1:18 TOS Bridge/Display Build

[Atlanthia]

Well that's looking pretty darned good, mate! Really impressive!

 

[PeteVenkman]

Thanks Atlanthia, I hope to have some updates this weekend.

 

[PeteVenkman]

Hello all,

I'm back with a minor update visually, not the most stimulating stage photograph wise, but a major update on this project development wise. I spent this past weekend working out the scale for the remainder of the bridge. Once I had that all figured out I drew up a 1:1 scale floor plan of the whole bridge, the stations, the main viewer and turbolift. I also created my template for the profile/supports for the stations. As I said, not the most stimulating of photos with this stage but it means I can move forward on building the stations, turbolift, etc. Things should start getting exciting in the next update. Now on to the pics...







Thanks for looking. You guys (and gals) are what keeps me going with this project.

 

[Atlanthia]

Just got back from watching the awesome new Star Trek film and it's great to see that you have picked this project back up! What are the dimensions of your floor plan?

 

[PeteVenkman]

I'm going to be seeing the new movie on Friday. Here are a couple of the key dimensions for the floor plan. A clever person should be able to work out the rest. There is one part that didn't jive and I had to make an adjustment to get everything working together from the McMaster plans but that was it.

 

[Jsimon999]

I was just about to shut down for the night when I had to view this thread. Now I'm never gonna get to sleep.

Can't wait to see more!!

opcorn
Jon

 

[SofaKing01]

WOW! Very cool!

 

[YJAGG]

Very nice- I'll have to copy the idea for some custom Joes I made a while back JoeCustoms.com > View topic - To Boldly Go , but no way I could make Sulu's scanner Also if you want to make the seats higher- you can unscrew the bast and use a thin plastic tube ( the reservoir from a pen works great)

 

[PeteVenkman]

Thank you very much for the kind words, SofaKing.

YJAGG, cool customs. By all means build them a bridge. And thanks for the tip. I'm not sure yet but I may be scratch building the chairs.

Here are a few more progress pics, communications station is well under way.

 

[IMIM2]

This is awesome!!!!!

 

[CaptainDave1701]

I have said this in other threads.....
This is why I love the craft...Wonderful work and I look forward to your build. Being able to build from a kit is one thing. Being able to scratch build is something entirely different. Again I look forward to this.

 

[YJAGG]

thanks, and I jsut might have to now

 

[PeteVenkman]

Thanks, everyone, for the wonderful comments, I really appreciate it. I'm just glad to provide some entertainment for everyone while having fun myself.

 

[metal wood]

the S and D on key board still stick thanks to you pete, still loving this though keep it up

 

[Atlanthia]

Any news on this build, Pete? I have some updates of my own, which I shall post when I have the time to put them together...

 

[FoxhoundTCF]

Looking awesome

 

[PeteVenkman]

@ FoxhoundTCF, thank you very much.

Atlanthia, I should have some progress pics up either tonight or tomorrow. I've been pulling overtime at work and have been feeling exhausted this last week.

 

[Atlanthia]

I know the feeling, Mate. I have over 100 pics to sort hrough, resize and choose from and tiredness is constantly my biggest problem..

 

[Atlanthia]

Hey, Pete! Did you manage to make any progress on this awesome project? It sure would be nice to see an update

 

[FLM Concepts]

Great build so far! I've also wanted to do a bridge in scale with the figures, though I think I may do a Refit bridge.

I'll be watching this thread closely!