Monthly Archives: February 2007

3D modeling

Posted on February 23, 2007 by admin

I’ve been using Google Sketchup for about a year now, and I’ve started putting together some rough designs for foundation and steel framing. I also found two excellent models of the Falcon in the 3D Warehouse, which is a part … Continue reading →

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Mini-project: Navicomputer console

Posted on February 16, 2007 by admin

The second of two mini-projects will be the navicomputer console from the main hold area. I’m accumulating parts for the console, such as toggle switches and other controls and displays. I’ve captured quite a few frames from the films for … Continue reading →

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Mini-project: Radar dish assembly

Posted on February 16, 2007 by admin

The first of two mini-projects will be the radar dish assembly. I already have a 10.5′ aluminum c-band satellite dish as a framework for the radar dish, and can construct the base and frame from welded steel and plywood.

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Exterior project components

Posted on February 15, 2007 by admin

I’ve identified these exterior project components: Armaments Dish antenna Foundation Landing gear Structural steel framing Ramp Lighting Outer hull and plating Weatherproofing Paint and weathering Rough-in Each of these will likely have several sub-projects associated with them.

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Interior project components

Posted on February 15, 2007 by admin

I’ve identified these interior project components: Cockpit Main hold Navicomputer Djarik table Hallways Rings and pads Deck plating Quarters Engine room Gunner stations Electrical HVAC Plumbing and fixtures Seating and storage Each of these will likely have several sub-projects associated … Continue reading →

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Site preparation

Posted on February 10, 2007 by admin

There is an existing logging road to the proposed Falcon building site which will need to be graded and graveled. I’ll need to bring power and water to the site as well. The workshop building will also need power and … Continue reading →

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Site selection

Posted on February 3, 2007 by admin

I own a secluded 88 acre tract of wooded land where I’ll be building. A goal is to have the interior complete enough to be habitable as in a sort of guest house thing. You know, “hey come on over, … Continue reading →

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Scaling

Posted on February 2, 2007 by admin

I’ve done quite a bit of research on the full-size sets, both interior and exterior, and there is little coordination between the two. For instance, the interior set of the cockpit is way larger than the dimensions of the separate … Continue reading →

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Project overview

Posted on February 1, 2007 by admin

(some of these posts are copied from the main project site) I am planning on building the ultimate Star Wars model: a 1:1 scale Millennium Falcon with complete, correctly scaled interior. Construction methods to include a welded steel frame with … Continue reading →

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