1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

Another Quick Update!

OperaScot just forwarded the near final design for the new nose! Check it out!





SWEET!

SofaKing01 said:

Another Quick Update!

OperaScot just forwarded the near final design for the new nose! Check it out!

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Falcon Build 01/Boat Frame 01_zpsswlfnr5y.jpg

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Falcon Build 01/Boat Frame 02_zpsgaj97ci9.jpg

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Looks awesome.

SofaKing01 said:

Another Quick Update!

OperaScot just forwarded the near final design for the new nose! Check it out!

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy63/TheSofaking/Mobile%20Uploads/Full%20Scale%20Falcon%20Build%2001/Boat%20Frame%2001_zpsswlfnr5y.jpg

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Falcon Build 01/Boat Frame 02_zpsgaj97ci9.jpg

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Looks like a whole bunch of work Sofa, but then you never have been someone to back away from that kind of deal, lol!!!! :facepalm


Roughneckone :cool

LrdSatyr8 said:

Well you love everything in the morning... it's right after you take your morning meds... they make ya love everything!

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That's only if there's enough left...

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IzzyMel said:

Here are some of the rear Console greeblies designed by SteveStarkiller that I printed.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5771/21352058523_4cbe583405_c.jpgRear console greeblies by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5636/21947007606_6222bb9159_c.jpgRear console greeblies by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/609/21785089380_1b7366529f_c.jpgRear console greeblies by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5787/21785088810_757045b8a8_c.jpgRear console greeblies by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

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Those are sexy!

For those of you who don't know, IzzyMel has been gracious enough to volunteer his time to the project! A HUGE THANK YOU to Iz for his continued hard work. Also, we've been working/collaborating on another MF related side project behind the scenes that we will be showcasing VERY soon - but you'll ALL have to wait. More on that when the time is right!

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Roughneckone said:

Looks like a whole bunch of work Sofa, but then you never have been someone to back away from that kind of deal, lol!!!! :facepalm


Roughneckone :cool

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Hey R,

LOL A whole bunch of work? That's an understatement! There are currently 5 SW related projects all going on at the same time. And we're having a great time with them all!

Hey Guys Mini Update!

Painted the new door greeblies






While those dried I got to work sanding down the side panels - this panel is a pain! Sanding + Heat + Enamel Paint = burnt clumps of paint! UGH


Added more filler to the ext panel seam


Sanded and waiting primer


Sanded and primed door trim


Back plate


Inner trim


Console edges are almost finished


Paint dried on the door greeblies


Roughing it


I had a few little round greeblies left over. So which design looks best?

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


I'm partial to the last one. It mimics the front door panel leaving a bit of originality

More to Follow!

Personally... I think on the backside you should add some wires and tubes to set it apart a bit more! I'm sure it would make it look cool, you can do it!

LrdSatyr8 said:

Personally... I think on the backside you should add some wires and tubes to set it apart a bit more! I'm sure it would make it look cool, you can do it!

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That's a GREAT idea! I still have the lower access panel to address and greeblie as well. The door could DEF use some exposed mechanical / wiring "goings on". Goot put my thinking cap back on!

SofaKing01 said:

That's a GREAT idea! I still have the lower access panel to address and greeblie as well. The door could DEF use some exposed mechanical / wiring "goings on". Goot put my thinking cap back on!

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I suggest removing those main panels in the center and just replacing all of that with wires and conduit piping (maybe a few little greeblies thrown in for fun!) Maybe spell out your name in morse code or something to add a little authenticity and your own signature to it!

The piping would make sense if it were a wall or part of the corridor. But being a door think it would be more mechanisms and locks. For example:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/78/c4/9c/78c49ceef7f00468ea56438b6e359715.jpg

I still like the idea of the exposed wires but I'm going to focus that effort on the lower access panel first - sort of a test. An old printed circuit board with exposed wires might look the part?

SofaKing01 said:

The piping would make sense if it were a wall or part of the corridor. But being a door think it would be more mechanisms and locks. For example:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/78/c4/9c/78c49ceef7f00468ea56438b6e359715.jpg

I still like the idea of the exposed wires but I'm going to focus that effort on the lower access panel first - sort of a test. An old printed circuit board with exposed wires might look the part?

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Oh yeah... brillant idea... gears with rods that move when the door shuts or opens. Would explain that "whooshing" noise when it opens and closes! OOOOOOOOOOOOOO BABY that would look awesome if you could swing that. I'll see if I can come up with something for ya in 3D and letcha know!

LrdSatyr8 said:

Oh yeah... brillant idea... gears with rods that move when the door shuts or opens. Would explain that "whooshing" noise when it opens and closes! OOOOOOOOOOOOOO BABY that would look awesome if you could swing that. I'll see if I can come up with something for ya in 3D and letcha know!

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I wouldn't go so far as to make them move, but the basic look, with the SW feel, would be cool. And with so many greeblies showing up over and over - I could attempt to recreate the designers original efforts?

I still think concentrating on the lower panel is the right move.

SofaKing01 said:

I wouldn't go so far as to make them move, but the basic look, with the SW feel, would be cool. And with so many greeblies showing up over and over - I could attempt to recreate the designers original efforts?

I still think concentrating on the lower panel is the right move.

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Tell ya what... you concentrate on the lower panel... I'll work on the upper and we'll meet in the middle somewhere!

Lrd takes the high panel and Sofa takes the low panel ....And I'll be in Kessel afore ye.

I should write that down.

The printed greeblie is looking great IzzyMel!

Another Early Morning Update!

Applied a bunch of primer filler to the door backside panel trim piece


While that dried I sanded down this edge and applied a coat of black paint to the console instrument panel








When the black dried I screwed the back panels in black for their coat of black










Still lots of sanding to do in between coats of paint and filler


Sanded and added more filler to this lower side panel


I sanded the new lower side risers and added some primer


Just like the old days...


Painted this panel a gloss white


I then sanded down the trim piece - still needs lots of filler








Making sure everything still aligns


Then added the filler


Long holiday weekend coming up!

All that primer. Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware must love you.

IzzyMel said:

All that primer. Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware must love you.

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Oh Yes! I'm def keeping many people employed!

Hi Gang,

No updates this morning - it rained most of yesterday and it looks like rain for tonight and part of tomorrow morning. But I am working on another round of laser cut greeblies! So, why not enjoy this...

Blast from the Past! Where were we exactly one year ago today?



More to Follow!

SofaKing01 said:

Hi Gang,

No updates this morning - it rained most of yesterday and it looks like rain for tonight and part of tomorrow morning. But I am working on another round of laser cut greeblies! So, why not enjoy this...

Blast from the Past! Where were we exactly one year ago today?

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...sole Build132/20141008_204212_zps1a17004a.jpg

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Looking good :cool

Hi Gang,

Not much of an update... just a few pics here and there...

Sat morning started with my painting some black on the instrument panel. I still need to drill several holes for more LEDs before going any further




The paint helps me find minor flaws that the primer sometimes doesn't catch




Once the paint dried I gave her a good sanding


I love that look - very used




I added more primer and filler to these panels


While the paint was drying on the instrument panel I headed over to the makers to use the laser cutter... I cut these


Added paint


Then chrome - note the smaller hole in the middle


Once the chrome dried... I added another greeblie to the ext panels






OK... let's talk greeblies!


I mounted this guy


I laser cut a template for more LEDs


Cut the holes


Mounted and ready to be back lit






Tough to see but I varied the hole sizes


Mounted more greeblies








Note the two chrome knobs


Time to say goodbye!


And hello functionality!


On to one of the COOLER greeblies of the weekend! I drilled the mounting holes in the new latches I created


Nice and solid


Drilled the holes in the other piece




The last hole... CRACK! UGH... Had to break out the adhesive and filler


When that dried I sanded and added primer




Finding the correct position


Done! (minus red panel light cover)


LOVE IT!




Back side


OK... I know... I took a lot of pics of this greeblie


It just hangs there...




I then cut mounting holes into this greeblie


Spray painted its sister greeblie


And mounted!







Other than a few decals I think this panel is officially done!


Mounting more greeblies - this panel has a large clear plastic greeblie. I think it's part of the Revel 350 Engine model (MANY piece of the engine are seen within the MF). In it's place I used a part of the Garrard trim plate but I DEF want to find the engine model parts


It works for now


I spent a LOT of time with the laser cutter this weekend. It's very time consuming. Cut more T slider knobs


Working new armrest lever bases




From what I can see there are two VERY different versions of the lever greeblie - more coming today!


This is what it looks like - mostly


Not adhered together - still lots of sanding to do


Working on more MISC greeblies found through out the cockpit


Another greeblie - pull handle base


Handle


Basic layout


There just isn't enough info on these handle so I did my best. I'll paint and give them a slight weathering






One of the panels has the clipper guard greeblie and another odd piece that mounts to where 5 or 6 switches used to be so I had to create a cover / mounting plate


Finally... I tore down an old piece of electronics hardware to salvage a few cool greeblies (Fuzz be on the look out!). One of them being this old board I'm going to use for the second door access panel. Turns out there is LITTLE to NO room for any goodies behind the panel because of the electronics box already mounted. I'll figure something out


WHEW... Like I said... Not much of any update. I have the day off and I'm headed to back to the laser cutter!

More to Follow!

As I said a few times already: SUPERB!!