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Enterprise 1701B construction

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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by cassibill on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:24 PM
My sis got it for me for xmas a couble years back> I'll probably buy it again when it comes out 2disc collectors ed. I have up to VI that way. along with all 7 NG and the 7 ds9

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Posted by Woody on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:43 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cassibill

Makes me want to go watch Generations.
Me too! I got the Next Generation movie boxed set at Babbages last Fri. for $25. Were is that microwave popcorn at? Tongue [:P]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by cassibill on Monday, February 23, 2004 3:07 PM
Makes me want to go watch Generations.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:43 PM
Not yet. Probably will be here tomorrow.

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:40 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Prince of Styrene II

Gotta love "happy accidents"! Big Smile [:D]

How many layers do you lay down on each side?


I believe 3 or 4 on both sides plus a coat of dullcoat on the inside of the cap.

Did you receive the M.O for the Cut-A-Way yet?

Jack
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Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:34 PM
Gotta love "happy accidents"! Big Smile [:D]

How many layers do you lay down on each side?

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Prince of Styrene II

QUOTE: Originally posted by WoodyThe nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides...

Just curious... why did you paint both the inside & outside of the clear part? Mostly curious as to the reasoning of painting the outside.


It was a technique I discovered after making the inadvertent mistake of spraying the wrong sides of the Excelsior. It actually turns out looking rather well.

Jack
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:07 AM
Really Lookin Good Jack. I would never have the patience for that kind of detail. The fiber optics are impressive.
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Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:48 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by WoodyThe nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides...

Just curious... why did you paint both the inside & outside of the clear part? Mostly curious as to the reasoning of painting the outside.

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:21 AM
Originally posted by Woody

I That is your light source for the engine nacelles? [/quote

I'm going with 2 Blue LED's running at 4.5volts. One in the forward and one in the aft section pointed toward each other. The inside of the nacelle is lined in aluminum tape. The nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides with a coating of dullcoat on the inside of the to smooth out the lighting effect. I'll post the pics for that soon.

For those of you who know the Ertl kit has an inherent pylon droop, my fix was to hold the assembled pylon about 14" above our kitchen (gas) stove and "gently" warm it enough to achieve a level plane. (Disclaimer: Kid's, don't do this at home. )
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:42 AM
Awesome job!!!!!!!


Can'twait to see the finished ship!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 2:38 AM
WOW ! nice work
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Posted by Woody on Sunday, February 22, 2004 12:43 AM
I looked at all your photos. They were awesome and quite informative. That is your light source for the engine nacelles? By the way the 1701B is my favorite of the Enterprises. Thanks for showing us your great build! Cool [8D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Enterprise 1701B construction
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 21, 2004 10:34 PM
Just thought I drop a pic in the forum of the Secondary Hull and Saucer section light up on the E-B I'm working on.

The lights may appear a bit skewed but that is because the fiber optics are still sticking out and won’t be flushed with the hull until it receives its final paint job. Also the aft science lab and bridge are still in primer and won’t show any windows until the final paint application


The engine assemble will be put on last after it is airbrushed with its final paint. I figured it would be easier considering the Excelsior experience I had. Just to give you an idea of what magical things can be done with a few LEDs.







Also see the web page with the E-B construction for more interesting shots:


http://home.att.net/~fuzznoggincreations/1701b_con.htm

Jack
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