DeAgostini Millennium Falcon Customized Build Pt 13 Cockpit and Mods

This video covers the assembly and painting of the cockpit nosecone and cockpit tube. There are also a few additional modifications I made. So my last video called "final mods", was not really final. Ooops. You know how it goes. It's never ending really.
For those of you in countries where this video cannot be viewed, you can download my videos from the right column of my Falcon Model Blog.
Please check out my blog for much more building details and photos. falconmodelbuild.blogspot.com
"The Battle Of Hoth", courtesy 20th Century Fox / Disney composed by John Williams

[@bradhayescamoman9348]

Cockpits regardless of the subject are always the most detailed & satisfying

[@fsj197811]

That model build is super awesome but I can't imagine how many hours it took you. My hat's off and thanks for sharing.

[@BuckingBronco]

Extraordinary work! Great detailing.

[@cookiemonster3147]

Very cool to see how you do it! Thanks!

[@tausti]

Amazing craftsmanship.....great to watch

[@ronschulz6026]

You guys are getting crazy with these models. The detail is amazing!

[@IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT]

The force is strong with this one.. great model! 👍

[@steveminla]

Looks amazing! Very well done AND explained/shown as well was helpful.

[@mikeptrll]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@jimoray]

Unbelievable great! Chris you're a truly master!! Congrats!

[@GeorgeFord1]

Really impressive workmanship. Thank you for some great ideas here.

[@hyunsyu]

Absolutely stunning...

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Awesome work my friend, know I want to build something like that thanks for sharing this video series...

[@slikster86]

The level of madness, I mean detail is beyond obsessive🤩. Crazy! Awesome Work!...

[@pawelkondratowicz6889]

Fantastic job!!!

[@carlpo5500]

Fantastic work!

[@burtpanzer]

This level of detail is seriously blowing my mind...

[@johnbravo7542]

Great detail well done

[@funeralmotors2994]

is a pleasure to watch you working,,,You are the Master

[@rdm8524]

With all the weathering and lights you made it could easily pass as movie prop screen ready...amazing

[@babyfacedassasin9108]

Great work.

[@The12dangs]

Thank you so much for doing this. This is one of the best tutorial I have seen. Love it!!

[@hemansupreme]

man iam amazed by your model working

[@diekatze9361]

Thanks , very nice . Cant wait to see the rest

[@robin2thek]

omg this art is amazing!

[@grape808]

been eagerly anticipating this vid. Glad it's not the final one!

[@mikedimimd]

Magnificent as always

[@cpoky]

a real cool "Blast shot" is powder from a fire cracker. Open it up and place it where/how you want it, place a lighter or match and POOF real quick you get a lil dent (melt) and some side burning. Did it to a ATST and looked pretty damn on point

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

I started my Falcon when they relaunched under the Fanhome label last year...and now I am terrified to do mine with having seen how NOT "accurate and ready to go" the kit actually is. Because I want to to this kit justice....but the last time I built a model and put serious work into was almost 30 years ago. I have sooooooooooo much to learn and try to do now. I'd almost pay you to build mine for me. lol

[@lukeskywalker7890]

Incredible work, this is amazing!

[@Seven-co1mn]

These videos are so underrated

[@tskone8326]

BRILLIANT Dude❗❗❗

[@bullittdodge5157]

Hi Chris! Phenomenal build loving every episode and cant wait for the next, and may sadly be the last? I'm following you from the UK and have started my own Falcon build, I too am using Paragrafix parts as well as Shapeways. A little incite, I can watch all videos on here...... through my laptop or desktop, iPad however will not for the reasons you have stated below. Personally I love the music!! but that is the secret, through a computer not tablet or smart phone. Greetings from Southampton, UK.

[@nigelconnor6960]

Great build, great model, great video, and awesome with the backing music!!! Thanks!!!! Joke, what do you call Darth Vader using an airbrush? Darth Sprayer!!!! 🤮

[@StarWars_Pla]

So cool!!👍✨

[@anyguy2068]

I love to watch how other modelers do things and sometimes bring into their work things that I might not have thought of or do things differently than the way I would have, etcetera. You're a details guy, and I like that, and you really have your craft down. I had a neck injury a decade ago and it takes me 4 - 8 times as long to make a model now as I used to because of hand tremors and stamina, Etc, but I still get enjoyment out of watching someone else do it. one thing I was wondering was if you have ever thought of making a life-size version. I think if we got enough quality modelers together to work on one, especially people who know their way around Lumber and other larger mediums, I think we could accomplish it. I would really love to see that happen. Same with the X-Wing, the Enterprise, the Serenity, the Normandy from Mass Effect, and some others. I think that would be just an amazing Park to build. Anybody else out there with that kind of Interest?

[@cubanbombshell2003]

WOW AMAZING WOW

[@kairus1]

wow great to watch thanks!

[@TheMrMattola]

i love the Millennial Flamingo

[@jakemonster001]

Insane!!

[@modelsbychris]

Those were both 2mm LEDs. I soldered either 270 or 390ohm resistors to them, then ran the wires to the rest of the board powering the whole model.

[@rizz917]

I hate to ask this, because I feel like I’m being a pain in the ass. But I’m having a really hard time finding the proper wires to actually plug it to the board in order to power this? Cannot find them anywhere. Is there a particular name for them? Maybe a link you can share? I really appreciate your help man, thank you.

[@modelsbychris]

@@rizz917 if you're referring to the connectors I used, they're JST connectors. amzn.to/3Ga0i1V

[@rizz917]

@@modelsbychris wow, exactly what I was looking for. Cant thank you enough. 👍🏻. Really appreciate it.

[@did3d523]

WOUAOU !! fibver optic wonderfull like reel model lucas film !!

[@drehaynie164]

love ya vids bro

[@Franciszek64]

AMAIZING JOB CHRIS!!!! Do you have published the pics or your progrees on Facebook? GREETINGS FROM MEXICO CITY!!!! P.S. I assembling my DeAgostini´s Millennium Falcon too, great tutorials!!!

[@modelsbychris]

The only photos are the photos on my blog. falconmodelbuild.blogspot.com

[@Franciszek64]

Thanks Christopher!!! I can´t hardly wait your next..and perhaps, last video of the Millennium Falcon completed! Greetings from Mexico City!

[@nikkipackham2234]

Wow!!

[@fakenuke7487]

I'd love to see someone modifying this model to make it look like it did in solo

[@paracite187]

holy boba !

[@billmudron9428]

I'm about to start my own DeAgo Falcon build, but I'm a complete novice when it comes to lighting - I wouldn't ever expect you to break out all the details of your lighting and power solutions to a rando on KZbin, but could you tell us at least what your power supply solution was and how much voltage it runs? Did you somehow add on to the stock power/light board that came with the kit (I saw from your first video that you're at least using the stock backlight for the cockpit back wall) or did you replace Deago's power supply altogether with something more powerful?

[@modelsbychris]

I'm using a 9v 2amp supply. I'm using the stock board, and my own boards as well. All powering off of the 1 supply. I tested, and I was drawing about 1.2 amps with all of my lighting.

[@rovingenglishman]

Bit late to the party but you should check out the full size Falcon at Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland. Wait till it goes dark then you will shit your pants ;)

[@050572robert]

Fantastic job!! Whats your base colour formula?

[@modelsbychris]

Tamiya AS-20 Insignia white

[@NicolaMs007]

was wondering where you got the fibre optics from, like to do it to mine...also what type of resistor was used for the 2 leds on the tube itself?

[@modelsbychris]

The fiber optic I get from seller Me80 on Ebay. The resistor I believe was a 390ohm 1/4 watt

[@EmanuelMagicTV]

hello sorry for the question, that lattice does not come with the original model, where did you get it?

[@modelsbychris]

If you're referring to around the ring of the cockpit, that's part of the photo etch set for the cockpit from Paragrafix.biz.

[@EmanuelMagicTV]

@@modelsbychris thanks

[@KPrayfortheworld]

Wow

[@croccofanto]

"impressive, most impressive"

[@the-primered-thumb]

hi chris,unfortunately this vid is not available in the UK 😔 , she's looking mighty fine from the still shot 🖒😆

[@modelsbychris]

Yes, the UK won't show them because of the music. In my notes of the video I point out that the videos can be downloaded through my blog. There's a link there. Though I haven't uploaded this video yet. Hopefully tonight.

[@the-primered-thumb]

Hi, thanks Chris, I've got this model myself and I like looking at other builds for information and inspiration, cheers buddy 🖒😆

[@bryannelson-airtimegrafix6954]

Hey I just started my falcon and I’m almost done with cockpit! I’m curious about what led flasher u used?

[@modelsbychris]

I just used flashing 3mm LEDs. 3 different ones. They all just kinda flash at their own rate.

[@alansankus5309]

hi Chris what resistor u used on the red leds lights for the falcon cockpit

[@modelsbychris]

Honestly, I don't remember exactly. I believe it was either 370 or 490 ohm. Those are usually what I use.

[@timduggan1461]

I realize what you're doing, but? Keep in mind this is about 1:43, close to 1:48 scale. I build a lot of airplanes 1:48.....pre-shading panel lines can be overdone. Yes, it looks good, when subtle. When I think of my models, I also consider distance and perspective to acheive a realistic appearance.

[@avi8r66]

Those damage spots they build into the kit are truly bizarre, something of an afterthought in their design process probably. Sad really given the cost of the kit. But, part of building these models is customizing.

[@richardg6949]

Where did you obtain the fiber optics?

[@deancronin1338]

Hi did u use the cockpit that came with it or a different one...i see replacement ones more to scale etc mentioned quite a bit...cheers

[@modelsbychris]

It's the kit cockpit. When I built mine, nobody had come out with photo etch or printed parts yet.

[@deancronin1338]

@@modelsbychris cheers ...hey i been trying to find the small led lights that u use on the side of the cockpit but cant find them anywhere...do u remember where or who u got them from?

[@modelsbychris]

I got them from Ebay. Here are some. 2mm Red diffused round top LEDs. Unfortunately, you have to buy like 25 of them, but it's only $6. www.ebay.com/itm/50-100Pcs1-8mm-2mm-3mm-5mm-8mm-10mm-LED-White-Red-Blue-Light-Emitting-Diodes/322514084744?var=511491563950&hash=item4b17566388:g:JC4AAOSwFqNZWgW5

[@deancronin1338]

@@modelsbychris cheers thanks

[@Jesse__H]

I wish you'd made that monitor shroud out of just thick paper instead of styrene...

[@johnbugbee3730]

I know this is going back a few years. You reference using the photos of the filming miniature, Where did you find them? I have had no luck. Can not trust what I am seeing on Pintrest

[@modelsbychris]

It was over 4 years ago now, so I do not remember. However, I have the files on my MediaFire. www.mediafire.com/folder/nd120aopl5vj7/Falcon+Exteriors

[@realrayra]

Beautiful work, but I'm pretty sure that big divot on the bottom of the elbow on the filming prop is from it being dropped in handling, not there as 'on screen' damage. Anyone actually have a film frame of it being there?

[@modelsbychris]

No, it's there. I have many shots of the Falcon, on the gimbal while filming, and the divot is there. Here's one photo on the stage when shooting, and it's clearly visible. i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee409/chrisovideo/VEH_IA_889_zpsdkzkvzfy.jpg

[@leviathanprime1]

It's also on the full size falcon dating all the way back to the very first time you see it in Mos Eisley.

[@garciduenas]

Can i ask what air brush you are using ?

[@modelsbychris]

I used a Paasche VL dual action during the build of the Falcon. I now use a Paasche Talon airbrush.

[@jamieabbott6728]

Hi Chris. I'm subscribed to your channel but all your videos say not available? I'm in Canada so maybe a geo thing?

[@modelsbychris]

yes. some countries won't allow it because of the music. i have a link in the notes to download them

[@franciscogomezhueso1595]

Hii!!! Im from españa an dont speak english too much. I would like know weee can i buy the optical fiber for the little lights. Thanks i love your videos

[@modelsbychris]

Right here on Ebay. Great guy to deal with. www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-150ft-Colored-FIBER-OPTIC-MODEL-LIGHTING-many-uses-FREE-illuminator/261312797048?epid=1531690946&hash=item3cd774d978:g:~D4AAMXQJ3xRfaiP

[@franciscogomezhueso1595]

Thank you and were can buy the light for connect the fiber?? Thank you very much

[@modelsbychris]

@@franciscogomezhueso1595 his fiber comes with an illuminator

[@franciscogomezhueso1595]

Okk thanks

[@alexanders2201]

Hi just curious why you didn't install the glass?

[@modelsbychris]

Couple reasons. 1, you always get glare and reflection making it more difficult to see inside, and 2, they don't put glass in on the filming miniatures either, because of that same reason. I don't on any of my builds. Cleaner looking also.

[@alexanders2201]

Thanks so much for letting me know. Your videos are amazing and inspired me to purchase one which is currently being shipped. Just need to think about painting it :)

[@discrete333]

Where do get your blinking and normal illuminators ? Thank you ahead of time

[@modelsbychris]

I get them from Ebay. For blinking, just a search for 3mm blinking LED. You'll get different color choices. For illuminators to light fiber optic, also ebay, but from a seller named me80.

[@discrete333]

Christopher Olson thank you for the fast reply. Ironically I just made a purchase from that seller lol. Thanks again. Amazing model

[@modelsbychris]

He's a really good guy. I've gotten all of my colored fiber and illuminators from him

[@donnaluvsto9548]

@@modelsbychris the 3 in 1 random blinking leds where they from me 80 ? Also the colour optics where they .75 or 1 ?

[@modelsbychris]

The colored fibers are. 25mm. The red flashing LEDs I believe I also got from me80. I messaged him and asked about the flashing. He has many colored illuminators. Message him, he's a good guy.

[@h001139]

Can you please include the links to everything used throughout your build?

[@modelsbychris]

I no longer have specific links, no. I built that 3 years ago now. I got my parts from Ebay, paragrafix.biz and Shapeways.com, I can tell you that. And user TonyRR on Shapeways has great DeAgo parts.

[@christopherbrown5338]

What flashing led unit did you use?

[@modelsbychris]

Just a pre wired 9v flashing led from EBay. I used 3 of them. They all blink at slightly different intervals

[@christopherbrown5338]

so they don't wire to a board, they are just flashing type LED's?

[@modelsbychris]

All of the LEDs I added power off of the main board. I made an extension board that plugged into the main board for power

[@christopherbrown5338]

That's what I'd like to do, if you remember the part number please pass it along, Thank you :)

[@modelsbychris]

Just these guys. www.ebay.com/itm/10-x-LED-Pre-wired-12v-3mm-Cool-Clear-White-Flashing-Blinking-Strobe-LEDs-9v-6v/161270798846?hash=item258c7d19fe:g:MfUAAOSwDApadXiC:sc:USPSFirstClass!91350!US!-1

[@rene293]

Hi, what kind of a blinking Module You use for the cockpit?

[@modelsbychris]

No blinking unit. I just had 3 separate flashing LEDs that I attached the fibers to.

[@rene293]

@@modelsbychris Thank You Sir 👍🏼

[@modelsbychris]

@@rene293 No problem. It was just as easy for my to just use 3 flashing LEDs. They all blink at just silghtly different intervals, so that there's a variance. And I only added a few blinking fibers in the first place, as I don't want a ton of blinking lights. Doesn't look right.

[@johnnybgood9157]

its a Paasche airbrush ??

[@modelsbychris]

Yes. Dual action

[@Transfixed]

Nice work! Can you come over and paint mine please? ;)

[@DanillaIce2]

No me gustó el color, y la rejilla el color tampoco

[@olly7248]

Nothing like the filming miniature unfortunately 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@trumpisacrybabydictatornar914]

Sick of adds

[@capnjackgallows3204]

Holy fucking shit this is extraordinary!!!

[@rizz917]

Hi, Chris New here. Can you share the cockpit light additions? Roughly 8 mins in… two red led’s, resistor, power cord. I checked your blog spot page but didn’t see any information there. Would greatly appreciate it. Thaaaanks!