1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

SofaKing01 · Feb 25, 2018

Hi Gang,

Another "End of the Weekend Update"

There was a LOT of discussion and tossing around of ideas about how we move forward on the canopy but I did manage to get a few things done in between ideas. Enjoy!

First, I created a model base for fellow RPFer Laspector

I had a few ideas and had fun with it

A while back I saw an image of the upper two panel lids and could have sworn they were painted light grey... Turns out they ARE! So... removed the two upper lids

Painted them the same Granite Grey I've been using

Reattach the greeblies

They actually look really good! I wasn't thrilled with the idea changing the black color

I then got back to work on the last few remaining Nav Chair greeblies

More sanding and filler

I laser cut a beauty ring

Painted the nut heads silver

Black!

Adhered in place!

Tough to see... Sorry about that

Just below is the newly finished side Cylinder

Much better pic!

It was time to address the new compressor

After laser cutting the new base above, I cut ring that attaches the underside of the top - this helps align/center the clear acrylic tube

Izzy's base is friggin awesome but the 3D printed stalks that attach the base to the top are VERY delicate and 2 of them snapped. We're going lathe them out of aluminum

New base build up

Sanding and filler

Interior detail

Perfect fit around the acrylic tube

In place in the new base / housing

Lid in place (note the 3D printed version behind new one)

Slowly coming together

3 heavy coats of primer filler added

Primered the bottom of the lid

HMMMM... I wonder what that big white flat sheet is?

And this...

Is where we are!

I'm really hoping by next weekend's update we'll have some forward progress on the canopy! Fingers crossed!

More to Follow!

Laspector · Feb 26, 2018

Thanks for doing those Rebel symbols for me (you did do two, right?).

Hit me up with a PM and give me a price, please.

OdiWan72 · Feb 26, 2018

Is this the start of your V.2 cockpit???

SofaKing01 · Feb 26, 2018

SimplyTim said:
For some reason that last pic of the forward viewport facing out the door has my mind going to the way they have been pushing the limits with hyperspace, both coming out already in atmosphere, and punching it right out of the dock bay doors...

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Flying through warehouse doors ain't like dusting crops. Without precise calculations we could fly right through a door or bounce too close to a Chevy Nova and that'd end our trip real quick!

JonnieLP · Feb 26, 2018

This looks so amazing [emoji7] Can‘t wait to see it fully assembled

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SofaKing01 · Feb 26, 2018

IzzyMel said:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/6107a1f64593362ea74bb132b8f5d1ca.jpg

That looks familiar:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/27043790944_6711732aa1_c.jpg IMG_20160613_190812 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

I'm so looking forward to seeing this up close!

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Laspector said:
Thanks for doing those Rebel symbols for me (you did do two, right?).

Hit me up with a PM and give me a price, please.

No worries on cost!

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OdiWan72 said:
Is this the start of your V.2 cockpit???

Hey OW72,

This is still Cockpit V1.7. V2 will start when there is a big open space in the warehouse. OR... we'll do the gunner station!

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JonnieLP said:
This looks so amazing [emoji7] Can‘t wait to see it fully assembled

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Hi J,

Thanks so much! It has been a long journey so far. It's amazing how much 4 simple beams add to overall look of the build.

JonnieLP · Feb 26, 2018

SofaKing01 said:
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Hi J,

Thanks so much! It has been a long journey so far. It's amazing how much 4 simple beams add to overall look of the build.

You‘re welcome[emoji4]. That‘s so true. What’s the plan with V.2? Maybe the one from SOLO? [emoji28][emoji23]

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SofaKing01 · Feb 26, 2018

JonnieLP said:
You‘re welcome[emoji4]. That‘s so true. What’s the plan with V.2? Maybe the one from SOLO? [emoji28][emoji23]

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Hey J,

Cockpit V2 will be from Empire unless we absolutely have to recreate the SOLO cockpit or even better... the Holiday Special cockpit.

The difference between V1 and V2 is that everything will be done on a CNC, laser cutter or 3D printer from start to finish. This cockpit started with hand cut panels, hand drilled holes and slowly morphed into a "somewhat" coherent and clean looking cockpit.

OlivierC · Feb 26, 2018

SofaKing01 said:
Hey J,

Cockpit V2 will be from Empire unless we absolutely have to recreate the SOLO cockpit or even better... the Holiday Special cockpit. The difference between V1 and V2 is that everything will be done on a CNC, laser cutter or 3D printer from start to finish. This cockpit started with hand cut panels, hand drilled holes and slowly morphed into a "somewhat" coherent and clean looking cockpit.

So wait, version 2 will be a brand new start from scratch, or an upgrade?

SofaKing01 · Feb 26, 2018

OlivierC said:
So wait, version 2 will be a brand new start from scratch, or an upgrade?

Brand Spankin' New!

OlivierC · Feb 26, 2018

Well, please finish that one first!

mknorr · Feb 27, 2018

I can't imagine all the detail you have added is from blueprints or photos. What do you think is the percentage of researched data to made up bits?

SofaKing01 · Feb 27, 2018

OlivierC said:
Well, please finish that one first!

Hey OC,

V2 will not start until this ol lady is finished and out the door.

SofaKing01 · Feb 27, 2018

mknorr said:
I can't imagine all the detail you have added is from blueprints or photos. What do you think is the percentage of researched data to made up bits?

Hey M,

Most of the credit goes to Steve Starkiller and his 3D model. He really was the one who started this entire journey and deserves most of the credit. If I remember, he based his initial cockpit model on the studio blueprints. As for "researched data" vs "made up", it's really dependent upon whether or not we can see it on screen. There are still areas of the original ESB cockpit and console we have yet to see a clear image of. So the percentage... I would guess 80-20 maybe? 20 being the "made up".

The cockpit entrance is based on the The Force Awakens Hot Toys cockpit that came out a few years back but I've heavily mod'd since then putting my own spin and flavor into each greeblie. It was one of the few areas I was able to have fun with.

Hope that makes sense?

SteveStarkiller · Feb 28, 2018

heh, you're too kind Sofaking. I did a lot of that initial design work, but this beautiful beast is all you after a point. Keep up the good work!

Odor66 · Feb 28, 2018

What an incredible project you've discovered! I'm only on page 67 of your thread but am amazed to the point that I had to create and account to tell you just how awesome your work is as is all the help from the community! Bravo Zulu!

I'm planning on doing this but modifying it a bit to create a work desk and gaming station in my den. Are the 3D models/drawings/plans/blueprints available to purchase? The first step is getting the scale right and I'm worried about jumping in and not making it big enough.

Lastly, yes I have the blessings from the wife.....little does she know I'm planning on adding a monitor that connects to a camera looking down the hall for early "wife Agro" warning!

SofaKing01 · Mar 1, 2018

SteveStarkiller said:
heh, you're too kind Sofaking. I did a lot of that initial design work, but this beautiful beast is all you after a point. Keep up the good work!

Hey SS,

We can go back and forth all day!

All the credit goes to you for taking the time get all these dimensions done for every panel and every greeblie. You were the guy who did it all. Everything else fell into place.

You are my hero!

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Odor66 said:
What an incredible project you've discovered! I'm only on page 67 of your thread but am amazed to the point that I had to create and account to tell you just how awesome your work is as is all the help from the community! Bravo Zulu!

I'm planning on doing this but modifying it a bit to create a work desk and gaming station in my den. Are the 3D models/drawings/plans/blueprints available to purchase? The first step is getting the scale right and I'm worried about jumping in and not making it big enough.

Lastly, yes I have the blessings from the wife.....little does she know I'm planning on adding a monitor that connects to a camera looking down the hall for early "wife Agro" warning!

Hey O,

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words are your taking the time to go thru the entire thread

Shoot me a PM and we'll discuss.

rubberpoultry · Mar 2, 2018

I just spent 3 days going through this thread from the beginning. Amazing!

Subscribing to this thread!

SofaKing01 · Mar 5, 2018

Hi Gang,

No "Weekend Update". UGH... The car has been in the shop since Wed and I've had no way to get around. Man... you really appreciate the freedoms of driving when you dont have a car!

BUT! Fellow RPFer Izzy sent an early Christmas present. I cant wait to get all this primed, filled and attached!

A few goodies!

He 3D printed the Coughtrie Lamp base used for the corridor lights

I have an original base. Izzy's base is screen accurate to Starkiller's 3D model. I wonder if Coughtrie made several different sizes?

He printed the 1/4" scale yoke

The TFA Compressor

Finally, the Nav Chair buckles!

More to Follow so stay tuned!

Katuna · Mar 5, 2018

What were the original belts/buckles off of? Any chance of finding a pair of original buckles?

I'm always amazed at what you can 3D print these days. Nice job Izzy!

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