The Full Scale Millennium Falcon Project

Hi Gang,

Well I finally got two of the sidewalls finished.  The upper side panels are killing me and might have to rebuild them for a 3rd time…  I also got the center console frame built.  The will help center the two side walls when everything gets bolted together.  Enjoy!

I wish this process could go a little faster… : )

More to Follow!

Hi Gang,

Well… As you can see from the photo below, the side wall I created was perfect!   I then added the MDF skin.

During that process the frame shifed just enough and the panel no longer fits… Note how the front end of the panel raises up

Instead of MDF I’m going to cut a single large panel using a 4×8 sheet of ply and then build the frame ensuring a proper fit.  Fortunately, the pinstriped panel is fine and I don’t have to rebuild either one of those.

 I’ve been very frustrated the last few days… but I’ll get back to it!  : )

More to Follow!

Hi Gang,

Got started on the side walls!

These were NOT easy cuts to make…  LOTS of angles

Hi Gang,

I created my first mold and created a few rocker knobs for two of the back wall panels.  When all was said and done I cast approx 55+.  I need to sand smooth and and fill just a few of the casts that didn’t set right.  Sure beats making them out of wood…

More to Come!

Hi Gang,

I was able to get two more panels pinstriped along with working more greeblies…

Hi Gang,

I picked up some new pin striping yesterday afternoon.  I didn’t get to any of the panels.  It was a long day and the BCS National Championship game was on and I figured… well… living in AL I should probably see what all the hype is about?

More to Come!

Hi Gang,

A few more updates…

Added a few more layers of paint

Should have this panel done by the end of the day – minus sliders and rocker knobs

Another panel down! Just need to fill it with 125+ switches!
As always…  start the process with penciling out the lines (I have to do this process twice – once to mark where the holes will be drilled and then a second to lay the pin stripes)

More to Come!