1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[Hostamon]

The "pad" on top of the tube would be great for a remote manipulator arm. It could have tracks to the central cannon area and be used for remote maintenance when not in space dock or atmo. An articulated arm could reach almost the entire disc.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Another vid to enjoy plus a few sneak peek images of where I am with the YT-300 Concept Cockpit!

Video - Enjoy

Sneak Peek

Single seat console coming along!

Underside mech boxes

Super secret panels

The window trim is almost ready for its second layer!

Dowels help keep the canopy in place and make it easy to remove

Corrugated floor has been added along with the interior skin!

Acrylic beauty panels are ready for new custom YT-300 series decals... and maybe some back lighting!

More to follow so stay tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

The "pad" on top of the tube would be great for a remote manipulator arm. It could have tracks to the central cannon area and be used for remote maintenance when not in space dock or atmo. An articulated arm could reach almost the entire disc.

Hey H,

It's funny you mention the "articulated arm". My idea for the YT-300 is that the ship originally began its life as a maintenance ship that removed debris from well known Imperial shipping lanes. That's all I'm going to say... right now!

 

[Katuna]

The galaxy is in chaos and you're just a little ship dragging crap out of the way so someone doesn't run it over. You're like the Cal Trans (or whatever the Alabama equivalent is) of the universe. Maybe you need to add some space shovels for them to lean on while they complain about how overworked and underpaid they are. Don't get them started on that Palpatine schmuck...

 

[IzzyMel]

Quick vid on the small 1/6 scale YT-1300 consoles. Courtesy of Sofaking01

 

[IzzyMel]

Version one of the Yoke. Working on Version 2

 

[joberg]

Great work you guys!!!

 

[teecrooz]

Version one of the Yoke. Working on Version 2

Looking forward to a scanned version of the yoke. Sending you an email.

 

[IzzyMel]

 

[SofaKing01]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Another riveting YT-300 Concept Cockpit Adventure!

Enjoy!

 

[Katuna]

Cool beans! Love the music selection too.

 

[BigBigDave]

Hi Gang,

Another riveting YT-300 Concept Cockpit Adventure!

Enjoy!

Great stuff as always, Sofa!

**Disclaimer: I have no first-hand experience with this, but I've seen many professionals use this technique.**
Rather than brushing the weld-on onto one surface, then sticking the other part to it (like normal glue), use this technique: Hold the two pieces together in their correct positions, then use capillary action to pull the adhesive into the joint. My lovely assistant, Adam (who has a ****-ton of experience with this kinda thing), demonstrates here (with styrene, but the method is the same for acrylic):

It should start around 8:00 or so.

 

[SofaKing01]

The galaxy is in chaos and you're just a little ship dragging crap out of the way so someone doesn't run it over. You're like the Cal Trans (or whatever the Alabama equivalent is) of the universe. Maybe you need to add some space shovels for them to lean on while they complain about how overworked and underpaid they are. Don't get them started on that Palpatine schmuck...

LOL! Its a big lonely Galaxy. Someone has to clean it up.

I am working on a short / simple backstory for the ship. I just can't think of a good name for her?

 

[SofaKing01]

Great work you guys!!!

Thanks so much, J!

 

[SofaKing01]

Cool beans! Love the music selection too.

Thanks, K! She's really starting to come together. I hate the fact I only have the weekends to work and I'm anxious to get this project done. Unfortunately, I'm running our of great Classical music to use for the vids. YouTube has a page of free music and I've exhausted almost all the good stuff... I might have to recycle?

 

[SofaKing01]

Great stuff as always, Sofa!

**Disclaimer: I have no first-hand experience with this, but I've seen many professionals use this technique.**
Rather than brushing the weld-on onto one surface, then sticking the other part to it (like normal glue), use this technique: Hold the two pieces together in their correct positions, then use capillary action to pull the adhesive into the joint. My lovely assistant, Adam (who has a ****-ton of experience with this kinda thing), demonstrates here (with styrene, but the method is the same for acrylic):

It should start around 8:00 or so.

Hey BBD,

I normally do exactly what AS is doing. I lay a bit of adhesive just to keep the acrylic from sliding out of position. Once the two pieces are in place I lay the adhesive in place and let it work its magic.

I love the video!

 

[Hostamon]

LOL! Its a big lonely Galaxy. Someone has to clean it up.

I am working on a short / simple backstory for the ship. I just can't think of a good name for her?

How about Carina's Earring? Dude looks at the ship for the first time and thinks it looks like his favorite cantina bartender's earring. The name sticks.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

A few more images and a video from the past few weeks of my YT-300 Adventure...

The front window, after a brutal fall from the work bench, is almost finished!

It never ever ends!

More filler

Inner trim plate

Video

Hope you are all enjoying!

Stay tuned... More to Follow!

 

[SofaKing01]

How about Carina's Earring? Dude looks at the ship for the first time and thinks it looks like his favorite cantina bartender's earring. The name sticks.

Hey H,

That actually does ring a bell... I like it. How about the "The Carina Ring"?