1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[SofaKing01]

Loving this as always.
I don't want to be a downer but the signatures would really bother me if I were to ever see this in person.
I would want to fully imagine myself in the Falcon cockpit and those signatures will surely be joined by more in the future until it's like the bathroom wall at a bar.
I guess it's just a matter of taste between different types of fans. For me nothing is worse than seeing a beautiful replica of a Vader or Boba Fett helmet with a huge signature of a celebrity across it.
Is there any chance you could have them somewhere else? Like on the outside maybe?

Hi DJ,

Good News: Chris Lee and I had a quick chat regarding the current center console. The reason for all the changes and my saving the signatures is because this particular console has become a "standalone console" - it will not be part of the cockpit. It will be a separate piece with seats and working lights and sound. This is where we will get people to sign.

We're working on the newer console that will be more ESB and signature free. We're working the final dimensions to have the CNC cut all the panels for easy assembly. More on that later!

Stay Tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

I just found this... I think this would make a GREAT breeblie!

Kraus Namier 600VAC 30A 2 Position Rotary Switch CA20B | eBay

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Quick question... Does anybody know what these rotary swicthes are called? There are VERY compact with a 1/4" post. I would like to find something similar to this size.

Thanks!

 

[cymonguk]

1/4" high shaft? or diameter?

 

[SofaKing01]

1/4" high shaft? or diameter?

Diameter. Sorry

 

[cymonguk]

they look a bit like audio equipment phase switches (from mixer tables), I think they are encoder rotary switches?

Buy Optical Rotary Encoders Encoder 15mm Shaft no Switch 24 pulses Bourns PEC11R-4015F-N0024 online from RS for next day delivery.

 

[laellee]

Hi Gang,

Quick question... Does anybody know what these rotary swicthes are called? There are VERY compact with a 1/4" post. I would like to find something similar to this size.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...Console Build/20140204_054027_zpsb95b8365.jpg

Thanks!

Should just be potentiometers, likely linear taper potentiometers. There are ones in my Jameco catalog that look pretty close.

 

[cymonguk]

Buy Potentiometer Knobs RS Aluminium Potentiometer Knob, 6.4mm Shaft, 20mm Knob Diameter RS 20T2D online from RS for next day delivery.

these are similar knobs

 

[Jedifyfe]

The biggest questions is: "Where are the cupholders?"

 

[SofaKing01]

HMMMM... I hope I can put these to good use. I would hate they not do anything or worse have to scrap them or...

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The biggest questions is: "Where are the cupholders?"

Not to worry! Those are coming!

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Buy Potentiometer Knobs RS Aluminium Potentiometer Knob, 6.4mm Shaft, 20mm Knob Diameter RS 20T2D online from RS for next day delivery.

these are similar knobs

Thanks for the link. As of right now... I've got TONS of knobs!

 

[cymonguk]

Most pots are usually bigger, thats why the audio equipment sprang to mind, they usually have small foot print as they fit lots together on those mixer boards.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Work continues on the upper panel...

I cut the holes for the rotary switches. I had to cut a pilot hole and remove 1/4" of material from the back side of the panel so the switch could fit

There's still plenty of room for wiring. The backside will be covered with the back boxes

Still deciding on the final switch

More to Come!

 

[crystaloftruth]

I wouldn't have believed it possible but the new console looks like it's gonna be even sexier that the first one
The big dial is shiny in the best way

 

[cymonguk]

You asked sometime back in the thread about showing a simulated falcon, and I just remembered seeing this so did a search:

Millennium Falcon at training center - YouTube

Based on flight sim or fsx, so in theory you could make it happen!

 

[SofaKing01]

I wouldn't have believed it possible but the new console looks like it's gonna be even sexier that the first one
The big dial is shiny in the best way

Hi C,

Believe it or not... this is the same console. We're reworking it to have full lights and sound. We haven't even started the new console yet. And I agree. I LOVE the chrome knob. Need to find another one... Come on, Ebay! Don't let me down!

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You asked sometime back in the thread about showing a simulated falcon, and I just remembered seeing this so did a search:

Millennium Falcon at training center - YouTube

Based on flight sim or fsx, so in theory you could make it happen!

Excellent! You are now officially in charge of the Flight & Sim division of the build. Long hours, no vacations and little to no pay. But OH the experience...

 

[cymonguk]

hahaha, if I ever get my own ones done Ill have a look

This was the original video I saw, you can see the falcon actually flying around

Flight Simulator Star Wars Mods- Millenium Falcon(HD) - YouTube

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

I've designed a slider to be cut on the laser cutter. I'm hoping to match the Vector edge connectors I recently picked up so we have a full set

 

[joberg]

Very good stuff of course and looking forward to seeing all of those improvements with the console:cool

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Another night at MGL...

Put the panels back in place to make sure everything was in order

Laser cut another Radar Surround

We then cut new sliders out of acrylic... didn't turn out exactly right

We then tried several different types of acrylic and MDF

Note how fine the laser cutter is! Unfortunately, the acrylic is too thin and had a lot of flex. It would have been very difficult to adhere the two pieces together evenly

So... decided on the MDF but removed the little details

Removing the details allowed us to do this

This is only a test piece

Satisfied with the sliders we decided to laser cut all 24

We attempted to cut another matte box with a smaller drill bit. Something happened and we had to scrap this cut...

Mike and I then took some time and popped all the greeblies and tiles off the main console...

EWE... Need to get some Bondo into those holes and fast!

I used a different glue here and the tiles popped off without damaging/pulling up the paint. I might not use Super Glue this time around

Here we are...

Stay Tuned!

 

[Psicorp7]

Man, those laser cut pieces are AWESOME!!

I need to get my hands on one of those. I can only imagine the time that is saving you!

Great greeblie weeblies! The new (old) console is looking cool!