1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
C,
You let me know what you need. More importantly, what you're willing to do.
Hi G
No problem at all, I'm having a great time
By the way, I just did the math:
1kg resin kit = 300 casts
1kg silicone = 10-15 moulds (I'm going to make the next lot shallower as there is plenty of head room on the first two, so might squeeze out a few extra that way :thumbsup
C,
You let me know what you need. More importantly, what you're willing to do.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
That switch looks awesome! Great job Canobi!
That switch looks awesome! Great job Canobi!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
If you're serious about doing ALL those switches, I'll count them this evening.
Let me know your thoughts.
If you're serious about doing ALL those switches, I'll count them this evening.
Let me know your thoughts.
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Hi C... OK... ready for this? I counted 467 swicthes... One panel alone had 181...
Are you still there? Hello?
Hi C... OK... ready for this? I counted 467 swicthes... One panel alone had 181...
Are you still there? Hello?
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That's a lot of switches... :lol
Hi C... OK... ready for this? I counted 467 swicthes... One panel alone had 181...
Are you still there? Hello?
That's a lot of switches... :lol
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
There are also 102 rockers... and I haven't counted the LEDs yet... UGH...
Why am I doing this again? :wacko
There are also 102 rockers... and I haven't counted the LEDs yet... UGH...
Why am I doing this again? :wacko
SteveStarkiller
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Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
hah, wow. I do not remember placing that many switches in the design. I think I must have been in a trance for large parts of my virtual build.
you know, and I think I may have slightly UNDERestimated the number of switches in some areas as well...
hah, wow. I do not remember placing that many switches in the design. I think I must have been in a trance for large parts of my virtual build.
you know, and I think I may have slightly UNDERestimated the number of switches in some areas as well...
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Because it will be one of the most awesome things ever!!!
Because it will be one of the most awesome things ever!!!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
LOL! Oh that's right... I just counted 633 LEDs... I better get to work!
LOL! Oh that's right...
I just counted 633 LEDs... I better get to work!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
UNDERestimated? SHHHHHHHHHH Don't tell Canobi!
UNDERestimated? SHHHHHHHHHH Don't tell Canobi!
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Well now that's odd... Something is missing... hmmmm
Well now that's odd... Something is missing... hmmmm
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
* :confused Don't tell me what? :lol
Hi G
Two more more done from last night, just 6 to go. My estimations proved spot on, I'll definately get 10 out of your 1kg of silicone :thumbsup
I managed to get the shells off without removing the bases this time
I was running out of the cool looking tops and wanted to save a few for possible future projects. I made a slight modification to the last two selected for the purpose by removing the latching bands on the inside wall making them re-useable
As the switches are still attached to the base, It's now possible to pop the moulds and switches out, and glue the shells back on to the bases making for much quicker reload times too :thumbsup
Well the moulds are already set up for the next batch of silicone which I'm mixing after lunch, so I'll catch you later
UNDERestimated? SHHHHHHHHHH Don't tell Canobi!
* :confused Don't tell me what? :lol
Hi G
Two more more done from last night, just 6 to go. My estimations proved spot on, I'll definately get 10 out of your 1kg of silicone :thumbsup
I managed to get the shells off without removing the bases this time
I was running out of the cool looking tops and wanted to save a few for possible future projects. I made a slight modification to the last two selected for the purpose by removing the latching bands on the inside wall making them re-useable
As the switches are still attached to the base, It's now possible to pop the moulds and switches out, and glue the shells back on to the bases making for much quicker reload times too :thumbsup
Well the moulds are already set up for the next batch of silicone which I'm mixing after lunch, so I'll catch you later
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
AWESOME! How much materiel will you need for 470 switches? Are you still up to the task?
AWESOME!
How much materiel will you need for 470 switches? Are you still up to the task?
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
Well if this black resin proves ok (I'm going to test a batch by wight, not volume and see of it comes out better), then I'll only need one more kg for the paddles, but I'll keep you posted on that front.
For the rockers (once I get round to them), I'm going to switch to easyflo90, it's cheaper than the roto casting resin, and it'll give me a longer pour time if I'm working with multiple moulds.
I'm also re-prepping the light cover as I wasn't happy with the finish on it. It's since been sanded with a fine grit, and is currently drying having had a few coats of gloss black put on.
And yes, I'm up for making 'em :thumbsup
AWESOME!
Well if this black resin proves ok (I'm going to test a batch by wight, not volume and see of it comes out better), then I'll only need one more kg for the paddles, but I'll keep you posted on that front.
For the rockers (once I get round to them), I'm going to switch to easyflo90, it's cheaper than the roto casting resin, and it'll give me a longer pour time if I'm working with multiple moulds.
I'm also re-prepping the light cover as I wasn't happy with the finish on it. It's since been sanded with a fine grit, and is currently drying having had a few coats of gloss black put on.
And yes, I'm up for making 'em :thumbsup
kysupernatural
Well-Known Member
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
yes it is...I wonder if you can ILLUMINATE what part is missing from the console. :love
Well now that's odd... Something is missing... hmmmm
yes it is...I wonder if you can ILLUMINATE what part is missing from the console. :love
Re: 1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica
That's the plan... I'm thinking of the best way to illuminate/back light the star chart. I figure I'll need plexiglass, frost paint and a star chart printed on a transparancy. That should do it????
What would be really neat is to use a digital frame that scrolls through several star charts.
That's the plan... I'm thinking of the best way to illuminate/back light the star chart. I figure I'll need plexiglass, frost paint and a star chart printed on a transparancy. That should do it????
What would be really neat is to use a digital frame that scrolls through several star charts.
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