1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[greylocke]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Hi Gang...

OK... I'm getting the console in place to see how it looks against the surround but I have to finish a few things with the back boxes. Almost there!



Stay Tuned!

Why does this 2001 A Space Odyssey Opening - YouTube keep going through my head when I look at this thread?

 

[trainman]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

"CHEWY, GET US OUT'A HEREEEEE!!!!"... oops... too soon....

 

[SofaKing01]

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I've had to add a "spacer" on the back boxes to allow for all the wiring. This shouldn't take very long... in the meantime... a few more...

Back box build up

One Down

I might add a pin stripe around the edge to help make them "pop" a little more.

I really can't get over how BIG this thing is. Just imagine the entire MF?

More to Come!

 

[vader45]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

WOW!!!!!!!

 

[kysupernatural]

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and to think....the console in the pics isnt even in the right place, needs to move forward under the cockpit canopy....which I'm sure is several more feet...wished you had all the chairs ready...really give it that pop. AMAZING!!!!!! Cant wait to see the updates daily! :love

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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In for the run.

 

[SofaKing01]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Hi Gang,

Per my instruction...

Received a few more "buttons" in the mail added a few layers of paint

Finished up the back boxes

TaDa...

More to Come

 

[trainman]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

When will it be ready to fly out of your garage?

 

[Fuzzual]

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LOL! I thought the same thing! The console actually has to be raised approx 1.5 feet (+ or -) for it to line up correctly with the back wall.

Do I hold off and wait till the surround is complete or go ahead and put the console in place now?

Both!:behave

 

[Tim Allen]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

This is one of the greatest 1:1 props I've ever seen, this ranks right up there with the full size Tumbler!

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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The weathering on those back boxes is perfect. :thumbsup

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Just want to wish everybody a very safe and happy new year!

 

[SofaKing01]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

This is one of the greatest 1:1 props I've ever seen, this ranks right up there with the full size Tumbler!

Hi Tim,

Thank you so much! I've had so much fun building it and everybody have been awesome with advice, guidance and even the occasional "order".

Thanks again and stay tuned for more!

 

[SofaKing01]

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When will it be ready to fly out of your garage?

Actually... with the garage door closed... I've already flown it around the neighborhood!

 

[SofaKing01]

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The weathering on those back boxes is perfect. :thumbsup

Hi MB,

Thank you, my friend. It was fun reaching back to my modeling days and applying the ol dry brush technique. I'm really happy with they turned out.

 

[shaunsheep]

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Sorry you cannot call this a prop any more- its the real deal!

 

[trainman]

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Just a quick question for you SofaKing... The backside of the large middle front console... Are all of those do-thingys on the back based on TESB's set? I can't seem to find a good picture, but this is about as close as I could find...

http://www.followingthenerd.com/site/wp-content/uploads/Lando-Leia-on-the-Falcon.jpg

The back of the middle console for ANH had some different stuff going on, seen here...

http://www.sandcrawler.com/SWB/Images/StarWars/Plates/plate-cockpit.jpg

Or, is what you guys are doing something that's kind of like a slight re-imagining?

 

[SofaKing01]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Just a quick question for you SofaKing... The backside of the large middle front console... Are all of those do-thingys on the back based on TESB's set? I can't seem to find a good picture, but this is about as close as I could find...

http://www.followingthenerd.com/site/wp-content/uploads/Lando-Leia-on-the-Falcon.jpg

The back of the middle console for ANH had some different stuff going on, seen here...

http://www.sandcrawler.com/SWB/Images/StarWars/Plates/plate-cockpit.jpg

Or, is what you guys are doing something that's kind of like a slight re-imagining?

Hi T,

Are you refering to the "elbow rest" (main console) between Han and Chewie?

 

[SofaKing01]

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Hi Gang,

I took apart the surround... With that, I was able to get few more panels finished!

These aren't the best pics... I can't open the garage door (it's raining again...)

More to Come!

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang...

UGH... Han's side has been a real nightmare! The panels didn't align properly. I might recreate 3 of the panels. See below

It's raining today so no real progress.