1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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GordonFreeman
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Read the entire thread, wow... just wow. Such awesome work, attention to detail, and determination. I am so happy I found this (I found it way later than I should have though) Amazing work all around and what an awesome set of new toys!
Hi Gang,
Early morning update... a little more forward progress!
I'm going to make another attempt at this greeblie
New LED panel boxes - this new design will make the guys VERY happy
Compared to old - very similar
The panel now holds 10 LEDs (1 LED for 4 panel windows) instead of 36 different colored LEDs - this will make wiring a little easier
Jessie cut more acrylic for the panel boxes!
Finally putting this guy together!
Finally! I love how these little boxes are turning out.
Near finished - might give it a light sanding before adhering the small white buttons
One down - one to go!
The armrest greeblie getting closer to be finished
This metal piece will mount to the side - LOVE IT!
Started drilling holes to mount all the greeblies
High gloss paint for these greeblies - possible surprise coming!
More glossy goodies
Some of the greeblies temp mounted...
More to Follow!
Early morning update... a little more forward progress!
I'm going to make another attempt at this greeblie
New LED panel boxes - this new design will make the guys VERY happy
Compared to old - very similar
The panel now holds 10 LEDs (1 LED for 4 panel windows) instead of 36 different colored LEDs - this will make wiring a little easier
Jessie cut more acrylic for the panel boxes!
Finally putting this guy together!
Finally! I love how these little boxes are turning out.
Near finished - might give it a light sanding before adhering the small white buttons
One down - one to go!
The armrest greeblie getting closer to be finished
This metal piece will mount to the side - LOVE IT!
Started drilling holes to mount all the greeblies
High gloss paint for these greeblies - possible surprise coming!
More glossy goodies
Some of the greeblies temp mounted...
More to Follow!
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Hi MB,
GREAT FIND! It amazes me how much common everyday "stuff" the designers used and were able to disuise something out of this world. Def going into the catalog of things to get!
Keep those eyes open!
THANKS! There are already numerous little projects/reasons for me to use the drill press! Of course now I have to look at buying all the different bits!
HI GF,
Thanks so much for the kind words. But more so your taking the time to read through the entire thread - there will be a quiz!
We're slowly getting this cockpit up to ESB level... we hope we don't let you guys down!
Stay Tuned!
If I'm not mistaken... Just behind the thermos liners appear to be 4 vertically mounted transparant plastic engine model parts from Revell's 350 Engine model? That part was also found in the cockpit on one of the nose panels.
Edit: Whoops, Double Post!
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Interesting, I must have missed those! Man, they really did used that Revell kit all over the place ... I'm most familiar with the parts they used on the ESB/ROTJ DL-44s but I think you're right. I'll surely be keeping my eyes open, looking for new greeblies adds a whole 'nother element of fun, and a whole 'nother excuse to rewatch the OT.
You are absolutely correct! It def adds a new level of fun. Every now and then I'll have that moment of "BINGO! That's what that is!" More times than not it's "well what the heck is that?"
Hi Gang,
Check this out! Remember those pieces I sprayed with several coats of gloss black? I received this chrome paint by Spaz Stix in the mail today claiming that it is in fact "chrome paint". Did it work?
I painted the eye bolts
And these two greeblies
And this little guy at the bottom - you can clearly see the difference between the Spaz Stix and the silver paint I've been using. But...
I placed all the greeblies in position. At first sight I was REALLY skeptical... I don't think it worked. But then something caught my eye!
Well I'll be darned! And this was after only 3 coats. The directions say to add more layers for a better mirror finish! I'm impressed!
This guy is next along with several other cockpit greeblies that appear to be chrome
While the chrome coolness was drying I finally added some color to this greeblie
Finished one of two nose panel boxes
I then broke out the new tools! I was going to drill out this area of the wood but realized I really should get some square hole drill bits.
Stay Tuned!
Check this out! Remember those pieces I sprayed with several coats of gloss black? I received this chrome paint by Spaz Stix in the mail today claiming that it is in fact "chrome paint". Did it work?
I painted the eye bolts
And these two greeblies
And this little guy at the bottom - you can clearly see the difference between the Spaz Stix and the silver paint I've been using. But...
I placed all the greeblies in position. At first sight I was REALLY skeptical... I don't think it worked. But then something caught my eye!
Well I'll be darned! And this was after only 3 coats. The directions say to add more layers for a better mirror finish! I'm impressed!
This guy is next along with several other cockpit greeblies that appear to be chrome
While the chrome coolness was drying I finally added some color to this greeblie
Finished one of two nose panel boxes
I then broke out the new tools! I was going to drill out this area of the wood but realized I really should get some square hole drill bits.
Stay Tuned!
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Hi Gang,
After doing a little research on the square hole / Mortise bits... wow... they are not cheap! So, I made the decision to hold off on that purchase and simply designed the greeblie "housing" using acrylic
Since the laser cutter cannot cut bevel edges I designed VERY tiny pieces to fill the bevel edge - I'll add filler and sand smooth
Side by side with the cover plate
Basic design
This is where the greeblie will sit - there are 2 required for this panel
I also added a mounting hole inside the greeblie
Let's add some filler
And then of course... just a few more greeblies to build.
Don't Go Away!
After doing a little research on the square hole / Mortise bits... wow... they are not cheap! So, I made the decision to hold off on that purchase and simply designed the greeblie "housing" using acrylic
Since the laser cutter cannot cut bevel edges I designed VERY tiny pieces to fill the bevel edge - I'll add filler and sand smooth
Side by side with the cover plate
Basic design
This is where the greeblie will sit - there are 2 required for this panel
I also added a mounting hole inside the greeblie
Let's add some filler
And then of course... just a few more greeblies to build.
Don't Go Away!
DizzyStrmtroopr
Well-Known Member
in my experience rustoleum 'metallic finish' chrome from walmart has been the best looking of any chrome paint ive ever used, the gold isnt bad either. it seems to be the closest to vacmetalizing you can get in a can, everything else always seems to turn out a bright silver.
Hi Gang,
I think it's about time for an update!
We'll start the update with a 3D print Jessie designed and Daniel printed for one of MANY cockpit greeblies...
Daniel placed the "vent" style greeblie in a beaker with a little bit of acetone. The acetone is heated and the vapor smooths the ABS plastic.
Jessie was a huge help this weekend. We're really trying to nail down this bizarre greeblie
Primered
Still trying to figure it all out
One of many cockpit greeblies
Primed
Another
Armrest greeblie
Another "clipper" looking greeblie for one of the ceiling panels
Finally got around to the nose panel boxes and vents
Painted and nearing the finish line
With the changes to the LED panels, I may have found use for a few of the old ones
Speaking of new LED panels - the panel covers
OK... let's get to finishing up some panels! More chrome painted greeblies
Needs a few more coats and a good buffing
Let's start getting these greeblies mounted - 2 runs to the home improvement store for bolts, nuts, washers, etc
Almost there
Another greeblie
The panel is SO complex
Let's get those LEDs mounted for crying out loud!
More greeblies finding a home
The hole you see is another "cassette" style greeblie getting some silver paint
Time to address one of my favorite greeblies... After studying as many pictures as I could find...
Practice fit on previous version - perfect!
Time to add some paint and get it finished!
Old vs New
Getting parts ready for some silver
Slowly piecing it together
Mounted
Another new 3D printed greeblie
Once sanded, primed, smoother, etc... it will be mounted here
Another odd greeblie
Cockpit shelf and canopy beam greeblies
The next victim(s)!
WHEW... So much more to come, everybody! Stay Tuned!
I think it's about time for an update!
We'll start the update with a 3D print Jessie designed and Daniel printed for one of MANY cockpit greeblies...
Daniel placed the "vent" style greeblie in a beaker with a little bit of acetone. The acetone is heated and the vapor smooths the ABS plastic.
Jessie was a huge help this weekend. We're really trying to nail down this bizarre greeblie
Primered
Still trying to figure it all out
One of many cockpit greeblies
Primed
Another
Armrest greeblie
Another "clipper" looking greeblie for one of the ceiling panels
Finally got around to the nose panel boxes and vents
Painted and nearing the finish line
With the changes to the LED panels, I may have found use for a few of the old ones
Speaking of new LED panels - the panel covers
OK... let's get to finishing up some panels! More chrome painted greeblies
Needs a few more coats and a good buffing
Let's start getting these greeblies mounted - 2 runs to the home improvement store for bolts, nuts, washers, etc
Almost there
Another greeblie
The panel is SO complex
Let's get those LEDs mounted for crying out loud!
More greeblies finding a home
The hole you see is another "cassette" style greeblie getting some silver paint
Time to address one of my favorite greeblies... After studying as many pictures as I could find...
Practice fit on previous version - perfect!
Time to add some paint and get it finished!
Old vs New
Getting parts ready for some silver
Slowly piecing it together
Mounted
Another new 3D printed greeblie
Once sanded, primed, smoother, etc... it will be mounted here
Another odd greeblie
Cockpit shelf and canopy beam greeblies
The next victim(s)!
WHEW... So much more to come, everybody! Stay Tuned!
Awesome!
See this?
See this?
Hey M,
Thanks! It was a GREAT weekend! Weathering? hmmmmm... I don't know. That would be really tough to do - from an emotional standpoint. Looking at all the new Vanity Fair images coming out, the designers clearly weathered the panels - they look SO GOOD!
I dont know it I can bring myself to do it... lol
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Hey A,
I had not seen that image at all! THANK YOU for posting! I'm now looking though all the new images from the Vanity Fair photoshoot and the vid! So much goodness!
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Hi D,
I've been using the "metallic / chrome" paints for quite a while. And you're absolutely correct - most of them just out a bright silver. This is the first paint that I had actually buffed to a higher sheen and reflection. I was very impressed!
Hi Gang,
May the 4th Be With You! It has been exactly 3 full years since the beginning of this project! 3 YEARS! WOW! I would like to take the time to personally thank all of you and the FSF team for all the success we've had these past several years! And thank you to everybody for your support, guidance, contributions and friendship(s) throughout this build. Without all of you and your continued interest... we wouldn't be here.
Here's to another 3 more years - let's hope I'm still not tinkering!
May the 4th Be With You!
May the 4th Be With You! It has been exactly 3 full years since the beginning of this project! 3 YEARS! WOW! I would like to take the time to personally thank all of you and the FSF team for all the success we've had these past several years! And thank you to everybody for your support, guidance, contributions and friendship(s) throughout this build. Without all of you and your continued interest... we wouldn't be here.
Here's to another 3 more years - let's hope I'm still not tinkering!
May the 4th Be With You!
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