Norway-Class 1/1000 mixed media scratchbuild

frostrubin · Dec 30, 2018

Started a scratch build Norway class.
First attempt on the main hull:

It's out off cardboard with covered with resin for enforcement. I wanted to use as a mold for vacuum forming…

But after I get my hands on a 3D printer (Ender 3) I changed my mind and decided to do the basic shapes with my new machine.
The 3D Model done in Cinema4D based on pictures of Eaglemoss Norway Renderings:

The parts that will be printed:

They will be detailed in old fashioned way. Also the flat parts like the underside of the hull and pylons will be scratched out of PS sheets.

More pics soon…

stevielewis · Dec 30, 2018

Very cool! Like to see how this will turn out.

frostrubin · Dec 30, 2018

First printed parts. Roughly sanded:

Bottom plate of the hull:

frostrubin · Dec 31, 2018

Some progress…

starting on the pylons

and the first printed parts for the warp engine:

Adding plates on the printed neck part:

Printed spheres added to the saucer bottom…

…and some detailing:

Mike J. · Dec 31, 2018

Fascinating! I remember all the hullabaloo over the new ships when First Contact came out. I don't think I've ever seen anyone scratch-build one.

frostrubin · Jan 3, 2019

Done more details on the underside of the hull. I think it's ready for the primer…

Pylons done and some quick test with the nacelles.

rbeach84 · Jan 4, 2019

I just wondered if spaceships will be actually 3D printed in the future... thinking of the 'space dock' in the movies, looks kinda like a printer frame...
Oh, yes. And great job on your build! Appreciate you sharing.
Regards, Robert

frostrubin · Jan 11, 2019

My web provider has problems…

so here is a link to my facebook album. (watchable without account)
Norway-Class 1/1000 Scratchbuild | Facebook

Sorry

stevielewis · Jan 11, 2019

frostrubin · Jan 11, 2019

Added details and panels for the lifeboats. Also drilled and cut windows out.

"Neck" is primed sanded:

Finished the bottom hull by adding the phaser banks:

stevielewis · Jan 12, 2019

Looking good! Glad you are able to post pics again.

frostrubin · Jan 22, 2019

Update on the Norway scratch.
Added more details on the hull.

All parts are primed and sanded now:

Preparing for lighting at the moment:

Thx for watching

frostrubin · Jan 26, 2019

last dry fit before gluing the nacelle together

frostrubin · Feb 1, 2019

Not much progress on her. Not sure about the color scheme.
But made my decision for the name and registry:
NCC-65303 U.S.S. Trondheim.
So I start drawing the decals…

frostrubin · Feb 5, 2019

Photon torpedos armed:

Start painting

But I have not decided how to make aztec patterns yet.

frostrubin · Feb 12, 2019

Finished all soldering and lighting works

And all the paint job before all the parts come together…
I changed my mind on the turquoise colour and make a dark blue instead. It match a lot better into the colour scheme now.

SmilingOtter · Feb 12, 2019

I've never quite decided whether I like the design of the Norway or not - some days I do, others, not so much - but you're doing a fantastic job making it from scratch.