Yanno.... I thought the same thing. I mean perhaps that's why the ribbed ring around the outside of the cockpit corridor is there. I often thought that maybe if the ship ever takes a major hit in the main saucer section, the chances that the cockpit would survive is much better and can be detached from the main ship as kind of a hidden escape pod! Would make perfect sense to me!
1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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Yanno.... I thought the same thing. I mean perhaps that's why the ribbed ring around the outside of the cockpit corridor is there. I often thought that maybe if the ship ever takes a major hit in the main saucer section, the chances that the cockpit would survive is much better and can be detached from the main ship as kind of a hidden escape pod! Would make perfect sense to me!
Another Quick Morning Update!
Finally got around to this greeblie
Now I have to decide which one I like best
I then masked off the front of the radar panel
Turned it around and sprayed the inside black - this painted the interior edge black
I then painted the radar trim and housing
While everything was drying I drilled the holes for the LEDs. These holes will be bigger than usual as the LEDs will snap directly into the black radar trim piece
Using a round file I filed out the holes big enough for the LED to sink into
Mock Up
Unfortunately the holes in the trim plate are a wee bit too small for the LEDs. So... I have to cut both a new trim piece and back plate for the LEDs along with the the smoked acrylic cover
Details
I'm going to hold off on the infinity mirror idea for right now - there is just SO MUCH to do... But I really like how this panel is turning out
More to Follow!
Finally got around to this greeblie
Now I have to decide which one I like best
I then masked off the front of the radar panel
Turned it around and sprayed the inside black - this painted the interior edge black
I then painted the radar trim and housing
While everything was drying I drilled the holes for the LEDs. These holes will be bigger than usual as the LEDs will snap directly into the black radar trim piece
Using a round file I filed out the holes big enough for the LED to sink into
Mock Up
Unfortunately the holes in the trim plate are a wee bit too small for the LEDs. So... I have to cut both a new trim piece and back plate for the LEDs along with the the smoked acrylic cover
Details
I'm going to hold off on the infinity mirror idea for right now - there is just SO MUCH to do... But I really like how this panel is turning out
More to Follow!
Very interesting pic! Tough to tell whether or not it's the same Nav Computer from the OT.
MrDynamite
New Member
They've always said this was a film made buy a fan for fans.
JJ knows he will be scrutinised on every single detail and scrutinised again.
Bring the millennium falcon into the deal after 30 yrs and you know he HAS to get it right first time.
Looks like some parts have been updated but to be honest even that has to be expected, film quality is now HQ so added that he had access to all the BP available details will now start to show up that we never realised where there.
Nah, that kind of thing wasn't saved.
Fuzzual
Sr Member
Hi Guys!
Quick Update...
Finally got around to weathering this little greeblie
Its one of those greeblies that had so little screen time...
I also thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing the back room.
More to Follow!
Quick Update...
Finally got around to weathering this little greeblie
Its one of those greeblies that had so little screen time...
I also thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing the back room.
More to Follow!
Hi Gang,
Another update...
Weathered the throttle housing greeblie
I'm going to add a few more little greeblies. bolt together then mount to the panel
More to Follow!
Another update...
Weathered the throttle housing greeblie
I'm going to add a few more little greeblies. bolt together then mount to the panel
More to Follow!
Hey Mr D,
As much as I LOVE the ESB version of the MF, I am ok with the minor changes to the MF after 30 years. It only makes sense that the radar is new since Lando knocked it off in RotJ, the new designers added a few new greeblies to the cockpit and I am ok with all these changes. It's been 30 years! There is a part of me that hopes these changes are NOT explained as to keep with the mystery of the Ship of Riddles.
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We know a lot of the MF and other related props were destroyed after RotJ. However, I was told a story from a guy who's friend knows Lorne Peterson (confusing I know). That friend was taken on a exclusive tour of the Lucas Archives in 1990/91 and they took pictures next to the MF cockpit, the quad cannon and a few other MF related props. So, according to this gentleman, some of the props did in fact survive.
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Thank, you my friend!
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Slowly becoming mine as well! I'm looking forward to putting the smoked acrylic in place and then of course getting the wiring done.
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Thank you, Sir! You should my living room and kitchen! LOL
SteveStarkiller
Sr Member
back room looks awesome!
Machinimax
Active Member
Give these guys a medal!!! JJ should have hired them to build the Falcon for the new movie!
Hi Gang,
Another update!
Spent several hours chatting with OperaScot re: the nose panels and it looks like we're close to warming up the CNC!
Also... the laser cutter got a good workout this weekend
More pieces for the door
Several new pieces to the nav chairs
This piece ties the two hockey stick rails together along with holding the ejection pipe
I also cut the smoked cover for the radar panel
The back piece cracked...
Everything together...
All it needs is a spinning red LED in the center!
It rained most of Saturday so I took advantage of the break in the weather and jumped on to the door
Inner frame all finished up
Front side adhered together
Time to add the filler
Lots and lots
And lots
Of filler
Added primer to this greeblie
Then paint
Paint
Once this dries add a light bit of weathering
I also cut this new greeblie - I'm not sure if I like it
Primer
After I added black paint it was time for some silver
Once everything dries I'll add some light weathering - but I might redo it
Stay Tuned!
Another update!
Spent several hours chatting with OperaScot re: the nose panels and it looks like we're close to warming up the CNC!
Also... the laser cutter got a good workout this weekend
More pieces for the door
Several new pieces to the nav chairs
This piece ties the two hockey stick rails together along with holding the ejection pipe
I also cut the smoked cover for the radar panel
The back piece cracked...
Everything together...
All it needs is a spinning red LED in the center!
It rained most of Saturday so I took advantage of the break in the weather and jumped on to the door
Inner frame all finished up
Front side adhered together
Time to add the filler
Lots and lots
And lots
Of filler
Added primer to this greeblie
Then paint
Paint
Once this dries add a light bit of weathering
I also cut this new greeblie - I'm not sure if I like it
Primer
After I added black paint it was time for some silver
Once everything dries I'll add some light weathering - but I might redo it
Stay Tuned!
Great weekend update!
Amazing DJ
Well-Known Member
This is looking great.
Hi Gang,
Quick Morning Update
Burgess Switch
The silver paint finally dried - this is the basic configuration
Still needs weathering
There is supposed to be a red flip handle on the roller part of the Burgess Switch - those are VERY difficult to find
Unless the weathering really makes a difference I'm probably going to cut a new one.
More to Follow!
Quick Morning Update
Burgess Switch
The silver paint finally dried - this is the basic configuration
Still needs weathering
There is supposed to be a red flip handle on the roller part of the Burgess Switch - those are VERY difficult to find
Unless the weathering really makes a difference I'm probably going to cut a new one.
More to Follow!
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