Building the 6 foot Enterprise 1701 TOS

[Muzza]

He we go another build this kit is a David Schwirian and for a fiber glass kit is is perfect.
I will have to work out the lighting but that should not be that hard and I do want to add people inside the windows the same as Steve Neil did on his.

 

[thegnome]

This is going to be awesome!

 

[Bengrim09]

Too slow !!
Why isn’t this together already ?
Out the box........on the bench..........on a stand
Your priorities are all wrong
Good luck with your build

 

[Muzza]

Will start this weekend with the inner frame for engineering section and maybe kick out a few windows.

 

[Kingbob]

Too slow !!
Why isn’t this together already ?
Out the box........on the bench..........on a stand
Your priorities are all wrong
Good luck with your build

Haha, Muzza builds models faster than anybody, but yes he's had it a week, should be done by now

 

[Apollo]

Looking forward to your progress on this!

 

[Analyzer]

Wow!

Between this and your large Star Destroyer that is going to be some very impressive models

 

[Aztek Dummy]

let me know if you have any questions when you get to the painting

 

[Escape068]

Been following your huge Star Destroyer which is incredible!

You should check out this build by Lou Dalmasso. He just started a 66" TOS and it's looking fantastic!

Lou Dalmaso

Aztek Dummy Productions. Makers of top quality painting masks for the scale modeling industry since 2004.

www.youtube.com

 

[Muzza]

let me know if you have any questions when you get to the painting

thank you very much.

 

[Muzza]

Starting on the domes for the nacelles the plastic has a line vac formed in to it as a cutting line another testament to the quality of this kit.



The resin casting the domes sit in are recessed so the dome sits in nicely, and of cause it is a perfect press fit.

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

Should the domes be diffused or clear?

I really like the idea of pressure-fit domes! I'd leave them unglued for easy access.

 

[d_jedi1]

If we're replicating the filming model, clear domes, sprayed with this

Krylon K09053000 Sea Glass Spray Paint, Amber, 12 Ounce - - Amazon.com

Krylon K09053000 Sea Glass Spray Paint, Amber, 12 Ounce - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

As that's how it's current iteration in the smithsonian was done.

I've heard (unconfirmed as far as I know) rumors that the original domes were clear, sanded for a frosted effect, and sprayed with something like this
(I seem to recall Pelikan brand but can't find any at the moment)

Amazon.com : Thornton's Luxury Goods Fountain Pen Ink Bottle, 30ml (Orange) : Office Products

Amazon.com : Thornton's Luxury Goods Fountain Pen Ink Bottle, 30ml (Orange) : Office Products

www.amazon.com

 

[srspicer]

Never heard of this kit before, looks like very high quality. Looking forward to more.....

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

If we're replicating the filming model, clear domes, sprayed with this

Krylon K09053000 Sea Glass Spray Paint, Amber, 12 Ounce - - Amazon.com

Krylon K09053000 Sea Glass Spray Paint, Amber, 12 Ounce - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

As that's how it's current iteration in the smithsonian was done.

I've heard (unconfirmed as far as I know) rumors that the original domes were clear, sanded for a frosted effect, and sprayed with something like this
(I seem to recall Pelikan brand but can't find any at the moment)

Amazon.com : Thornton's Luxury Goods Fountain Pen Ink Bottle, 30ml (Orange) : Office Products

Amazon.com : Thornton's Luxury Goods Fountain Pen Ink Bottle, 30ml (Orange) : Office Products

www.amazon.com

So cool! Thanks!

 

[Neo-uk]

I'd love to get a commission like this. Something to really get your teeth into

 

[Muzza]

Fitting the inter-coolers to the nacelle tubes.

The tubes have location marks making it easy for drilling.

 

[Muzza]

Attaching the Flux Chillers.

The tubes have the markings to position the chiller.

 

[Muzza]

First Stage Flux Chillers are now fitted to the Engine Nacelles.
All the parts fitted beautifully.

 

[Muzza]

Navigation Deflector.
With the center being a press fit this will make a good hide away for the electrics.