Hey Guys!

 

So a couple months ago i started the long painful process of brickbuilding the 10179. I had many of the parts already from having a very large collection of light gray pieces, and i had been starting to really see the imperfections and scale issues with my 7965 Falcon on display (granted it's not a display model by any means, but it was better than spending thousands for the 10179). 7965 was also the set that brought me out of the dark ages. After trying for month to get a used one on CL or Kijiji, i caved and decided to start.

 

Once finished i realized it was much larger than i thought, and had trouble finding a spot to display it. When i finally did find a spot to display it flat; it really didn't seem to do it justice and i began researching other ways to go about displaying it. Typically i'd use 2x4 clear bricks to prop ships up into more interesting angles, but 10179 would just be too heavy for that. Sure enough there were a couple search results of people mounting it on the wall, and one specifically on YouTube that had it mounted in a way that gave it mobility by using a TV wall mount.

 

I decided this is what i was going to go for vs. a static mount as it allowed it to move into many angles, and the user had a YouTube video with great images of what i'd have to do. This took a good few weeks to complete as there were countless issues that arose. The YouTube video does not give exact details, and finding similar/like parts he used wasn't possible. In the end my mount construction resembles his, but is certainly a bit different. While the 10179 has a very strong inner frame; there are many parts i had to reinforce with more technic liftarms and even rubber bands (i'm looking at you rear underside section).

 

I do believe i was able to find close to the exact same mount he used, but my brackets and the LEGO part of it have been constructed differently. I also added an RGB strip to the back engines to add some flare

 

And no it has not fallen yet haha, but i do check it every so often to see if anything is bending/giving. The first night of it being up i was dreaded of being woken up by a terrifying crash 

 

I intend to paint the LED power cord the same colour as the wall to hide it.

 

Anyways i thought some of you might be interested in seeing it. I think this really does the model justice (or at least saves some space!).

** Edit: forum upgrade seems to have lost the pictures... go to this post for new ones. **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 28, 201510 yr by gregpj
removing broken picture links

Is a new UCS MF expected?

Correct it is the Ikea Detolfs with Ikea LED strips.

 

Great cases, i really recommend the LED strips for each floor too, really lights everything up vs just 1 at the top.

I had someone ask me for some pictures of my 10179 wall mounted and directed him to this thread, but he told me the pictures were broken/not found.. and so they are! Maybe the forum move broke/lost them or wherever i hosted them from (can't remember) had a problem.

I've taken a couple new photos as i can't find the old ones. I have not touched the thing in almost a year now. It shows no signs of warping or anything. Still the best display piece i have imo. everyone we have over loves it.

I can't edit my OP to re-include them; so i'll just add them here. If a mod wants to/can move them to the OP that would be great (not sure that's possible).

The pics in your original post are gone! Instead of moving the pics, I just removed the broken links and added a link to your latest post. I think that's good enough!

That still looks awesome though... Too bad you don't have it on a swivel mount so you can put it in different flying positions!

The pics in your original post are gone! Instead of moving the pics, I just removed the broken links and added a link to your latest post. I think that's good enough!

That still looks awesome though... Too bad you don't have it on a swivel mount so you can put it in different flying positions!

Thanks! 

I do actually! I'm just not confident enough my mounting mechanisms will hold without the help of the landing gear pressed against the wall haha. I'm sure it would be fine, but i have yet to take that risk.

Another like for you, sir, because that is so freaking amazing.

You need to hide the power in the wall!

I love the placard mounted to the wall like an art museum.

I love the placard mounted to the wall like an art museum.

it's about the same size as the mona lisa

Man those pics never get old, I may just set it as my new wallpaper on my phone!

Can't wait for them to release a new UCS Falcon!!

gave you "likes" but the whole time I was thinking "G@% D*@& I hate this guy. lights and all %'ing A".  I am lucky enough to have one but thanks to my cats it needs major repairs.  If I copied you the falcon would last longer but it looks like a big undertaking.

Truly fantastic. I remember seeing you post this way back, but it`s great to see it again. What a great display!

You still have yet to greeble the wall to look like the back of the bridge of a Star Destroyer. Tsk tsk. 

You still have yet to greeble the wall to look like the back of the bridge of a Star Destroyer. Tsk tsk. 

que the peewee's playhouse sream

Such a beautiful thing.  The lighting is a great touch as well.  Love that nice glass cabinet too.

You need to hide the power in the wall!

You still have yet to greeble the wall to look like the back of the bridge of a Star Destroyer. Tsk tsk. 

We're actually debating moving within a year or two closer to the city (and my work) so I've put off any projects or anything that will mess with the walls and create more work for us down the line to cover up heh.

I love the placard mounted to the wall like an art museum.

Hey it is a piece of art after-all really! certainly just an expensive (if not more) than some good ones too...

Edited July 29, 201510 yr by Sandwraithx157

I thought i'd post a few pictures of UN-mounting my 10179 just for fun!

We're moving in a few months, and i decided to tackle this as early as possible in case something went terribly wrong and i'd need to rebuild it.... This was quite the stressful event as taking it off was harder than putting it on. In the end it all went without a hitch though. I did need my SO to help out at times, but it came down with only a couple pieces falling off! Testament i think to how well i built the mount and re-enforced the build. Some of the elastic bands i used to support the weak underside have deteriorated, so those will need to be replaced.

Also included a few pictures of the mount sans Falcon for anyone curious in how i made it.

I look forward to re-mounting this in our new place  Enjoy!

Step 1: Remove the turret circle plate thing and reveal the main mounting area as well as unplug the power cord into the LED lights. You can see the IR receiver inside.

Step 2: Locate all technic pins that connect from the mount to the falcon frame and "unplug" them.

Step 3: Push away from wall and level out the falcon so gravity holds it on the frame. The wall mount was bending/flexing under the weight so far away from the wall, this creeped me out.

Step 4: Remove all technic beams connecting frame and falcon and lift off of it's last line of support (LEGO stud connections).

Step 5: Lift off very carefully with some help and your're all done! She's safe and soundly back on the ground

And here's a shot of the mounting mechanism. The falcon sits right in the center and connects with the studs. From there the technic arms line up with the Falcon's frame and the technic pins slide in to hold it on the frame. The technic pieces are screwed onto the L brackets, and many technic supports are used to keep it all firmly together as 1 big piece.

Edited September 18, 20169 yr by Sandwraith