1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

That laser cutter must be a God send!

Hey MM,

Greatest investment I ever made! As I have mentioned a few times, the laser cutter literally changed the way I approached the build. I could finally create all the little details that I was unable to do when I first started out. And the size of it... that's where I really lucked out! It wasn't cheap but I dont regret buying it at all!
 
Just finished all 209 pages, absolutely amazing!

Hey DD,

WOW! Thanks for taking the time to read all those pages/posts! Now, there will be a written exam with 50 multiple choice questions and 3 essay questions. ;)

Welcome to the RPF! Stay tuned for more updates and I hope you join us over on the new YouTube channel - COMING SOON!
 
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Hi Gang,

PART III - More Glass

I added another layer of fiberglass to the exterior body skin
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Once the resin cured I removed the skin and cut/sanded the edges smooth
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YUCK! DEF needs more work...
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And this is where we are!
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What's next? I have to glass the bottom part of the skin/cockpit tube and the nose!

Stand By! More to Follow
 
I was imagining you wrestling these huge sheets of fiberglass...and then the roll of tape reminds me it is not full size...but she is gorgeous!
 
Hi Gang,

Quick update... I created a new fiberglass half to the main tube/exterior skin
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This one is slightly thicker than the first one. It took forever to cure because of the cold
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I tried making this one slightly longer than the previous so the two would overlap when laid into place
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And that's where we are!
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More to Follow!
 
I was imagining you wrestling these huge sheets of fiberglass...and then the roll of tape reminds me it is not full size...but she is gorgeous!

Thanks K!

OH MAN! Can you imagine covering the full scale in fiberglass? Fortunately for us we're using 4x8 sheets of PVC. We should have some serious progress images VERY SOON
 
Part II - Getting Kits Ready

As I've mentioned I am starting to make kits of the 1/4 and 1/6 scale consoles. Eventually the cockpit might become a kit as well... But for now, I'm working the consoles and the Nav Chairs. Here is the final Nav Chair prep kit going to Izzy for testing

My brain just went pop. Please PM me details for the 1:6.
 
I'm gonna blame autocorrect on that one. I meant to ask "So is the plan for the full scale skin to also be sheets of fiber glass", but I see now that you said you're using PVC sheets

Hey Y,

No worries. That's the plan. I'll be headed out to Dallas (along with Colorado) very soon to catch up with Ken & Mitch and the full scale cockpit.
 
Hi Gang,

No "End of the Weekend Update" this time around. Sorry. I've been busy working on the instruction manual for the 1/4 and 1/6 scale console kit.

BUT even better! Our YouTube channel "...What a Piece of Junk..." is FINALLY up and I posted our first vid. It's just a "Coming Soon" video so please check it out, Share, Like and Subscribe!


More to Follow!
 
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