Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Whit this quality you could probably use it as a very valuable spare part for the Millennium Falcon (in the movies of course)!
You should not rent it out to parties for kids, but for mature people who won't damage this treasure down or break anything
I know from experience that some children can, well... Quick or very efficiently break something.
Have you decided for what type of glass (as windows) you are going to use, if any?
Hi Kev,
I'm a LONG way off from looking into renting the pit. I would certainly condsider allowing space, rocket and science centers showcasing the pit but again... it's "...such a long way from here..."
Now that the wndow channels are done Ican't help but think about the type of glass I can use. Plexi is probably the best material. After GMX I'm going to buy some thick cardstock and create templates. I think I'll be able to cut it - depending on the thickness...
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The window channels look good, amazing the difference little details like that make. Hope you make your deadline, I'm confident you will.
Hey C,
Thanks! Isn't it amazing what one tiny detail can do? I'm really happy with the way they turned out. As far as the deadline... it's a delicate balancing act... I hope to make it to the other side.
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Those channels are clean lookin' for sure! It'll kick some serious behinds with the windows in:cool
Hey J,
Thanks! I'm looking forward to adding the plexi - wont be till after GMX.
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Thank you, Sir!
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Good thing that kid didnt accidentally make the jump to light speed in the garage. Talk about angry neighbors!
Hi C,
Believe it or not... he was SO terrified to touch anything. His only word was "... whoa...". I think I did something right.
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Love it, lots of work with the MDF but it's all worth it. You're right, that black line for the widows is really striking
Hey J,
Thank you so much. When I finished that first beam and stood back... I was really happy with the contrast between the 3 colors. That black line just made everything pop!
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Sofaking, what will you do if the cockpit for the Falcon looks extremely different in the new movie?
Hey Red,
I'm not worried about that at all (from a build perspective only). Why? This is a ANH / ESB hybrid version of our favorite ship. But also, if the EP VII version different... Depending on how cool or pathetic it looks... I guess I have to build a whole new one.
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Brilliant! I'm alway amazed at the amount of progress you make in a short period.
Hey SB,
Thank you! Believe it or not, I think I need to recalibrate my "expectation" meter. I never get as far ahead as I hope or expect to be by days end. I have 3 days before packing up for GMX and I still haven't reached the ESB panels. I'll be lucky to have paint on them... UGH...
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I can't imagine how hard it is to measure and build these curved thingamajigs. Do you make cardboard templates, or just rely on the dimensions in the Sketchup plans? Do you have rolls of blueprints saved?
For my project, I have a lot of templates which were made out of heavy paper. I saved them, putting them into a 3-ring binder. Maybe someone will hire me to build them a curved desk someday. Who knows. I'd never have time for that, only having about 2 hours a day to work on projects at home.
Hey DJ,
Follow this link - this shows the process to finding those curves using the foamcore templates... It was NOT easy...
http://www.therpf.com/f9/1-1-millennium-falcon-console-replica-147319/index150.html
Yes, I did SAVE all of the curved templates. Not sure why. lol
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My $0.02. . . .Lucasfilm should be using THIS for the new movies. Absolutely brilliant work. What next? Life sized AT-AT bridge? Too much cool.
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Hi CDN,
Thanks so much. That's a very high compliment. I appreciate the very kind words. I would probably go into shock if LucasFilm / Disney contacted me. :wacko
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Too late. lol... FWIW, I read that the interior Falcon is being rebuilt at Pinewood Studios for Ep. 7. Will be interesting to see how much stays the same, and how much changed after all these years of "Han's special mods".
EXACTLY... I HOPE they stay true to the original. I read an article that said JJA will be using more sets that CGI - that's a postive step forward!
