1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

SofaKing01 · Mar 27, 2013

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Hi Gang,

Weather is NOT looking good for the weekend. I'm going to try to get some filler applied to the panels during the week so I can at least hand sand and then paint / pinstripe over the weekend... GRRRRRRR

SofaKing01 · Mar 27, 2013

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Hi Gang,

Not much of an update but... I was able to get a little filler added to the panels... Once they dry I'll sand, paint and then pinstripe!

Like I said... Just a little filler...

More to Follow!

tfig8 · Mar 27, 2013

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Wow!!! That some incredible work!. Can't wait to see more!! (Cheering you On)

Amazing DJ · Mar 27, 2013

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Thanks for the recommendation on the tiles. I got a bucket of the tiles. Happy to report that they have a nice polished finish on them and crisp edges.

and it's hard to get a whole lot of light through them. This is an equivalent to a 60W lightbulb behind a tile. My finger is behind it so you can see a dark portion relative to a light portion.

and here's what the bucket looks like.

Turns out my wife likes to play with them a little bit. They come with 3 catalogs, full of interesting brightly-colored plastic doodads, kids educational products for schools.

I plan to use a few of these tiles in my build. I still have walls to finish and then the ceiling.

maruska · Mar 27, 2013

1:1 Millennium Falcon Console Replica

Great find on the tiles. I think they'll look great!

I bet 60w is nothing compared to the studio lights they were blasting through the originals.

Is that a cup holder is see in the back ground of the last photo? That's pretty funny. I was going to do a version of my console with cup holders - but you beat me to it!

Amazing DJ · Mar 27, 2013

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maruska said:
Is that a cup holder is see in the back ground of the last photo? That's pretty funny. I was going to do a version of my console with cup holders - but you beat me to it!

Yep, I kinda got the idea for a cup holder from the CG model. Way before I joined this forum, I saw the CG model on a Google image search. The modeler had placed an "earthly" coffee mug in the model for his Millennium Falcon for scale, I suppose. I thought that was funny.

These Falcon builds, whether made of wood or computer bits, are great fun to follow. More! More!

SofaKing01 · Mar 28, 2013

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WOW! They do look great against the desk! I contacted the vendor and unfortunately they do not offer the tiles in white... But I think with a brighter bulb it just might work.

I'm still searching for the white tiles...

SofaKing01 · Mar 28, 2013

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tfig8 said:
Wow!!! That some incredible work!. Can't wait to see more!! (Cheering you On)

Hi tfig,

Thanks for the kind words. I'm looking forward to seeing more as well. But with all this rain I'm at a standstill... Stand by for some great 3D printed greeblies!

Fuzzual · Mar 28, 2013

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SofaKing01 said:
Hey Fuzz,

Let me know how they turn out and whether they can be backlit!

I certainly will!

Michael Bergeron · Mar 28, 2013

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I'll bet $ that some good LEDs will give those tiles a nice glow.

SofaKing01 · Mar 28, 2013

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Hi Gang,

I was able to sand the panels and get coat of paint. There are still a few minor issues to take care of...

I also painted the "buttons" white. I think it looks MUCH better than the different colors. I'm going to remove these from the black base and adhere them directly to the new console panel

More to come!

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2013

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Hi Gang,

Quick morning update! This appears to be the LAST of the filler... Next stop... paint and pinstripe!

After ALL the filler I added before you would think...

More to Follow!

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2013

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Hi Gang,

Starkiller JUST got these from the 3D printer! I am beyond excited!

3d prints - a set on Flickr

More to Follow!

SofaKing01 · Mar 29, 2013

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Sanded and painted! One more coat and then its pinstripe time!

Sanded smooth

Add some paint

I'm considering finishing off the rarely seen backside...

More to Follow!

100Topher · Mar 29, 2013

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This is spectacular, Greg. Truly amazing work. I look forward to seeing more of this as you go forward.

SofaKing01 · Mar 30, 2013

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100Topher said:
This is spectacular, Greg. Truly amazing work. I look forward to seeing more of this as you go forward.

Hi 100Topher,

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words. It's been a lot of fun and a lot of heartache! I just chatted with Starkiller who received several 3D printed greeblies all destined for the cockpit! He's shipping them my way and they should be here anytime! It's about to get really interesting!

SofaKing01 · Mar 30, 2013

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UPDATES!!!! The upper side walls are pinstriped and ready for greeblies!!!

Let the pinstriping begin... normally I would have enjoyed this process. But considering this is my
2nd attempt on these panels...

DONE!

Slight differences between the two

I'm so happy...

The weather has been wonderful this morning despite the call for rain - I took advantage!

The lower panels need to get the same treatment as well!

I lined up the pinstriping with the two panels... I thought it looked better

In this shot you can see the wood grain in the lower panel... another day of filling and sanding

Purchased more toggle switches!

Stay Tuned for More!

Toxx · Mar 30, 2013

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I think you will never use plywood again ....

I've read about coating plywood with emulsion paint / dispersion paint to cover the woodgrain.

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roblenzz · Mar 30, 2013

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Long time stalker, first time poster... Considering what you plan to do with it, I would definitely cover the back panels. Maybe with a solid black piece of paneling. Wouldn't have to get crazy with it by filling and sanding but it would leave more to the imagination for your folks getting their pics taken in it.

Maybe also only attach it with a few screws, to allow access in the event you need to change bulbs and what not. Awesome job man!! :thumbsup

who45 · Mar 30, 2013

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You know it wont stop at a cockpit, next comes the rest of a falcon wink wink

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