Vaderios
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
-Angel
I prefer the one with the exposed tube/wire.
-Angel
1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
With or without the ring?
I prefer the one with the exposed tube/wire.
-Angel
With or without the ring?
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Try overlaying it onto a pic of the back of your cockpit so you can get a better size reference of what you're looking at. I think the ring is cool but to me it looks like it has more of a purpose in the bigger area because it's "opening" up from a smaller tunnel like entrance. That make me think that the pads should hide that inner frame ring.
If you look in the background, behind han's left, there'a an arch with padding. That frame looks like it might better belong in that corridor where the door is you're working on. It looks like a solid recessed ring with rivets or bolt going around it.
I'll try to isolate what I'm talking about. again, this is just my opinion so ...grain of salt and all that.
Try overlaying it onto a pic of the back of your cockpit so you can get a better size reference of what you're looking at. I think the ring is cool but to me it looks like it has more of a purpose in the bigger area because it's "opening" up from a smaller tunnel like entrance. That make me think that the pads should hide that inner frame ring.
If you look in the background, behind han's left, there'a an arch with padding. That frame looks like it might better belong in that corridor where the door is you're working on. It looks like a solid recessed ring with rivets or bolt going around it.
I'll try to isolate what I'm talking about. again, this is just my opinion so ...grain of salt and all that.
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Just a few more concepts... I'll think more about this tomorrow as I'm working on the project...
Dull and Simple - no pipes, wires, etc... a little weathering and a cockpit access panel
Pipes, wires, beauty ring, access panel exposed, cockpit access panel, weathering... the works...
It's tough to decide what direction to take...
Hi Gang,
Just a few more concepts... I'll think more about this tomorrow as I'm working on the project...
Dull and Simple - no pipes, wires, etc... a little weathering and a cockpit access panel
Pipes, wires, beauty ring, access panel exposed, cockpit access panel, weathering... the works...
It's tough to decide what direction to take...
C17ldmstr
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1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Just a thought, since "we" can't go for "screen accuracy" for this part of the ship. On an actual freighter or aircraft there would be life support and emergency equipment located near the cockpit so it can be easily accessible to the crew.
I'm thinking a "star wars'y" first aid kit and the oxygen masks from ESB hanging on the wall as well as a tool kit or something...
Edit: what I mean by "we" are us fans... I couldn't possibly come close to what you've accomplished with this build. Amazed every day!
Just a thought, since "we" can't go for "screen accuracy" for this part of the ship. On an actual freighter or aircraft there would be life support and emergency equipment located near the cockpit so it can be easily accessible to the crew.
I'm thinking a "star wars'y" first aid kit and the oxygen masks from ESB hanging on the wall as well as a tool kit or something...
Edit: what I mean by "we" are us fans... I couldn't possibly come close to what you've accomplished with this build. Amazed every day!
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I vote for framing it out like in the last picture, with the open surround framework and panel access. Once that's fabbed out, you can add wire looms, ducting, whatever to your heart's content until it looks just right.
I vote for framing it out like in the last picture, with the open surround framework and panel access. Once that's fabbed out, you can add wire looms, ducting, whatever to your heart's content until it looks just right.
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The last picture gets my two thumbs up! :thumbsup
I like the surround and the simple access panel side combined with one open "exposed" section.
If you ever want to include more later you have room to toss in a few things...or not.
Look great. Now build it!
The last picture gets my two thumbs up! :thumbsup
I like the surround and the simple access panel side combined with one open "exposed" section.
If you ever want to include more later you have room to toss in a few things...or not.
Look great. Now build it!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
I'm with the majority -I like the busier version too.
I'm with the majority -I like the busier version too.
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Yep, I like the last picture as well.
Yep, I like the last picture as well.
Amazing DJ
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I like what you've done with this one. ^ ^ It has all the best elements of the hallways. The ring is cool. You have exposed wires. You have a simpler control panel, which, I assume, the only function would be entry control and maybe life support status and security status. Weathering would be appropriate. Don't need a whole bunch of pads here, as the tunnel is made of pads for walking "through". This is looking great!
I like what you've done with this one. ^ ^ It has all the best elements of the hallways. The ring is cool. You have exposed wires. You have a simpler control panel, which, I assume, the only function would be entry control and maybe life support status and security status. Weathering would be appropriate. Don't need a whole bunch of pads here, as the tunnel is made of pads for walking "through". This is looking great!
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Hi Gang,
With the weight and inconvenience of the 3 larger platforms, I decided to leave them in Nashville for the upcoming GMX Show (3 day show!!!). With that, I spent the morning creating a simple sub platform with no floor to help move the cockpit around... I still need to get to the nose...
More to Follow!
Hi Gang,
With the weight and inconvenience of the 3 larger platforms, I decided to leave them in Nashville for the upcoming GMX Show (3 day show!!!). With that, I spent the morning creating a simple sub platform with no floor to help move the cockpit around... I still need to get to the nose...
More to Follow!
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Hi Gang,
Last night I did a quick concept sketch of a display stand that would sit next to the cockpit/quad that could hold flyers, books, binders (showcasing the build), etc... nothing final
Hi Gang,
Last night I did a quick concept sketch of a display stand that would sit next to the cockpit/quad that could hold flyers, books, binders (showcasing the build), etc... nothing final
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That would be REALLY COOL! You also just gave me the idea to create a small MF landing gear inspired display stand!
That would be REALLY COOL! You also just gave me the idea to create a small MF landing gear inspired display stand!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang - UPDATES!
I was going to keep this a secret until the GMX show but quickly realized it would have been impossible especially taking build pics of the canopy... So... Having chatted with Starkiller and the getting the correct measurements... I've decided to build the 15" ESB extension panels. This will allow for more room in the "Pit" but also get that ESB look we all LOVE! I also plan to get to the back wall...
I was hoping to be a lot farther along... I should have the panels (I'm hoping) painted tomorrow night
This also means I have to build a 15" platform - ugh... I hope Chris has enough room
Hi Gang - UPDATES!
I was going to keep this a secret until the GMX show but quickly realized it would have been impossible especially taking build pics of the canopy... So... Having chatted with Starkiller and the getting the correct measurements... I've decided to build the 15" ESB extension panels. This will allow for more room in the "Pit" but also get that ESB look we all LOVE! I also plan to get to the back wall...
I was hoping to be a lot farther along... I should have the panels (I'm hoping) painted tomorrow night
This also means I have to build a 15" platform - ugh... I hope Chris has enough room
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Well... not too many pics but lots of work... the mini platform took up some build time and I'm headed out to dinner (yes, I actually do have a life). This is going MUCH faster than the original panels but still not as fast as I would like. I'm going to get all the framing and mounting done before I add the skin. I'm hoping that the glue will help hold the frames in their final position. And like before, I will skin with MDF but paint BOTH sides to keep warping to a minimum.
Working on the light bar now - you can CLEARLY see the warping...
YUK
Without those HUGE platforms it's much easier to move
More to Follow!
Hi Gang,
Well... not too many pics but lots of work... the mini platform took up some build time and I'm headed out to dinner (yes, I actually do have a life). This is going MUCH faster than the original panels but still not as fast as I would like. I'm going to get all the framing and mounting done before I add the skin. I'm hoping that the glue will help hold the frames in their final position. And like before, I will skin with MDF but paint BOTH sides to keep warping to a minimum.
Working on the light bar now - you can CLEARLY see the warping...
YUK
Without those HUGE platforms it's much easier to move
More to Follow!
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