Studio Half Scale TOS Enterprise Scratch build

[SteveNeill]

My pressure pot is on the fritz so I have a problem there. I'll try the baling soda though, thanks for all the input on that guys.

the plywood is 1/4 inch.

And yes on mine anyway I will light the impulse engines. That will be the only non original TOS change. I'm even going to black out the same windows.


Thanks all I'm going to try and tape together and assemble much of the ship for a look today. A few more parts to pour too. I'm leave the transparent stuff to the end. It's not really clear on the real deal anymore than the windows are.

Steve

 

[SteveNeill]

No Christmas lights or mirrors. But Randy at Voodoofx is working up something very special. No worries there.

Steve

 

[Ray22]

No Christmas lights or mirrors. But Randy at Voodoofx is working up something very special. No worries there.

Steve

Lets turn back the clock to the 1960"s Christmas time in the model shop where the oringinal Enterprise model was being built " Hey Bob you pick up those lights like I asked for the Nacelles?" "Ummm....I forgot" says Dave, Bob and Dave both look at the Christmas tree in the corner of the shop and the rest is Star Trek history. :lol

 

[kahn1701]

I can almost see that conversation going on...TeeHee

Steve you are the man..
Thanks for letting this old men have one of the greatest USS Enterprise props
I have ever seen..I missed the masterpeace one.looking back now thats probabley
a good thing.
This is the best thing to hapen to me since my grandson birth..3 years ago..
Just the videos are a peace of history to be viewed for years to come ..
Just like TOS...
You your ships and video are sure to live long and prosper...

Kahn1701 AKA Paul out...

 

[SteveNeill]

Paul thanks a bunch. That sure makes me happy to hear. She's going to home that deserves her well.

Steve

 

[MasterAnubis]

Well, you all ready know about pressure casting clear. I was told by my local PolyTek rep that with their clears, it's pretty much impossible to get completely bubble free castings without pressure casting it. I've had the same type of bubbles appear in some of my regular PolyTek plastics. Even with pressure casting I keep trying different types in hopes I find some magic one that loves me more than the last one. :lol Now I'm going to have to try out the Alumilite products...thanks. :rolleyes

Keep up the awsome work. :thumbsup

 

[SteveNeill]

I'm hoping to frost them enough when lighted the bubbles won't show much. I have heard that even under pressure you still get them because it's a chemical process byproduct caused by the exothermic process.

I'm rendering a 25 minute video now that shows the beginning stages of the construction. I got a lot done today and all the substructures are done and I mounted the hulls and some parts on for a look, It will take a few hours to upload so here's a couple of pictures to hold you.

This is just what we call a tape fit and the whole thing will be taken apart on Monday to file out the windows, sand and primer and get it ready for the lighting before I can put her back together for real.

Steve

 

[SteveNeill]

Please forgive the horrible flash photos. They pick up all the dust from all the sanding and grinding I did today. Next time I'll dust her off.

Steve

 

[vaderman1701]

Sorry Steve, we cannot forgive you. I think you need to send me that one and start all over again.. :lol

Great work as always. BTW, I tested the slush casting on my 1/350th parts and it worked pretty well. I think I may do this for my kit. Different genre, but I feel like Luke Skywalker learning the ways of the Force from Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Can't wait to see the video.

Scott

 

[KUROK]

Gorgeous!

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks Kurok.

The latest video:

The Big E Story Part 27

 

[Onigiri]

Giggity This makes me all kinds of happy

 

[robn1]

Cool! It's just taped together, but at least it's real parts this time
Instead of casting the domes, can't you just include the acrylic domes?

I was reading the post where you said the video will take hours to upload, then I got an email from Youtube saying it was up!

 

[SteveNeill]

Rob no you can't use them. For the Bussards I'm using the same ones CR did. But for the saucer Domes they are a unique shape and the lower dome has ribbed details.

The video took nearly 4 hours to upload. Not because of my connection speed but because they are HD full screen vids. Big files.

Ongirl thanks!

Steve

 

[robn1]

Oh I forgot about the saucer domes, I was just thinking about the nacelles.

 

[feek61]

I didn't realize until a couple of days ago that they were HD. I started watching them from the beginning on Apple TV and it makes a difference. I know we all appreciate the time not only on the Big E but also putting the videos together and sharing your technique(s). Just fabulous!!! (are you tired of me saying that yet, lol)

Looking forward to continuing videos of the build.

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks guys. Really thanks.

steve

 

[robn1]

I've been saving all the HD vids from Youtube, it's an awesome tutorial on molding and casting. 27 vids, total run time so far is 4:58:53!

 

[kahn1701]

I feel like a part of history....
Steve said my names on camera.........

Im just glade to be one of the many
who will injoy your BIG E and videos for
years to come..

All build videos from now on will have
to messure up to Steve greatness...
Steve you set the standard we all strive to
get close to just one in our short lives..

I look forward to a long friendship...

kahn1701
AKA Paul

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks Paul. :$

Steve