1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[knightdriver2001]

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This is a such an amazing piece. I can't wait to see it fully assembled again.

It's something I could sit and stare at for hours. Nice job! (as always, of course)!

 

[SofaKing01]

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This is a such an amazing piece. I can't wait to see it fully assembled again.

It's something I could sit and stare at for hours. Nice job! (as always, of course)!

Thank you very much! I thought the primer/paint stage was NEVER going to get here. I was really surprised how well the primer settled on the quad body. I hope I have the same luck with the actual color. Wait... are we talking about the quad or the cockpit? :unsure

 

[knightdriver2001]

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Both, DEFINITELY both!

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

I've been pouring over all the primered quad photos and I am looking on how to further detail the quad (prior to weathering) without going overboard. I think I'm going to pinstripe a few key areas that lack any details but wanted to get your opinions before I move forward.

These are the key areas I think would benefit from pinstripes and other minor details such as small round chrome bits...

The lower rear side panels could use a little pick me up

The upper boxes - both front and tops

And the top detail that sits between the barrels

Anywho, that's the plan... Opinions?

 

[laellee]

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I'm thinking some red pin stripes would look great, especially after weathering :thumbsup

 

[king of spades]

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As Solo did care if the Falcon looked like "a piece of junk" I can't see him putting "go faster stripes" on the weapons, plus I've never seen pin stripping on any of the guns I've ever seen and I've seen a lot! Why not make up some warning signs, symbols or manufacturers marks in that galaxy far, far way type face.

 

[smoothrat]

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Why not make up some warning signs, symbols or manufacturers marks in that galaxy far, far way type face.

Just what I was thinking. Warning signs in aurebesh, serial numbers, etc. would subtly add to the realism.

 

[Amazing DJ]

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What about gray electric wiring, glued down? Make some "L" shapes here and there. Or...

Or there is this stuff. I have used it before. It is automotive trim and it comes on a 20-foot roll. Sand the chrome coating off it. Then stick it down and paint it gray. The shape lends some interest, because it can look like a wire or a divider of some sort. I like to cut the adhesive foam off the back and glue it down permanently. Unlike using wood trim, this stuff is quite flexible and can adhere to odd surfaces. If you have a curve, it can follow it. It also looks pretty good if you cut the ends at an angle. It cuts with scissors or an x-acto knife.

 

[SofaKing01]

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As Solo did care if the Falcon looked like "a piece of junk" I can't see him putting "go faster stripes" on the weapons, plus I've never seen pin stripping on any of the guns I've ever seen and I've seen a lot! Why not make up some warning signs, symbols or manufacturers marks in that galaxy far, far way type face.

Hi King,

They wouldn't be pinstripes like the cockpit panels - more accent stripes similar to the cockpit console backboxes I created. I have an idea bouncing around my head. I'm going to test it and see how it looks...

The warning signs and symbols sounds like a GREAT idea. I was thinking of many red or black triangles on the barrels and few other misc shapes. GOOD CALL! Thanks for the idea!

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What about gray electric wiring, glued down? Make some "L" shapes here and there. Or...
http://www.therpf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=225354&d=1377744367
Or there is this stuff. I have used it before. It is automotive trim and it comes on a 20-foot roll. Sand the chrome coating off it. Then stick it down and paint it gray. The shape lends some interest, because it can look like a wire or a divider of some sort. I like to cut the adhesive foam off the back and glue it down permanently. Unlike using wood trim, this stuff is quite flexible and can adhere to odd surfaces. If you have a curve, it can follow it. It also looks pretty good if you cut the ends at an angle. It cuts with scissors or an x-acto knife.

Hey DJ,

This is some VERY interesting stuff... It could really add to the little details. I'm going to make another greeblie run tomorrow morning (day off) and I will definately look for the this stuff! Thanks!

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Just what I was thinking. Warning signs in aurebesh, serial numbers, etc. would subtly add to the realism.

Agreed! As I mentioned, I was thinking of adding small red triangles to the barrels (pointing to the front of the barrel) near the center - as if it's a warning label and then a few other symbols randomly placed.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

I have the day off and was hoping to get an early start on the paint but had to help out a friend... It's now 100+ with 90% humidity and rain showers are threatening... ugh... But, I did add a few more greeblies to the quad body and found an old pool cleaner hose I'm going to add to the front of the quad body. I have to mount the barrels first to see if they will fit...

Used the old LED Christmas light battery case as a greeblie

Found this old piece of plastic

Found a spot for this old throttle housing piece

This pool hose will mount to the upper box, extend toward the front then curve back toward the back next to the lower barrel - But I might have to remove the greeblie I added earlier

Another greeblie

More to Come!

 

[SofaKing01]

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This is what the two hoses will look like

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Made a little bit of progress...

I created a brace - I'll sand this down smooth

Another greeblie added

And another

These are the greeblies the hoses will sit in

Front hoses now in their final resting place

3 barrels in place

Overview

Can't wait for color! I'm going to go over the entire quad one more VERY light coat of primer - VERY light

More to Come!

 

[Snow Builder]

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Absolutely fantastic. I think I'd have it set up in the driveway and be shooting at trees making pow pow noises.

 

[Kevlarr]

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I'm envious! Stunning to see how far you've come and the details and quality, keep it up!

Really looking forward to see this done.

 

[trainman]

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...and now for the BOTTOM turret gun...

 

[SofaKing01]

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HOLY MOLY! Hi Gang!

I went out and bought one of these... WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

I applied the final layer of primer to everything but the barrels... those are next.

these are done with the new sprayer - what a difference!

Next Stop... Paint! (after the barrels)

Stay Tuned!

EDIT: How the heck am I going to drag this back to the garage? lol

 

[faustus100]

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Nothing short of amazing!'

 

[Stormy320]

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Awesome!

What do the neighbors think?

 

[Vaderios]

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I see you targeted your neighbor's house. I think he can't repel fire of that magnitude

-Angel

 

[Mike J.]

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His house is so small it's evading our turbolasers.