Studio Half Scale TOS Enterprise Scratch build

[feek61]

I think they used fiberglass cloth on the outside of the impulse engine on the production version of the ship.

 

[SteveNeill]

Steve, how were those windows accomplished on the original? Were they in fact scribed, or cut through the hull? Or were they applied to the surface (Scotchlight, perhaps)?

On the impulse engine, is that really how it was when used for the TV show? Gah!

I just don't know but based on the help I'm getting from my friend Doug Drexler and others I'd have to say no. I certainly don't see it in the re mastered CGI model based on the original or the pictures of the original.

The restoration of the original model is questionable at best and not well like. Especially the paint job and the overdone panel lines. But this is the Smithsonian we are talking about none for restoring things non historically. Let’s not forget they had the X-1 on display for years before they finally painted it right.

Thanks for postng that picture. That cleared one thing for me.

The windows were cut out and filled in with plastic as far as I know. Back lite and some were painted just black.

I'm going to do the windows I started over as you can see from the comparison photos they are too small and a couple of the panels are not shaped just right.

Thanks for all the input. Got a picture? Post away. This is how we get things right and I thank you for it.

You guys are great!

Steve

 

[feek61]

I'm sure you know this but I'll post it anyway. They used light tubes for the windows on the B/C decks and used the same light source as the top of the bridge. You can see the acrylic rods (in the cavity hacked out of the B/C deck) that connected the windows to the light source on the inside area where the bridge would be.

Here is the other side, you can see the hole where the rods were in this photo:

 

[Robbie TPC]

Steve you're killing me...
This is so awesome !

 

[SteveNeill]

Today I hope to get back to the big E but I'm having to cut a new demo reel of my CGI work for a possible job. Oh boy. More later.

Steve

 

[Effingham]

I feel so inadequate.

Good luck on the demo reel, Steve!

 

[SteveNeill]

Stop that you're being silly! Couldn't resist. Sorry. But really take what you learn here and try something. It doesn't have to be this big. But try the process. You'll be glad you did.

Again thanks you guys for all the input and the pictures. We'll get this grand old lady right!

Steve

 

[feek61]

Today I hope to get back to the big E but I'm having to cut a new demo reel of my CGI work for a possible job. Oh boy. More later.

Steve

Oh man, I was hoping this WAS your job, lol. Seriously I thought you may have retired because this project seems to be a great "hey I'm retired" project. Good luck with the job and I hope it's something cool (I hear they are going to be doing a Star Trek movie!).

 

[SteveNeill]

Heck I'm not even 60 yet! Lets just say if all goes well I'll be doing CGI work for Sci-Fi projects. I can't say more right now. But I sure thank you for the good luck. But no worries I have evenings and weekends and gaps between shows so the Big E will continue fear not.

Steve

 

[Effingham]

What are these "weekends" of which you speak?

 

[SteveNeill]

You know when you work Monday -through Friday at a reel job. Get it? Reel.

LOL!

Steve

 

[Ghostsoldier]

I know you've heard it a million times by now (at least a hundred times from me ), Steve, but your work is awesome, and your patience even more so! :thumbsup

Rob

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks Rob very much!

Well I got up to roadrunner problems today, email account BS that took up all of the day. I have several work stations and had to do work on all of them. Mouse wasn't working on one. Added skype and email accounts to the other work stations in the event I have another melt down like today's. But all fixed now. I hope to get back to this ship this weekend if not sooner. Doing the scribing all over again and will document.

Steve

 

[Rhett J Martin]

Lovin' this thread!! Can't wait to see it develop more!

 

[SteveNeill]

Today I worked on the saucer section and got the windows the right size…FINALLY! This is the hard stuff. Scribing. Yuck. I will do lots more this weekend. Maybe, that’s maybe finish the saucer section.

In addition I had to put a set of pointed ears on my wife Gilly and take pictures for the application instructions.

These ears worked out great. Then I had to make the page for the instructions. Welcome To My Website

Scroll way down.

Still have some cleanup work to do. But you’re going to drill holes in these locations and using a file, cut them out.

But tomorrow it’s all the Big E to work on finally after clearing this weeks to do list. Can't wait to get back to her.

Steve

 

[11B30B4]

Steve, It looks great. Where did you get the scale plans, are they free domain? To be honest when I first saw the framed out saucer and then the coated saucer, it looked a bit thick; however, once you started with the detailing it looks great. I think you are going to have an awesome display. Great pics...

 

[trekman1017]

In another 50 years when I retire I plan to build a studio scale Enterprise.

 

[SteveNeill]

With any luck if this culture of ours ever wakes up and faces reality we may have the real thing by then. After all we did go from Edwards dry lake bed to the surface of the Moon in less time.

I wish I’ll be here to see it. With medical science improving that might be possible too. I refuse to ever give up until something takes me out. And BTW. Never retire. It’s pointless. Work and create until you drop. Just my 2 cents.

The plans are accurate and made from exhaustive research of the actual model. I’ve made plans before for many models there were only three views of or pictures.
Thanks do much for the kind words.

Steve

 

[Bondo Fett]

Today I worked on the saucer section and got the windows the right size…FINALLY! This is the hard stuff. Scribing. Yuck. I will do lots more this weekend. Maybe, that’s maybe finish the saucer section.


Still have some cleanup work to do. But you’re going to drill holes in these locations and using a file, cut them out.

But tomorrow it’s all the Big E to work on finally after clearing this weeks to do list. Can't wait to get back to her.

Steve

Don't forget the those three stud/tab/projection/thingies around the sensor ring!

 

[SteveNeill]

Don't forget the those three stud/tab/projection/thingies around the sensor ring!

Not a chance thanks. Got the doweling for it standing by.

Steve