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1/350 ENTERPRISE REFIT BUILD

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  • Member since
    February 2018
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by Model Monkey on Thursday, December 19, 2019 4:20 PM

Absolutely brilliant.

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Monday, December 23, 2019 2:01 PM

Many Thanks!!

 

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 11:07 AM

Another tribute video featuring my 1/350 Refit build...

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:02 AM

That's fantastic! I'd swear it were footage from The Motion Picture if you didn't tell me it was your model! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 11:15 AM

Again, many thanks!!!!

 

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Saturday, December 28, 2019 4:15 PM

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Monday, December 30, 2019 9:09 PM

While taking a much needed break from the bench, I put together this video of my 1/350 Refit.

  • Member since
    December 2010
Posted by danburnsart on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 9:54 PM
gorgeous!!!!!!!
  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Thursday, January 2, 2020 2:39 PM

Here's a quick video of the completed model on my coffee table...

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, January 5, 2020 3:01 PM

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Yes, the TOS Enterprise is classic and iconic; however, I like the refit (no bloody A) as well. The ST:TMP Enterprise was one of my favorite kits, but I didn't know how to use the dry transfers and messed it up. I still have bits and pieces of that classic kit.

Have you ever thought of trying to use laser pointers to replicate phaser fire? Those cheap ones you can get as a keychain or cat chasing toy.

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mark Lookabaugh on Sunday, January 5, 2020 5:10 PM

Amazing work!  Looking forward to your next build.

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Monday, January 6, 2020 8:09 AM

Rob Gronovius

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Yes, the TOS Enterprise is classic and iconic; however, I like the refit (no bloody A) as well. The ST:TMP Enterprise was one of my favorite kits, but I didn't know how to use the dry transfers and messed it up. I still have bits and pieces of that classic kit.

Have you ever thought of trying to use laser pointers to replicate phaser fire? Those cheap ones you can get as a keychain or cat chasing toy.

 

 

Thanks very much indeed!

No way on Laser pointers. No way. The risk of damaging the eyes of a child,pet or foolish adult is NOT worth it.

At all.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:43 AM

I didn't know if it was feasible or anything. I figured they were harmless since they make them into cat toys and key chains.

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Saturday, January 11, 2020 8:04 AM

A couple more fun shots of the completed model...

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:15 AM

Another bit of fun with my 1/350 Refit...

 

 

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Sunday, May 3, 2020 2:00 PM

My 1/350 Refit Build.
The First Picture is of the ship in space. It's a composite of the model in front of a star field.
The second Picture is the raw set up and how the photo started. The two layer black cloth has glitter attached to it, although somewhat hard to see in the photograph.

 

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted by mic53mlb on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:36 PM

Sex shot !! Beuatiful look at the lady !! Great look at the studio model and yours , great work sir !!

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    June 2020
Posted by Dyeman on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:13 AM

Where did you get the lighting kit? I have seen one from TrekModeler, have you seen or evaluated their product?

Thank you

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:20 AM

Some atmospheric clips of the model in tribute to it's appearance in Star Trek the Motion Picture. Over a flat white base coat, The Aztec designs were accomplished with masks and four iridescent colors(Red,Green,Gold and Blue)through an air brush at a low setting. The model features a fully detailed and lit shuttle bay. The hull spotlights on the saucer are just that, and illuminate the ships registry. The model also features sound and the sequential start up sequence seen in the film. The model was filmed in front of both a Blue and Green screen and was difficult to blend due to it's paints. the score is from Jerry Goldsmith

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:06 PM

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Friday, August 7, 2020 10:06 PM

A quick video and an actual screen capture of the Refit model In action! Please Enjoy! Thanks!!

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:35 AM

That's a great looking model. I have a question; where did you find the dilithium crystals?        Big Smile

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Sunday, August 9, 2020 6:40 PM

JohnnyK

That's a great looking model. I have a question; where did you find the dilithium crystals?        Big Smile

 

 

Mr. Scott scrounged them up for me!

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:39 PM

My Little tribute to Star Trk 2 using my 1/350 Model.. .

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Friday, August 14, 2020 6:48 PM

 Here are several beauty passes of my Polar Lights Star Trek The Motion Picture Refit.

I tried to capture the look and feel of the actual miniature from the first film. The model features the following... Full lighting and sound. Detailed officers lounge. Detailed shuttle bay. Detailed garden area. Painted in the four iridescent colors(Red, Blue, Gold and Green) over a flat white base.

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Friday, August 28, 2020 6:55 PM

Some beauty passes with my Refit!

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Sunday, August 30, 2020 11:31 AM

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    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Sunday, August 30, 2020 5:06 PM

Here's a compilation of my 1/350 SPFX Videos...I have been asked to produce something longer than I usually do, So here it is...ALL with a practical model!

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 12:12 PM

A recreation of a scene from Star Trek The Motion Picture using the 1/350 Polar Lights model.

The model was filmed in front of a blue screen with the Star Field added optically later. The model was stationary and the camera moved on a dolly. The Model... The model was painted to reflect the filming miniatures appearance in Star Trek The Motion Picture. Four Iridescent colors over a flat white base(Blue, Gold, Green and Red), applied via an air brush. The model features full lighting and a fully lit and detailed Shuttle Bay. It can ramp up power as seen in Star Trek The motion Picture(see my previous videos) Music by Jerry Goldsmith.

  • Member since
    December 2013
Posted by Jim Kirk on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 3:51 PM

A little preview...

 

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