Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished

Rebelscum · 11-08-2009, 06:13 PM

The table is now offered in the junkyard.

After much more work than I really ever imagined, I have finished building my first Holochess Table and with some urging from Relicmaker, the only Steampunk Version I'll ever make, just because I had the wooden master for the top and needed something to do with it. Making poplar look good isn't something I'm anxious to do again.

I have taken a couple off board orders and I am going to sell completed replicas in the junkyard, and in time will sell the parts for those that want to build their own.

As I ended up designing what I thought was the absolutely best replica possible, basically replicating every detail as close as possible and built to last, the cost is quite high for a completed replica, sorry to say.

Here's a video showing the basic demo mode, which is the audio and light pattern from the 50 seconds the game has in the first movie. The table is playing music from an internal flash drive and you can start the demo mode by pressing one of the 7 functional knobs. During the mode the audio plays and the lights repeat the pattern from the movie. After the demo, it goes back to the light pattern it was running, one of many, and returns to playing music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcYfdj04bIs

Here's a 3D rotatable rendering of the table we used as part of the design process. http://rebelscum.com/2009/holochess-3d.pdf

Here are some photos.

And the Steampunk Version

Complete with Polished Brass Keys, Knobs and Lights (though they don't light up)

James Kenobi 1138 · 11-08-2009, 06:25 PM

I'm speechless- those are beautiful !!

Is the color on the movie version a 2 tone silver, or does the color just look different due to the angle of the top sections ? Is it a 2 tone gunmetal ?

Awesome. Just stunning.

DivineHeresy · 11-08-2009, 06:28 PM

Stunning!
A true work of art.
Love it.

jcoffman99 · 11-08-2009, 06:37 PM

Well done sir. Fantastic.

agent5 · 11-08-2009, 06:45 PM

Holy crap! Thats incredible...

Bryancd · 11-08-2009, 07:01 PM

That's amazing.

MattMunson · 11-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Really amazing work Phillip. Truly stunning. And to think, you're practically a junior member! LOL. Keep up the great work man. That table really raises the bar.

TMP · 11-08-2009, 07:05 PM

That is beond sweet.

Boba Flint · 11-08-2009, 07:30 PM

Pictures do not due it justice. Seeing this in person is simply increadible.

lonepigeon · 11-08-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Kenobi 1138

Is the color on the movie version a 2 tone silver, or does the color just look different due to the angle of the top sections ? Is it a 2 tone gunmetal ?

Having seen both in person I can answer this. It's one solid color, not two tone. I think the reflections are misleading you with the curved top reflecting the walls and ceiling.

The table really is amazing - lights, sounds and impeccable quality and detail.

James Kenobi 1138 · 11-08-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boba Flint

Pictures do not due it justice. Seeing this in person is simply increadible.

I can't wait for next February !

TomSpinaDesigns · 11-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Outstanding piece there Phil! No doubt a ton of work went into it but well worth it in the end.

The wood and brass version is exceptionally nice too!

best,
Tom

KramStaar · 11-08-2009, 09:13 PM

An absolutely exquisite piece of work mate. Every aspect brilliantly replicated and flawlessly crafted.

Warmest congratulations and many thanks for sharing!

thegreatgalling · 11-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Kudos! This is unreal. Your work is top notch and the RPF is a better place having you a member!

Someday, It might be cool to figure out a way to make clear pieces, maybe slightly stained their respective colors to give a sort of translucent hologram illusion. Maybe each piece could be lit from the inside as well.

Just dreaming out loud! Awesome job!

BrianM · 11-09-2009, 12:07 AM

OUTSTANDING!

Be sure and let us know in this thread when it hits the junkyard so we don't miss it.

BrianM

OldKen · 11-09-2009, 01:42 AM

"What a piece of junk!"

That is seriously above and beyond... I just had to throw a joke in there...

Chris L. will need one of these for his FSF...

Wow...

Drool...

Not a HUGE steampunk fan but I dont think anyone... EVEN a non SW fan could see that thing and not be taken back by how cool it is...

Wow!

B-Movie Zombie · 11-09-2009, 04:35 AM

!!!

Howlrunner · 11-09-2009, 04:54 AM

That is thing of beauty. Fantastic work.

paulrw · 11-09-2009, 06:04 AM

What a simply stunning piece of craftsmanship.
Superb job Rebelscum.

Rebelscum · 11-09-2009, 08:02 AM

thanks for all the kind comments, makes the work worthwhile for sure.

To answer the paint question, it was after being unable to nail down an actual color match from the reference that I realized it must have been painted with a metallic auto paint, which looks different from different positions and in different light. That turned out better than I expected, which was nice to have happen.

I forgot to mention that I have not yet decided how to apply the black pinstripes to the control panels. I'm pretty sure they were just vinyl on the prop, but so far haven't been able to get comfortable with putting them on the table. I'd rather they were hand painted, so I may end up seeking somebody to do that for me.

agent5 · 11-09-2009, 08:33 AM

When do you start work on the rest of the Falcon?

vaderdarth · 11-09-2009, 08:40 AM

Dang Philip, those are phenomenal. You have truly nailed that puppy.

darth_myeek · 11-09-2009, 09:13 AM

Hi Philip,
Does it have a Wookiee win mode?

I love the silver vs. black keys and the glyphs used. The finish is gorgeous.

There's a ton of work and descisionmaking in that, and it all paid off.

+1 for painted pinstripes

-DM

lolo080 · 11-09-2009, 09:26 AM

very good job, I prefer the fisrt one with light-up

jcoffman99 · 11-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Will you offer these without the electronics? I'd just like to use them as end tables.

11-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Rebelscum Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 400	Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished The table is now offered in the junkyard. After much more work than I really ever imagined, I have finished building my first Holochess Table and with some urging from Relicmaker, the only Steampunk Version I'll ever make, just because I had the wooden master for the top and needed something to do with it. Making poplar look good isn't something I'm anxious to do again. I have taken a couple off board orders and I am going to sell completed replicas in the junkyard, and in time will sell the parts for those that want to build their own. As I ended up designing what I thought was the absolutely best replica possible, basically replicating every detail as close as possible and built to last, the cost is quite high for a completed replica, sorry to say. Here's a video showing the basic demo mode, which is the audio and light pattern from the 50 seconds the game has in the first movie. The table is playing music from an internal flash drive and you can start the demo mode by pressing one of the 7 functional knobs. During the mode the audio plays and the lights repeat the pattern from the movie. After the demo, it goes back to the light pattern it was running, one of many, and returns to playing music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcYfdj04bIs Here's a 3D rotatable rendering of the table we used as part of the design process. http://rebelscum.com/2009/holochess-3d.pdf Here are some photos. And the Steampunk Version Complete with Polished Brass Keys, Knobs and Lights (though they don't light up) Last edited by Rebelscum; 11-11-2009 at 01:32 PM. Reason: added 3d image file link.

11-08-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
James Kenobi 1138 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 4,659	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished I'm speechless- those are beautiful !! Is the color on the movie version a 2 tone silver, or does the color just look different due to the angle of the top sections ? Is it a 2 tone gunmetal ? Awesome. Just stunning.

11-08-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
DivineHeresy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 800	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Stunning! A true work of art. Love it.

11-08-2009, 06:37 PM	#4
jcoffman99 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,133	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Well done sir. Fantastic.

11-08-2009, 06:45 PM	#5
agent5 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fear and Loathing Posts: 3,668	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Holy crap! Thats incredible...

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11-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
Bryancd Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,775	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished That's amazing.

11-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#7
MattMunson Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,913	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Really amazing work Phillip. Truly stunning. And to think, you're practically a junior member! LOL. Keep up the great work man. That table really raises the bar.

11-08-2009, 07:05 PM	#8
TMP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,000	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished That is beond sweet.

11-08-2009, 07:30 PM	#9
Boba Flint Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,524	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Pictures do not due it justice. Seeing this in person is simply increadible.

11-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#12
TomSpinaDesigns formerly Wampa Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York Posts: 10,602	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Outstanding piece there Phil! No doubt a ton of work went into it but well worth it in the end. The wood and brass version is exceptionally nice too! best, Tom

11-08-2009, 09:13 PM	#13
KramStaar Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 183	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished An absolutely exquisite piece of work mate. Every aspect brilliantly replicated and flawlessly crafted. Warmest congratulations and many thanks for sharing!

11-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#14
thegreatgalling Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,032	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Kudos! This is unreal. Your work is top notch and the RPF is a better place having you a member! Someday, It might be cool to figure out a way to make clear pieces, maybe slightly stained their respective colors to give a sort of translucent hologram illusion. Maybe each piece could be lit from the inside as well. Just dreaming out loud! Awesome job!

11-09-2009, 12:07 AM	#15
BrianM Join Date: May 2001 Location: The OC Posts: 627	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished OUTSTANDING! Be sure and let us know in this thread when it hits the junkyard so we don't miss it. BrianM

11-09-2009, 01:42 AM	#16
OldKen Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,910	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished "What a piece of junk!" That is seriously above and beyond... I just had to throw a joke in there... Chris L. will need one of these for his FSF... Wow... Drool... Not a HUGE steampunk fan but I dont think anyone... EVEN a non SW fan could see that thing and not be taken back by how cool it is... Wow! Last edited by OldKen; 11-09-2009 at 01:45 AM.

11-09-2009, 04:35 AM	#17
B-Movie Zombie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 918	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished !!!

11-09-2009, 04:54 AM	#18
Howlrunner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,009	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished That is thing of beauty. Fantastic work.

11-09-2009, 06:04 AM	#19
paulrw Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished What a simply stunning piece of craftsmanship. Superb job Rebelscum.

11-09-2009, 08:02 AM	#20
Rebelscum Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 400	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished thanks for all the kind comments, makes the work worthwhile for sure. To answer the paint question, it was after being unable to nail down an actual color match from the reference that I realized it must have been painted with a metallic auto paint, which looks different from different positions and in different light. That turned out better than I expected, which was nice to have happen. I forgot to mention that I have not yet decided how to apply the black pinstripes to the control panels. I'm pretty sure they were just vinyl on the prop, but so far haven't been able to get comfortable with putting them on the table. I'd rather they were hand painted, so I may end up seeking somebody to do that for me.

11-09-2009, 08:33 AM	#21
agent5 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fear and Loathing Posts: 3,668	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished When do you start work on the rest of the Falcon?

11-09-2009, 08:40 AM	#22
vaderdarth Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,601	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Dang Philip, those are phenomenal. You have truly nailed that puppy.

11-09-2009, 09:13 AM	#23
darth_myeek Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 610	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Hi Philip, Does it have a Wookiee win mode? I love the silver vs. black keys and the glyphs used. The finish is gorgeous. There's a ton of work and descisionmaking in that, and it all paid off. +1 for painted pinstripes -DM

11-09-2009, 09:26 AM	#24
lolo080 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 73	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished very good job, I prefer the fisrt one with light-up

11-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#25
jcoffman99 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,133	Re: Millennium Chess Table(s) Finished Will you offer these without the electronics? I'd just like to use them as end tables.

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