1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[Katuna]

Oh yeah, diggin' the videos too! Nicely done.

 

[teecrooz]

My take away from the videos is that you have become an expert at sanding.

 

[joberg]

That ring with the corridor pads is the bomb Greg, just the bomb

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Time for the "End of the Weekend Update"!

Work on the Corridor Ring is nearing an end... FINALLY! I added the exterior trim, filler and then primer and sanded smooth

I've also be working VERY hard at the 1/4 and 1/6th scale "cockpit kits". I've been able to improve the overall structure and assembly which I hope will make things much easier!

The canopy has been the biggest struggle/hurdle to get past

Vertical beams

Floor

More on the corridor ring can be seen in Episode 9 below!

More to Follow so Stay Tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

Good Lord, between this and the videos you're going to burn yourself out. Take a breath, man. I don't know how you keep all these different scales separated. It is some pretty awesome stuff though. Just don't snap. Don't want to find you cowering behind the laser cutter in a cold sweat.

Hey K,

Thanks so much! No worries snapping. I snapped a LONG time ago.

Believe it or not I'm actually more pumped/excited than I ever have been! I found that sweet spot between making vids and posting images and I'm having a total blast!

 

[SofaKing01]

That ring with the corridor pads is the bomb Greg, just the bomb

Thanks J!

I'm really happy with how those little pads turned out. It was so much fun weathering them. And it took no time at all! When does that ever happen?

 

[SofaKing01]

Oh yeah, diggin' the videos too! Nicely done.

Thanks, K! Glad you're enjoying the vids. Question... did you subscribe?

 

[SofaKing01]

My take away from the videos is that you have become an expert at sanding.

LOL! Yes... Yes I am. I think I'm going to do a vid on just sanding. Nothing more.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Time for another update!

Added primer to the 1/4 Scale Console Greeblies

Yokes

Dry Fit

Upper Armrest Greeblie

Air Intake

Throttle Lever

Instrument Panel (Chewie's Side) Greeblie

Corridor Ring Greeblies

Ep 10 is now posted! Enjoy

More to Follow so Stay Tuned!

 

[Katuna]

Thanks, K! Glad you're enjoying the vids. Question... did you subscribe?

But of course! I'm Charlie.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Time for another update! Lots of great stuff going on!

First, I weathered the 1/4 scale greeblies! The flight yokes...

Air intake

Upper armrest greeblie

Throttle levers

Vickers vents

Armrest levers

I also FINALLY finished up the nose section of the 1/6th scale cockpit!

The floor is 1/16th MDF board - they fit perfectly

Finally, I began adding corridor ring details!

Still lots to do but I love the overall look and feel - especially the pads

Last and certainly NOT least... the latest Episode has been posted. I hope you all are having fun and enjoying!

More to Follow!

 

[trainman]

impressive detail... Most impressive...

 

[SofaKing01]

impressive detail... Most impressive...

You're going to find out I'm full of surprises! (I know... out of sequence)

Thanks for the kind words, T

 

[joberg]

Lovely for sure...what type of hoses did you use, btw?

 

[moses navarro]

Lovely for sure...what type of hoses did you use, btw?

I have just discovered your millennium falcon build and I'm in heaven. I was searching for Star Wars gizmos to give me ideas for my movie room build and your pictures are priceless to me!! I was wondering if you ever post 3d or laser files of some of the parts you make...or can recommend a place to get them.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Another "End of the Weekend Update"! ENJOY

I changed gears and created a display base for my 1/4 Scale Nav Computer and Chair!

Not exactly screen accurate - the floor grating in not located in this area but I love the look

I laser cut some super tiny details!

Side panel for the nav computer

Teaser image of what's to come!

And of course... Another vid has been posted

More to Follow! Stay Tuned!

 

[joberg]

Most excellent once again. Love the little greeblies, but once it's photographed, it's hard to know if it's full scale or the miniature version

 

[SofaKing01]

Lovely for sure...what type of hoses did you use, btw?

Thanks, J!

The hoses in question are called "flexible wire covers". They are split down the middle length wise so you can tuck loose wire into the cover. They come in several sizes and are very inexpensive.

 

[SofaKing01]

I have just discovered your millennium falcon build and I'm in heaven. I was searching for Star Wars gizmos to give me ideas for my movie room build and your pictures are priceless to me!! I was wondering if you ever post 3d or laser files of some of the parts you make...or can recommend a place to get them.

Hi MN,

Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the thread / build project.

We dont normally post files. That doesn't mean we dont help people who reach out. But we can't just give out files to anybody who asks. Many people have spent many many years creating and cataloging all the parts. If you're going for that familiar "Use Universe Look" we love so much, my suggestion would be to start searching junk yards for misc scrap parts - wire looms, plastic trim pieces, small light weight engine parts, etc. You would be amazed what you can find in a junk/scrap yard. Broken parts are the best and usually the cheapest.

Another great place to look is EBAY. Look up: Vintage - TV parts, Typewriter Parts, Aviation Parts, Vacuum Parts, Washing Machine / Dryer Parts, Reel to Reel Player Parts, Record Player Parts, Movie Camera/Projector Parts.

Is there any one part you are looking for or are you just getting ideas?

 

[moses navarro]

Thanks for the tips. I understand why you dont post files. I had to ask. I was just looking for general tips. Ive already built a working full scale r2 d2. He is very weathered “tattooine” style. I built him before there was such a thing as an r2 builders group or even an internet! Im now working on a twinkling fiber optic ceiling in my movie room. Im styling the room after the detention block in episode 4. The detention block blast door is already built with a stormtrooper standing guard in front of it. The movie screen comes down in front of a viewport styled after the viewport on a star destroyer I do have one question. Im looking for video files that look like tactical screens that i can put in a loop. Any ideas?