1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Hi Gang,

Thanks for all positive feedback. Here are a few more images. The darker grey version and a closer look at the panels

The padding might be a little different - I have to chat with Starkiller to discuss the spacing and exact size
01_zps9acc0752.jpg


Panels - Too busy? Not enough? Should there be exposed wires and tubing?
02_zps032035ec.jpg


More to Come!
 
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Stupid observation here, but since the door obviously slides (or will once you build the outer cladding) into pocket on the left side there wouldn't be a recessed panel on that side?

Just a thought.......

Roughneckone:cool
 
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Falk said:
Mate, I followed your thread from day one, as the Stinsons CGI realization of that ship. And I did (an still doing) it with awe. You are both doing an amazing job, and I salute you.

Did you look at the second pic I posted, the one with Han and Luke in the corridor? You can see the starboard side of the bulkhead, and the overall "feel" of that section. And here is another:

View attachment 236388

So there are images.

The problem is though, the set dressers at Elstree obviously did not decorate that wall at all - it is just medium gray, even the frame padding (so prominent on the cockpit side) is missing.

I like your newest concept very much, the plain wall, just a little bit here and there, like you proposed: The frame padding, one or two panels, maybe a random hose or pipe (like in S.'s walk-through). Like an amalgam of what was actually built, what we can assume is practical and a pinch of artistic license...

(If I had to decide, I would cut the edge padding in your last suggestion though - it does not make any sense in that area... it is padding after all!)

Just my two cents...

Best,
Falk

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Oh... and I like them all! LOL
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Hi F,

Thanks much! Remember, this is only a static version that will be used to promote the Full Scale build and we will be traveling from show to show. So, while I am trying to stay true to the original design, there are, as you mentioned, opportunties to take a little artistic license. It's definately a work in progress. I think the padding will add another layer of visual interest especially to those approaching the Pit for the first time... but nothing is set in stone (and they are a little too big).

I'm going to remove the padding and instead add a few pipes and wires to see how that looks, post the images and then let the community decide. :)

The image of Luke and Han is another one of those rare pics. Starkiller nailed that area down in his 3D model.

Please feel free to design something and post. :)
 
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Roughneckone said:
Stupid observation here, but since the door obviously slides (or will once you build the outer cladding) into pocket on the left side there wouldn't be a recessed panel on that side?

Just a thought.......

Roughneckone:cool
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Hi R,

Not a stupid question at all... The original padding around the door is approx 3-5" thick. Add another 2" for the wall / spacing, mulitply that by 2 and you over a foot separating the inside and outside of the cockpit. It's tough to tell, but note how thick the padding is:

Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window

I think I have all the spacing issues worked out in my head so I'm not worried about the door sliding into the new back wall panels. I plan to recess them but not that much. If you look at this pic - you can see how much room I have to play with. The door track is mounted right up against the side of the exposed back wall. If I take the same approach with the "entrace wall" then, for all intents and pruposes... I should be ok...

20130921_160202_zps93a9d691.jpg


Hope that made sense????? :)

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Atlante313 said:
Such amazing ! i need it for my desktop work ^^
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Thank you for the very kind words... :)
 
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

SofaKing01 said:
Hi Gang...

What about this idea?
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...m Falcon Console Build/0001Ca_zpsb264f316.jpg
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Nice SK. Keep in mind that the Nav Scope I'm making will need some kind of access panel on this side. I'll have to redesign how I was going to have you change out the ANH and ESB plates. I will also need wall thickness for the scope depth when that gets figured out. I did find a container that has a 7" opening which will be perfect and can be cut down to any depth.
 
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darthchromer said:
Nice SK. Keep in mind that the Nav Scope I'm making will need some kind of access panel on this side. I'll have to redesign how I was going to have you change out the ANH and ESB plates. I will also need wall thickness for the scope depth when that gets figured out. I did find a container that has a 7" opening which will be perfect and can be cut down to any depth.
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DC,

Can you approximate what the depth might be? I can say, with relative assurance, there will be more than 10" of play between the panels... if that helps
 
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SofaKing01 said:
DC,

Can you approximate what the depth might be? I can say, with relative assurance, there will be more than 10" of play between the panels... if that helps
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10" will be more than enough. What I have is 8" deep. That will give this scope some great depth. :)
 
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I like the metal ring idea... but the left side is a bit barren. Maybe the panel could be on that side?
(I like the hose on the side where it, since that's where it is on the actual set)
 
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Yodamann said:
I like the metal ring idea... but the left side is a bit barren. Maybe the panel could be on that side?
(I like the hose on the side where it, since that's where it is on the actual set)
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That's what I was thinking... There should be only one access panel and then a few hoses and pipes... I'll create another concept this weekend and try to nail the design down.

The good news, this doesn't have to be screen accurate - this is only a show piece just like the quad "base". But... Should I weather this back wall similar to the rest of the MF? If you look around, the ship is pretty banged up

EDIT: Check out the ring in this screen grab - that might be pefect!
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=108330&fullsize=1

Great pic of all the greeblies in the cubby's
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=107406&fullsize=1

Here are some options that I didn't see before - this is why i think padding might be a good idea...
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=107448&fullsize=1
 
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SofaKing01 said:
Hi Gang,

Thanks for all positive feedback. Here are a few more images. The darker grey version and a closer look at the panels

The padding might be a little different - I have to chat with Starkiller to discuss the spacing and exact size
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...nnium Falcon Console Build/01_zps9acc0752.jpg

Panels - Too busy? Not enough? Should there be exposed wires and tubing?
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...nnium Falcon Console Build/02_zps032035ec.jpg

More to Come!
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This is looking Great! One thought I had looking at the panels you chose.

Think about their function. For the cockpit, yeah they should be complicated with tons of switches. It's flight controls for space travel for cryin' out loud.

But the panels on the door. What would their function be? Intercom? Door open? Door lock? My input (just my opinion) is that those should be simpler with just a few functions. Not so busy and they don't necessarily have to be the same shape. Think Aesthetic asymmetry. You don't want the outside of the door too look as complex as controlling the ship. Does that make sense?

I would do something more like your original panel 8 design but long, rectangular, vertically, and only on the right side. Thn just do some exposed piping or something on the left side.
 
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SofaKing01 said:
That's what I was thinking... There should be only one access panel and then a few hoses and pipes... I'll create another concept this weekend and try to nail the design down.

The good news, this doesn't have to be screen accurate - this is only a show piece just like the quad "base". But... Should I weather this back wall similar to the rest of the MF? If you look around, the ship is pretty banged up

EDIT: Check out the ring in this screen grab - that might be pefect!
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window

Great pic of all the greeblies in the cubby's
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window

Here are some options that I didn't see before - this is why i think padding might be a good idea...
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
Click to expand...

The reason I am not in favour of the pads is that they are not "flat" against the wall; they stick to the side of the tunnel. Since the metal ring would be flat, that seems like a better choice to me. Now, if you want to chance building a part of the tunnel...

Also, that panel in the last screencap might be perfect for the handscanner.

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SofaKing01 said:
That's what I was thinking... There should be only one access panel and then a few hoses and pipes... I'll create another concept this weekend and try to nail the design down.

The good news, this doesn't have to be screen accurate - this is only a show piece just like the quad "base". But... Should I weather this back wall similar to the rest of the MF? If you look around, the ship is pretty banged up

EDIT: Check out the ring in this screen grab - that might be pefect!
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=108330&fullsize=1

Great pic of all the greeblies in the cubby's
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=107406&fullsize=1

Here are some options that I didn't see before - this is why i think padding might be a good idea...
http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=107448&fullsize=1
Click to expand...

The reason I am not in favour of the pads is that they are not "flat" against the wall; they stick to the side of the tunnel. Since the metal ring would be flat, that seems like a better choice to me. Now, if you want to chance building a part of the tunnel...

Also, that panel in the last screencap might be perfect for the handscanner.
 
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Yodamann said:
The reason I am not in favour of the pads is that they are not "flat" against the wall; they stick to the side of the tunnel. Since the metal ring would be flat, that seems like a better choice to me. Now, if you want to chance building a part of the tunnel...

Also, that panel in the last screencap might be perfect for the handscanner.
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The tunnel might come a little later when we have more storage... plus it will give us an opportunity to make the molds for all the different pads... :)

I'm planning this weekends work in my head... I'm hoping for a productive weekend
 
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Trooper_trent said:
This is looking Great! One thought I had looking at the panels you chose.

Think about their function. For the cockpit, yeah they should be complicated with tons of switches. It's flight controls for space travel for cryin' out loud.

But the panels on the door. What would their function be? Intercom? Door open? Door lock? My input (just my opinion) is that those should be simpler with just a few functions. Not so busy and they don't necessarily have to be the same shape. Think Aesthetic asymmetry. You don't want the outside of the door too look as complex as controlling the ship. Does that make sense?

I would do something more like your original panel 8 design but long, rectangular, vertically, and only on the right side. Thn just do some exposed piping or something on the left side.
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Hi T,

Thanks for the kind words... I agree, the panel to the cockpit should be more simple. There is a more complex panel on the tunnel / tube going toward the hull - that's where I got my original idea. But you are correct... Less is better. I also like Panel 8 best - it's actually a copy of the upper nose cone panels - just squished.

What did you think of the ring idea? Yea? Nay?
 
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