1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Too hot out to do anything constructive... But

I did paint the rockers

Found a few holes to fill

Grey rockers

Trying to figure out which of these to use

Paint these silver

Adhered these lids to the PVC

And paint

It's a tight fit to get that PVC in there!

Need to laser cut some circles to cover the writing.

More to Follow!

 

[Mike J.]

"The secret lies with Charlotte..." x_x

 

[joberg]

Looking good those Nav chairs! And congrats on the seats:cool

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Not much of an update... But

Getting the greeblie closer to finished

And we move on to the next one

Still need to insert the wires into their holes, paint the body, etc...

More to Follow!

 

[SofaKing01]

"The secret lies with Charlotte..." x_x

Where's Nick Cage when I need him!?

- - - Updated - - -

Looking good those Nav chairs! And congrats on the seats:cool

Thanks, Jo! They're slowly coming along. I'm getting the rest of the Nav Chair files ready for the new laser cutter! Should be fun!

Wavey is working with the seller now to get the seats to him before shipping them over the pond. It's been a great / bizarre week for greeblies!

 

[Snow Builder]

Great work this weekend SK. You weren't kidding, the heat was just killer. I spent a little time painting up some pieces and the humidity played havoc with the drying time (and caused some nasty paint interactions that caused me to have to sand and repaint).



...But give it a couple of months and we'll be complaining about the cold

 

[SofaKing01]

Great work this weekend SK. You weren't kidding, the heat was just killer. I spent a little time painting up some pieces and the humidity played havoc with the drying time (and caused some nasty paint interactions that caused me to have to sand and repaint).

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...But give it a couple of months and we'll be complaining about the cold

Thank you, my friend! WHEW... the humidity is what kills me! It's funny, the heat and humidity either creates, what you said, total havoc OR speeds up the drying process. And it's a total hit or miss. But sometimes bringing the objects inside to dry gives to a better finished product.

Looks like your project is coming along. Sorry you've had the same issues.

I'd rather complain about the cold... Bring on Fall!

 

[SofaKing01]

H Gang,

Sorry for the lack of updates. It has been too hot to do anything outside. Sadly, I HAVE to get the panels back inside the house. The heat and humidity are causing real problems with the pinstripes. UGH...

BUT I'm meeting up with Scott and Philip to get the NEW door frame, door panels and door trim cut on the CNC!

Stay Tuned!

 

[Wavey]

Just as I was setting up the potato for some outdoor pics, it clouded over and we haven't seen the Sun since. So here's some dull indoor hints of the latest acquisition.

Obviously they are blue right now....






I'm glad the info on the Cobra set of seats turned up when it did as, with a little research, it looks like their customised seats were essentially a mix of the squarer headrest Huntmasters crossed with the shallower shouldered set from Corbeau. So the closest overall looking seats are the Huntmasters.... But then this unbadged set turned up, which I've just thought could be made by Cobra - so that's all my guesswork out of the side window, lol.



For me, the most important parts are the shape and size of the headrest and shoulder sections which are pretty much spot on with this set. However, this type has just a tad more depth in the top of the arm area - but with the added back cushion, as seen on the Falcon's seats, the depth is reduced to very convincing proportions.

I think the Princess said in an interview that they had trouble getting in and out of the original seats so customisation was done to flatten the lower cushion. Perhaps that's when the tops of the arms were reduced in depth so it was easier to roll out sideways.



The actual material looks like it could be similar to the original stuff, almost like a very short fleece. I have no idea what it's made out of but I wonder if it would hold together after being dyed to the right colour - if that's even possible.

I'll take some better photos at more recognisable angles tomoz.

 

[Fuzzual]

Just as I was setting up the potato for some outdoor pics, it clouded over and we haven't seen the Sun since. So here's some dull indoor hints of the latest acquisition.

Obviously they are blue right now....

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/WaveyDD/Odds And Zods/mfPILOTseats 022b.jpg~original


http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/WaveyDD/Odds And Zods/mfPILOTseats 012b.jpg~original

I'm glad the info on the Cobra set of seats turned up when it did as, with a little research, it looks like their customised seats were essentially a mix of the squarer headrest Huntmasters crossed with the shallower shouldered set from Corbeau. So the closest overall looking seats are the Huntmasters.... But then this unbadged set turned up, which I've just thought could be made by Cobra - so that's all my guesswork out of the side window, lol.

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/WaveyDD/Odds And Zods/mfPILOTseats2 003b.jpg~original

For me, the most important parts are the shape and size of the headrest and shoulder sections which are pretty much spot on with this set. However, this type has just a tad more depth in the top of the arm area - but with the added back cushion, as seen on the Falcon's seats, the depth is reduced to very convincing proportions.

I think the Princess said in an interview that they had trouble getting in and out of the original seats so customisation was done to flatten the lower cushion. Perhaps that's when the tops of the arms were reduced in depth so it was easier to roll out sideways.

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/WaveyDD/Odds And Zods/mfPILOTseats2 007b.jpg~original

The actual material looks like it could be similar to the original stuff, almost like a very short fleece. I have no idea what it's made out of but I wonder if it would hold together after being dyed to the right colour - if that's even possible.

I'll take some better photos at more recognisable angles tomoz.

NOW WE ARE TALKING!!!! Sweeeeeetttt!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Quick morning update! Some more greeblies to build...

This oddly shaped greeblie sits on one of the upper extension panels on Han's side

With limited photos... its so hard to tell what they look like. I hope I'm giving these details justice.

It also holds another of the throttle greeblies - these things were EVERYWHERE in the SW universe

This area is etched to accept the same shape but to give the piece depth

Nice cup full of greeblies

Working a new lever body design

This greeblie is found on Han's side of the canopy

Goodies

Unfortunately, schedules got in the way of CNCing the new door parts but we'll get to those next week. Also, the humidity broke last night and "cooler" temps are forecast for the weekend!

Stay Tuned!

 

[joberg]

Excellent update Sofa...and those seats rock for sure! I can see that life goes on at "Greeblies Central" and, yes, no humidity means: paint time!

 

[SofaKing01]

NOW WE ARE TALKING!!!! Sweeeeeetttt!

I cannot wait to see those babies finished up and in their "proper" home.

 

[SofaKing01]

Excellent update Sofa...and those seats rock for sure! I can see that life goes on at "Greeblies Central" and, yes, no humidity means: paint time!

Thank you, my friend! I cant believe Wavey was able to secure those seats! He's our Hero of the week! Fortunately for him it comes with a few consolation prizes. But he must be present to win so...

A cold front came through and pushed all that humidity south. This morning felt like a fall day. It was awesome! I'm going to try to take advantge of this break in humidity and get all the little things done - greeblies, some paint, a few pin stripes, 1" tiles, LEDs, etc...

 

[Operascot]

Finally had a chance to catch up. Great find on the seats.

Also, Wavey, great job on the tank handle. Is there any part of a Vickers plane they didn't use for the productions?

 

[Wavey]

Is there any part of a Vickers plane they didn't use for the productions?

Vickers, De Havilland and Hawker Siddeley do seem to wrap up the bulk of parts used between the 1st and 2nd Falcon. But over a 35+ year time period the amount (and variants) of aircraft that these parts came from is still growing. If most of the parts could be found and placed on the full scale ship today then it would be as much an industrial / business history museum as a sci-fi icon.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Time for an update!

Had to add some filler to this guy

Sanded

Primed

More Filler Needed

Rockers and new greeblie getting a primer bath

Putting it all together

Color!

I moved onto this panel

DONT ASK!

UGH

Switched gears to this guy

I love primer - except when it shows all the errors...

Like this!

More filler

Went to the local Markers to use the laser cutter. She's an older unit so there are is a LOT to remember and digest. Had few errors... oh well

She is a beast!

I cut new button panels

This was REALLY interesting. In ESB, the designers added a smoked plexi/glass cover to the buttons

Primer

Unfortunately all this had to be scraped

Then jumped to Starkiller's Wall Art Panels! Rockers getting a new fresh coat

Added the transparent riser - I really like the effect the risers give the rockers

Added the black dot and time to adhere to the panel!

Then cut the buttons with the laser cutter

Then jumped to the new "door pull style" greeblie located on the back panels

I'm going to search around for actual thin door pulls, but I wanted to get something in place now

To keep them from falling over during paint I had to mount them to the wood base

Had to get them out of the sun FAST or they would continue to sag

Add some black

Along with this little guy

Once the paint dries... silver!

It's getting hot again... boooo!

Stay Tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

Some more updates...

Paint!

Another laser cut item - armrests for the nav chair (not sure how well MDF/wood will hold up)

Seat and seat pad - still many more panels to cut

Smoked acrylic over painted button panel

Rockers adhered

Greeblies mounted

Using the drill press, I drilled 4 mounting holes into the recently cast matte box and then mounted

Still needs to be painted black and a nav screen placed

Replaced these greeblies with the door pull style

The shadow really adds depth

Another laser (recut) item is the new throttle housing. I had to make minor adjustments due to the changed width of the armrest panel

This was an interesting sub-build. The MDF panel below the main acrylic top piece is actually much smaller. This way, the acrylic creates a smooth transition between panels

Remember these little plastic magnets I found a few years back? I finally got some new translucent paint - the same I used on the original glass domes I used on the first console. I decided to take a shot and sanded the plastic cover and sprayed away!

WOW!

Two coats

Blue

A few more - two coats. The paint really adds the "glass" depth I was hoping for!

More to Follow!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Quick morning update!

Plotting out the pinstripes and where the holes go... I'm being extra careful on this panel. I want it perfect!

This is what the new button panels look like with both buttons in place and smoked acrylic cover

I didn't have enough 1/4" acrylic to cut all the buttons

More to Follow!

 

[joberg]

What an update! Lots to digest First: love the way the risers are making those buttons pop-out of that panel. The dark acrylic facing those buttons is the bomb and finally, I must say that your paint skills have grown exponentially since the beginning of this build. Just looking at those lights with that transparent glass finish is a beautiful sight to see:cool