1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[laellee]

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The ESB looks like a plexi insert to me. If you look at the panels below the plexi, the one on the right is not aligned and appears to sit in front of the plexi. Maybe the plexi butts up from behind, and then oversized retainers (the spacers) were bent to wedge the plexi in from behind (like a tension-clip?) Just guessing, but if flexed plastic retainers were used for spacers, that could explain why they are not as dark at the centers. Or i could be completely wrong :lol

 

[maruska]

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My guess has been that it slipped behind the Formica. Just a little rabbet in the wood frame and the plex would just nest right in there. Not very durable, but clean and simple...

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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My guess has been that it slipped behind the Formica. Just a little rabbet in the wood frame and the plex would just nest right in there. Not very durable, but clean and simple...

That would make sense to me. Another thought is that it may be fastened to something clear that still transmits light. Or glued along the edges to the surrounding panels. Again, not very durable but geed enough on set.

 

[SofaKing01]

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I wonder what the actual frame/housing was made of? Whatever was used and how the panels were installed had to endure all the shaking... hmmmm... I do like the idea of a "lip" that slides behind the edges of the adjacent panels. But that would mean I would have to modify those finished panels - not gonna happen! lol

Going to have to think this one through... Don't stop the ideas, gang!

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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I wonder what the actual frame/housing was made of? Whatever was used and how the panels were installed had to endure all the shaking...

Shaking is primarily done in camera. The set would take less shake damage than you think.

 

[Amazing DJ]

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I do like the idea of a "lip" that slides behind the edges of the adjacent panels.

See my latest post. I have some thin vinyl trim in an "F" profile. Maybe that is something you'd like to use? Seems like it would be a good holder for an edge.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Last night I added several "L" brackets across the bottom on the main platform. The idea is to help align and level out the two platforms when they join together. I realized early on that the garage floor was uneven and the platforms did not align perfectly (thus the shims I tried using)... Good news: the platforms now line up. Bad news: the side panels on the noze platform no longer line up with the straight edge panels... ugh... So... I'm going to have to remove the nose side panels one again and drill new holes and try to realign. I'm hoping they are not TOO far off and the 3rd large console platform no longer fits (which can easily be mod'd) or the front canopy arch doesn't fit. The arch should be ok as the amount of flex/play in the panels... pics coming soon...

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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Oh no!

Ya, first rule of carpentry is to make sure you're working on a level surface.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

THE COOLEST 3D print arrived today! THANK YOU STARKILLER! To save cost Starkiller had only one half of the part printed. I'm going to take several molds to create the final piece... ENJOY!!!

Just what the heck is this?

The nose knows!

Front view

Figure it out?

The Quad Laser Tip! HOW COOL!

These will adhere to the PVC pipes I've cut finishing off the cannons!

Hey Hey! The weekend!

 

[red4]

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A couple things:
1. Can we see more of your dog? Please?
2. Why are you building the quad cannons? They're not part of the cockpit!

 

[SofaKing01]

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A couple things:
1. Can we see more of your dog? Please?
2. Why are you building the quad cannons? They're not part of the cockpit!

Hi Red,

The Quad is part of the overall full scale MF build. I needed to change gears during the cockpit build - didn't want to burn out focusing on one element.

And here is the pilot and copilot...

 

[corellian77]

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Cute!

And kudos to Starkiller on those quad cannon tips. His signature should be "when you can't find it, print it!"

 

[Stormy320]

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What the hell is that thing?

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Well... No sooner did I get started than the thunder and lightening rolled in... Is it me or does it only rain on the weekends? ugh... Anywho...

I was able to get a quick layer of primer on the quad platform and the quad itself...

Still lots of filling and shellac to add before weathering

Taking cues from the original prop - I cannot wait to add weathering! I just hope I'm able to pull it off.

Other side

More to Follow!

 

[red4]

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Your dogs are show stealers.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Sorry there are no real updates. I sprained my shoulder so I'm taking it easy. I did manage to get some filler on the quad platform.

Hopefully I can sand smooth in the next few days and then add some paint.

QUESTION: Anybody know what color the MF actually was?

 

[Amazing DJ]

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Primer gray

 

[red4]

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I hope you'll be ready in time for the trench run.

 

[Yodamann]

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Looking great! Will the Quad be used on the final ship, or is it for promotion as well?

 

[ghostryder]

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