Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
REAL SUPER quick concept of Landing Gear Display Stand
REAL SUPER quick concept of Landing Gear Display Stand
1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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crystaloftruth
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
The landing gear version of the display stand looks cool but not sure what's best. The first one has a great style to it and looks like something which belongs in the SW universe.
The landing gear version of the display stand looks cool but not sure what's best. The first one has a great style to it and looks like something which belongs in the SW universe.
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Fuzzual
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
I agree brother, that first concept looks great.
I agree brother, that first concept looks great.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
I had to do some minor surgery on the frame... I put the castors too close to the middle of the frame and the weight of the Pit walls was causing the frame to bow... So...
The new light bars are all finished... Unless I can figure out how to illuminate these I'm going to stick with the same approach - cover with MDF and paint a high gloss white
AHHH... I just LOVE warping...
Another light bar
3 more frames to go
Almost there... After the frames are done... skin with MDF
Once paint goes on... What a difference that will make!
Another "Landing Gear" inspired display stand...
Stay Tuned!
Hi Gang,
I had to do some minor surgery on the frame... I put the castors too close to the middle of the frame and the weight of the Pit walls was causing the frame to bow... So...
The new light bars are all finished... Unless I can figure out how to illuminate these I'm going to stick with the same approach - cover with MDF and paint a high gloss white
AHHH... I just LOVE warping...
Another light bar
3 more frames to go
Almost there... After the frames are done... skin with MDF
Once paint goes on... What a difference that will make!
Another "Landing Gear" inspired display stand...
Stay Tuned!
trainman
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
For the light bars, why don't you pick up a fluorescent light ceiling panel from a large hardware store (see photo), cut it into the desired shapes for mounting, and light from behind with single-strip fluorescent lights, or something similar, under the kitchen counter-ish, even LED-light strips if workable. You might also want to ask the guy working on the Lost in Space "Jupiter 2" room in his garage what he used for the light strips & panels that go from floor to ceiling in that room.
For the light bars, why don't you pick up a fluorescent light ceiling panel from a large hardware store (see photo), cut it into the desired shapes for mounting, and light from behind with single-strip fluorescent lights, or something similar, under the kitchen counter-ish, even LED-light strips if workable. You might also want to ask the guy working on the Lost in Space "Jupiter 2" room in his garage what he used for the light strips & panels that go from floor to ceiling in that room.
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi Gang,
Well... the framing is done and just as I was about the skin'um... it started to rain. The rain held off ALL day so I'm not upset at all.
After creating these two frames I bolted them to the top panels - this was NOT easy to install...
But... here we are
I think once the skin is on it will look MUCH bigger
Still can't believe everything lines up and bolts together...
Sorry for the lousy pics...
Cleaned up the edges
Even the back is now aligned
Good day... Depending on the weather this week I "hope" to get to the skin, then paint, the pin striping!
I'm also running out of bolts...
Stay Tuned!
Hi Gang,
Well... the framing is done and just as I was about the skin'um... it started to rain. The rain held off ALL day so I'm not upset at all.
After creating these two frames I bolted them to the top panels - this was NOT easy to install...
But... here we are
I think once the skin is on it will look MUCH bigger
Still can't believe everything lines up and bolts together...
Sorry for the lousy pics...
Cleaned up the edges
Even the back is now aligned
Good day... Depending on the weather this week I "hope" to get to the skin, then paint, the pin striping!
I'm also running out of bolts...
Stay Tuned!
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crystaloftruth
Member
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
For the lights you could go for something like this:
5x500mm LED Light Strip SMD 3528 Camper Marine Kitchen 4x4 Wired IP65 | eBay
or this
Pure White DC 12V 5M 600 SMD 3528 LED Strip Tape Light IP65 Cabinet Kitchen | eBay
I would just say, if you go for a non-illuminated option, make it to be easy to refit later in case you change your mind.
For the lights you could go for something like this:
5x500mm LED Light Strip SMD 3528 Camper Marine Kitchen 4x4 Wired IP65 | eBay
or this
Pure White DC 12V 5M 600 SMD 3528 LED Strip Tape Light IP65 Cabinet Kitchen | eBay
I would just say, if you go for a non-illuminated option, make it to be easy to refit later in case you change your mind.
Vaderios
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Oh! The empire's addition makes me happy!
For the display why not try the already excistent desing from the medical frigate, we can see at the end of Empire.
Or here http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/albums/10022011/StarWars2/18/swempire_5875.jpg
-Angel
Oh! The empire's addition makes me happy!
For the display why not try the already excistent desing from the medical frigate, we can see at the end of Empire.
Or here http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/albums/10022011/StarWars2/18/swempire_5875.jpg
-Angel
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Hi C,
Thanks for the kind words... I like your idea about adding emergency / tool equipment. I'm going to go screen grab viewing (focus on medical bays) and hope to find some inspiration.
Lots happening in the next few weeks
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LOL Add some greeblies and it just might work... Too bad it's not Star Trek. I could have labelled them "Wrath of Kahn-Dums"
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The measurement / circle is going to be interesting. Because the "Pit" isn't a perfect circle I'm going to have to do ALOT of tinkering...
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LOL! Yes, Sir! Thank the Maker for Screen Grabs. I've been pouring through everything hoping to find the right combination of greeblies and misc items
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Agree - there needs to be some visual interest... As a kid, I always thought if push came to shove the cockpit could separate from the ship and act as a kind of life boat if the escape pods were gone or non-functional (thus the idea of the ring).
Hi C,
Thanks for the kind words... I like your idea about adding emergency / tool equipment. I'm going to go screen grab viewing (focus on medical bays) and hope to find some inspiration.
Lots happening in the next few weeks
- - - Updated - - -
LOL Add some greeblies and it just might work... Too bad it's not Star Trek. I could have labelled them "Wrath of Kahn-Dums"
- - - Updated - - -
The measurement / circle is going to be interesting. Because the "Pit" isn't a perfect circle I'm going to have to do ALOT of tinkering...
- - - Updated - - -
LOL! Yes, Sir! Thank the Maker for Screen Grabs. I've been pouring through everything hoping to find the right combination of greeblies and misc items
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Agree - there needs to be some visual interest... As a kid, I always thought if push came to shove the cockpit could separate from the ship and act as a kind of life boat if the escape pods were gone or non-functional (thus the idea of the ring).
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As much I love the padding - You are correct, they're not necessary (minus the door frame). As I've mentioned, I'm pouring over screen grabs hoping to find that perfect balance and combination of greeblies, wires, pipes and the access panel.
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When this project is all said and done... "... Many brain cells WILL die to bring us the 1:1 scale prop"
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I aim to please... You're welcome anytime! Are you close to Nashville, TN? We'll be at the GMX show in Nov
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Thanks! I'm still sketching out ideas. I have about 15 in front of me right me now.
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Thank you, Sir. I'm now looking at different SW screen grabs looking for stands (the medical stand is awesome). I'll narrow a basic design down. Whether I will have time to actually complete it before the show?
As much I love the padding - You are correct, they're not necessary (minus the door frame). As I've mentioned, I'm pouring over screen grabs hoping to find that perfect balance and combination of greeblies, wires, pipes and the access panel.
- - - Updated - - -
When this project is all said and done... "... Many brain cells WILL die to bring us the 1:1 scale prop"
- - - Updated - - -
I aim to please... You're welcome anytime! Are you close to Nashville, TN? We'll be at the GMX show in Nov
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Thanks! I'm still sketching out ideas. I have about 15 in front of me right me now.
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Thank you, Sir. I'm now looking at different SW screen grabs looking for stands (the medical stand is awesome). I'll narrow a basic design down. Whether I will have time to actually complete it before the show?
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hey T,
The "lighting" isn't the concern. I'm not sure what material to use for the light bar housing. The edges need to be thin enough to allow enough light through and not have a blacked out edge - note the edges of the light bars: Also - note how cramped the cockpit is:
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
That's a good idea: I'll contact the Jupiter 2 guy.
Hey T,
The "lighting" isn't the concern. I'm not sure what material to use for the light bar housing. The edges need to be thin enough to allow enough light through and not have a blacked out edge - note the edges of the light bars: Also - note how cramped the cockpit is:
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
That's a good idea: I'll contact the Jupiter 2 guy.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi A,
VERY COOL! I LOVE that design. Fortunately, we're able to see the front of the stand during the "Bacta" tank scene. It looks like they changed a few of the greeblies. The Volvo dash panel can be seen hanging on the side (look between 3POs arm and torso):
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
It's still a "design" in process. I would like to resemble elements from the quad base - it gives me the opportunity to weather something again - that's why I like the landing gear concept...
Decisions Decisions
Hi A,
VERY COOL! I LOVE that design. Fortunately, we're able to see the front of the stand during the "Bacta" tank scene. It looks like they changed a few of the greeblies. The Volvo dash panel can be seen hanging on the side (look between 3POs arm and torso):
Shadow of Reflection: Movie Screencaps R-S: Click image to close this window
It's still a "design" in process. I would like to resemble elements from the quad base - it gives me the opportunity to weather something again - that's why I like the landing gear concept...
Decisions Decisions
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Congratulations on the maker fair. Your cockpit looks awesome. You got some great pictures and I bet people loved it. Awesome work!!
Congratulations on the maker fair. Your cockpit looks awesome. You got some great pictures and I bet people loved it. Awesome work!!
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Hey J,
Thank you, my friend! It was an amazing time and such fun. Met some wonderful folks too. It was humbling hearing all the positive comments. The biggest surpirse was the amount of folks willing to help set up and tear down - wonderful people! Wish you could have been there
Hey J,
Thank you, my friend! It was an amazing time and such fun. Met some wonderful folks too. It was humbling hearing all the positive comments. The biggest surpirse was the amount of folks willing to help set up and tear down - wonderful people! Wish you could have been there
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Alas, I live in the great white north. I suppose it will be some time before I can make it out to a show that you are attending.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Greg, the extension looks great.
Out of curiosity, while doing all of this amazingness, what are you referencing as you work? I know you've got Stevestarkiller's blueprints and such, I'm not talking about the original plans, but more the medium you've got in the garage. Have you been printing up full size templates, or going back and forth from a smaller scale copy of the plans? Or do you have a laptop right there in the garage covered in sawdust :lol The engineer half of me was wondering how you've tackled translating the prints to reality. :confused
Greg, the extension looks great.
Out of curiosity, while doing all of this amazingness, what are you referencing as you work? I know you've got Stevestarkiller's blueprints and such, I'm not talking about the original plans, but more the medium you've got in the garage. Have you been printing up full size templates, or going back and forth from a smaller scale copy of the plans? Or do you have a laptop right there in the garage covered in sawdust :lol The engineer half of me was wondering how you've tackled translating the prints to reality. :confused
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