Hi Gang,
Time for the end of the Holiday Weekend Update! I'll try not to get too chatty... Enjoy!
I was finally able finish up most of the corridor ring with just a few additions left. I added a few minor details to give it some depth
This will be so much easier when we make Cockpit Ver 2 and everything is done on the CNC
Some of the edges had to be mod'd to fit - this wont happen next time around
I found a perfect connector for all the the corridor tubes and hoses
Picked up a new hose as well!
Perfect Fit!
Let's get everything mounted
These connections mount to each end of each section of the ring. The pipes fit snug and wont fall out during transport!
Cutting to fit
Panel looks a bit dull... I'll add a few details later
I then drilled all the holes in the upper section
Connectors added
Time to address all these guys!
I need LOTS more
Another additional detail
Primed
And another layer of detail... why am I doing this myself?
Each panel will be random
A few extras
Paint!
Lets get these guys in place!
UGH...
I then designed this
The idea is to add a flexible vent pipe behind the 3 tubes similar to the original tubes seen in the OT and TFA
Unfortunately the pipe is 4" wide and I can't cut holes into the wood or I'll hit the screws like I did before. So... I would have to section each of them off. No real difference just shorter pipe sections.
Yes? No? Should I add it? At the very least... it can always walk down stairs, alone or in pairs and make a slinkity sound
I then addressed the capstone panel - finally!
I LOVE these greeblies
Created a tab box
Cut template
Cut the hole
Trim piece
I really want to do right by these greeblies
Basic layout
Thinking about adding 2 or 3 of the panel lights
The greeblies need to be raised a bit. I made the box too deep.
I then found an old greeblie and decided to add some little details
Light mist of the silver
I updated this guy for one reason! But... back to him in a minute...
Another CPU fan showed up in the mail
Time to cut the actual fan away
I then designed some new panels
And a new greeblie base for...
... the new fan
Grab a panel light
Add it to the interior of the fan / cone
That greeblie mounts to this new panel
I then added some nuts to the bottom of the base to raise it away from the panel
I added more support pieces
Boxing everything in
Permanently adhered the 1/4" MDF sub panels
Making sure everything still fits
All the instrument panels will be removable with simple screws for quick easy access to all the wiring
Primer!
Silver. Still need to add the black pin striping and other misc details
I'm thinking a blue panel light will look best!
Notice the thin laser cut lines - these are all place markers for either pin striping or the 1" acrylic tiles. No more guessing!
More design work
I think I like the simplicity of this panel
Almost ready for primer and filler!
Primer!
Painted the interior side black
UGH... suddenly realized the cone was in the way of the center panel buttons
I'll drop the cone to the lower part of the panel
MUCH better
But what the heck is this thing for?
More detail / redesign work
Gotta be blue!
More sanding and primer for this detail
And filler!
Lots of filler
Look! Sanding and primer
Hey now! We have some switches!
Mounting points
Primer
What is this for?
Backside
I can see all the wiring now!
OK... Seriously... what the heck is this thing and where does it go?
See that huge blank space?
Adding supports to the backside
More supports
Drill some holes and add "T" nuts
FINALLY! Hanging and in place!
Slightly uneven... I need to rehang
Some of you seem a bit worried. Believe it or not... this IS actually cannon! Although never seen on film, there is a behind the scenes image from ANH (I'll post later) with Mark H and Harrison F standing in the cockpit corridor with this very panel mounted to the corridor wall. Its a VERY blurry image but I decided to take artistic liberties, build the panel and most of all have fun with it!
I'm going to design / add a bottom section to the panel as well - not as wide but it will have some interesting details
Now... back to this guy!
Believe it or not, the original nav computer from ANH (and now the TFA version) had a few of these attached to the side just where OWK was sitting... so why not replicate the detail
Love it!
Take a pipe... bend it into a total random shape and...
From the back
And this is where we are...
More to Follow... I think... I'm exhausted!
Stay Tuned!