1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[SofaKing01]

Hey, just a poke to let you guys know I got the matte box display simulator ready to go whenever you're ready. Do you have a an LCD or CRT picked out to fit in it?

I've been working with some great little HDMI enabled displays at work that would fit the bill. What's the display opening size for the matte box? I could help you spec a screen for it.

Also, let me know if you need Arduino code written to drive it. I can help with that too.

Hey M,

I know I owe you some pics of the monitor. What exactly is it that you're looking for? I did post a few images of what we have:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=147319&page=197&p=3264010&viewfull=1#post3264010

Let me know if these help or if you need something more detailed.

 

[maruska]

Hey M,

I know I owe you some pics of the monitor. What exactly is it that you're looking for? I did post a few images of what we have:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=147319&page=197&p=3264010&viewfull=1#post3264010

Let me know if these help or if you need something more detailed.

The main thing I'll need is the max resolution of the CRT display when you plug a PC into it. I'm guessing it's pretty low res if it's an old analogTV.

Then I'll want to know the physical size of the screen and the size of the opening in the matte box so the game doesn't get cropped awkwardly.

J.

 

[SofaKing01]

The main thing I'll need is the max resolution of the CRT display when you plug a PC into it. I'm guessing it's pretty low res if it's an old analogTV.

Then I'll want to know the physical size of the screen and the size of the opening in the matte box so the game doesn't get cropped awkwardly.

J.

Well... that's the real trick isn't it...

Daniel just finished making the matte box mold so we should be able to cast our first box soon. I dont want to mod the real matte box. So... it wont be until we get that first cast that we'll be able to give you any real working information.

I know that doesn't help...

 

[SofaKing01]

The main thing I'll need is the max resolution of the CRT display when you plug a PC into it. I'm guessing it's pretty low res if it's an old analogTV.

Then I'll want to know the physical size of the screen and the size of the opening in the matte box so the game doesn't get cropped awkwardly.

J.

J,

This is from Scott or resident CRT guru...

"...Whatever the PC is outputting as it's resolution.... CRT's don't have maximum or native resolutions. As long as it syncs they draw what they're given..."

 

[maruska]

J,

This is from Scott or resident CRT guru...

"...Whatever the PC is outputting as it's resolution.... CRT's don't have maximum or native resolutions. As long as it syncs they draw what they're given..."

True. But at some point the CRT won't be able to effectively render the pixels it's given.

Its native resolution will probably be way lower than what your graphics card can create. At the low end it'll be 320x240 (same as VHS) and max out at 720x486 (DVD).

We'll also want to test for any anamorphism as many older displays didn't use square pixels.

Oh the joys of video...

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

FINALLY... Some updates!

As always... we never get as far as we would have liked. The paint I added to the nose secondary access panel expanded just a little bit - MDF is a wonderful thing. So I have to go back a remove some material to make it fit back into place - not a big deal nor a show stopper but it was a bit frustrating...

So... we finally added some paint to the armrest panel

Ready for pin stripes and a new beauty panel

FINALLY!

With the new black beauty panel on Chewies side

Testing the greeblie placement

Almost there...

Spent a few minutes readjusting two of the pin stripes lines

Note the raised black beauty panel

All ready for clear satin!

Jessie worked on getting this back panel trim plate finished

The rear panel is nearing completion. Get this orange acrylic painted and a few greeblies to go

Looking more and more like the ESB version

Greeblie placement

Then added the satin clear to the rest of the console

And this is where we are!

Again... never as far as we would have liked to get but there are always other things going on in the background...

Stay Tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

I was looking over all the images from the new EP VII cockpit and something in this particular image caught my attention that I don't think ANYBODY NOTICED!!! Study the pic very carefully. Look at the center console. Now look just to the left of the of throttle housing and just below the nav screen! UMMMMMMMM... HMMMMM...

The new prop designers added / changed something. It does not appear to be part of the "instrument panel". It's something else! What the HE** is that?!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wavey]

Great work guys! Every panel is turning into a piece of 70's styled abstract art.

 

[Wavey]

I wonder if the EVII dash has gone with a keypad arrangement there?

 

[SofaKing01]

I wonder if the EVII dash has gone with a keypad arrangement there?

It appears to be on the back of the console just past the armrest.

 

[mvanwalks421]

I like that after 30 years, the falcon is slightly different.

It would be utterly silly if it was exactly the same.

Awesome update!

 

[SofaKing01]

Great work guys! Every panel is turning into a piece of 70's styled abstract art.

Thank you, Sir! After all that bad weather it was nice getting out there and being productive!

- - - Updated - - -

I like that after 30 years, the falcon is slightly different.

It would be utterly silly if it was exactly the same.

Awesome update!

Hi Mvan,

Thanks! You are absolutely correct... it would be silly if it looked exactly the same. We HAVE to go into this with the idea that there will be changes.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

This is the area I was looking at. It would appear that they added something similar to a "Sight Glass Flow Indicator" similar to the image below. It's def clear and appears to have a ring or "collar" near the top (toward the canopy) and at least 4 bolts (2 we can see) mounting the part into the console. Again, I'm taking a total stab in the dark...

The angle of the greeblie coming off the back of the console seems to fit. I don't think, whatever it is, is sitting up toward the instrument panel just under the nav screen.

Any ideas?

 

[Operascot]

If only the instrument panel lights weren't blazing away and washing it out. I'm having trouble seeing the greeblie you show as the vague spot on the console, though. To me, the curve looks more like an edge on view of a headset just sitting over top of some new display of some sort. I will admit, however, my rookie status in the photo analysis department.

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

Spent a little time late yesterday afternoon on the console. I wound up having to recreate the secondary nose lid for a more secure fit

Just a quick thought... I really like the "black" color of the Krylon spray paint I used on the armrest and I am considering painting the rest of the console with the same spray. But I'm not sure how the spray will take/adhere to the existing paint. Any ideas?

Say goodbye to the old

In with the new - I traced the outline from the main nose panel

Luckily I had an extra secondary panel that had been laser cut a few weeks back - taped into correct position

Flipped over and applied the glue

TaDa - now we play the waiting game

I then changed focus and cut Han's back box panel (still need to cut Chewie's) - not sure how I'm going to greeblie this panel

Lots of sanding to get the angles right

Then it was time for more filler - I'm holding off drilling the holes of the smaller LEDs for a reason

I then scored this line to further separate the upper and lower panels - I'm considering filling with paintable silicone (?)

The BEST PART! I ordered 1100 of these 5mm LED Lens Panel Holders. They are designed to mount to 1/4" panels with a .21" stand off giving the appearance of a panel mounted bulb! I'm really excited to get these installed! They should be here anytime!

Stay Tuned!

 

[SofaKing01]

Hi Gang,

We have some updates... and not just your average update!

We have LED Holder/Covers! 1100 of them!

These 5mm LED holders fit the flat top LEDs I purchased a while back - SNAPS into place

I had/have to enlarge/drill ALL the 3mm holes to fit the LED holder. Not fun at all and to be honest... not very pretty. I'm going to design a small acrylic donut and laser cut to fit around the LED holder to hide the ugly edges... But they still look good!

Further back the edges seem to vanish

I also did a little touch up work with the paint brush

You can see how far they stand off the panel. The y simply snap into place and the LED is nice and snug!

While I still had light I jumped back to the console... I then realized a HUGE mistake...

The holes on the lower instrument panel are too close to the top of the panel... UGH

So... I get to FILL all these holes and then redrill new ones...

GRRRRRRR

Good news... the new nose panel fits perfectly!

Back to the LEDs - Wiring

Several of the small LEDs will be connected to the various switches

Can you imagine all of this lit up?

I LOVE IT!

Stay Tuned!

 

[jkno]

Colored buttons = LOVE!!! :thumbsup

 

[TXarmory]

You are a mad man. I love it !

 

[SofaKing01]

It does seem to be some kind of electrical bus bar or terminal block, but I've never seen one that's rounded like that. I know the center part in that top image is a heat-sink/transistor assembly, but I'm clueless as to the rest of it.

Hi R,

I cannot believe I stumbled across this... Look at the back of the ATST chairs. This is a screen grab from RotJ - they they are again!

http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=115845&fullsize=1

 

[Rymo]

Hi R,

I cannot believe I stumbled across this... Look at the back of the ATST chairs. This is a screen grab from RotK - they they are again!

http://ladymanson.com/galleries/movies/MoviesRS/displayimage.php?pid=115845&fullsize=1

Woah, that's a great pic of them, too.