Studio Half Scale TOS Enterprise Scratch build
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SteveNeill
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Just PM me. Thanks Barry.
Waiting on my shipment from Harbor Freight on lathe tools and a Drill Chuck. Then I'm going to make that deflector dish. Started on the intercoolers. I only have them and a few small parts to make for the nacelles and I can start molding.
Steve
Waiting on my shipment from Harbor Freight on lathe tools and a Drill Chuck. Then I'm going to make that deflector dish. Started on the intercoolers. I only have them and a few small parts to make for the nacelles and I can start molding.
Steve
SteveNeill
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Not sure yet. I first have to mold it, produce and couple of pulls from the molds. Assemble two and make up instructions. Depending on how much labor and materials cost it ends up being, that will determine the price to be fair.
The CR kit of the same size was 3100.00 but that included the lights and the inner structure and stand. I will leave that up to the builder which I believe most modelers would prefer. I know I would.
If I had to guess, I'd say between 1200-1500.
All epoxy glass hull. No polyester. Epoxy gel coat too. Alumilite small parts. Acrylic domes.
Hope that helps.
Steve
The CR kit of the same size was 3100.00 but that included the lights and the inner structure and stand. I will leave that up to the builder which I believe most modelers would prefer. I know I would.
If I had to guess, I'd say between 1200-1500.
All epoxy glass hull. No polyester. Epoxy gel coat too. Alumilite small parts. Acrylic domes.
Hope that helps.
Steve
SteveNeill
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Hang in there I should have the NX-01 done Tuesday at the rate I'm going!
Thanks!
Steve
Thanks!
Steve
SteveNeill
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So! As soon as all the decals are on the NX I have about a two week gap to either build someone another model or work on this.
It looks like I will have that couple of weeks before I start a Blockade Runner for a return customer. With any luck and a strong wind this will all start this weekend.
A few small parts for the Nacelles and I'm going to lathe that pesky deflector. I hope. I mean I hope I can do it that way or it will have to be CNC cut-printed.
Steve
It looks like I will have that couple of weeks before I start a Blockade Runner for a return customer. With any luck and a strong wind this will all start this weekend.
A few small parts for the Nacelles and I'm going to lathe that pesky deflector. I hope. I mean I hope I can do it that way or it will have to be CNC cut-printed.
Steve
Ghostsoldier
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If you can't wait for Steve's most excellent (and cheaper) kit, you can always drop 10-grand on this:
Star Trek USS Enterprise authentic prop, 6 feet long | eBay
Rob:cool
Star Trek USS Enterprise authentic prop, 6 feet long | eBay
Rob:cool
trekriffic
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I know it no doubt increases the value but having autographs scribbled all over the secondary hull just doesn't cut it for me.
SteveNeill
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Bad move on that. The signing. And the price is low if you can get it for 10,000. I bet it sits there. Maybe not.
Steve
Steve
SteveNeill
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No lights? It will sit there. 
Ghostsoldier
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I don't even have to guess that the quality and skill of that model are no where near what you've put into yours, Steve...there's no love in it, ya know?
Rob
Rob
trekriffic
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For ten grand I'd want lights and sound effects.
Also phasers!
Also phasers!
SteveNeill
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Rob I wouldn't be too sure of that. Maybe the build. But not the masters as they were done by my old friend Greg Gein. I'm pretty sure he did the original build for DS9.
This model was not screen used and a pull from Greg's molds I recon.
Thanks though Rob. But Greg is the best there is!
Steve
This model was not screen used and a pull from Greg's molds I recon.
Thanks though Rob. But Greg is the best there is!
Steve
SteveNeill
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That's very nice of you to say. Thanks so much.
Steve
Steve
That is correct! There was a limited run of these done years ago taken directly from Greg Jein's molds for the DS9 model. They were priced at $10K each. They also did a run of the Klingon battle cruiser from the Next Generation and I want to say that they also did the Klingon D7 ship from Trials and Tribble-ations too.
I saw one of each hanging from the ceiling, and for sale, at the Viacom store on a trip to Chicago in October of 1997. The store also had the Gorn and Salt Vampire costumes on display at the time as well as what were purported to be original props that, even then, looked dubious to me.
It's been so long I don't remember if I had a camera with me.
Dave
mobius303
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Yes, the back up model for Trials and Tribulations was lighted and sold for $ 10,000 at the Experience.
The guy at that time said the other two models they sold in Chicago were mastered by Prop builder Greg Jein as a request of the store to be sold to the public. He mentioned the original Screen used prop was being kept in a vault on the paramount lot. It was very heavy and they were worried someone would drop it during the shoot which was why they built back-ups.
They were really cool models but Steve is doing a great job so far too. Can't wait to see what else your doing with it Steve.
The guy at that time said the other two models they sold in Chicago were mastered by Prop builder Greg Jein as a request of the store to be sold to the public. He mentioned the original Screen used prop was being kept in a vault on the paramount lot. It was very heavy and they were worried someone would drop it during the shoot which was why they built back-ups.
They were really cool models but Steve is doing a great job so far too. Can't wait to see what else your doing with it Steve.
Blackbirdcd
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That model currently resides in the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, but I'm not sure if it's currently on display.
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