In this update, I've finished 2 of the curved tiers for the side light panels. Though I'd share the pics with you to see what you think. Check them out on the Drydock page of our site! Let me know what you think!

-NemVia-

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Thank you very Much!!!!

Sometimes when I work on a project this big for such a long time, I eventually need a little break. So I made a composite pic of the PL Enterprise pulling away from the Drydock. I'm not sure how to upload pics on this forum, yet, I'll just send you to my link. Check out Drydock Project, page 9 pic 4. This pic gives you an idea of what the final product will hopefully look like. I think it turned out pretty sharp. Hope you enjoy!

-NemVia-

http://www.NemVia.com

In this  Drydock Project update, I've finished the tensioning rods for all of the curved panel frames. I've reviewed TMP once again and noticed that there are very minor details to be added between the curved frames. The pics on page 10 show what I mean. I'm going to call these little squares that I've added junction boxes in which I can run additional wiring through in case I've left out some sort of lighting. I've also begun more detail work on the sides of the overhead modules. After recievening some very interesting pics of one of the Drydock Models that was used in one of the TV series, and auctioned off at Christie's, I was able to use those pics as a referent. At first I wasn't sure if this was going to look good, but when I took pics of it I thought it looked very good. I've left these pics a little larger so when you click on the "FULL VIEW" you can check out the details a little better. After I finish the detailing work, I'll be working on the Hangers on either sides of the modules. Hope you enjoy!!!!! Until the next update....

-NemVia-

http://www.NemVia.com

In this weeks update of the Drydock, I've finished detailing both the fore and aft ends of the overhead modules and have primed them so I can apply it's final color. I've included a reference pic of the original filming model so you can see how the models compare. Next I'll be working on the visible interiors of the hanger bays on the modules then they will be connected to each other finally! Next, I'll start some of the wiring for the lighting effects. I'll have more pics of the finished paint job in the next update... so STAY TUNED!

-NemVia-

http://www.NemVia.com

McCready wrote:

Griffworks wrote: Lookin' good!    Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?

Uh, Joe, he's not making a kit, it's a one off, be sure to work that fiberglass in a well ventilated area in the future.  

McCready wrote:

Griffworks wrote: Lookin' good!    Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?

Hey, Mellvar, do you know any other tunes?  NemVia is doing a brilliant job on a tough damn scratchbuild, and all you can do is ask about your obsession, licensing?  Give it a break, dude.

NemVia, that is looking most excellent!  I'm dying to see it finished!  Get a move on!

If you could finish it by the first of July, you could take it to WonderFest the weekend of 19 July and I bet you'd get at least a Merit Award.

BTW, I think that would be a fairly popular kit if you were to make that as a master. 

I can't see the pictures well enough to be definitive, but I'd guess at least a Bronze at WF. Scratchbuilding is always looked upon very favorably. (Assuming a competent paint job, of course.)

There are tons of Star Trek and Star Wars models every year, so anything you can do to make your's stand out from the crowd really helps. I don't think I've ever seen this sort of thing in the contest before.

How big is it? Size definitely helps, as long as it's not too big.

(You can read whatever you want into that last sentence... )

-JC