A group of us are working on a project that would produce a life size X-wing (from the original movie) which would make a great prop for photo ops. It will be in a publicly accessible area, so it's not restricted as to who uses it.I have a model that I am using for dimensions, but that is a slow and painful process. I'm certain that someone out there has measured one of these before, does anyone know where I could find a dimensional drawing?
Hi K,
I dont have the 1:1 scale dimensions. But I do have several pics that will def help! The original designers created a steel subframe before adding the plywood skin - might be something to consider since there will be heavy traffic.
Enjoy!
ESB Cockpit
I dont have the 1:1 scale dimensions. But I do have several pics that will def help! The original designers created a steel subframe before adding the plywood skin - might be something to consider since there will be heavy traffic.
Enjoy!
ESB Cockpit
Also... the original seat was a Huntmaster seat - VERY tough to find
Thanks, some of those pictures will definitely help. we haven't decided if we are going to have the cockpit openable yet as we may want it to remain sealed just to avoid liability issues. You always have the idiots out that that want to sue the car manufacturer because they got their fingers caught in the door. That part of the equation will probably require a talk with the locations lawyers and insurance company.But the seat shouldn't be too much of an issue our sponsor has access to some comparable racing seats and a reupholster.
If access might be an issue, you could always create just a shell of a cockpit with minimal details & greeblies - unless there would be no way to get that high? If this is sitting say... in a park, you know kids and fans alike will be climbing all over it. 
Just a thought
Just a thought
pandatrooper
Well-Known Member
Have you tried the more recent SW blueprint books? Mine is in storage but it might have dimensions on the plans.
Hi H,
They were a race car seat found primarily in the UK - if I remember correctly. They are really tough to find. Huntmaster's were also used in the Millennium Falcon cockpit - pilot & co-pilot chairs. We're hoping to find 1 and then reverse engineer and create a template.
COUGH COUGH COUGH... 1400 ea?
chizbot
Active Member
I'm sure you could find them used... ours are brass end caps with chrome-plated (inside) steel tubes. Ours run on coolant water that would wreck a normal cylinder. I'm sure you could go pneumatic for far less...
http://www.parker.com/portal/site/P...210VgnVCM10000048021dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
http://www.parker.com/portal/site/P...210VgnVCM10000048021dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
You're just now realizing that this isn't going to be cheap?
OldKen
Master Member
"Only now... Do you understand..."
Do you know who you are talking to???
First off, Sofaking is NOT the OP of this thread...
You might ought to check out his full scale Falcon cockpit thread before that kind of comment....
Yes, for this one function... That is expensive in the grand scheme of things...
More can often be done for less...
Do you know who you are talking to???
First off, Sofaking is NOT the OP of this thread...
You might ought to check out his full scale Falcon cockpit thread before that kind of comment....
Yes, for this one function... That is expensive in the grand scheme of things...
More can often be done for less...
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RogueSlicer
New Member
There's an old concept book from the 80s with a lot of sketches. If anyone is interested. I could snap a few pics. I'd like to scan them. But no scanner. If anyone is Interested? I don't want to build a full size ship... but looking for scales of the cockpit. If anyone has solid dimensions?
yaris
Sr Member
The road to hell is paved with good intentions....
Like most grandiose ideas...unless you have lots of money, time, skill and exceptional help.....such things are folly.
However most great human achievement is founded on grandiose ideas.....I always wanted a solid gold toilet...I have the toilet, but lack the gold....
Like most grandiose ideas...unless you have lots of money, time, skill and exceptional help.....such things are folly.
However most great human achievement is founded on grandiose ideas.....I always wanted a solid gold toilet...I have the toilet, but lack the gold....
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