During our build of the studio-scale Millennium Falcon partwork model, we will use six different types of screws. They vary in type and size, but are all Phillips-head and appear to be metric.
While a basic legend is supplied in the Issue 02 magazine explaining the differences between each screw, I wanted to make identifying and referencing them easier throughout this build. Therefore, I assigned my own letter designation to each type of screw based on their purpose. This way, I can label the slots in my screw organizer to make a bit more sense of them as we go:
- Frames
- Radial Frames/Cannons
- Side Frames
- Hull Panels
- Main Hold
- Corridors
Additionally, using a set of precision calipers, I will be measuring all of these screws. I thought I could share the information I collected, so I created this page to share it. Please note that these values are based on my own observations, so they may not be perfect (use at your own risk).
| Type | Color | Head Style | Thread Size (WxL) | For | Used in Stage(s) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Black | Pan | 1.9 x 3.5 mm | Metal | 02 | Frame Sections |
| R | Brass | Pan | 1.9 x 6.0 mm | Metal | 01 | Radial Frames/Cannons |
| S | Brass | Countersunk | 3mm | Metal | Side Frames | |
| H | Chrome | Flanged | Plastic | Hull to Frame | ||
| M | Brass | Pan | 6mm | Plastic | Main Hold | |
| C | Brass | Pan | 4mm | Plastic | Corridors |