1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

Yes!! I really love your idea of an open panel and we see what,s inside!!! Oh my! My parts are showing!!! LOL

Maybe they left that area opened because they had always to go there to repair the same thing over and over again, so now it's an easier and faster access!

Everything you decide tells the story of her life and what she's been through!!

We're a bunch of crazies who loves the crazy stuff you do for the past 360 + pages!!! LOL

another thought ref open panels is semi cut panels
say you mount something large in behind that sticks out where the normal panel would cover it that panel then gets cut to fit around bit that sticks out doesn't need to be perfect cut lines either as you have to imagine alot of stuff was bodged in.

loosebruce

Hi Gang,

Update Time! I was hoping to get some skin applied to the all the new corridor frames but time, heat and humidity... you know the rest!

I started to update some of the cockpit entrance greeblies. The ref I've been using is the TFA version so technically I should be able to change and have fun with these greeblies.

Below is a series of images and not much chit chat!

Painted the hoses












Removed the greeblies and finally painted the panel




I went with the dark metallic grey




Greeblies




















Added some misc metal arcade/pinball parts for visual interest








Putting it all back together


I really like the contrasting panel colors!


The hoses look more at home as well










Another idea I have




Not sure where/if to connect


I then designed a new greeblie. Again, this is just a series of photos showing different ideas all the way until paint and weathering - no chit chat








































The weathering is natural... the paint took forever to dry!




Connect to this box here?








Or here?


I have to figure out how to easily remove the harness w/o it being attached to two different panels


Some closeup shots




Added some red painted googly eyes


This panel is going to be updated


Weathered and finished up!








I finally cut the new arch!


This is why this whole cockpit should have been done with the CNC - I HAVE to fix those thin areas!


Cut thin strips, adhered into place and sanded




I then dealt with the transition by removing sections of each layer then sanded smooth




Let's get these finished up!






Another thin areas that needs work








And this is where we are!


More to Follow!

Ah, my Mon morning fix! More awesomeness as usual. That capacitor is just screaming for some wires. I would think about a pair of fairly short wires that are burnt off from a short. After all, most of the ship is a patch job.

That corridor is going to look so cool when it's done.




And since you asked, it looks like this port is just for hoses. The electrical looks out of place.

looking at that port for hoses an idea for special effects would be to have a smoke or dry ice machine behind slowly leaking out smoke as if the pipe is slightly leaking showing how patched up and under strain it is.

loosebruce

Excellent work, as always. I like the smoke idea as well!

SofaKing01 said:

I was hoping to get some skin applied to the all the new corridor frames but time, heat and humidity... you know the rest!

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Man you're telling me. We Mobilians have been getting it all week sick

Marvin3242 said:

A wise man knows when its time to take a step back and put down his tools. One of the biggest things any maker struggles with. Props to you for the excellent work and patience

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Hey M,

Thanks so much for the kind words. Sometimes you just have to stand back and admit defeat. Then you regroup and conquer!

Daboudzi said:

Yes!! I really love your idea of an open panel and we see what,s inside!!! Oh my! My parts are showing!!! LOL

Maybe they left that area opened because they had always to go there to repair the same thing over and over again, so now it's an easier and faster access!

Everything you decide tells the story of her life and what she's been through!!

We're a bunch of crazies who loves the crazy stuff you do for the past 360 + pages!!! LOL

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Hey D,

LOL! Gotta be careful about those exposed parts.

I already have a few ideas brewing and found a few real world greeblies online that I think might work. I just need to get their dimensions before I purchase them.

She's DEF been through a LOT! Much like the original MF, this version of the cockpit continues on her own adventures. I hope she's happy with how everything is turning out.

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Loosebruce704 said:

another thought ref open panels is semi cut panels
say you mount something large in behind that sticks out where the normal panel would cover it that panel then gets cut to fit around bit that sticks out doesn't need to be perfect cut lines either as you have to imagine alot of stuff was bodged in.

loosebruce

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Hey LB,

HMMMMMM... I like that idea. Very similar to cutting the hood of a car so the air filter fits. I LIKE IT! You've DEF given me some ideas.

oooh man, so exciting to see that ring go in...

I am constantly amazed at the amount of progress you make with every post. I have stuff that I've been building for months that are no where near as detailed and I can hardly find time to make progress on it.

Katuna said:

Ah, my Mon morning fix! More awesomeness as usual. That capacitor is just screaming for some wires. I would think about a pair of fairly short wires that are burnt off from a short. After all, most of the ship is a patch job.

That corridor is going to look so cool when it's done.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...n Build 01194/20170715_123729_zpsoqcn44vy.jpg


And since you asked, it looks like this port is just for hoses. The electrical looks out of place.

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/...n Build 01194/20170715_155805_zpsuwopkfk1.jpg

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Hey K,

Thanks! I like the idea of the burnt wires. I've been trying to figure something out. i think you just nailed it! I placed (nothing perm yet) the red wires to the silver tubes similar to the 1/6 sale Hot Toys version. I like the idea of the wires there I'm just trying to figure what looks best.

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Loosebruce704 said:

looking at that port for hoses an idea for special effects would be to have a smoke or dry ice machine behind slowly leaking out smoke as if the pipe is slightly leaking showing how patched up and under strain it is.

loosebruce

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Hey LB,

What a great idea! I'm not sure how realistic that would be during conventions and shows. I'm sure there would be an issue with chemicals, etc... But a great idea otherwise!

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Marvin3242 said:

Man you're telling me. We Mobilians have been getting it all week sick

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Hey M,

Everybody is talking that the humidity has been much higher than normal. It's nothing less than a killer! It just drains everything out of you!

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SteveStarkiller said:

oooh man, so exciting to see that ring go in...

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Hey SS,

Oh yeah! I'm really excited! The entire corridor will change again once I add the interior side skin and clean up the edges! I already chatted with Daniel, the electronics guru, and we're DEF going to add the 2 or 3 of the Coughtrie style hallways lights!

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Dminor said:

I am constantly amazed at the amount of progress you make with every post. I have stuff that I've been building for months that are no where near as detailed and I can hardly find time to make progress on it.

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Hey D,

Thanks so much! Forward progress is easy when you have no life!

Hello SK,

Oh I like the different color paint for the panel holding those greebies!! it creates textures and dimensions and contrast with the other unpainted ones. It has to feel maintenance/repaired really fast while running away from bounty hunters! LOL.. it has to look like a patch work of different pieces taken anywhere... in the spirit of .. "I have no time to fix this properly, or doing it the right way, so I'll do it like that temporarely, and maybe later if I have time" Kind-a-job.

I like those wires running everywhere. very Star Wars-y it makes me think of 3PO wire waist, so you're in the same universe!! LOL

Thank you for the Update!

Beautiful stuff Sofa...it's getting there for sure!!

I'll admit at times I look at what you do and from a pure admiration of detail and finish etc it's immense but at times I feel that it's almost to good more like a new version it's as if some of the greeblies need beating up almost.

please don't take this as a criticism as not meant to be, more a general statement.

loosebruce

Daboudzi said:

Hello SK,

Oh I like the different color paint for the panel holding those greebies!! it creates textures and dimensions and contrast with the other unpainted ones. It has to feel maintenance/repaired really fast while running away from bounty hunters! LOL.. it has to look like a patch work of different pieces taken anywhere... in the spirit of .. "I have no time to fix this properly, or doing it the right way, so I'll do it like that temporarely, and maybe later if I have time" Kind-a-job.

I like those wires running everywhere. very Star Wars-y it makes me think of 3PO wire waist, so you're in the same universe!! LOL

Thank you for the Update!

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Hey D,

Thanks! I really like the contrast between the panels as well! I'm considering adding some simple drawer pulls to each side of the panels to help lend to the "access" idea. I'm looking for some real world aircraft grade handles. I could use the cheap "Home Improvement" store pulls but I want to go above and beyond. But then... simple might be better?

More updates coming!

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joberg said:

Beautiful stuff Sofa...it's getting there for sure!!

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Hey J,

Thank you, Sir! Slowly... but she's getting there!

Loosebruce704 said:

I'll admit at times I look at what you do and from a pure admiration of detail and finish etc it's immense but at times I feel that it's almost to good more like a new version it's as if some of the greeblies need beating up almost.

please don't take this as a criticism as not meant to be, more a general statement.

loosebruce

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Hey LB,

NOT AT ALL! I enjoy the comments and feedback. I agree with you. The entrance does look a bit too new - especially the painted hoses. I go over every screen grab I have trying to either copy or mimic both greeblie design and fabrication and their associated weathering. I've found that certain areas of the MF are more weathered than others. For example, the cockpit is relatively clean but with normal wear and tear as opposed to the area below the floor grating which is overly oily and dirty. Other areas fall in between the two extremes. So the question is where does the cockpit entrance fall?

We get only a glimpse of the TFA version but it seems to fall in the same line as the cockpit. But the lighting is dark and the chrome / silver hoses and misc lighting are the most visually dominate.

Again, I agree 100%. The area needs to be weathered but I'm not sure what the best approach is. I could do what I did with the quad laser and simply build up layers of muck until it looks right? Maybe that's the correct path forward?

I think once the corridor is enclosed and the wall pads, deck and lighting is in place, the bulkhead details will tone down a bit. All the light from the shop flooding in there is making every detail look much brighter than how it will eventually be viewed.

At least that sounds like a good theory!

Katuna said:

I think once the corridor is enclosed and the wall pads, deck and lighting is in place, the bulkhead details will tone down a bit. All the light from the shop flooding in there is making every detail look much brighter than how it will eventually be viewed.

At least that sounds like a good theory!

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Agreed.

I still think that a light weathering is needed on all the panels and I'll even say it should be done in the cockpit as well.

Hi Gang,

Time for an Update!

WOW! The heat and humidity is a killer. Hottest temps of the year so far and the humidity... well... its humidity. But I worked through it. Not as fast as I normally do but I did make some forward progress! Enjoy

Fixed those fragile areas with filler strips






Finally added the MDF! Let's get that adhesive spread out


Routed out the holes/edges




Top arch


Chewie's side


An UGH moment with the router


Holes/gaps in the layers of ply wreak havoc on the tracing bit!


Han's side


Still fits!




I then added the first layers of filler to the interior edges - oh joy






As the filler dried (it took minutes in this heat) it was time to design some new greeblies! This particular 2'x4' sheet of MDF that the local home improvement stores carry is complete garbage






Note how bad the edges are! No matter the laser cutter settings I couldnt get a clean cut


Shape looks good but those edges really bugged me!




I remember I had this guy laying around




UGH...


Funny thing... the home improvement store finally changed MDF distributors and I picked up a few new sheets of MDF. Look how clean those cuts are!


I spent a few moments redesigning a few areas of the greeblie as well. I wanted to add more visual interest






I added some laser cut stand-offs




The base will be painted black




Another new greeblie






Trying out different configurations


Old fuse holders?


Filler added to those already clean edges




Lets get into some details


Still need to sand smooth and paint


Primed and ready!


Ask and you shall receive!






Mounted








Weathered!


Readjusted the wiring harness and removed that annoying hump at the top


I then found some blue pinball wire and crimped some connectors to the ends - Thanks, Scott!


The two silver round greeblies are filling holes. I don't think I like them. Might need to design something to cover the holes?




Stripped the other ends


More connectors


Love it!


I'm sure one if not a few wires will be pulled / yanked during shows!


Finally... I wanted to address the two lower coil panels. I thought they were a bit boring. So...


Each side will now give the appearance of 3 coils each


I designed and laser cut a 1" deep outer ring


The new panel with trim plate


Mounting points to the outer ring are sunk


I countersunk the coils!


Trim piece in place (that wound up being redesigned)






I adhered all the layers together


When dried I mounted to the panel with the new trim plate








Time to dry fit everything together




But is it going to fit?


NOPE! I laser cut this template so I knew what material to remove




That looks so much better! I can't wait to finish it up!


And this is where we are...


More to Follow so Stay Tuned!

Love the coil pack. Gives it some real depth to the panel plus the empty socket gives it a bit more character.

I don't know how you get so much done in your weather. I guess we're lucky here to only have sweltering heat but low humidity (except this morning for some reason). Your passion for the project keeps you plugging along, I'm sure.