Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1.

eagle1 · 09-08-2011, 06:59 PM

Hey Guys,

Well, after the very successful Tie Bomber starter sets, we are pleased to offer you Falcon nuts a set of all 6 of the Falcon's engine vents.

These are machined in a very tough PVC plastic in 2 pieces, a top 'Lid' & the 'Lower base'. The base has a 'shelf' machined in to acommodate the Koolshade & a slot put in to lock the lid in place. PVC was chosen over acrylic as it is a lot tougher & not as brittle. PVC machines beautifully as well!.

These sets will be offered in 3 configurations, with the 'superset' having the styrene 'chipping' added to the base & lid. All the chips have been painstakingly researched to be placed as accurately as possible!.This has been made harder still as each vent is unique to its postion on the engine deck, with the differences in chipping reflecting this.
The 'Demo' vent in the pics is representing #5 or lower middle. The plating on the 'demo' vent's base has not been done yet as I realised I don't have the correct thickness of styrene sheet on hand. I'll get that next week & post some updated pics.
I can say that the vents match up perfectly to all the donor kit parts on hand which are quite alot!.

The 3 configurations offered are:

1) Set of 6 vents comprising the base & lid.
2) Same as above with Koolshade provided & cut to fit.
3) Same as #2 but having all the chipping/plating added as well. A diagram will also be provided to showing the correct orientation of each vent.

Please take note that this thread is for interest & comments only & all ordering must be done by PM'ing me & through the thread in the Junkyard I have set up. I will answer as promptly as I can.
I will ask though that 'Firm' orders only will be taken, meaning full payment up front. No, 'put me down for a set please'. After all firm orders have been taken within the 1 month period, then the sets will be made to order. Sorry to be hard, but, plastic is expensive, vintage Koolshade is expensive etc... , you get the picture.

http://www.therpf.com/f13/machined-5...-vents-126342/

As the thread title suggests, this set will be #1 in a series of parts sets we have planned for the Falcon.The vents set will be on offer for 1 month (1 production run) after which depending on interest we will move on to parts set #2. I feel 1 month is enough time to order & gives me an idea on material quantities required. I guess these sets may prove to be very 'Limited Edition'?.

Please note that no more TB starter set orders will be taken as of now!.

So there you have it guys!. From my own personal view having spent years looking at these parts & finally have them in my hand is just amazing!. It really gives you an appreciation of the detail the ILM guys went to, to give the Falcon her special 'look'
Cheers
Stu

eagle1 · 09-08-2011, 07:33 PM

More piccys!.

eagle1 · 09-08-2011, 07:35 PM

Yet more piccys!.

eagle1 · 09-08-2011, 07:38 PM

And finally!.

Junk Pilot · 09-09-2011, 01:52 AM

That is sooo sweet looking.

jedimaster · 09-09-2011, 03:04 AM

This is a cool idea. I'd be all over this if only I didn't have to collect a BAZILLIAN other parts to go with it. Nice work.

Nwerke · 09-09-2011, 03:23 AM

Simon, I was just saying to Muzza the other day, 'helweit, son, ah'm gon' have me sum 5' Falcon'. Could collaborate on parts.

Stu, do I get an x-wing discount?

jedimaster · 09-09-2011, 03:26 AM

Oh ok then

eagle1 · 09-09-2011, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nwerke

Simon, I was just saying to Muzza the other day, 'helweit, son, ah'm gon' have me sum 5' Falcon'. Could collaborate on parts.

Stu, do I get an x-wing discount?

Ha, X-Wing discount, I love it mate!

Sure, if you want a set Martyn, we'll work something out. Youv'e helped me out alot with the X-Wing.
Be cool if you start a build, we need more nuts on board bro

Stu

Muzza · 09-12-2011, 07:16 AM

This is worth thinking about.......

I have worked out how to display it already...

moffeaton · 09-12-2011, 09:50 AM

God, I guess I'm in.

So are there blueprints for this monster floating around?

Rats · 09-12-2011, 10:14 AM

32" maybe...one day....but 5' no! I don't have a big enough house

Those parts do look very nice though Stu. Top work as usual.

(p.s. Enjoying the rugby??)

eagle1 · 09-13-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rats

32" maybe...one day....but 5' no! I don't have a big enough house

Those parts do look very nice though Stu. Top work as usual.

(p.s. Enjoying the rugby??)

The thing with the 5 footer if your'e short of storage/display space, is you can always stand her on her end

.
Thanks for the kudos mate & yeah, enjoying the rugby very much, it's all NZ thinks about at the mo, this hopefully will be the All Blacks year!.
Cheers
Stu

Nwerke · 09-13-2011, 07:34 AM

I'm in then, god, must be barmy. Muzza's display idea is a corker btw, but I won't spoil it for him.

Gort · 09-13-2011, 08:23 AM

Hey Stu,

They look very nicely done. Wish I wasn't so ******* broke at the moment.

You are right about the storage idea. I've madly considered that as my only means of storing a 5 footer. My preferred display would be to create the top of the Bespin Landing pad for it to sit on.

Re Blueprints, part of my goal in starting the big ID thread was to derive some decent plans for her. One day....

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle1

The thing with the 5 footer if your'e short of storage/display space, is you can always stand her on her end

.
Thanks for the kudos mate & yeah, enjoying the rugby very much, it's all NZ thinks about at the mo, this hopefully will be the All Blacks year!.
Cheers
Stu

Nwerke · 09-13-2011, 09:31 AM

Gort - oh man - do you still need the sealab bits? Guiltarama...I've been mostly avoiding the shed since my fall, it's been cold and I've been sore and sorry. I'll be moulding those bits for my own build anyway, so if you want 'em it's no problem and I'll do you the full set. I never managed to get the parts quite as clean as I'd have liked unfortunately; pretty clean but there's still some paint residue.

Some paints, my god I'd love to know what they are. Was there such a thing as epoxy-based model paint around in the '70s? Seems like it!!

eagle1 · 09-13-2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nwerke

I'm in then, god, must be barmy. Muzza's display idea is a corker btw, but I won't spoil it for him.

Hey Martin, if yer in mate, PM me & we'll organize a set for you.
Stu

eagle1 · 09-13-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gort

Hey Stu,

They look very nicely done. Wish I wasn't so ******* broke at the moment.

You are right about the storage idea. I've madly considered that as my only means of storing a 5 footer. My preferred display would be to create the top of the Bespin Landing pad for it to sit on.

Re Blueprints, part of my goal in starting the big ID thread was to derive some decent plans for her. One day....

Thanks mate, I'm happy we can contribute something to the 5 footer community of builders. I think the future sets we have planned will really blow people's minds.

Yeah, I considered the Bespin Landing Platform too as a possible base, but, if your'e only doing the ANH version, then no go!. I think I still would prefer an 'inflight' display deep down though

.

Regarding blueprints, Rodmart, I think was working on that, he had some awesome inside mandible schematics done here.
Best way is still to do your own though, there's tons of ref out there, it just has to all tie-in as one & one that you are happy with!.
Cheers
Stu

Gort · 09-14-2011, 06:18 AM

Yes, thats true. I'm still not toally decided whether to do an Empire or ANH version. I do agree with others here that the original 'Star Wars' Falcon is, in many ways the 'true' Falcon and the one that first captivated my imagination. Those underside boxes were added for a reason, but they really messed with her lines.

For ANH display I'd be tempted to do a bit of Docking Bay 94 as that's where she first appears...geez, I need a bigger house....

eagle1 · 09-14-2011, 07:45 AM

Hmmm, docking bay 94 eh?. I think you may just need a decent size shed for that display

Gort · 09-14-2011, 10:51 AM

Hey, no problemo. I've not had time to do much on the Falcon lately, plus now Jason and Mike Salzo are doing the Sealab project we can get some nice sets of parts from them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nwerke

Gort - oh man - do you still need the sealab bits? Guiltarama...I've been mostly avoiding the shed since my fall, it's been cold and I've been sore and sorry. I'll be moulding those bits for my own build anyway, so if you want 'em it's no problem and I'll do you the full set. I never managed to get the parts quite as clean as I'd have liked unfortunately; pretty clean but there's still some paint residue.

Some paints, my god I'd love to know what they are. Was there such a thing as epoxy-based model paint around in the '70s? Seems like it!!

eagle1 · 10-12-2011, 08:50 PM

Hey Guys, ordering for these sets has now closed & no more orders will be taken as of now.
For all those that have ordered, your sets are being made & will be shipped to you asap.
I'm going to take a short break & then work on getting out 5' Millennium Falcon Parts Set #2.

Oh, would anyone be interested in 32" Machined vents?. We have ton's of material left over of which many sets could be made for that prop too!.
I'm doing a set for me, so if you guys like what you see, we may pop out some sets of these.

Cheers
Stu

-... . .- --.. · 10-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle1

Oh, would anyone be interested in 32" Machined vents?.

Most interested!

kbilly · 10-13-2011, 01:05 AM

Me too!!

wizardofthenorth · 10-13-2011, 05:56 AM

interested in 32" ty.

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09-08-2011, 07:35 PM	#3
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Yet more piccys!. Attached Thumbnails

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jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,782	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. This is a cool idea. I'd be all over this if only I didn't have to collect a BAZILLIAN other parts to go with it. Nice work.

09-09-2011, 03:23 AM	#7
Nwerke Eh? Where'd me title go? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Russ...stralia. Da. That one. Posts: 3,204	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Simon, I was just saying to Muzza the other day, 'helweit, son, ah'm gon' have me sum 5' Falcon'. Could collaborate on parts. Stu, do I get an x-wing discount?

09-08-2011, 06:59 PM	#1
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Hey Guys, Well, after the very successful Tie Bomber starter sets, we are pleased to offer you Falcon nuts a set of all 6 of the Falcon's engine vents. These are machined in a very tough PVC plastic in 2 pieces, a top 'Lid' & the 'Lower base'. The base has a 'shelf' machined in to acommodate the Koolshade & a slot put in to lock the lid in place. PVC was chosen over acrylic as it is a lot tougher & not as brittle. PVC machines beautifully as well!. These sets will be offered in 3 configurations, with the 'superset' having the styrene 'chipping' added to the base & lid. All the chips have been painstakingly researched to be placed as accurately as possible!.This has been made harder still as each vent is unique to its postion on the engine deck, with the differences in chipping reflecting this. The 'Demo' vent in the pics is representing #5 or lower middle. The plating on the 'demo' vent's base has not been done yet as I realised I don't have the correct thickness of styrene sheet on hand. I'll get that next week & post some updated pics. I can say that the vents match up perfectly to all the donor kit parts on hand which are quite alot!. The 3 configurations offered are: 1) Set of 6 vents comprising the base & lid. 2) Same as above with Koolshade provided & cut to fit. 3) Same as #2 but having all the chipping/plating added as well. A diagram will also be provided to showing the correct orientation of each vent. Please take note that this thread is for interest & comments only & all ordering must be done by PM'ing me & through the thread in the Junkyard I have set up. I will answer as promptly as I can. I will ask though that 'Firm' orders only will be taken, meaning full payment up front. No, 'put me down for a set please'. After all firm orders have been taken within the 1 month period, then the sets will be made to order. Sorry to be hard, but, plastic is expensive, vintage Koolshade is expensive etc... , you get the picture. http://www.therpf.com/f13/machined-5...-vents-126342/ As the thread title suggests, this set will be #1 in a series of parts sets we have planned for the Falcon.The vents set will be on offer for 1 month (1 production run) after which depending on interest we will move on to parts set #2. I feel 1 month is enough time to order & gives me an idea on material quantities required. I guess these sets may prove to be very 'Limited Edition'?. Please note that no more TB starter set orders will be taken as of now!. So there you have it guys!. From my own personal view having spent years looking at these parts & finally have them in my hand is just amazing!. It really gives you an appreciation of the detail the ILM guys went to, to give the Falcon her special 'look' Cheers Stu Attached Thumbnails Last edited by eagle1; 09-08-2011 at 10:07 PM.

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09-08-2011, 07:33 PM	#2
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. More piccys!. Attached Thumbnails

09-09-2011, 01:52 AM	#5
Junk Pilot Formerly Reckless Pilot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 390	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. That is sooo sweet looking.

09-09-2011, 03:26 AM	#8
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,782	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Oh ok then

09-12-2011, 07:16 AM	#10
Muzza Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 172	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. This is worth thinking about....... I have worked out how to display it already...

09-12-2011, 09:50 AM	#11
moffeaton Hey there, Blimpy Boy... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 6,534	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. God, I guess I'm in. So are there blueprints for this monster floating around?

09-12-2011, 10:14 AM	#12
Rats Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 214	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. 32" maybe...one day....but 5' no! I don't have a big enough house Those parts do look very nice though Stu. Top work as usual. (p.s. Enjoying the rugby??)

09-13-2011, 07:34 AM	#14
Nwerke Eh? Where'd me title go? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Russ...stralia. Da. That one. Posts: 3,204	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Ven I'm in then, god, must be barmy. Muzza's display idea is a corker btw, but I won't spoil it for him.

09-13-2011, 09:31 AM	#16
Nwerke Eh? Where'd me title go? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Russ...stralia. Da. That one. Posts: 3,204	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Ven Gort - oh man - do you still need the sealab bits? Guiltarama...I've been mostly avoiding the shed since my fall, it's been cold and I've been sore and sorry. I'll be moulding those bits for my own build anyway, so if you want 'em it's no problem and I'll do you the full set. I never managed to get the parts quite as clean as I'd have liked unfortunately; pretty clean but there's still some paint residue. Some paints, my god I'd love to know what they are. Was there such a thing as epoxy-based model paint around in the '70s? Seems like it!!

09-14-2011, 06:18 AM	#19
Gort Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 394	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Yes, thats true. I'm still not toally decided whether to do an Empire or ANH version. I do agree with others here that the original 'Star Wars' Falcon is, in many ways the 'true' Falcon and the one that first captivated my imagination. Those underside boxes were added for a reason, but they really messed with her lines. For ANH display I'd be tempted to do a bit of Docking Bay 94 as that's where she first appears...geez, I need a bigger house....

09-14-2011, 07:45 AM	#20
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Hmmm, docking bay 94 eh?. I think you may just need a decent size shed for that display

10-12-2011, 08:50 PM	#22
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Hey Guys, ordering for these sets has now closed & no more orders will be taken as of now. For all those that have ordered, your sets are being made & will be shipped to you asap. I'm going to take a short break & then work on getting out 5' Millennium Falcon Parts Set #2. Oh, would anyone be interested in 32" Machined vents?. We have ton's of material left over of which many sets could be made for that prop too!. I'm doing a set for me, so if you guys like what you see, we may pop out some sets of these. Cheers Stu

10-13-2011, 01:05 AM	#24
kbilly Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 129	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. Me too!!

10-13-2011, 05:56 AM	#25
wizardofthenorth Formerly taitbb Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 51	Re: Machined 5 Footer Millennium Falcon Engine Vents. Parts set #1. interested in 32" ty.