1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[Bigdaddy]

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In this case I vote bigger is better :thumbsup . For a promo piece it will be more difficult to move to cons, but I think bigger will get more attention and more space may prevent accidental breakage from people "touring" the cockpit.
Easy for my to say :lol I'm just a cheerleader, you have to do the building and consider the moving part!
It's looking really great so far

 

[13doctorwho]

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I would say definitely bigger. When it's on display if you're going to let people pose in it for pictures it would be nice to have a little space for more people. I also agree if it's too tight people will be bunping into your hard work!!!

 

[Vaderios]

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Empire's Cockpit for me. We got more familiar with this version because more angles and more shots were filmed into that. Plus more space=more details for the people to see.(more hard work for you tho )
Whatever you decide its going to be groundbreaking

-Angel

 

[seven]

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On that greeblie hunt, the two items I was looking into as having some sort of relation with the greeb are here next to each other.

Still no real clue what it is yet, but the white objects look like soap dispensers, lol.

Perhaps these pics from Parts of Star Wars would help?
Portable Scanner Thumbnails
or
http://www.therpf.com/f9/help-need-ideas-hoth-portable-scanner-prop-56061/

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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As Devil's advocate I'd say if your plan was to make the ANH cockpit then stick with that. However, more room isn't a bad thing either as others have mentioned.

 

[greylocke]

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Yes on the extra room. Especially if you use it as a fund raising method. People could recreate the scenes with Han Leia Luke and Chewie in the cockpit, maybe have one of those cheesy cutouts they can stick their head through? Just thinking out loud.

 

[Rysjin7717]

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Th' Greeblie in question was on th' MF, XWing, and Snowspeeder jk. Actually th' one /w/ th' circuit board on it. Some think it's a flipped console for a Gremlin or AMC, an th' weird circuit board someone thought it was th' bottom of a transmission. Th' 501st forums are mostly Empire related someone there might know. Happy huntin' keep up th' great work brah.

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[SofaKing01]

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I've been looking at all the screen grabs and it appears it's only a 12-15 inches. I think it would be a good idea to go ahead and add them. You guys are correct... more room the better for photo ops...

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

I was thinking about the addition of the ESB panels... If I do this right I can make it so we can either display the ANH or ESB version while creating only ONE canopy. Unless my thinking cap isn't screwed tight enough... since the side walls (that I have to rebuild anyway) will bolt to either the ANH/ESB cockpit panels, the length, width and height of the canopy remains the same - it would be just a matter of moving it forward/backward since it would "technically" bolt to the side walls.

Does this make sense? I'd like your opinions / thoughts

 

[SteveStarkiller]

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Yeah, I think you're absolutely right, you should just be able to move the canopy and nose forward to accommodate the extra panels, and they could easily be swappable.

 

[Pwrsrce]

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Ok boys and girls...Got the quote back from classiccarseats.com

To make a pair of screen accurate falcon seats...Suede microfiber fronts, matching leatherette back, the pattern and stitching of Maruska's seat renders...

$750 each...Grand total with shipping and handling would be just over $1700.00 for two.

Honestly not too bad a price for totally custom seats...What say ye?

Should I send this to Chris Lee as well?

Jason

 

[FettFanatic]

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Awesome work on this project. I have always loved the falcon's interior. I even contemplated re-decorating my home theatre in a falcon theme.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

I have never been so far into a project yet been SO TEMPTED to chuck the whole thing into the garbage! These side walls are kicking me in the *****!!! 1 step forward... 10 steps back... Since getting the new measurements... NOTHING has lined up and wanted to fit together... I've had 4 days off with the hopes to get ALL the panels finished and I have only ONE panel to show for 3 days work... UGH!!!! OK... I'm finished with my belly ache...

This is where it stands after 3 friggin' days...

This is how all the panels are bolted together

Backside showing all the switches

What a frustrating long weekend... Nothing gained at all... GRRRRRRR

More to Follow - unless I burn it down! LOL

 

[Jedifyfe]

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Can I come over and play?...My mom said it was fine.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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Can I come over and play?...My mom said it was fine.

thumbsup

 

[trainman]

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Harrison Ford wants his ship ready by Episode 7 !!

 

[SofaKing01]

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Can I come over and play?...My mom said it was fine.

LOL

Harrison Ford wants his ship ready by Episode 7 !!

This hunk of junk is never gonna....

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang...

Welll Murphy had it in for me but I managed to get through the weekend. I'm still not ahead of the curve but I did get a few things done... Enjoy!

Working the top side panel - this one is a bugger!

Was able to get a layer of paint on one panel... this will show me all the surface areas that need to be fixed. And... I got the frame of the platform started!

And then of course for giggles... I added the center console

From inside...

Skinned the upper panel...

Yes... those are Super Bowl Trophies in the background!

Slight gap... GRRRRRR MURPHY!!!!!! I SHAKE MY FIST VIOLENTLY AT YOU!

More to Follow!

 

[Vaderios]

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Never let Murphy tell you the odds..

-Angel

 

[Wavey]

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Man that's looking great!

Thanks for the links Seven, I've not seen them close ups before, cool.