1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

SofaKing01 · Mar 23, 2017

Hi Gang,

Just a quick sneak peak of what I'm working on!

From This...

To This...

To... ?????

Stay Tuned! More to Follow!

mattkelly · Mar 24, 2017

Watching you piece these these nav chairs together is like trying to follow along with the world's most complicated Ikea build!

Lt Washburn · Mar 24, 2017

Sofa, can you elaborate on how you're figuring out all these little pieces? Are you working from a 3D model someone has done? Are you getting info from that guy who bought one of the Martin Baker chairs?

joberg · Mar 24, 2017

Who cares about the names of all of those parts affixed onto the Nav Chair:behave:rolleyes The fact that you're building them is good/cool enough for me Sofa:cool I'm sure they'll look super once finished!

SofaKing01 · Mar 24, 2017

mattkelly said:
Watching you piece these these nav chairs together is like trying to follow along with the world's most complicated Ikea build!

LOL! At least the Ikea build comes with a manual!

The hardest part of these types of projects is seeing and designing a final product that not only doesn't exist in a photo but trying to make it look like a real world object. I usually start with a sketch (as seen above). Once I get a good idea of the part I then design ALL the shapes using a method called "Flat Packing" which is essentially building up layers to create a single multi-level/surfaced object.

To be honest... I really have no idea what I'm doing!

SofaKing01 · Mar 24, 2017

Lt Washburn said:
Sofa, can you elaborate on how you're figuring out all these little pieces? Are you working from a 3D model someone has done? Are you getting info from that guy who bought one of the Martin Baker chairs?

Hey Lt W,

I'm basing everything I do on 3 different but VERY similar designs; the Maruska / Starkiller 3D model, the full scale prop created for the Harrod's version of the TFA cockpit and of course Stormy's real life chair. All three share the same iconic look, but all have a slightly different take on the greeblies and seat pads - which is solely based on the lack of any detailed images of the a complete Martin Baker ejection seat. I've based the initial design (frame, main seat and back panels on the Maruska / Starkiller version). And the greeblies are now based on Stormy's real chair - which are almost identical to the Maruska / Starkiller model - those guys did their homework!!

As for the design behind the headrest, there appears to be some sort of frame work in the shadows of the images Stormy posted so I did my best to interrupt how it would look. I didn't have to design anything behind the headrest but I wanted to add the details since one of the chairs will be freestanding next to the Nav Computer. Plus I'm just having fun with it!

Also, I KNOW there are people out there who, like me, will want to get up close to the nav chair, study each part of it and look into all the nook and crannies for details and greeblies. So, the more detail I add, the more authentic it appears.

Hope that made sense?

SofaKing01 · Mar 24, 2017

joberg said:
Who cares about the names of all of those parts affixed onto the Nav Chair:behave:rolleyes The fact that you're building them is good/cool enough for me Sofa:cool I'm sure they'll look super once finished!

LOL!

Hey J,

Thanks for the vote of confidence! As much fun as I'm having "doubt" likes to creep up on me and try to shake me up. I wont let it get the best of me!

And you're right, what's in a name? "Doohickey", "Thinga-ma-bob" and "Whats-it-called" have all worked for us. Why change now?!

SofaKing01 · Mar 27, 2017

Hi Gang,

Early Morning Update!

Didn't get as much done as I would have liked this weekend. Too many hurdles and other life's little distractions got in the way...

Added filler to he arm rest supprts - that going to be a LOT of sanding

Work continues on the 3 nav chair headrests - lots of mods to this file over the weekend (very frustrating)

And mishaps...

Every now and then Home Depot sells a sheet of MDF that is beyond terrible... This sheet would NOT laser cut without changing many of the settings

Trying to piece it all together

Details

I like it but probably wont use it

Basic setup

Front side

I trimmed the Lid

Dry fit

It will actually lean forward just a bit

PRIMER!

After making a few mods I cut three new headrests

Trying to put everything together

This angle bracket serves a small detail

While filler and primer dried I then put these greeblies together

I had to laser cut these new pieces to allow for more travel when bolted in place

I added super blue to these edges

Then primed

Spent a few hours CNCing the nav chair seat pads and trim piece

The seat pad itself will sit down into the recessed area

I then routed the edges

Added filler

And this is where we are!

Another HUGE thank you to Daniel for sacrificing a few hours on Sunday to get these parts cut!

Stand By! More to Follow!

Roughneckone · Mar 27, 2017

Hey Sofa,

These Nav seats are beginning to look way beyond cool, can't wait to see them completed.

I've got to ask

I added super blue to these edges

'Super Blue' where can we procure some of this amazing stuff!

Roughneckone:cool

SofaKing01 · Mar 27, 2017

Roughneckone said:
Hey Sofa,

These Nav seats are beginning to look way beyond cool, can't wait to see them completed.

I've got to ask

'Super Blue' where can we procure some of this amazing stuff!

Roughneckone:cool

LOL!!! HA HA HA HA UGH... Dang stupid fingers!

Thanks so much! I can finally begin to see everything come together! However, I could tell you where to find super blue but it's a super secret!

Lt Washburn · Mar 27, 2017

Your router bed looks like alien hieroglyphics.

SofaKing01 · Mar 27, 2017

Lt Washburn said:
Your router bed looks like alien hieroglyphics.

Hey Lt W,

Isn't it cool looking? it would DEF make a cool wall piece!

Friendly flyer · Mar 27, 2017

The little angel bracket struck me as a very good idea, it certainly will help protecting the otherwise rather fragile MDF construction. Are the other metal pieces similarly designed to cover bits and bobs sticking out?

As always the weekend updates are a Monday high point!

SofaKing01 · Mar 28, 2017

Friendly flyer said:
The little angel bracket struck me as a very good idea, it certainly will help protecting the otherwise rather fragile MDF construction. Are the other metal pieces similarly designed to cover bits and bobs sticking out?

As always the weekend updates are a Monday high point!

Hey FF,

Thanks! Based on all the images I've seen, the angle bracket made the most sense and it was something I didn't have to cut from other material and try to fit to shape. Most the other metal pieces will have MDF backers to give more bulk and weight to the actual piece. I'm looking forward to when they all get attached!

We're SO CLOSE to seeing the nav chairs finally come together!

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2017

Hi Gang,

Just a quick morning update! I didn't have much time to play yesterday afternoon but I did get to work on a few things...

More headrest greeblies

Primer

Armrest supports sanded and first round of primer

These are going to require a LOT of attention

I laser cut a new / smaller nav chair greeblie - I have NO IDEA what to even call these things!

Sanded and added first round of primer on the new seat padding trim/panel

Second round of filler

These will be painted black, sealed with a satin clear coat then painted silver. I'm hoping I can scrape some of the silver off to give it a "chipped" and worn look!

More to Follow!

OlivierC · Mar 29, 2017

Cool progress. Once the seats are done, then only the canopy frame left?

How heavy are these seats going to be? looks like a lot of solid wood

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2017

OlivierC said:
Cool progress. Once the seats are done, then only the canopy frame left?

How heavy are these seats going to be? looks like a lot of solid wood

Hey OC,

We're getting close! Once the seats are done I'm either going to tackle the canopy or the new complete corridor ring replacing the half wall!

So far the seats aren't as heavy as I thought they would be but I still have several things to add to include the metal greeblies. But I don't think they will be that heavy when finished.

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2017

Hi Gang,

Just a quick update! I'm working with fellow RPFer falctk421 on his upcoming Han Solo Fan Film called "The Indemnity Pursuit". We've been in discussion and are setting up time and dates for him and his crew to come out and use the cockpit! I'll let you know more as it happens. For those interested in the teaser... Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/IndemnityP..._type=2&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0

trainman · Mar 29, 2017

SofaKing01 said:
Hi Gang,

Just a quick update! I'm working with fellow RPFer falctk421 on his upcoming Han Solo Fan Film called "The Indemnity Pursuit". We've been in discussion and are setting up time and dates for him and his crew to come out and use the cockpit! I'll let you know more as it happens. For those interested in the teaser... Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/IndemnityP..._type=2&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0

Well if that doesn't light a fire under ya rear, I don't know what will. I want round the clock 24/7 updates from now on until finished!

SofaKing01 · Mar 31, 2017

trainman said:
Well if that doesn't light a fire under ya rear, I don't know what will. I want round the clock 24/7 updates from now on until finished!

Sir, yes, Sir!

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