1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

MadBlake · Aug 24, 2015

The Only reason I'm able to get out of bed and go to work on Monday's is knowing I can come to work and check out the past weeks progress on this thread. Also I am never short of sheer amazement every time, which helps me get thru the rest of my week haha! Great job SofaKing01 keep up the great progress!!!

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 24, 2015

I think SofaKing needs to change his screenname to FalconKing!

SofaKing01 · Aug 24, 2015

Machinimax said:
Give these guys a medal!!! JJ should have hired them to build the Falcon for the new movie!

Hi M,

Thanks so much! That would be a cool gig! I'll take it!

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Snow Builder said:
Great weekend update!

Hey SB,

Thanks much! I'm not sure if the weather is breaking but we're expecting cool temps and we all know what that means!

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Amazing DJ said:
This is looking great.

Hey DJ,

Long time no chat! Thanks so much! Hope your projects are coming along

SofaKing01 · Aug 24, 2015

MadBlake said:
The Only reason I'm able to get out of bed and go to work on Monday's is knowing I can come to work and check out the past weeks progress on this thread. Also I am never short of sheer amazement every time, which helps me get thru the rest of my week haha! Great job @SofaKing01 keep up the great progress!!!

Hi MB,

Thank you for the very kind words. We're doing this for all of you!

I can say that things are going to get VERY interesting! As I mentioned, I had a great chat with OperaScot over the weekend and the nose platform and panels are close to being CNC ready. We have some seats coming, new panels, etc etc etc.

Thanks again and as always - stay tuned!

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LrdSatyr8 said:
I think SofaKing needs to change his screenname to FalconKing!

HMMMM... I like it.

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SteveStarkiller said:
back room looks awesome!

It's like the cockpit exploded...

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DINVADER said:
There were changes to the ESB interior of the ship that were different from the ANH one as well.

Oh Yes! Lots of subtle changes. I'm really looking forward to moving away from the cockpit and on to other parts of the ship.

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 24, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
I'm really looking forward to moving away from the cockpit and on to other parts of the ship.

I'm waiting to see your cargo/lounge interior build with working halochess table and access pits! I'm just curious to find out what would fit in the bunk above the seats! Gotta be a crook-ed alien

SofaKing01 · Aug 24, 2015

LrdSatyr8 said:
I'm waiting to see your cargo/lounge interior build with working halochess table and access pits! I'm just curious to find out what would fit in the bunk above the seats! Gotta be a crook-ed alien

You and me both, my friend! Not sure how this part of the ship would portable...

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 24, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
You and me both, my friend! Not sure how this part of the ship would portable...

Wouldn't be too bad... the floors were basically just old plastic pallets... the walls can be done in sections and assembled on site. The rest is just easy pisy!

I'm sure with your talents you could probably make it all fit into a suitcase and press a button and it will all unfold by itself making the perfect interior like the insta-homes on the Jetsons! Hehehehhehehe! Heck for that matter... make it like a pop-up children's book and it'll all open and pop-up when you unfold it! LOL

SofaKing01 · Aug 24, 2015

LrdSatyr8 said:
Wouldn't be too bad... the floors were basically just old plastic pallets... the walls can be done in sections and assembled on site. The rest is just easy pisy! I'm sure with your talents you could probably make it all fit into a suitcase and press a button and it will all unfold by itself making the perfect interior like the insta-homes on the Jetsons! Hehehehhehehe! Heck for that matter... make it like a pop-up children's book and it'll all open and pop-up when you unfold it! LOL

The couch, chess tabel and nav computer would take up an entire 12' trailer...

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 24, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
The couch, chess tabel and nav computer would take up an entire 12' trailer...

Not if it's all inflatable... then you can just use an industrial strength shop vac and have the whole thing up in a matter fo a few minutes and it will all flod neatly down into a suitcase! Do I have to think of all these things for ya?? LOL

SofaKing01 · Aug 24, 2015

LrdSatyr8 said:
Not if it's all inflatable... then you can just use an industrial strength shop vac and have the whole thing up in a matter fo a few minutes and it will all flod neatly down into a suitcase! Do I have to think of all these things for ya?? LOL

LOL see... I like where you're going with this idea...

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 24, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
LOL see... I like where you're going with this idea...

Would make everything bouncy and child-safe... just gotta make sure that no one is wearing their shoes before they step inside!

SofaKing01 · Aug 25, 2015

Hi Gang,

Away we go!

Added the first round of weathering to the new extension panel greeblie

Need to remove that ugly white sticker from the Burgess switch - not very screen accurate

Letting the weathering dry I then sanded the door

I'm holding off adhering the opposite door face and trim plate until I figure out exactly how I'm going to mount the internal electronics

Added filler /primer

Waiting for it to dry

Began to work another area of the door

Trying to determine how many layers of MDF to stack up for the recessed panel(s)

I need to cut one more 1/8" layer then we're good to go

It was then time to mount the throttle style greeblie to the other ext panel greeblie - drilled the holes

And mounted

I love it!

I then added more weathering to both greeblies

I really like how the second greeblie turned out but I'm afraid it has to be recut...

Finally... another package arrived from Darth Chromer! Thank you, my friend!

More to Follow so Stay Tuned!

trainman · Aug 25, 2015

Lucasfilm needs to give you a special reward for your dedication and attention to detail.

SofaKing01 · Aug 25, 2015

trainman said:
Lucasfilm needs to give you a special reward for your dedication and attention to detail.

I'll take that award and raise you a job for life!

Thanks for the kind words

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 25, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
I'll take that award and raise you a job for life!

Thanks for the kind words

Thought you had one... Building the Life Size Falcon!

SofaKing01 · Aug 26, 2015

Hi Gang,

Not much of an update... Spent a VERY frustrating night at the Makers trying to get the $#!@$^# laser cutter to work. Also, we're losing the CNC for an extended period of time. This is going to create a firestorm of show cancellations if we don't find an alternative. UGH

Anywho...

I designed and cut an access panel for the reverse side of the door so the guys can access the electronics

Interior trim piece

Not its final position but this is where it will basically go. I also cut a panel to fit behind the openings so you wont be able to see through

More recessed panel spacers

I also cut a new door electronics box. I have to fabricate a way to easily remove it should there be any issues - I think I figured it out. Also, notice the VERY light etching on the left side of the smoked acrylic. This etching shows me where to add a chrome greeblie

Greeblie

From the back I created an access panel - this is where the electronics will mount as well

Here are the electronics that Darth Chromer put together!

Last night was a total bust. I sacrificed 3 pieces of acrylic - UGH. I'm going to go back this evening to see if I can salvage anything...

LrdSatyr8 · Aug 26, 2015

What did you do to sacrifice the acrylic? Inquiring minds gotta know!

Torron · Aug 26, 2015

All this build is very inspiring. Those greeblies and details are great.
I love it!

mattkelly · Aug 26, 2015

SofaKing01 said:
Hi Gang,

Not much of an update... Spent a VERY frustrating night at the Makers trying to get the $#!@$^# laser cutter to work. Also, we're losing the CNC for an extended period of time. This is going to create a firestorm of show cancellations if we don't find an alternative. UGH

Do you guys have a public list of shows you're planning exhibiting at?

SofaKing01 · Aug 26, 2015

LrdSatyr8 said:
What did you do to sacrifice the acrylic? Inquiring minds gotta know!

Hey Hey

There was something wrong with the laser cutter. It just wasn't cutting a clean sharp edge. No matter what I did - adjusting the axis, speed, power, etc - there was just something wrong. I should have shut everything down and rebooted... but... better luck tonight.

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Torron said:
All this build is very inspiring. Those greeblies and details are great.
I love it!

Hi T,

Thanks so much! Very kind words. Stay Tuned - lots more coming!

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mattkelly said:
Do you guys have a public list of shows you're planning exhibiting at?

Hey M,

We had two scheduled before the end of the year. We had to cancel the first and we might have to cancel our yearly GMX show in Franklin, TN IF I can't get these panels cut. If push comes to shove we can print templates then cut everything by hand. I would hate to go backward in technology but we'll have to do what we have to do...

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