trainman
Well-Known Member
You're still alive yet, so there's still time to redo.
... Note the taped-off lines on the floor in the second shot, guiding them where to build the hallway.
1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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You're still alive yet, so there's still time to redo.
... Note the taped-off lines on the floor in the second shot, guiding them where to build the hallway.
Hi L,
I like the way you think!
We're still not sure how we're going to approach the nav chairs. I've really got to get started on them. My thought, since this is going to see an incredibly heavy amount of traffic, is to keep the chairs static and carry the EPVII design over to ours with the 4 post base. This would keep people from twisting the chairs around and prevent damage - which we see almost every show/event.Your idea(s) could come to life when we get to the actual full scale build.
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I'll make this a little wider and do a test print to see how it looks and feels.
Looking forward to see it!
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You're still alive yet, so there's still time to redo.
Hey T,
You have no idea how tempted I am to sell this existing cockpit as is and just start over! I did see the taped lines! I would have given anything to be part of that crew bringing the MF to life! That is a once (twice) in a lifetime opportunity.
Loosebruce704
Member
Don't redo use this as Mark 1 cockpit which is for touring it will take alot of wear and tear.
I know you redoing the floor why not try and get a trailer body or something and mount it onto that so could be transported whole save a lot of time with putting together at different locations, would also look amazing going down the road could still construct access corridor up to the edge of the trailer for people to get on and off from.
I know you redoing the floor why not try and get a trailer body or something and mount it onto that so could be transported whole save a lot of time with putting together at different locations, would also look amazing going down the road could still construct access corridor up to the edge of the trailer for people to get on and off from.
Spider M Mann
Active Member
^^ Genius!
Operascot
Active Member
Can you just imagine the cockpit pulling up to a stop sign next to you? That would be insane!
The trouble with having it built permanently is that would seriously restrict the venues it could show in. There's footage of the team having to load it out of personnel doors at one of the cons.
The trouble with having it built permanently is that would seriously restrict the venues it could show in. There's footage of the team having to load it out of personnel doors at one of the cons.
Hi L,
I have no intention of scraping this one. It's just a personal desire to be as accurate as possible. There were so many missteps along the way that it's very difficult, for me, to see past them. On panel alone, I see a multitude of errors that I have to go back and fix. I'm really just venting if anything else.
We've discussed the idea of actually fabricating a permanent frame/trailer for the cockpit put the reality is that would limit our ability to get in and out of shows/events. There was one show we did where the body of the center of the console could barely fit. So... it looks great on paper but we really want to bring the cockpit to as many people as possible.
Hope that makes sense?
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Bingo! And yes... how awesome would it be to see the MF cockpit fly down the highway!
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That would take away from the natural wear and tear!
Are the panels they fabricated really that thin?
Yes I believe they are. They could be a very thin metal, laminate, Formica... ??? But they are DEF attached to a backer of some kind - thus the recessed LEDs.
Looks like that approach would cut down on some serious weight.
Absolutely!
Roughneckone
Sr Member
This is the Pit that went on the motion control gimble rig wasn't it? So I'd guess it had to be pretty lightweight for that purpose at least.
Roughneckone:cool
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That I dont know. But the one JJA is standing next to is DEF a paper mock up with a real panel off to the side. I'm SURE more BTS images are on their way. Fingers crossed!
I want this version of our cockpit done and out of the way so I can start over!
Loosebruce704
Member
It doesn't have to go inside buildings could always take over the car park for cockpit put other smaller bits inside.
Loosebruce704
Member
If not could always go for something like this http://simulatorhire.com/gal/UK_mobile_simulator_hire.jpg
Roughneckone
Sr Member
Careful with this link guys it is flagged on my computer as a High Risk Website!
Roughneckone:cool
IzzyMel
Sr Member
I think I got it right this time.
IMG_20160409_224557 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr
IMG_20160409_224648 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr
IMG_20160409_224557 by Izzy Mel, on FlickrIMG_20160409_224648 by Izzy Mel, on FlickrLoosebruce704
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Sorry if is a bad link shouldn't be though was a direct link to a picture I pulled from Google images
Hi Gang,
Updates! It was a LONG weekend with the laser cutter! Lots of errors, recuts, do overs, etc... But we have some a great forward progress.
The weekend started off with my finally getting to the pipe housing!
Lots of sanding, filling and sanding to do
Still more sanding
This guy is getting closer
With the release of the TFA on Blue Ray there is a great shot of the cockpit entrance. Not as clear an image as I would like, but it gave me a very good idea how the lower part of this greeblie is detailed - lots of LEDs and different colors.
Jessie got back into the groove and helped me out early Saturday by sanding down the edges
I cut the holes for the new access panels
I'm still debating whether to cut the holes inn the 2 upper panels - not very confident of the amount of weight/stress that would be applied
Turns out that the designers used (what we think) 3-5 point selector switches in the corners of the access panels. Instead of paying 3-6 dollars per switch I went ahead and laser cut some near exact copies
Still needs primer and paint
The auto pilot clutch took a real beating during our last show so it was time to give her a facelift
YUCK!
Filler
Sanded and primer added - needs more filler
Jessie did a great job at sanding her smooth
First coat of primer
I wound up having to recut cut this greeblie
New I Bolts - with googly eyes of course!
I laser cut a new latch for another greeblie. I've started work on the... wait for it...
This new latch will be mounted to a pulley which in turn will be mounted to... The New Navigation Computer!
Pulley! More to Come on this ever evolving project!
Added more filler and the pipe connection to this greeblie
A new "cassette" style greeblie being fabricated!
Cockpit entrance mock up
Work resumed on these lower cockpit entrance greeblies
The previous versions were too high so I cut them down a bit and made things a bit easier to fit together
Over 175 of these fins had to be laser cut...
Now to make sense out of all this chaos
Tops
Finished up waiting for primer
Spacers
Adhering everything together using the fins as guides
Dry fitting
In place
Naturally, all the fins are NOT in place but this should give you an idea how it will look
Whew... Time at the laser cutter really took away from the actual build. Gotta play catch up!
More to Follow!
Updates! It was a LONG weekend with the laser cutter! Lots of errors, recuts, do overs, etc... But we have some a great forward progress.
The weekend started off with my finally getting to the pipe housing!
Lots of sanding, filling and sanding to do
Still more sanding
This guy is getting closer
With the release of the TFA on Blue Ray there is a great shot of the cockpit entrance. Not as clear an image as I would like, but it gave me a very good idea how the lower part of this greeblie is detailed - lots of LEDs and different colors.
Jessie got back into the groove and helped me out early Saturday by sanding down the edges
I cut the holes for the new access panels
I'm still debating whether to cut the holes inn the 2 upper panels - not very confident of the amount of weight/stress that would be applied
Turns out that the designers used (what we think) 3-5 point selector switches in the corners of the access panels. Instead of paying 3-6 dollars per switch I went ahead and laser cut some near exact copies
Still needs primer and paint
The auto pilot clutch took a real beating during our last show so it was time to give her a facelift
YUCK!
Filler
Sanded and primer added - needs more filler
Jessie did a great job at sanding her smooth
First coat of primer
I wound up having to recut cut this greeblie
New I Bolts - with googly eyes of course!
I laser cut a new latch for another greeblie. I've started work on the... wait for it...
This new latch will be mounted to a pulley which in turn will be mounted to... The New Navigation Computer!
Pulley! More to Come on this ever evolving project!
Added more filler and the pipe connection to this greeblie
A new "cassette" style greeblie being fabricated!
Cockpit entrance mock up
Work resumed on these lower cockpit entrance greeblies
The previous versions were too high so I cut them down a bit and made things a bit easier to fit together
Over 175 of these fins had to be laser cut...
Now to make sense out of all this chaos
Tops
Finished up waiting for primer
Spacers
Adhering everything together using the fins as guides
Dry fitting
In place
Naturally, all the fins are NOT in place but this should give you an idea how it will look
Whew... Time at the laser cutter really took away from the actual build. Gotta play catch up!
More to Follow!
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