USS Enterprise (2009) (Revell) review and build

[thorst]

Thanks Langy!

For the Bussards, I used two TOP-LINE MINI SERVO ES-05. I removed the control electronics and soldered the electro motors directly to 5V input voltage. One also has to remove a small stopping pin inside the housing which limits the angle of the servo lever.
Then I glued pieces of a cannula into the hole of the sprocket as an axis for the Bussard rotor. That's all.

Thorsten

 

[saleem]

Some progress:

The base is glued together and puttied:
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The bussard collectors are nearly finished, I just need to paint the details on the domes. Here are two pictures of the layout:
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The light is provided by two white LEDs on each nacelle. They illuminate a light box in front of the motor housing.

Here is a short video clip to show it in action (sorry for the bad quality, I don't have a video camera.):
Bussard_collector_test_20130907.mp4 Video by Herr_Bpunkt | Photobucket

The blades don't rotate so fast as it looks in the video, I really like the speed.
Yes, the sound of the gears is awful. But noone can hear it in space

Cheers
Thorsten

But were not in space, I thought someone was hoovering in the background.

 

[Langy]

any more updates ?

 

[thorst]

Sorry, not yet. I've installed all the remaining windows but I'm still experimenting with the lights in the secondary hull. Busy with work, too. And that $*!& part didn't arrive yet... so no end in sight here. I'll send another email to Revell's customer service tomorrow.

 

[Langy]

no worries fella,
i'm bursting to start on mine, but just scoping how an expert does his for tips and hints...

 

[Langy]

updates ?

 

[thorst]

Hopefully soon. I was busy finding a position the last weeks, but yes, I got a bit done. Just no pictures yet.
The replacement parts arrived last week, but one of them had the same flaw as the original one :-/

 

[rustyrobots]

Any news? I'm currently in the R+D stage of making this model, I've bought the set but that is literally all I have so far, not even tools.it's going to be my first and I don't want to mess it up, is there something small someone would suggest making to get me used to model making? Can't wait to start on this one. I am a complete clean slate/noob! Very good suggestions on this thread. Also been following trekworks videos on the model which turned out beautiful.

 

[Zalaian]

Lol, im exactly the same i saw one all lit up and thought damn im gonna build that, so i bought the model and now researching air brushes, and lighting kits.

 

[Chris Yarrow]

At least you guys have the kit! I'm hoping my wife has picked up on my numerous hints...!


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[Poddy71]

Do you have any update on your progress? I've just bought this for my first kit and love how you've built and put her so far.

Andy