studio scale 66" Enterprise:

[robn1]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

If you're using a program with a built in "upload to youtube" function it probably uses a low res as default. If you can't change the resolution, try just uploading from your youtube page. Bear in mind that 30 minutes of HD will take a few hours at least to upload.

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

uploaded a beter copy of the video...this should be much better

 

[robn1]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

Like night and day, thanks! Hope it didn't take too long

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

only 3 hours lol i know there has to be a better way. i have to load the edtied video to my pc and then to youtube....very long process

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

OK, so dry fitting is all done, every thing is completely level, shes sitting on her own weight ( no stands to hold up the saucer ) , all bubbles centered...im so freaking happy i can %$#^&*(

so now she comes apart and i start the real fun, drilling out windows and filling them with dental acrylic..still need to find a place that will sell to me I'm not a dentist lol, adding lights and all the electronics...fun fun fun lol

a quick note, the pipe is not level, it needs to be adjusted, which i will do when i take her a part

 

[ONEYE]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

Self Cure Pink Dental Acrylic Polymer - Dental Polymers - Dental Supplies - SPECIAL EFFECTS SUPPLIES - The Monster Makers

 

[Spheric Thor]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

I just ordered some from Burman Industries. Here are the links to the Dental Acrylic Clear polymer & monomer.

BURMAN INDUSTRIES*::*ALGINATE & DENTAL SUPPLIES *::* DENTAL ACRYLIC POLYMERS*::*DENTAL ACRYLIC CLEAR 11 OZ
BURMAN INDUSTRIES*::*ALGINATE & DENTAL SUPPLIES *::* DENTAL ACRYLIC MONOMERS*::*DENTAL MONOMER PINT

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

thanks rich, but i need the clear suff

spheric thor, thanks man, thats the link i was going to look for in steves veeeeery long thread :lol

 

[ONEYE]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neil. the last of the mohic

thanks rich, but i need the clear suff

I lift my pinky in the air and say, "Oh, special aren't we." What non-clear isn't good enough, fancy schmancy elitist attitude. Maybe you need some caliberation? I'll make an adjustment to you on Sunday.

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

uh oh! that doesnt sound good :lol

 

[Caladonis]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

I just got some of the finger nail acrylic and the good thing is you can get it everywhere. I'll will let you know how it works out.

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

i got some yesterday, it looks great! the only thing is it was $50 , I'm going to buy some of it off ebay that Ive seen for $10 for the powder just to see if it is the same quality, just so i know for future need

 

[kahn1701]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

Trooper

Great to see you working away on the BIE E.
Its going to be a blast watching you work..

My real jobs been keeping me away from My BIG E
the last few mounths.

Thanks for the heads up and great Video.Keep it up..

Paul/kahn1701

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

Paul, thank you
been doing the boooring task of drilling windows :facepalm
just be thankful your employed, many are struggling to find work around here, you'll get back to it soon....i look forward to seeing your done.

 

[robn1]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

I've been wondering how you were coming along Paul, I'm looking forward to seeing both of these ships done

Oh and Monster Makers does have the clear dental acrylic, you just have to look for it.

 

[kahn1701]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

Trooper
Chk the window templates when drilling/cutting your window.
I needed to go back and enlarge some of my windows after the fact.
They needed be slightly bigger in some places.
Also one of my video covers a couple windows Steve Missed.
That are on the CD he sent you.
(Luv you STEVE...LOL)
Just a little advice..LOL

Robin 1
Thank you for the support.
I'll get back on my BIG E soon.

Thank you all
Paul/kahn1701

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

thanks for the heads up, i did see that, i also found a couple windows not on the kit, it will be on my next video. i was making sure the temp's would fit and noticed that i did need to make the wholes larger, after i already cut em out there fine now

 

[Orbital Drydock]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

Lookin' good man!

I'm SO jealous of you, building your nice well done kit

On the dental acrylic, if you have a Sally Beauty supply close. Try their Beauty Secrets clear nail powder, it's a good product & only about $7 for enough to do the build 4x over.

Also wanted to suggest a Bondo sub. USC makes 2 great products "Icing" & "Thin Ice". They're comparable in price to Bondo, but way easier to sand & lighter. Bondo uses limestone as the filler & the USC ICE stuff is a glass bead filler. Of course evercoat is the ultimate, but is $45.

Again Lookin' good!

 

[trooper]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

Orbital- thank you very much
i cant wait to come to Portland in a couple months and see the ship you built

in a test i did, i noticed that the back side is textured, is this normal? it would seem i need to sand it down or it will show up when lite. does the stuff you use do the same thing ?

ron1- thanks man

 

[Orbital Drydock]

Re: 1/2 studio scale enterprise, My 66" big E from steve neill. the last of the mohi

It seems to be the nature of the beast. The back will have a frosted look. I filled the holes completely then smoothed over the powder before applying the monomer. It helped keep the surface level at least.

Are you going for clear or diffused windows?