1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[Irken Tech]

This looks like Episode 7 cockpit entrance. IIRC, ESB didn't have this detail.



https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152929692867344.1073742300.58690437343&type=3

 

[SofaKing01]

WOW! Great pic! It's DEF from the EPVII layout. Whether fortunate or unfortunate we never saw the cockpit entrance - I'm not sure what's canon and / or if this leaves our build open for interpretation.

I had another idea for this area based on this part of the cockpit corridor. I really like the simplicity of this area:

http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=107450&fullsize=1

If we go with the EPVII version - WOW... thats a LOT of greeblies to indentify and/or create. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics!

What do you guys think? EPVII or a more simplisitic look and feel from ESB?

Thanks for posting!

 

[Irken Tech]

I'd say go with the simpler version but construct it so you can keep your options open with easily replaced panels.

 

[SofaKing01]

I just saw a few more images - cant post right now! Very detailed! It appears to be a ANH / ESB hybrid.

 

[SofaKing01]

I'd say go with the simpler version but construct it so you can keep your options open with easily replaced panels.

I'll def come up with a few designs before jumping in head first. As I mentioned, I really like the simplicity of the ESB corridor greeblies and panel dressing(s). There are a few elements from EPVII entrance that I really like and will def use.

HOWEVER... knowing me, I'll probably create BOTH versions. Because I think there is still some free standing space in my house I haven't filled yet!

 

[SofaKing01]

More pics of the 1/6th cockpit here!

http://www.rebelscum.com/2015-SDCC/Hot-Toys-Display-2015-San-Diego-Comic-Con-SDCC/default.asp

 

[BigBigDave]

To hang the panel, my go-to is almost always a French Cleat. Nothing better for hanging stuff. I've got 13-foot-long, custom double-layer CD shelf held up by four screws in two french cleats - probably holding a couple hundred pounds. No screws visible from the front, super easy, level, and strong.

Once you wrap your head around which piece goes where, you'll never use anything else.

Here's a page with a good schematic and a video showing how easy they are to make: http://www.generationhbc.com/http:/www.generationhbc.com/helpful-hints/why-i-love-the-french-cleat

 

[trainman]

Some behind the scenes Ep. 7 Falcon goodness found in this new video:

 

[Operascot]

Some behind the scenes Ep. 7 Falcon goodness found in this new video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNJ51ghzdY

The cockpit on a FREAKING GIMBAL RIG!

Um, excuse me. That was a bit loud. Oh, all those shots of ship under construction and on set. So jealous

 

[LrdSatyr8]

Some behind the scenes Ep. 7 Falcon goodness found in this new video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNJ51ghzdY

OMG OMG OMG!!! I feel like I'm 10 years old again and filled with excitement for this new movie! The cockpit on a moving gimble rig just blows my mind!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! If this is done right it's gonna knock everything in history outta the boxoffice!

 

[trainman]

That's what Disney World / Land needs... A Falcon cockpit ride on a gimble rig!

 

[SofaKing01]

Some behind the scenes Ep. 7 Falcon goodness found in this new video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNJ51ghzdY

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Faint...

 

[Wavey]

All we need is an old ex-bucking bronco and some gaffa tape, lots 'n' lots of gaffa tape....

 

[jtothegriff]

Glad to see my suspicions of Rey, at least, piloting the falcon to be correct!
OT: Ever impressed by the detail that's going into both the build and this thread, love it

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Some updates. It's been a brutal couple of days with the temps in the high 90s with 70-80% humidity making it feel 106-112! But...

Weathered this little

Mounted this greeblie - still need to add the rockers (which need to be cast) and a few other little details

Believe it or not... this is actually the beginning of the new canopy! When I originally created the upper nose panels I didn't realize the top of the panel had a 15 degree pitch towards the center of the cockpit. So I'm adding that now...

Strip the panels.. again

Remove the window channels

Plane and sand smooth

I then ripped a 2X6 at the 15 degree angle. This was a killer to do because I had to make 6 different cuts so the blade could handle the thickness of the wood

What appears to be a window channel is actually two separate pieces joined together. For this cockpit - there will not be any windows

Cut the ends off, sand smooth and ensure everything fits

Here you can really see the 15 deg angle

That channel is VERY deceptive

Load it up with filler

Back to the oven to continue on Han's side...

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Well... other than being to hot to work... I've been looking at the nose section and there are some MAJOR problems. The nose cone skin will NOT fit with the current nose panel / platform configuration.

As you can see at the bottom - the new nose platforms currently stick out from the bottom of the window

I thought I accounted for the differing angles. So... the nose panels and nose platforms will HAVE to be readdressed IF we're to do this right. There's no other way around it unless we want an odd looking piece of junk - that aint happening!

I'm horribly frustrated and I'm calling it a day! One step forward 10 steps back! UGH!

EDIT: At this point I'm not setting anymore deadlines or milestones

 

[Psicorp7]

I'm horribly frustrated and I'm calling it a day! One step forward 10 steps back! UGH!

Ya'know what, it's times like this I find it very helpful to step back, think about what has come to pass, and then consume large amounts of beer!!! :cheers

"...this too shall pass."

 

[Leigh]

I'm horribly frustrated and I'm calling it a day! One step forward 10 steps back! UGH!

I had wondered how this particular problem might work out but I have every faith that you can solve this! You've achieved so much Awesomness so far, I'm sure a man of your abilities can deal with this... its only wood! Keep up the good work :thumbsup

 

[Operascot]

Greg, I have to ask.

Have there been any car accidents out in front of your house on days when you have the garage door open?

- - - Updated - - -

and now you know why the cockpit from the Holiday Special had cutouts for Peter Mayhew's legs. Ahh, reconciling sets with models is fun, huh?

 

[joberg]

Breathe by the nose for the love of... Yep, stand back and re-group that's the way to do it. I know you'll find a solution, but for the moment, a good coffee and a big piece of Belgian chocolate would be the medicine!