Star Trek SS Tholian Ship

Even though the thing was actually grey it looks gold on screen. Once displayed I may shine a red light on the thing once it's done, lol.

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I think Thomas did a great job on those. And the video is pretty cool, overall. They look a bit "stubby" when compared to the photos we've recently seen, but I cannot tell what's throwing it off - the side petals have a great profile, I'm wondering if the nose was just a bit short. But that's just picking at nits - his built & filmed one looks a lot better than the one I've barely drawn up :)
 
Yes, I've seen that build and I agree with blackbirdcd; a good effort. I think the Thomas models version suffers from a lack of reference material that has since surfaced. Good effort but some of the porportions are a little off but not bad at all.


Will
 
Well I roughed the shape and I'm pretty happy with the results. This thing is interesting because of all of the angles and tapers. Once I cut the parts it would have been almost impossible to tell which was which if I had not marked them first. Anyway, don't be too afraid by this photo. I just wanted to make sure the shape was right before I proceeded. I'll post some beauty shots when she is looking good.

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The petals or wings here are just hanging by a couple of aluminum dowels so that's why there looks to be a little play between the core area and the petals. Of course the finished version will be tight, lol
 
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Thanks! Looking forward to getting some more work done on this jewel. No lights, no "mystery" areas, just a straight build; I love it!

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No progress yet but for me it's a five-day "project" weekend, lol.


Will
 
Not much progress to report. Still have to shape the nose and add the back detail. No issues other then lack-of-time. Here is what she is looking like to date:

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It will probably be a few weeks before I can focus and finish her up as I am working on a bunch of other stuff of which I have a deadline.



Will
 
I know it's been a while. I've been busy and have had a few medical issues (which has really sucked) but trying to get back into it. Here are a few progress shots.

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This is the material I will be using for the little triangle areas:
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This is kind of from the same vantage point:
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With coke can for scale:
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:eek wow your work NEVER Ceases to amaze me!! outstanding job my friend!!
hope you are doing / feeling better Will,
do take care of your self!!!! :thumbsup
 
Re: Star Trek Tholian Ship SS size?

Dude, didn't Rick C. own that at one time?

-Rylo

SD Studios said:
It is about 15 1/2 inches long IIRC. HMS had a casting of an original when I was back at MR and we were supposed to make a replica, but it got nixed.

You should be safe with 15 1/2 inches.
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