Studio Half Scale TOS Enterprise Scratch build

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We should start a separate build thread when we begin. It would let us get ideas from each other and show it off.
 
shizman

Sounds like a plan. Just let me know when and where..
I know I'm going to need all the help I can get.
I'm going to start rebuilding my shop/office work
bench. I’m going to make the build bench 6x4.
It might just be enough room for building the BIG E..
LOL

Thanks
 
Been away for awhile, was here when you first started it and this is truly a monumental undertaking. Just amazing work :thumbsup
 
Thanks!

Kahn I'll put up some pictures later. I got your hulls out this morning and they look good. I have to go back over the two hull kits today and fix a few bubbles, clean off the PVA and make them ready to ship. So bare with me guys it's another busy day of customers first.

Steve
 
Still in fiber glass hell. Washing and preening parts. Trimming the flash and flat sanding so you guys don't have to do it.

More later.

Steve

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In the photos a lot of times it's hard to gauge size (that's one reason I love the videos; you can really see the size of this beast) but in the above photo the saucer dwarfs the 5 gallon bucket there. Very much looking forward to the build video(s).
 
What about a small belt sander for the rims? The one thing about sanding on a flat surface though is you can be sure it will be perfectly flat as you sand it.
 
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Steve

Thanks you for Trimming the flash and flat sanding..
I was kind of dreading that part..
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Yes I do agree with Kahn.

You are a kind hearted person for doing the flash trimming and flat sanding for these good people. Hope you all leave him a nice tip. I would if I had the money to buy the kit.
 
All the hull parts are preened up. I hate fiber glass layup because no mater how careful you are you get bubbles. I filled 90 % and all the edges are clean. All you guys have to do is a Little more flat sanding-maybe and fill a few bubbles.

I took all the PVA off too and sanded the surface and primered the hull parts. Took all day but this way you guys can get right to work.

I'm tempted to use a polyurethane gel coat. BJB has a good one but after see the warping caused by backing it up with epoxy and matt I would rather have the bubbles to fill.

CR big E had this problem bad. Monday I'll start packing.

Thanks guys.

Steve
 
Steve

You have by fare proven to me you are
the best man for this undertaking.
Your craftsmanship, work ethic
and kindness is an inspiration to all.
I know I have said this before but
Your BIG E will live on as one of you
shinning accomplishment for all to see.
I for one will be talking about this well
into my old age.

Thank you once again
I’m humbled......
 
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I'm tempted to use a polyurethane gel coat. BJB has a good one but after see the warping caused by backing it up with epoxy and matt I would rather have the bubbles to fill.

CR big E had this problem bad.
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Was this due to the combination of different materials (i.e. PU resin + epoxy)? I've often wondered if you could put a surface coat of PU resin in the mold and then back it with glass cloth, etc. for strength and stability. I heard it can be done, but it can be very tricky. Is there an issue getting the PU resin to bond with whatever is backing it?

Although extremely popular, PU resin doesn't seem to be very dimensionally stable, at least to me. I feel most comfortable using it for plant-on details and I get a bit nervous when I see it being used for the actual structure of a model. That's because every large, structural part I've ever seen has been warped or distorted in some fashion. I know it can be corrected, but who's to say it won't happen again in the future?

It would be great to hear about some of your experience with these issues. Thanks! :D
 
I've had no issues fiberglassing over BJB's 1630 polyurethane resin. But on the same note, I use polyester fiberglass resin. I'm not sure if That makes a difference or not.
 
Well...

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After seeing this I changed my mind. You guys will like bubbles better than the above pictures of a CR 66 E kit that sat unbuilt for some time only to open the box to a taco. This is polyester backed PU. And it happened to a few people.

Today I had to clean shop and get the place cleaned up for dignitaries visiting from Warner's tomorrow. I also tied up the nacelles in there to be final positions to find out all is truly correct and well.

Tomorrow I'll get some work done on her but I still have some pre-shipping work to do and that CD. After I ship next week I will have the entire week and weekend to work on her. Finally.

Steve
 
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