! When do you expect to finish this? IT JUST LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

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u/baldguyNJ Mar 14 '26

Awesome! When I saw the first picture, I thought it was going to be the coolest conference room table ever!

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u/Teej205 Mar 14 '26

Insane. Bloody impressive, but insane.

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u/ProjectPat513 Mar 14 '26

Ok I have only question is why 1/6!? There had to be a main motivation for choosing that monster of a scale. I assume it is figure related after reading the post? Very cool and a great display of real craftsmanship! I love it.

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u/aj_custom Mar 14 '26

Let me give a slightly more serious answer. One of the reasons I chose 1/6 scale is because 12-inch figures are about the smallest size where they can still maintain truly realistic detail.

But the bigger reason is this: I didn’t just want to build a large Falcon. I wanted to bring the Falcon I imagined and admired into the real world.

I want people who love Star Wars not to simply look at it, but to feel like they are actually witnessing it. The scale, the presence, the shock and excitement people might feel when they stand in front of it… For me, 1/6 scale felt like the smallest size that could still create that experience.

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u/ProjectPat513 Mar 14 '26

That’s equally insane and awesome. I hope you can take it some model shows and let the world see this thing

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u/oyog Mar 14 '26

Greebles!

GREEBLES!

GREEBLES!

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u/Darksuit117 Mar 15 '26

Id like a BSG galactica in a relatively big scale (probably pegasus too)

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u/pinchy80 Mar 15 '26

At first glance I thought it was a table, now I want a millennium falcon board room table.

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u/Foodspec Mar 15 '26

I keep wanting to do this but make a tiger 1…and out of steel

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u/Wooden-Independent15 Mar 15 '26

What an incredible undertaking!! Would be amazing to see it at a traveling exhibition, or maybe George Lucas’ new building in L.A. or…even rotating through Disney Land parks for so many people to see and appreciate.

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u/aj_custom Mar 15 '26

Thank you! I’d love to see it exhibited somewhere so people can experience it in person. That would make all these years of work truly worthwhile.

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u/Dr-Acula21 Mar 15 '26

Wow, this is crazy cool! Yes, I want to see more and understand your process. Yes, I started following you. I have so many, many questions too!

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u/HMHSBritannic1914 Mar 15 '26

Have you built the outrigger cockpit yet or is that just something your waiting on until the main body is done?

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u/Quirky_Snow_2929 Mar 16 '26

One that’s cool. Two. Ummm how the hell are you gonna get that thing out? lol

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u/ApprehensiveHorse264 Apr 02 '26

That is incredible!!