1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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SteveStarkiller
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
This weathering looks amazing, man! Captures the feel of both the miniature and the full-scale, really seems like perfect Falcon dirt.
Hi Gang,
I added a few more darker streaks and splatters...
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053726_zpsb468f33a.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053736_zpsf90364fd.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053750_zps6ff05228.jpg
UGH... After looking at this pic - needs a lot more weathering
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053843_zps342843a8.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053901_zps331d5013.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053910_zps131bd2f5.jpg
I think I'm going to really darken the back side cubby holes and surrounding areas
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053931_zpsabe01458.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_053955_zps176f504d.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_054003_zpsfdedd46c.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_054019_zps343efcf3.jpg
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20130913_054039_zpsdbe8b2b6.jpg
Well... Off to work...
This weathering looks amazing, man! Captures the feel of both the miniature and the full-scale, really seems like perfect Falcon dirt.
Amazing DJ
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Believe it or not... I have been plugging away trying to get the panels to fit. The warping is MASSIVE! However, I also think the casters (wheels) under the platforms are causing a lot of flex and creating even more problems. I'm going to create some shims tomorrow to see if I can correct the issue - it's VERY frustrating. The door frame, which once fit perfectly, no longer fits at all...
Let's start with some good news... I finished weathering the back of the quad
I added a little more gunk here and there...
I had to remove part of the MDF cover I created for the bar lights - its was getting in the way of the adjacent light
Nice and snug - up until now, ALL the panels fit perfectly
It was smooth sailing until....
Alone, the panels fit fine until I tried to fit the door frame. I then removed the panels, installed the door frame first and install each panel around the door frame also with no luck...
Note the gap(s)
From the back - even with ALL the panels loosely fitted - there is just too much warping
This is where we are
It's safe to say at this point that the garage floor isn't exactly level! I might be forced to remove ALL the panels from the main platform and start from the beginning. I think that might do the trick. I may also purchase a few more casters to help even the load on the platform... I don't know, but I don't want to spend time working on such a trivial task. But it's this very task that makes or breaks everything fitting... ugh... I'll hit that first thing tomorrow morning,
Well... Onto the door frame padding!
Stay Tuned!
Hi Gang,
Believe it or not... I have been plugging away trying to get the panels to fit. The warping is MASSIVE! However, I also think the casters (wheels) under the platforms are causing a lot of flex and creating even more problems. I'm going to create some shims tomorrow to see if I can correct the issue - it's VERY frustrating. The door frame, which once fit perfectly, no longer fits at all...
Let's start with some good news... I finished weathering the back of the quad
I added a little more gunk here and there...
I had to remove part of the MDF cover I created for the bar lights - its was getting in the way of the adjacent light
Nice and snug - up until now, ALL the panels fit perfectly
It was smooth sailing until....
Alone, the panels fit fine until I tried to fit the door frame. I then removed the panels, installed the door frame first and install each panel around the door frame also with no luck...
Note the gap(s)
From the back - even with ALL the panels loosely fitted - there is just too much warping
This is where we are
It's safe to say at this point that the garage floor isn't exactly level! I might be forced to remove ALL the panels from the main platform and start from the beginning. I think that might do the trick. I may also purchase a few more casters to help even the load on the platform... I don't know, but I don't want to spend time working on such a trivial task. But it's this very task that makes or breaks everything fitting... ugh... I'll hit that first thing tomorrow morning,
Well... Onto the door frame padding!
Stay Tuned!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Well... the shapes for the door padding have been created! I'm going to blast them with a coat of the black primer tomorrow morning. I'm hoping the texture will cover the tape and the minor imperfections in the foam core. Then I will paint with a rubber spray paint then a tan spray... then weather... whew...
I cut ALL the padding shapes from foam core
Marked them up and then created boxes
One right after the next
Until they were all finished
I taped up all the edges using simple masking tape. I'm hoping the primer will cover everything
Whew... I'm pooped... Off to bed
Hi Gang,
Well... the shapes for the door padding have been created! I'm going to blast them with a coat of the black primer tomorrow morning. I'm hoping the texture will cover the tape and the minor imperfections in the foam core. Then I will paint with a rubber spray paint then a tan spray... then weather... whew...
I cut ALL the padding shapes from foam core
Marked them up and then created boxes
One right after the next
Until they were all finished
I taped up all the edges using simple masking tape. I'm hoping the primer will cover everything
Whew... I'm pooped... Off to bed
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
I'm sitting here eating a can of tuna desperately trying to find a solution to this warping issue... If I can't find an answer... all will be for nothing! GRRRRRR
Stand By
Hi Gang,
I'm sitting here eating a can of tuna desperately trying to find a solution to this warping issue... If I can't find an answer... all will be for nothing! GRRRRRR
Stand By
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
you have no idea!
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Hi A,
I just ran my finger across the brush tips to get the splatter/spatter effect. Unless we're talking two different things?
you have no idea!
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Hi A,
I just ran my finger across the brush tips to get the splatter/spatter effect. Unless we're talking two different things?
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Well... I don't know what happened, how it happened or when it happened but the door frame is just not fitting the way it should/used to... I have no choice to but to cut down the frame and hope for the best... ugh... I should be working on the canopy right now! GRRRRRR
OK... So... Just like the original I drilled and created counter sunk holes to attach the door frame to side the sides of the back panels. I HOPED this would have solved the warping issue. As a result, I wound up having to reinforce ALL the panels with extra screws because the frame had warped SO BAD it was cracking the glue and pulling braids out... But, it does look cool! Trying to stay positive!
Here are the problem areas. To the right and left of the top of the door frame you can see how off the measurement is. I'm going to take the worst side and just cut off the problem area - let's hope this works!
Han's Side
Chewie Side
They are about 1/8 - 1/4 in off. I'm just going to cut the top off and again... hope for the best.
ALSO... This changes the length of the door itself which means I now have to remove MORE material from the door
Stand By!
Hi Gang,
Well... I don't know what happened, how it happened or when it happened but the door frame is just not fitting the way it should/used to... I have no choice to but to cut down the frame and hope for the best... ugh... I should be working on the canopy right now! GRRRRRR
OK... So... Just like the original I drilled and created counter sunk holes to attach the door frame to side the sides of the back panels. I HOPED this would have solved the warping issue. As a result, I wound up having to reinforce ALL the panels with extra screws because the frame had warped SO BAD it was cracking the glue and pulling braids out... But, it does look cool! Trying to stay positive!
Here are the problem areas. To the right and left of the top of the door frame you can see how off the measurement is. I'm going to take the worst side and just cut off the problem area - let's hope this works!
Han's Side
Chewie Side
They are about 1/8 - 1/4 in off. I'm just going to cut the top off and again... hope for the best.
ALSO... This changes the length of the door itself which means I now have to remove MORE material from the door
Stand By!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
LMAO! Thanks. I needed that. The Tuna was wonderful... Starkist has come along way over the last few years especially with their easy opening pouches. The best part. I enjoy the Tuna over and over every time I burp... or pee...
LMAO! Thanks. I needed that. The Tuna was wonderful... Starkist has come along way over the last few years especially with their easy opening pouches. The best part. I enjoy the Tuna over and over every time I burp... or pee...
red4
Sr Member
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
I get the same thing from eating turkey. There's something really pungent in turkey that my body can't break down. It all comes out when I pee, and stinks up the bathroom.
I get the same thing from eating turkey. There's something really pungent in turkey that my body can't break down. It all comes out when I pee, and stinks up the bathroom.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
SK, I was thinking about your warping issues and think I have a less than perfect solution.
While you can't keep the wood from warping (and when the weather cools it may well return to it's original shape), have you thought about putting thin weather striping between your panels where they join? You will have some small, visible gaps, but the stripping would allow compression and expansion while keeping a tight seal and give support when you bolt everything together.
Just my 2 cents, I'm sure you'll power your way through this most recent challenge.
SK, I was thinking about your warping issues and think I have a less than perfect solution.
While you can't keep the wood from warping (and when the weather cools it may well return to it's original shape), have you thought about putting thin weather striping between your panels where they join? You will have some small, visible gaps, but the stripping would allow compression and expansion while keeping a tight seal and give support when you bolt everything together.
Just my 2 cents, I'm sure you'll power your way through this most recent challenge.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Well... I cut the top of the door frame off and the spacing issue is NOW resolved! YEAH!!!! But there is now a HUGE gap... BOOOO... But I can fill it with foam padding and all will be fine... YEAH!!!! But I have fallen way behind... BOOOOO...
I really don't know what happened and why or which panel(s) warped... The good news, I can FINALLY work on the canopy
Looking from behind at the door frame - Han's side
Chewie's side - note the gap - ugh...
Han's side from the front
Chewie's side from the front - I'll just fill it with black foam tape and the door padding will cover it up so all is well
Slowly getting back to moving forward
Even though they are non functional - the bar lights look cool
More to Follow!
Hi Gang,
Well... I cut the top of the door frame off and the spacing issue is NOW resolved! YEAH!!!! But there is now a HUGE gap... BOOOO... But I can fill it with foam padding and all will be fine... YEAH!!!! But I have fallen way behind... BOOOOO...
I really don't know what happened and why or which panel(s) warped... The good news, I can FINALLY work on the canopy
Looking from behind at the door frame - Han's side
Chewie's side - note the gap - ugh...
Han's side from the front
Chewie's side from the front - I'll just fill it with black foam tape and the door padding will cover it up so all is well
Slowly getting back to moving forward
Even though they are non functional - the bar lights look cool
More to Follow!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Man... this last panel was a BUGGER!!! But we have a cockpit - now the canopy can begin!
There were SO MANY gaps when I placed the final top two panels I did NOT think everything would finally marry up...
I'm beat... But it's a fantastic day! Sunny, low 80s and low humidity. Doesn't get any better!
More to Follow!
Man... this last panel was a BUGGER!!! But we have a cockpit - now the canopy can begin!
There were SO MANY gaps when I placed the final top two panels I did NOT think everything would finally marry up...
I'm beat... But it's a fantastic day! Sunny, low 80s and low humidity. Doesn't get any better!
More to Follow!
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