1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

Another great update! It's so amazing seeing how you're more or less able to mass produce the copy by now!

How do you avoid drop in the full scale cockpit? Can the same principle be applied to the smaller version?

From an engineering POW, a doubling of scale (all measures double), same materials) would produce parts that are 4 times as string, but 8 times heavy. The smaller size cockpit should have have every chance of being amply stiff if the relative size and material of the components are kept.

Short of having some of the support made out of steel beams...besides that: great results there Sofa:thumbsup

Well I've been working on making parts for the 1/4 and 1/6 Millennium Falcon parts. I scaled all the 1:1 parts down and had shapeways print out these parts. I will be sending you the parts Saturday. Hope you like them.

1/4 scale Switches:

MF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/6 scale TRM's, Tuppaware cirlces and NAV chair left greeblies:
MF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/4 scale left and right console landing gear lever:

MF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

MF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/4 and 1/6 scale parts:

MF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

You can see the Volvo panel in black is printed in PLA. The Shapeways one looks way better and the detail pops.

Still working on more parts.....

Those are really great looking. Is that how they came or have you cleaned them up any?

This is a beautiful build, Sofa! LOVE the detail at 1/4 scale, but I need to ask..... What about the 1/1 scale build? Did I miss something? Is it done? Or are you taking a break?

PS: May I have a Falcon cockpit in 1/6!?!?!?!

Lt Washburn said:

Those are really great looking. Is that how they came or have you cleaned them up any?

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They are multi jet 3D printed parts. No sanding at all. Ready to paint.

IzzyMel said:

They are multi jet 3D printed parts. No sanding at all. Ready to paint.

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Interesting. I just looked at some videos of that. Do you know if this was an HP Jet Fusion?

Friendly flyer said:

Another great update! It's so amazing seeing how you're more or less able to mass produce the copy by now!

How do you avoid drop in the full scale cockpit? Can the same principle be applied to the smaller version?

From an engineering POW, a doubling of scale (all measures double), same materials) would produce parts that are 4 times as string, but 8 times heavy. The smaller size cockpit should have have every chance of being amply stiff if the relative size and material of the components are kept.

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Thanks, FF!

The full scale nose was cut off at the bottom so it had a firm and secure base in which it rested so there was no flex or gravity pulling the entire nose down - if that makes sense.

I think you are correct... I assumed the 1/8" MDF would have been enough but WOW was I wrong. I'm going to replace the main nose pieces with 1/4" MDF. That should solve all the drooping issues.

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joberg said:

Short of having some of the support made out of steel beams...besides that: great results there Sofa:thumbsup

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Thanks, J! I'll figure out the nose issue. As I mentioned above, I think its a matter of replacing 2 main nose frame pieces. It should resolve the issue.

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IzzyMel said:

Well I've been working on making parts for the 1/4 and 1/6 Millennium Falcon parts. I scaled all the 1:1 parts down and had shapeways print out these parts. I will be sending you the parts Saturday. Hope you like them.

1/4 scale Switches:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/852/43726705272_e0d21770a6_c.jpgMF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/6 scale TRM's, Tuppaware cirlces and NAV chair left greeblies:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1820/29904128398_e44be971f1_c.jpgMF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/4 scale left and right console landing gear lever:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1771/43726704382_22b5587c5e_c.jpgMF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1793/43726703222_df57642209_c.jpgMF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

1/4 and 1/6 scale parts:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1800/28838330607_5e7368cfba_c.jpgMF parts by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

You can see the Volvo panel in black is printed in PLA. The Shapeways one looks way better and the detail pops.

Still working on more parts.....

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I cannot wait to get these parts in hand so we can check off another task! Brilliant work my friend!

Brinn 71 said:

This is a beautiful build, Sofa! LOVE the detail at 1/4 scale, but I need to ask..... What about the 1/1 scale build? Did I miss something? Is it done? Or are you taking a break?

PS: May I have a Falcon cockpit in 1/6!?!?!?!

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Hey B,

Thanks so much! It's been a lot fo fun and not without the usual Falcon related set backs.

The full scale cockpit is currently is Dallas, TX where she is getting the exterior skin in place AND a new canopy. She's in VERY good hands with brothers Ken and Mitch Rogers of Real Movie Toys. I'll be heading TX in SEPT for a small local con. More info on that as we get closer!

FYI: Izzy and I are working very closely on the 1/6th scale version. I'm taking everything I've done for the 1/4 scale and reduced to 1/6th. We've been talking about a kit but we dont know how much interest there is.

SofaKing01 said:

Hey B,

Thanks so much! It's been a lot fo fun and not without the usual Falcon related set backs.

The full scale cockpit is currently is Dallas, TX where she is getting the exterior skin in place AND a new canopy. She's in VERY good hands with brothers Ken and Mitch Rogers of Real Movie Toys. I'll be heading TX in SEPT for a small local con. More info on that as we get closer!

We've been talking about a kit but we dont know how much interest there is.

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WHAAAAAAAT!?!?!?! A 1/6 kit would be AWESOOOOOOOME!!!!

And the 1/1 Falcon sounds AMAZING! Can't wait to see it after the canopy is done!!! :thumbsup

1/6 kit would be the bomb:cool And great pieces Izzy:thumbsup

SofaKing01 said:

Hey B,

Thanks so much! It's been a lot fo fun and not without the usual Falcon related set backs.

The full scale cockpit is currently is Dallas, TX where she is getting the exterior skin in place AND a new canopy. She's in VERY good hands with brothers Ken and Mitch Rogers of Real Movie Toys. I'll be heading TX in SEPT for a small local con. More info on that as we get closer!

FYI: Izzy and I are working very closely on the 1/6th scale version. I'm taking everything I've done for the 1/4 scale and reduced to 1/6th. We've been talking about a kit but we dont know how much interest there is.

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I'll be honest.... Ive always been more of an Empire fan than anything, but even I would shell out for a 1/6 cockpit kit if y'all ended up offering them, and I dont even own anything 1/6 outside of some 12" legends figures. That would in itself make one hell of a display piece all lit up inside a glass and mirror case...

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Lt Washburn said:

Interesting. I just looked at some videos of that. Do you know if this was an HP Jet Fusion?

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Not sure what shapeways uses.

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joberg said:

1/6 kit would be the bomb:cool And great pieces Izzy:thumbsup

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Thanks joberg. This is a fun project.

Hi Gang,

Time for the "End of the Weekend Update"! Called it quits a bit early as it was just too hot in the shop and the laser cutter was not performing. No sense in stressing out... just call it a day and relax!

This weekend was all about the 1/6th project Izzy and I are currently working. I got a LOT done but did manage to work on a few other things as well. The window saw some attention... not the best attention...


Applied a little too much pressure


Quick fix


I got back to work on the 1/6th scale Nav Chair and Console - head rest pieces










I cut a whole bunch of tiny parts! A few of them needed to be redesigned and the interior shapes scaled down to avoid burning the edges


Dang...


A little better... but still not there


Much better!






I then cut this backer piece


Finally found the 1/8th inch plastic half round and adhered to the backer


To include the head rest


Have to cut out the hole to make room for the Tupperware lid


Yikes!


All fixed




Done!


Let's get this head piece finished up


These tiny parts adhere to the sides of the two brackets that hug the actual chair frame


They allow the head piece to lean slightly forward


Perfect!








FINALLY! These little assembly pieces are perfect!




Just to give you all an idea of how small these parts are


Let's assemble all this tiny goodness!




3 layers!






Dry fit!


I then cut the pads for the chair from 1/8th MDF


Ejection Tube bracket


Armrests


It was time to add the half round to the seat of the chair - cut a piece of tape


Cut to length and mark where the half round wraps around the chair


Cut a piece of half round


Using the heat gun I simply heated the half round and gently wrapped around the seat - not perfect at all!


Clip the edges clean


Nice shot of satin black


Slowly putting it all together


Armrests dry fit in place


Armrest details




The two back nacelles drying and awaiting filler


I then got most of the console (1/6th scale) finished and ready for shipping to Iz!


Armrest panel


Instrument panels cut and in place




I then cut these little guys






Console nose piece vents / greeblies


I was amazed the laser cut this little guy!






I then cut a 1/6th scale "compressor" greeblie


This mounts just above and behind the armrest




I basically copied the 1/4 scale console


That's a LOT of layers








That's just TOO think to be screen accurate BUT you need the space for wiring... Izzy has a LOT to work with so he might be able to reduce the thickness


Instrument panel greeblies (Still a few more to go)




More greeblies


3 layers of acrylic / plexi




The nose panel boxes


Two of these boxes sit side by side (I only adhered one as a guide)


And this is where we are... Getting ready to ship!


More to Follow... I got word that images of the Full Scale Cockpit are on the way!!!

Love this 1/6 model so far and can't wait to see the 1:1 images!!!

Yes, I have been having withdrawal issues as well. Looking forward to seeing some 1:1 progress pics as well.

kickman88 said:

Love this 1/6 model so far and can't wait to see the 1:1 images!!!

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Thanks, K! Between the 1:1, 1:4 and 1:6 scale... there are times I dont know which is which!

Images of the 1:1 scale coming VERY soon!

IzzyMel said:

Yes, I have been having withdrawal issues as well. Looking forward to seeing some 1:1 progress pics as well.

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Hey Iz,

Chatted with Ken and he's uploading images of 1:1 scale! I've already seen a couple.

The suspense builds................

IzzyMel said:

Yes, I have been having withdrawal issues as well. Looking forward to seeing some 1:1 progress pics as well.

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Me too, Iz! had some issues with DropBox but the images are coming!

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trainman said:

The suspense builds................

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Goooood... Let the suspense build through you...