I was going thru trying to change the GUI to the Classic Windows look - no luck. I am not thrilled with the interface at all. Even IE is all messed up...
1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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I was going thru trying to change the GUI to the Classic Windows look - no luck. I am not thrilled with the interface at all. Even IE is all messed up...
UPDATES!!!! FINALLY!!!!
Hi Gang... well... I finally got my new computer up and running! So let's jump right to it!
Adding filler and removing greeblies
Got to work on more pin striping (I once again cleaned out the local auto store of pin striping)
This panel had blue pin stripes but changed to red for ESB
Finished up the archway panel
Added the switches for effect. Have to remove them to spray the satin clear
Finally finished this panel
Now for some laser cutting!
Starting/mod'ing a greeblie
Another
Ver 2
Another
Drilling holes!
Sanding!
More sanding
Primer
yuck!
Sealing the MDF edges with primer
Casualty... After the last show the Volvo panels were placed at the bottom of a box where they sat until last week. I had NO IDEA they were there. They warped and cracked... BUT Darth Chromer is on the case!
UGH...
More Greeblies
Old Meets New
More Button Panels
A little primer
What a MESS
Mod'ing again...
Prepping for more LED holes
YES!
I like it!
After a coat of clear satin - Done
With panels in place
Done
Done!
More button panels
Panels to paint black (this is IF we don't have time to make the 12" extensions)
So how do these LED button panels work? First I create the panel face by laser cutting acrylic
I then designed and laser cut a "puzzle" piece that is a type of "LED housing" for each individual LED. This is then attached to the acrylic panel using the same puzzle piece / tab method
A second panel is laser cut that simply slips into place on top the LED housing. The small round 5mm holes will hold each LED in place - where hot glue is poured to keep them from slipping out of place. But what about all the wiring?
I then designed a box that fit over ALL the LED wiring coming out of the panel. Again, attaching to the panel using the same "tab" method
When in place, all the wiring is protected and the can be directed using any of the holes on the sides. If you note, each of the flat panels has a small holes in the corner. Everything will be bolted to the main panel keeping the entire unit in place (more pics later)
Whew... Side view (Note how the corner bolt holes line up perfectly)
MMMMM Gummy Buttons. These will be back lit using a yellow LED to further enhance the yellow button - some will also flash
Panel Done!
Love the single red pin stripe
Waiting for pin stripes and greeblies
Greeblie panel
Primer added
More filler
HMMMM... More Gummy Buttons!
Picked up this little greeblie for 45 bucks!
What's next you ask?
Sorry for the wait, Gang! It was killing me too!
More to Follow!
Hi Gang... well... I finally got my new computer up and running! So let's jump right to it!
Adding filler and removing greeblies
Got to work on more pin striping (I once again cleaned out the local auto store of pin striping)
This panel had blue pin stripes but changed to red for ESB
Finished up the archway panel
Added the switches for effect. Have to remove them to spray the satin clear
Finally finished this panel
Now for some laser cutting!
Starting/mod'ing a greeblie
Another
Ver 2
Another
Drilling holes!
Sanding!
More sanding
Primer
yuck!
Sealing the MDF edges with primer
Casualty... After the last show the Volvo panels were placed at the bottom of a box where they sat until last week. I had NO IDEA they were there. They warped and cracked... BUT Darth Chromer is on the case!
UGH...
More Greeblies
Old Meets New
More Button Panels
A little primer
What a MESS
Mod'ing again...
Prepping for more LED holes
YES!
I like it!
After a coat of clear satin - Done
With panels in place
Done
Done!
More button panels
Panels to paint black (this is IF we don't have time to make the 12" extensions)
So how do these LED button panels work? First I create the panel face by laser cutting acrylic
I then designed and laser cut a "puzzle" piece that is a type of "LED housing" for each individual LED. This is then attached to the acrylic panel using the same puzzle piece / tab method
A second panel is laser cut that simply slips into place on top the LED housing. The small round 5mm holes will hold each LED in place - where hot glue is poured to keep them from slipping out of place. But what about all the wiring?
I then designed a box that fit over ALL the LED wiring coming out of the panel. Again, attaching to the panel using the same "tab" method
When in place, all the wiring is protected and the can be directed using any of the holes on the sides. If you note, each of the flat panels has a small holes in the corner. Everything will be bolted to the main panel keeping the entire unit in place (more pics later)
Whew... Side view (Note how the corner bolt holes line up perfectly)
MMMMM Gummy Buttons. These will be back lit using a yellow LED to further enhance the yellow button - some will also flash
Panel Done!
Love the single red pin stripe
Waiting for pin stripes and greeblies
Greeblie panel
Primer added
More filler
HMMMM... More Gummy Buttons!
Picked up this little greeblie for 45 bucks!
What's next you ask?
Sorry for the wait, Gang! It was killing me too!
More to Follow!
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That was so worth the wait!
ataru72ita
Sr Member
Can't believe this!!
facepalm:lolI always pay10 times what You guys are getting almost for free!!
unsureWhat's next you ask?
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...sole Build091/20140722_163443_zps153e6119.jpg
Sorry for the wait, Gang! It was killing me too!
More to Follow!
LOL I wonder how many Volvos were at the junkyard near the Studios back then!!!
DRegards,
Alberto
Classic Shell works well with 8.1?
mattkelly
Well-Known Member
Fantastic. Can't recommend it enough.
Hi Gang,
Early Morning Update!
Work continues on this weird little greeblie!
The green color is supposed to represent a circuit board. I'm going to try printing something and then overlay to see how it looks
Two more panels getting the works
Filler added
One of the smaller 15" extension panels
Button panels fit
After sanding... I added some color
Nice... still a few minor imperfections but getting there
Here are the Volvo panels Chris sent me - mine are too damaged to even salvage.
Close up
Actual front side if anybody was interested
Getting a quick layer of primer and then lots of sanding and cleaning up
First coat of black on the upper nose panel
More to Follow!
Early Morning Update!
Work continues on this weird little greeblie!
The green color is supposed to represent a circuit board. I'm going to try printing something and then overlay to see how it looks
Two more panels getting the works
Filler added
One of the smaller 15" extension panels
Button panels fit
After sanding... I added some color
Nice... still a few minor imperfections but getting there
Here are the Volvo panels Chris sent me - mine are too damaged to even salvage.
Close up
Actual front side if anybody was interested
Getting a quick layer of primer and then lots of sanding and cleaning up
First coat of black on the upper nose panel
More to Follow!
That was so worth the wait!
There were a LOT more pics but all showing the same pasic thing... But I aim to please.
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Hey Psi... Thanks much! Nah... those panels are lost. It was a very sad day.
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Can't believe this!!
I always pay10 times what You guys are getting almost for free!!
LOL I wonder how many Volvos were at the junkyard near the Studios back then!!!
Regards,
Alberto
Hi A,
I really lucked out on that find. I don't think it's THE actual Vader saber - its seems a little small. But still a great find and I'm really happy with it! I think I've started a prop collection?
Those old Volvos must have been piled on top of each other!
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LOL - we need a robotic finger STAT!
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Overdose of an update:eek Loved it, and saw it again and again...keep it up, it's "almost" finished
Thanks JB! I'm hoping this week will be productive. The weather is fantastic and I'm going to try to take advantge!
trainman
Well-Known Member
When I was 12 or 13, I wanted to build a full-size MF cockpit in the folks' basement, probably more of a temporary thing made out of cardboard and Christmas tree lights, and maybe one of the first "man caves" before there even was such a thing, but it never came to be for whatever the reason. To see someone actually attempt and achieve it, and with such great passion and accuracy (much better than I would have done), and to see the step by step process involved, on an Internet that we could never have seen coming back in the day, is a real treat beyond words. I love seeing the updates. Many thanks!
Hi Gang,
I may have just secured another VERY similar greeblie for the cockpit! It's a vintage data tape reader found just behind Chewie! Fingers crossed!
I may have just secured another VERY similar greeblie for the cockpit! It's a vintage data tape reader found just behind Chewie! Fingers crossed!
Hi Gang,
Spent a few hours at the lab last night getting these holes cut... Not much of an update. These panels should be finished by the weekend
Ready for filler, paint and pinstripes!
More to Follow!
Spent a few hours at the lab last night getting these holes cut... Not much of an update. These panels should be finished by the weekend
Ready for filler, paint and pinstripes!
More to Follow!
Hey T,
You're very welcome but more importantly, thank you for the kind words. You have a reserved spot in the pilots seat whenever you're ready!
smoothrat
Well-Known Member
SK, this build is so epic that you've made even holes drilled in a board into something we can get excited about!
Solos blaster
Sr Member
I have been watching this thread nearly since it's beginning(as a dirty lurker lol) and it really has come a long way:thumbsup.
The amount of talent and patience you and your crew have going here is nothing short of amazing and as others have said it is truely epic(and I hate using that word)! I love watching the progress and hope to one day sit in it and to hopefully explore the completed full size Falcon. Hats off you guys!
The amount of talent and patience you and your crew have going here is nothing short of amazing and as others have said it is truely epic(and I hate using that word)! I love watching the progress and hope to one day sit in it and to hopefully explore the completed full size Falcon. Hats off you guys!
Hi Gang!
UPDATES! I didn't get as far on the panels as would have liked. The renovation on a friend's house continues along with several other side projects that continue to pop up. But... let's not dwell... away we go!
We start of with more laser cut details of the faux cassette deck greeblie
Dry fitting
Primer added
Nice thin coat of flat black
These will be painted silver
A new greeblie - tape reader. This little guy sits behind Chewie on the lower side panel
Scott taking the reader apart
Scott also gave me some old coin feeders from his video game pile. This would make an awesome greeblie!
Scott and I then got to work on a new arcade cabinet - more details later!
One side of the cabinet sitting against Scott's arcade machines
Small hint... quick sketch I made
Panels Panels Panels
All these panels were supposed to be finished but like I said... I was side tracked
Smoother and Smoother
Paint added
Stay Tuned!
UPDATES! I didn't get as far on the panels as would have liked. The renovation on a friend's house continues along with several other side projects that continue to pop up. But... let's not dwell... away we go!
We start of with more laser cut details of the faux cassette deck greeblie
Dry fitting
Primer added
Nice thin coat of flat black
These will be painted silver
A new greeblie - tape reader. This little guy sits behind Chewie on the lower side panel
Scott taking the reader apart
Scott also gave me some old coin feeders from his video game pile. This would make an awesome greeblie!
Scott and I then got to work on a new arcade cabinet - more details later!
One side of the cabinet sitting against Scott's arcade machines
Small hint... quick sketch I made
Panels Panels Panels
All these panels were supposed to be finished but like I said... I was side tracked
Smoother and Smoother
Paint added
Stay Tuned!
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