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  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: England
Stargazer.
Posted by Cosmic wanderer on Monday, August 11, 2008 2:11 PM

Hi folks,

Could any of you tell me, how much work is needed to modify the saucer section from a 1/350 1701 kit to stargazer I've two said kits so the warp drive isn't a problem.

But I cant build TOS I have my own reasons, let me know when you can please.

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  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: vernon hills illinois
Posted by sumpter250 on Friday, August 15, 2008 2:18 PM

First, I've been using the AMT kit, which, after converting 141.72 m to inches, and dividing by the 10.5" width of the kit's primary hull, comes out to a 1/531.38834.  Drawings (1/2000 scale) for Constellation class Star Cruiser, can be found in Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual Ships of the Fleet volume II. The primary hull is deeper, and larger in diameter than the Enterprise. These dimensions are quoted from Jackill's.

  Enterprise: Primary hull length; 146.31 m width; 141.72 m height; 32.94 m 

  Stargazer: Primary hull length; 205.18 m width; 161.88 m height; 50.91 m

The extra width, 20.16 m, is an extension of the primary hull, an added ring outboard. the extra height will require adding material between the upper, and lower hull halves, 17.97 m more. 

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  • Member since
    January 2008
  • From: Pennsylvania, USA
Posted by srspicer on Friday, August 15, 2008 8:06 PM

Hello Cosmic wanderer,

 There is alot of work ahead if you are starting with the two kits. I just finished a Stargazer master pattern for a client.

First, make sure you have research on the filming model, that is you final guide. You will need an engine mounting cross bar, top and bottom. The dorsals will have to be modified. The engines will need their tails 'bobbed'. An entire mid saucer section will need to be created for the two kit upper saucers to mate to. A new bridge, new lower sensor dome, two impulse drives, from the kit. Lots of detail goes on the new saucer mid section, the cross bars, windows and cargo doors on the saucer. I think you get the idea! It will be worth the effort if you carry it through to finish. Best of luck!

Regards,

 Scott 

www.srsprototyping.com
  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: England
Posted by Cosmic wanderer on Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:07 PM

Thank you folks, I've got a few pictures thats all but its a long term thing now I've other things on my mind at the moment.

edit.

I've been thinking two what if builds, I've an idea how the saucer sections should look and the new hull but not sure about how to mount the engines.

When I've a better idea I'll let you know two interesting somethings, from two somethings that bring back bad memories.

 

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