1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

• #1,001

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Got the last of the buttons painted

Since I couldn't find ANY grey spray paint I wound up painting several of the rockers a metallic finish. I'm not too thrilled but at least we're getting closer!

I've also started work on the throttle housing and greeblies! What a PAIN this has been! When this is all sanded and primed it WILL be painted a metallic finish.

More to Come

 

Last edited: Sep 2, 2012

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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UPDATES!

I switched to balsa wood for the throttle housing greeblies. I know balsa is VERY soft but I'm hoping for the best. Without a CNC cutter there is NO WAY I'd be able to achieve the look I'm going for...

While these dry I'll get the basic throttle housing cut and built.

Stay Tuned!

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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New throttle housing finished and waiting for glue to dry before sanding and other mods...

More to come!

 

Last edited: Sep 2, 2012

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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New throttle housing coming along...

More to come!

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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Had to halt production... Tornado warning for the area for an hour or so...

So far...

Its not exact... but I like it.

More to come

 

Blackbeardcrazy

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• Sep 2, 2012

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Cheers

 

Last edited: Sep 25, 2012

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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Thanks!!!

WOW!!! Great find! I wonder what it is?

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 2, 2012

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Hi Gang,

After "Blackbeardcrazy" GREAT greeblie find... Wanted to get your opinion on how to move forward with the throttle greeblies... Which do you prefer? Left or Right?

Based on the great image "Blackbeard" found, I'll do a little more detailing...

I'm a little upset... I got the basic shape wrong... hmmmm... Might have to start over...

 

Last edited: Sep 2, 2012

whitehammer

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• Sep 2, 2012

• #1,009

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You can draw your power from the mains supply as long as you use a transformer to safely reduce the voltage to the ELV current rating for the lights in question, these are usually available from places like Radioshack ect, they may have to be installed on an RCD or US equivalent.Radioshack will advise you how to do it safely and within the electricity regulations/ codes ect. I'm an electrician in the UK so am not sure what the USA regulations say on the subject as I think it varies from state to state. I do urge you not to do anything without being 100% positive you are within the law as I'm sure you will be held liable if anything were to go wrong. I know that you can get in trouble in the UK if you are found to have put someone (yourself included) at risk. your work and talent is astonishing on this project, so please consult a qualified union electrician and be 100% safe I know that in the UK you can easily invalidate your house/buildings/other peoples insurance if the work is not as they say stateside 'not up to code'.

 

Blackbeardcrazy

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• Sep 2, 2012

• #1,010

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Throttle housing is different between ANH & ESB. Your console seems closer with ANH which doesn't have those greeblies, so...

 

Jsimon999

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• Sep 2, 2012

• #1,011

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What is it about looking at a row of little colored lights on a sci-fi console that makes me happy? :lol

Very cool work!

Jon

 

Canobi

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• Sep 3, 2012

• #1,012

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Hi G


Finally have some progress pics for you




First up, the two types of paddle switches :thumbsup

More soon....

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 3, 2012

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SWEET! This is where the fun begins...

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 3, 2012

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I wanted thank you all for the electrical advice/guidance! I'm going to Radio Shack today to see what I can find! It stormed ALL night so I wasn't able to get back out and work. Hoping for a better day today

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 3, 2012

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Jsimon999 said:

What is it about looking at a row of little colored lights on a sci-fi console that makes me happy? :lol

Very cool work!

Jon

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Hi J,

Thanks for the kind words! I get that feeling too! Especially after having found those LEDs!

 

SofaKing01

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• Sep 3, 2012

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Canobi said:

Hi G


Finally have some progress pics for you




First up, the two types of paddle switches :thumbsup

More soon....

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Hi C,

Did you make a mold of the entire switch? If so, BRILLIANT! Now... I'll need about 450 of them. LOL

 

Canobi

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• Sep 3, 2012

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SofaKing01 said:

Hi C,

Did you make a mold of the entire switch? If so, BRILLIANT! Now... I'll need about 450 of them. LOL

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I didn't mould the entire switch, just the threaded neck and paddle as I thought you could just glue them on top of whatever panel they will go on.

It seems a wast to make casts of the entire switch just to have most of it hidden underneath a panel, and I'll be able to make twice as many :thumbsup

If you want a whole switch, just let me know and I'll make it happen

 

Fuzzual

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• Sep 3, 2012

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It looks amazing my friend! I'm jealous I'm not able to keep working as you are. Great job, you sir are an inspiration!!!

SofaKing01 said:

UPDATES!!!! Enjoy!

VIDEO!
Millennium Falcon Console Build :: VIDEO0006.mp4 video by TheSofaking - Photobucket

Millennium Falcon Console Build :: VIDEO0007-1.mp4 video by TheSofaking - Photobucket

There are only 20 LEDs per line so I wanted to use them effectively. Also, there are only two settings - flashing and on. There are few controlers I can purchase to mix it up but that'll come later. I'm just very pleased with having found these LEDs.

Bad News... lots of storms coming through today and the humidity is WAY up. I'll wait it out and start the throttle housing tomorrow.

Stay Tuned!

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Bondo Fett

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• Sep 3, 2012

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Man this build-up is so rad! I'm having a blast watching you work.

 

Nobby

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• Sep 3, 2012

• #1,020

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looking great!
I'm a lover of the little blinkies too