1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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Hi Gang,
Can you believe it!? It's been exactly 2 years when this build officially began! Pretty cool!
May 4th was "Star Wars Day" at the Nashville Science Center. They were kind enough to ask us back and the event was a HUGE success. I didn't get as many pics I would have liked. It was a mad house - in the most positive way! Our new Han Solo "Height Requirement" sign was not only a success but many folks wanted to get a pic with Han - that was AWESOME! Enjoy!
Right before the quad photo shoot (previous post) I had added a bit more weathering to the quad but I forgot to weather the crossbeam cover. So Scott and I quickly aged the cover... By the way... Scott and I have been chatting about a side project (stand by for more details)
This was JUST as the doors opened...
Leah dressed us as... well... Leia standing with our own Han Solo
Father and Son enjoying some MF time
Mom and Dads were specifically asked to keep little hands in check or Chewbacca would get VERY angry (this worked really well)
You can't see it but the line goes out the door
Aside from meeting and greeting some wonderful folks the day concluded on a even higher note. Just as we were breaking everything down Robert Downey Jr and his family walked through the Science Center. It was pretty cool. We didn't dream of bothering the man - especially with his family there. But it was a pretty cool way to end the day!
As always... More to Follow
Can you believe it!? It's been exactly 2 years when this build officially began! Pretty cool!
May 4th was "Star Wars Day" at the Nashville Science Center. They were kind enough to ask us back and the event was a HUGE success. I didn't get as many pics I would have liked. It was a mad house - in the most positive way! Our new Han Solo "Height Requirement" sign was not only a success but many folks wanted to get a pic with Han - that was AWESOME! Enjoy!
Right before the quad photo shoot (previous post) I had added a bit more weathering to the quad but I forgot to weather the crossbeam cover. So Scott and I quickly aged the cover... By the way... Scott and I have been chatting about a side project (stand by for more details)
This was JUST as the doors opened...
Leah dressed us as... well... Leia standing with our own Han Solo
Father and Son enjoying some MF time
Mom and Dads were specifically asked to keep little hands in check or Chewbacca would get VERY angry (this worked really well)
You can't see it but the line goes out the door
Aside from meeting and greeting some wonderful folks the day concluded on a even higher note. Just as we were breaking everything down Robert Downey Jr and his family walked through the Science Center. It was pretty cool. We didn't dream of bothering the man - especially with his family there. But it was a pretty cool way to end the day!
As always... More to Follow
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Looks like a great show! Glad to hear the "preventative measures" worked out well.
retrogarde
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So much good stuff in the last few days! Those beauty shots of the quad look like they belong in a hardcover Lucas Archives sort of coffee table book. It's amazing to see this stuff. Oh, and that cardboard Han is top notch. It really sets the tone right as it is friendly, yet pretty damned clear. You're pouring your hearts into this faithful recreation and it hurts to see it damaged.
Hi Gang,
I apologize for the lack of responses... I was down and out with the flu for the past days. I felt it coming on during Sunday's "May the 4th Be With You". By the time I got home... ugh...
Anywho, lot's of things going on behind the scenes. I wish I could tell you more.
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I found it in a pile of PC parts so I wasn't sure if it was some kind of scraper or PC related tool
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Thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned for some GOOD stuff!
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Thanks, Vader!
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Hey P,
There was a bizarre greeblie in the ANH cockpit that was located in the exact position where I placed the scraper. I'll dig up a pic for a comparo
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I knew you guys would come through for me!
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Hey C,
Philip works wonders with the camera! The guy is a genius! We're planning a more detailed shoot of the cockpit very soon. I can only imagine how those will turn out.
I apologize for the lack of responses... I was down and out with the flu for the past days. I felt it coming on during Sunday's "May the 4th Be With You". By the time I got home... ugh...
Anywho, lot's of things going on behind the scenes. I wish I could tell you more.
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I found it in a pile of PC parts so I wasn't sure if it was some kind of scraper or PC related tool
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Thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned for some GOOD stuff!
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Thanks, Vader!
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Hey P,
There was a bizarre greeblie in the ANH cockpit that was located in the exact position where I placed the scraper. I'll dig up a pic for a comparo
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I knew you guys would come through for me!
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Hey C,
Philip works wonders with the camera! The guy is a genius! We're planning a more detailed shoot of the cockpit very soon. I can only imagine how those will turn out.
I found Daniel's video by chance on Youtube a couple of months ago! Very interesting!!:thumbsup
I totally love the Han Cardboard!! So nice!! You'll be safe from the small ones, but still very dagerous ones will be around the cockpit
I'm trying to remember where the ice scraper could go on Your model....:wacko
Regards,
Alberto
Hey A,
Daniel is a mutli-talented guy! If I can I'm going to put a ball and chain around his ankle! The Han Solo sign Jessie created did exactly what it was supposed to do. She did an amazing job - especially since she finished it 4am the day before the show. Most of the parents, who were also SW fans, were VERY understanding about the sign. There was ZERO battle damage
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Those quad pics are wicked!
May the 4th be with you.
Hey BG,
It's funny... I have the quad sitting in my garage and I would rather look at the pics Philip took than walk to the garage...
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Good to see that things are going well with the team and that that cockpit is always cool to see.
Hey J,
I'm very lucky to be surrounded by such talent. I'm hoping for some positive things for all of us in the very near future
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Hey Hey,
No battle damage at all. And there were more kids at this show that at Steamfest. Everything worked out perfectly.
Hey M,
I have to admit it was pretty cool... It would have been interesting to see what would have happened if the console had still been on display...
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Hey R,
I couldn't have said it better myself... Kudo's to the entire team!
Hi Gang,
Mikayla Lewis interviewed us at the Nashville Science Center!
"May the Fourth Be With You" in Nashville- Mikayla Lewis - YouTube
Mikayla Lewis interviewed us at the Nashville Science Center!
"May the Fourth Be With You" in Nashville- Mikayla Lewis - YouTube
metal wood
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sweet deal! love seeing people with a passion!
mattkelly
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I just saw this yesterday:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newstarship/hollywood-sci-fi-science-fiction-museum
...and in the "future plans" section, they list a "Millennium Falcon cockpit". Have they contacted you about this?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newstarship/hollywood-sci-fi-science-fiction-museum
...and in the "future plans" section, they list a "Millennium Falcon cockpit". Have they contacted you about this?
That's the first I've heard of it...
Hi Gang,
Decided to work from the house today. Got an early start this morning...
Nav chairs still require LOTS of attention
Primer filler
Filler added
Will this madness never end?
And now... Greeblies.
I painted this greeblie flat black. I'm going to weather it. I'm considering cutting a hole in the quad base and added some goodies
Finally got this lever put together
Added primer to the Tupperware Nav Chair greeblie
I then replaced some broken greeblies on the quad and added some more details
More to Follow!
Decided to work from the house today. Got an early start this morning...
Nav chairs still require LOTS of attention
Primer filler
Filler added
Will this madness never end?
And now... Greeblies.
I painted this greeblie flat black. I'm going to weather it. I'm considering cutting a hole in the quad base and added some goodies
Finally got this lever put together
Added primer to the Tupperware Nav Chair greeblie
I then replaced some broken greeblies on the quad and added some more details
More to Follow!
Hey F,
Philip did an outstanding job! I'm hoping we'll get more pics of the cockpit very soon. Thanks for the kind words. Can you believe it's been 2 years? Things are really beginning to pick up!
Hey J,
Thanks! I must admit I've been slowing a bit this last month. Shows really wear you out. But... Great news... We've got another show scheduled... Stand By!
Hi Gang,
More on that Great news... Everybody is clearing their schedule for a 3 week push toward our next show: The Alabama Phoenix Festival. It's a 3 day event in Birmingham, AL so we're planning on displaying the entire cockpit, the quad and a few other goodies. We plan on doing MANY things in prep for this show. Here is only partial list:
Outer Skin (nothing fancy - yet)
Front Window - FINALLY
Swivel Mounts for Seats - Daniel and I will be doing some welding
Nav Chairs - LET'S HOPE
Lighting Quad Barrels - We really need to bring life to the quad
Again, this is only a partial list. I know the gang is up to the task. Even better, the Phoenix show in B'Ham is prepping us for this years DragonCon. Daniel, Jake and I have been chatting and we're going to add the LEDs to the existing cockpit - unfortunately... no blue and white tiles like we did to the console.
Also, I've just finished working on the files needed for the CNC to cut ALL NEW cockpit panels to include the new center console. Not only will the CNC cut the panel shapes but ALL the holes necessary for the LEDs and the switches. Better yet, to accompany the new panels will be an exterior grade vinyl wrap that we're looking into that will take place of the paint and pinstriping. The next cockpit will be a superior product all the way around! I'm really excited! It's kinda scary to think about... Could we actually knock out an intire cockpit in a weekend? lol
Stay Tuned for Lots of Good Stuff! I apologize for my laziness... I've been kinda burnt out these last few months.
More on that Great news... Everybody is clearing their schedule for a 3 week push toward our next show: The Alabama Phoenix Festival. It's a 3 day event in Birmingham, AL so we're planning on displaying the entire cockpit, the quad and a few other goodies. We plan on doing MANY things in prep for this show. Here is only partial list:
Outer Skin (nothing fancy - yet)
Front Window - FINALLY
Swivel Mounts for Seats - Daniel and I will be doing some welding
Nav Chairs - LET'S HOPE
Lighting Quad Barrels - We really need to bring life to the quad
Again, this is only a partial list. I know the gang is up to the task. Even better, the Phoenix show in B'Ham is prepping us for this years DragonCon. Daniel, Jake and I have been chatting and we're going to add the LEDs to the existing cockpit - unfortunately... no blue and white tiles like we did to the console.
Also, I've just finished working on the files needed for the CNC to cut ALL NEW cockpit panels to include the new center console. Not only will the CNC cut the panel shapes but ALL the holes necessary for the LEDs and the switches. Better yet, to accompany the new panels will be an exterior grade vinyl wrap that we're looking into that will take place of the paint and pinstriping. The next cockpit will be a superior product all the way around! I'm really excited! It's kinda scary to think about... Could we actually knock out an intire cockpit in a weekend? lol
Stay Tuned for Lots of Good Stuff! I apologize for my laziness... I've been kinda burnt out these last few months.
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