My take on the NX refit (WIP)

[Kuhn Global]

I very much like the direction this scratch build is heading.... very nice work sir! I look forward to viewing more! cool:thumbsup

 

[brandomack]

I very much like the direction this scratch build is heading.... very nice work sir! I look forward to viewing more! cool:thumbsup

and thank YOU sir! I'll put some time in today.

 

[qfrost]

I like that you're taking this on. You've got a great start, keep at it! - Q

 

[brandomack]

I like that you're taking this on. You've got a great start, keep at it! - Q

Thank you Sir, Will do.

 

[feek61]

Looking great Brandon. Always eager to see your progress

 

[brandomack]

thanks feek.

Today I decided to work on the deflector array.

I laminated 3 sheets of 1/8" blasa, then used the compass to create rings.
the rings are 1/4" thick around so I have extra room to sand down circular. i sliced the piece off from the strip and then nipped off the corners so its easier to sand into a circle.

once i had a rough circular shape, I cut out the center so I could fit it onto a wooden pencil, then put the pencil into the chuck of my cordless drill. I then spun the drill at a low speed over a sheet of 180-220 grit sandpaper. once I had the right thickness/circumference I applied a reasonable amount of putty while the drill turned and let dry.

Once the ring was dry, I sanded it smooth with 220 and mounted it on a piece of 1/32" balsa

here is where I'm at

 

[brandomack]

almost finished with the fabrication of the deflector array...

 

[brandomack]

almost done...

 

[Devin]

What an interesting take on this design.

Question: why balsa and not styrene? I'm doing my first scratch build and picked styrene because having wood and plastic in the same model make me nervous (dissimilar materials, reactions to heat and humidity and all).

 

[brandomack]

What an interesting take on this design.

Question: why balsa and not styrene? I'm doing my first scratch build and picked styrene because having wood and plastic in the same model make me nervous (dissimilar materials, reactions to heat and humidity and all).

easy answer? cost and workability.

a strip of 1/8" styrene costs me $7.50, while balsa costs me $1.50

 

[Kuhn Global]

I'm looking forward to viewing more on this.

 

[brandomack]

I'm looking forward to viewing more on this.

Thanks Kurt! Still waiting on electrical components, so it may be two weeks or so before my next post....:unsure

 

[brandomack]

I've been working on an interior of the cargo bays using MS paint.

Still tweaking though.

it will eventually be laser printed on cardstock

here is the mockup in place

 

[brandomack]

I also worked on the deflector array, managed to find a nice dish for it
and puttied the balsa. will show photos tomorrow.

 

[SteveNeill]

Nice Brandon!

 

[CCP]

Has anyone seen the new conversion kit offered on the Starship Modelers website for the NX refit? Starship Modeler Store: 1/1000 NX-01 Refit Conversion

 

[brandomack]

Nice Brandon!

Thanks Steve! Dont let the rain get you down this week, eh?

it rains here from september to may here.

 

[brandomack]

Has anyone seen the new conversion kit offered on the Starship Modelers website for the NX refit? Starship Modeler Store: 1/1000 NX-01 Refit Conversion

Nice to see it posted up in the store, its 1:1000 though and mine is 1:350,
that and it is solid, so lighting would be tricky.

thanks for the heads up!

 

[brandomack]

Hi all,

While I wait for my components to arrive, I decided to clean up the artwork I did previously.

for those who havent seen it yet, meet the Mark IV....

 

[11B30B4]

Brando, Holy Fraking Feltercarb! this is an awesome build. I am glad the e-mail helped. To be honest, this is the first time I had the opportunity to check out your thread. I have another idea that I will e-mail you tonight. Great job and keep me posted.