1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

DaddyfromNaboo · Apr 15, 2016

Roughneckone said:
That is Art Director Mark Harris. He worked on Empire so I guess he should seem somewhat familiar.

Roughneckone:cool

Awesome, thanks! I think we met him in 2003 when we had our film school "fieldtrip" to London. But then again, somehow the "look" 0f the classical old schoold ADs and PDs sport is somewhat the same, dress pants, shirt, tie, always in style

Have to dig out the Making of Empire book to compare pics, maybe it´s just wishful thinking that I met him

Friendly flyer · Apr 16, 2016

SofaKing01 said:
most of the greeblies in the original cockpit were, from what we can tell, simply adhered to the surface. There are many scenes where a greeblie is present, then its gone, then it shows up again. I've seen very little reference as to what screws the original prop designers used.

Good point about greeblies possibly not being screwed on! From the very nice 360 view of the new TFA cockpit you linked to a page or so back, i noticed the slider rails didn't have any screws at all.

My obsession with screws stem from doing some low scale home improvement in an older house, trying to go for consistency. 99% percent of people don't notice minor details like screw heads at all, heck, most would be hard pressed to tell a screw from a nail.

In England back in the 1970s, I am rather sure they would have used slotted screws. Phillips screws were available since late 60s/early 70s, but really only became near universal in the 90s. Screws for electrical equipment was still mostly slotted until the turn of the millennium. One could always argue that professional constructors would used Phillips screws in the 70s, but surviving Ainsworth helmets all have slotted screws, and he actually worked in constructions (making pools). The ANH cockpit almost certainly would have had slotted screws, the ESB/RotJ cockpit most like would too, the TFA cockpit seems to have mostly hex screws.

... and then comes the fun part of imagine an "in verse" reason the Galactic Imperial screw standard would have changed between RotJ and TFA!

I'm really excited about the current crop of greeblies! I notice you have started to add a bit of weathering, and it looks really good!

SofaKing01 · Apr 17, 2016

Hi Gang,

Lots going on this weekend! Let's start with the smaller stuff...

Getting this new panel finished up

This guy is getting closer

FINALLY removed the neck from the Coughtrie Lamp

Before cleaning

After!

I test cut a new/old greeblie

I then created / laser cut these foam pads for the ext panels access areas

Looks cool but I'm not really happy with the inner cut so I'll redo

I then created a new cassette style greeblie based on the EPVII 360 PANO which looks very similar to the ESB version

Finally painted this guy silver!

Then weathered! No sure I like the weathering... Going to have to redo.

I spent a LOT of time on the auto pilot clutch greeblie!

All put back together with new paint

The elbow is now reinforced so it shouldn't break again

1st coat of weathering

2nd coat of wash

3rd coat of wash

I'm layering up the wash on the main elbow and back plate to give it some contrast and match the original - 4th coat of wash

I purchased some this braided tubing at the local home improvement store. I had an idea for the "Coil" greeblie base. I hope you guys like it!

Spent a good portion of Saturday morning with the laser cutter and cut these new coil greeblies - 7 hours waiting and waiting and waiting

Riser pieces - these will add some visual interest to these low hanging greeblies

Tough to see

More little details

I then cut the cover(s) - looks like a familiar shape!

Should give you an idea of where I'm headed

Cut the braided hose to length and...

With the cover plate

And coil in place

I hope it works out!

Now I gotta adhere all these pieces together

Inner rings

Adhered and primered and awaiting filler

Adhered to base

Adding filler and primer

Some BIG BIG BIG news to announce in the next few days! So as always... Stay Tuned! More to Follow!

doctorDWwho · Apr 17, 2016

The details are once again astounding!! And lol, I don't think we need to be told to stay tuned

Holy Wookiee · Apr 18, 2016

Oh to have 7 hours to work on a project! Great work! The detail, weathering, everything! Don't forget to make a few in 5/8 scale for me

SofaKing01 · Apr 18, 2016

Hi Gang,

Part II to this weekends activities. Not as many pictures but a lot accomplished!

This greeblie is slowly reaching the finish line

Added some white paint to this new recut

Masking removed

Adding some greeblies

I have to look at the screen one more time but I think this is close...

I'll look through my collection of greeblies for a better knob

Coils are getting their share of attention

Coil surrounds with lots of filler

Added black!

Then silver!

Because they are bit tough to see and quickly becomes a lost detail, I'm debating whether to add a soft white or a soft yellow or maybe a soft red LED strip within the braided hose(s). I think it would help add to the "cool" factor? What do you guys think?

I also like the black looking coils... maybe 3 silver and two black? I have one extra coil that I'm going to mount someplace else on the entrance wall(s)

Added the final layer of wash to the clutch greeblie. I'm really happy how this turned out. I have a little bit more work to do but I love it!

If the designers of the new Han Solo stand alone film would like to use this piece... give me a call?

In place

All the silver painted greeblies (on ALL the panels) will be removed, repainted silver to match and weathered... Whew... lots to do!

More to Follow so Stay Tuned!

Friendly flyer · Apr 18, 2016

SofaKing01 said:
Then weathered! No sure I like the weathering... Going to have to redo.

A trick I have found useful is to decide what the prop is supposed to be made from, and what kind of wear it*s been subject too. Different metals wear differently, wood and plastic wear different from that again. If the part have been sitting low, where Han and Chewie are likely to have bumped or kicked into it, it mat show a few dents and scratches showing the underlying material.

The weathering on the clutch greebly is beautiful!

SofaKing01 · Apr 18, 2016

doctorDWwho said:
The details are once again astounding!! And lol, I don't think we need to be told to stay tuned

Thanks, D! Appreciate the kind words!

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Holy Wookiee said:
Oh to have 7 hours to work on a project! Great work! The detail, weathering, everything! Don't forget to make a few in 5/8 scale for me

Hey HW,

Thanks so much! I wish I had a nice distraction... Blond or Brunette...

5/8th Scale? I'm on it!

rubble · Apr 18, 2016

WOW, just WOW.

These are looking stunning, loving in them so.

Kinda reminds me to in this one of an old Cray supercomputer here too.

Anyone else see Vader's helmet in this one?

joberg · Apr 18, 2016

Beauty all around Sofa! Keep up the great work guys!!

knnyjay · Apr 18, 2016

SofaKing01 My hats off to you sir :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup Incredible attention to detail and best of luck to your continuous build, can't wait to see this in person

Holy Wookiee · Apr 19, 2016

SofaKing01 said:
Because they are bit tough to see and quickly becomes a lost detail, I'm debating whether to add a soft white or a soft yellow or maybe a soft red LED strip within the braided hose(s). I think it would help add to the "cool" factor? What do you guys think?

This is beyond "cool" and bordering on MASTERPIECE. All these greeblies are a feast for the eyes and it's hard to take in every detail. A dim light (warm white) may help those fins pop a little more.

SofaKing01 · Apr 19, 2016

Hi Gang,

Not much of an update. Had too much to do when I got home last night. I'm hoping to make some progress this evening...

Added more filler to the coil covers

Then started sanding

This greeblie goes on the nav computer

New cassette style greeblie

I totally overlooked the hole in the center so I added filler before giving this guy a respray

Added the red stripe on this guy

Dont you just love when "bleed free" tape actually works!

How does it all look?

Those coils are going to look cool!

Can't wait to get everything finished up and mounted!

BIG SURPRISE COMING!

SofaKing01 · Apr 19, 2016

joberg said:
Beauty all around Sofa! Keep up the great work guys!!

As always... thank you, my friend!

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rubble said:
WOW, just WOW.

These are looking stunning, loving in them so.
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Kinda reminds me to in this one of an old Cray supercomputer here too.
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Anyone else see Vader's helmet in this one?
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Hey R,

Thanks so much! Next few weeks should be VERY interesting!

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knnyjay said:
@SofaKing01 My hats off to you sir :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup Incredible attention to detail and best of luck to your continuous build, can't wait to see this in person

Hi K,

Thanks so much! We're trying our best... I look forward to meeting one day.

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Holy Wookiee said:
This is beyond "cool" and bordering on MASTERPIECE. All these greeblies are a feast for the eyes and it's hard to take in every detail. A dim light (warm white) may help those fins pop a little more.

Hey HW,

Thank you! These greeblies have been both fun and frustrating but we're getting there. I'm going to try all 3 colors to see which looks best.

BigBigDave · Apr 19, 2016

Those coils are a special kind of awesome. They'd make a lovely desk ornament - especially with a little USB-powered light in the bottom.

Keep up the great work!

SofaKing01 · Apr 20, 2016

Hi Gang,

Kind of a cool early morning update!

I began cutting the PVC pipe...

The TFA version has the pipe (which is also red) coming down and then kicking left toward the door. Well... since this is the ESB version I "hope" I'm allowed a little bit of play and license to have fun with this part of the build... So, I'm taking the PVC pipe to this open area. My idea is to either connect it to the extra coil or...

Have the pipe connect to the wall but have 2 other PVC pipes feed into the same (yet to be designed) 3 hole "connector" plate? Still working ideas but I really like the coil idea!

Here is the overall length of this PVC pipe - and it will be painted red

I filled the hole in this greeblie, sanded, painted black and then misted silver paint to allow for dark shadows. I like it

The garage light is directly over top

So... a guy walks in to his local Grocery / Deli to pick up some lunch where he finds the staff tearing down some of the TFA cardboard displays. Rushing over to ask what's going to happen to all the different display stands, he finds out they are simply being tossed into the trash compactor... Really? He says... You are kidding me, right?

Springing to action, this guy asks for the DVD display stand a few other pieces and...

More to Follow!

SofaKing01 · Apr 20, 2016

BigBigDave said:
Those coils are a special kind of awesome. They'd make a lovely desk ornament - especially with a little USB-powered light in the bottom.

Keep up the great work!

Hey BBD,

Thanks so much! I'm considering making a few extra coils just for that reason - if we're able to get the LEDs to look right. I know Daniel and Co can do it! Those guys are geniuses!

rubble · Apr 20, 2016

Okay, so jealous, I'ld love one of those display stands too, hmmm; might have to hang out some of where there are some here.

You could count me in for a light up coil too :love I'd take one in a heart beat.

The big news update I'm awaiting for with anticipation too…

SofaKing01 · Apr 20, 2016

rubble said:
Okay, so jealous, I'ld love one of those display stands too, hmmm; might have to hang out some of where there are some here.

You could count me in for a light up coil too :love I'd take one in a heart beat.

The big news update I'm awaiting for with anticipation too…

Hey R,

I would DEF go around to the local Wal-Marts, Targets, video stores, etc and see if you can place a hold on the display pieces. Unless an employee has already called it you might be able to get one!

If we can successfully mold one of the coils I'll consider making them available - I'll have to chat with Daniel and David.

The Big News: It's BIG to us... Stand By!

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