Millenium Falcon Cockpit anyone?
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Has anyone ID'ed any of the switches and controls used in the Falcon cockpit and Navicomputer? There are lots of rocker switches and square and round lighted pushbuttons and even aircraft toggles, etc. I've looked around and found some that might pass, but wondered if anyone knew the actual ones used 30 years ago, so maybe I could go surplus store diving and look for them.
<div class='quotetop'>(gojira61 @ Feb 23 2006, 12:08 PM) [snapback]1191438[/snapback]</div>
Jim
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I've got a set of the "Star Wars Blueprints" package that has the Falcon cockpit. PM if you're interested.
John
If I remember correctly the source was the original blueprints used to build the full size Falcon set for The Empire Strikes Back but I canÂ’t remember who was offering them or if it even happened.
Jim
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I've got a set of the "Star Wars Blueprints" package that has the Falcon cockpit. PM if you're interested.
John
Jumpin Jax
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<div class='quotetop'>(mez7 @ Feb 21 2006, 09:19 PM) [snapback]1190227[/snapback]</div>
He made it AFTER she left him. He claimed doing it to stay busy saved his life. Context, people. :thumbsup
Here are some pics I took of the blueprints.
http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/...ery.php?cat=573
http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/...ery.php?cat=573
DL 44 Blaster
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(gojira61 @ Feb 23 2006, 12:08 PM) [snapback]1191438[/snapback]</div>
Jim
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It was Golgo13 who has original Falcon plans.
Haven't seen him around for a while though.
If I remember correctly the source was the original blueprints used to build the full size Falcon set for The Empire Strikes Back but I canÂ’t remember who was offering them or if it even happened.
Jim
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It was Golgo13 who has original Falcon plans.
Haven't seen him around for a while though.
<div class='quotetop'>(The Wook @ Aug 22 2006, 11:51 AM) [snapback]1305130[/snapback]</div>
Can someone point out on one of the reference photos the location of the navicomputer?
Thanks.
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I'm referring to the navicomputer as the large floor-standing console in the main hold that Han sits down in front of in ANH, and the one that 3PO is talking to in ESB.
Can someone point out on one of the reference photos the location of the navicomputer?
Thanks.
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I'm referring to the navicomputer as the large floor-standing console in the main hold that Han sits down in front of in ANH, and the one that 3PO is talking to in ESB.
gonk27
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(TK-326 @ Aug 16 2006, 10:33 PM) [snapback]1301855[/snapback]</div>
I've been looking for Star Wars set lights and buttons as well, not just Falcon ones but bits in general.
As to Falcon controls, the only ones that I could swear 100% I know for sure are the ones circled in red below. They're the rear halves of Vickers Viscount passenger reading lights (R2 hologramme projectors).
These buttons I'm less sure about, but they look right. They're frosted white plastic button lenses used in 'Otis' elevators. They look to me like the square pushbuttons you mention, the white and blue lit squares you see on SW consoles everywhere. They're just under an inch square in size.
Jeremy
I've been looking for Star Wars set lights and buttons as well, not just Falcon ones but bits in general.
As to Falcon controls, the only ones that I could swear 100% I know for sure are the ones circled in red below. They're the rear halves of Vickers Viscount passenger reading lights (R2 hologramme projectors).
These buttons I'm less sure about, but they look right. They're frosted white plastic button lenses used in 'Otis' elevators. They look to me like the square pushbuttons you mention, the white and blue lit squares you see on SW consoles everywhere. They're just under an inch square in size.
Jeremy
Jack Knight1979
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Those are vickers lights for sure. I have three originals.
<div class='quotetop'>(Jack Knight1979 @ Aug 22 2006, 04:19 PM) [snapback]1305285[/snapback]</div>
Yo Nick, what up.
<div class='quotetop'>(TK-326 @ Aug 22 2006, 12:23 PM) [snapback]1305152[/snapback]</div>
Can someone point out on one of the reference photos the location of the navicomputer?
Thanks.
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I'm referring to the navicomputer as the large floor-standing console in the main hold that Han sits down in front of in ANH, and the one that 3PO is talking to in ESB.
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The elevator buttons look right. I build R2s, so I have access to alum and resin holoprojectors, so that's cool. I'm still searching for those rocker switches...
Yo Nick, what up.
<div class='quotetop'>(TK-326 @ Aug 22 2006, 12:23 PM) [snapback]1305152[/snapback]</div>
Can someone point out on one of the reference photos the location of the navicomputer?
Thanks.
[/b][/quote]
I'm referring to the navicomputer as the large floor-standing console in the main hold that Han sits down in front of in ANH, and the one that 3PO is talking to in ESB.
[/b][/quote]
The elevator buttons look right. I build R2s, so I have access to alum and resin holoprojectors, so that's cool. I'm still searching for those rocker switches...
forttusken
Well-Known Member
<div class='quotetop'>(TK-326 @ Aug 22 2006, 02:19 PM) [snapback]1305033[/snapback]</div>
Us Tie Pilot costumers have been searching a long time for those switches. Last I heard they were found on some 1970's bus's switch panels. I never did hear of any current source though.
I have long thought this would be an awesome project. Perfect for a basement or spare room. Oh, and if you don't have the SW 365 days book you need it. It is awesome, ranks up there with SW Chronicles and much cheaper.
Come to think of it maybe we should have an Inverse Parts of Star Wars. Take the parts we can find, make a list and have links to the costumes, props and sets they were used in. It would be a handy databse to have.
Us Tie Pilot costumers have been searching a long time for those switches. Last I heard they were found on some 1970's bus's switch panels. I never did hear of any current source though.
I have long thought this would be an awesome project. Perfect for a basement or spare room. Oh, and if you don't have the SW 365 days book you need it. It is awesome, ranks up there with SW Chronicles and much cheaper.
Come to think of it maybe we should have an Inverse Parts of Star Wars. Take the parts we can find, make a list and have links to the costumes, props and sets they were used in. It would be a handy databse to have.
