1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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To be honest, it looks like someone is flying an RC toy IMO. I do notice that the engine deck is that of the 5fter tho. Thats cool!
Operascot
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You should have seen one of SK's photos looking at his garage door from inside the 'pit. I wanted that garage door
Operascot
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I'm seeing all these complaints about the ships in the teaser being land "grounded." I love having something familiar to the eye there to give a sense of how fast and creatively the Falcon flies, personally. We've seen star fields before aplenty- they are so far way. That shot looks (to scale) maybe 40 feet off the ground at most. Great way to show (I'm assuming) Han's flying kick-a**ery at work.
But I might be a little biased
But I might be a little biased
Whether it be in space, on ground, over water... I'm was just happy to see XWings and the MF flying again! 
trainman
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Is it just me, or do the Falcon's engines look better in yesteryear's movies when it was just a solid hot blue-white strip with hazy edges, as opposed to the newer, not-so-bright super-detailed engine seen in the teaser? Or, is it just because she's flying slow and low that it's not so fired-up and bright?
mvanwalks421
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I've had the exact same thought; perhaps the fact it's not flying in space could be the reason why the sunlight engines glow much less than we are used to. Then again, the glow in the OT has always been there, even when it was flying over planet surfaces.
Either way, I'm ready for anything. This is a new Star Wars.
Hi Gang,
An early morning update... After all the Turkey and pie had digested it was time to get back to work! I have begun reconstruction on the new lower panels that will accept the new shelf, new lower light bars and of course add the height necessary to make the cockpit "Full Scale". We've also started to design the new platform.
I wasn't going to bore you with all the "actual" build images - you've seen those before. 2 new panels are created!
Size compare - the panels had to be lower to accept the shelf and light bar. But the panel also had a steeper angle
OK... Maybe just one build pic. The side panel getting done
In place
These are just sitting in place. The original design is/was VERY interesting. These lower panels sit on a riser panel which in turn mounts to the Nav Chair platforms which then rests on the actual platform - in all there are 4 separate platforms in the cockpit. It's been a headache trying to figure it all out...
The garage has seen better days
Out with the old... In with the new!
More to Follow!
An early morning update... After all the Turkey and pie had digested it was time to get back to work! I have begun reconstruction on the new lower panels that will accept the new shelf, new lower light bars and of course add the height necessary to make the cockpit "Full Scale". We've also started to design the new platform.
I wasn't going to bore you with all the "actual" build images - you've seen those before. 2 new panels are created!
Size compare - the panels had to be lower to accept the shelf and light bar. But the panel also had a steeper angle
OK... Maybe just one build pic. The side panel getting done
In place
These are just sitting in place. The original design is/was VERY interesting. These lower panels sit on a riser panel which in turn mounts to the Nav Chair platforms which then rests on the actual platform - in all there are 4 separate platforms in the cockpit. It's been a headache trying to figure it all out...
The garage has seen better days
Out with the old... In with the new!
More to Follow!
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Operascot
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They always say (in the expanded stuff, yes, so take that for what it is) that the sublight engines are for upper atmospherice flight, not in-atmosphere. Maybe they're thinking that? Other possible explanation would be the fact that she isn't needing the acceleration that you see whenever she's been in atmo before. (OK, Bespin doesn't fit that one) I can make up more...
Either way, she looks gorgeous in aerobatic mode
trainman
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Yeah, I doubt they would show the engines being that dim once in space. I think we can breathe easy.
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Theoretically speaking, wouldn't the sublight engines need LESS thrust to maneuver in space as opposed to in atmosphere? Therefore, shouldn't they be pumping out MORE juice flying through atmosphere? I could be totally wrong about this ... Either way, I like the new details on the engine, something they probably would have done back in the day if it was easier to pull off!
Operascot
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OK, prepare for a collective eye-roll here at what I'm doing here.
According to the Haynes Manual (I love that there's a Haynes Manual for the YT-1300 series),
"...[sublight drives or engines] provide more energy output that repulsorlift engines, and are almost always engaged upon leaving a planet's atmosphere"
(Windham, Reiff and Trevas)
Now, yes that leaves a lot of wiggle room there, paticularly with the fine law abiding citizen Captain Solo always has been, but it would provide an excuse for why the light isn't so bright coming out of her engines, and the resulting detail.
OK, you can stop rolling your eyes now.
No, really.
According to the Haynes Manual (I love that there's a Haynes Manual for the YT-1300 series),
"...[sublight drives or engines] provide more energy output that repulsorlift engines, and are almost always engaged upon leaving a planet's atmosphere"
(Windham, Reiff and Trevas)
Now, yes that leaves a lot of wiggle room there, paticularly with the fine law abiding citizen Captain Solo always has been, but it would provide an excuse for why the light isn't so bright coming out of her engines, and the resulting detail.
OK, you can stop rolling your eyes now.
No, really.
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Operascot
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Hi Gang,
An early morning update!
I knocked out the new lower panels that will help aid in adding the 12" to the overall height. Having done this multiple times, I soared through the process!
I salvaged the MDF panel fronts from the old panels
Then built the new nose panels
Added new skin
Slightly different angle
Still need to add filler to some of the edges, sand then paint...
What's next? New shelf and lower light bars. Then I attempt to put everything back together!
More to Follow!
An early morning update!
I knocked out the new lower panels that will help aid in adding the 12" to the overall height. Having done this multiple times, I soared through the process!
I salvaged the MDF panel fronts from the old panels
Then built the new nose panels
Added new skin
Slightly different angle
Still need to add filler to some of the edges, sand then paint...
What's next? New shelf and lower light bars. Then I attempt to put everything back together!
More to Follow!
Ahhhh, my morning cup of update. My day is starting off beautifully
As always SK, great work.
As always SK, great work.
Hi Gang,
Morning Update! Not too many pics but a major leap forward! We have ourselves a shelf!
The shelf is actually two layers with a beveled edge. Once the basic shapes are cut I head over to the router and hope for the best! Like the panels, they will be mounted/sandwiched all together.
I have a few minor mods to make to the new lower back wall panels. I hope to get to that this afternoon. Once the shelves are in place I'll be creating the new lower light bars. I'm going to use a MUCH different approach to these. If it works out, I'll create new upper light bars as well... WHEW...
Stay Tuned!
Morning Update! Not too many pics but a major leap forward! We have ourselves a shelf!
The shelf is actually two layers with a beveled edge. Once the basic shapes are cut I head over to the router and hope for the best! Like the panels, they will be mounted/sandwiched all together.
I have a few minor mods to make to the new lower back wall panels. I hope to get to that this afternoon. Once the shelves are in place I'll be creating the new lower light bars. I'm going to use a MUCH different approach to these. If it works out, I'll create new upper light bars as well... WHEW...
Stay Tuned!
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