1/350 ENTERPRISE REFIT BUILD

A screen capture of my 1/350 Refit from my SPFX Video...

Absolutely stunning - what a fantastic job!

Just saw, on youtube, an independent production of TOS, which went back to 1st Pilot canon.  Film is meh; they should not have used Enterprise as it "breaks" the Capt. Pike cannon.

But, mostly, they needed a CGI model lat least half as good as yours--especially if they are going to do that many CGI closeups.

This is the link, there are worse ways to spend 90 minutes; just many better:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAlGf5Wfe4g

My recreation of a classic promo shot!

A SPFX Reel of my Refit!

ENJOY!

A little preview...

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.

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!

Some beauty passes with my Refit!

 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.

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

JohnnyK

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

 

Mr. Scott scrounged them up for me!

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

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

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

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

Thank you

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Amazing work!  Looking forward to your next build.

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.