18" NCC 1701 updated 8/24

maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

18" NCC 1701 updated 8/24

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:04 AM

I just started working on a corrected AMT 18" Enterprise but I thought I would show some of the modification so far.

Page 1 the bridge and saucer:
http://www.modelhead.com/1701_18inch_build.htm
Page 2 the neck:
http://www.modelhead.com/1701_18inch_2.htm
Page 3 the nacelle taper:
http://www.modelhead.com/1701_18inch_3.html

Thanks for looking.
Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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matthew9

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by matthew9 on Saturday, August 21, 2004 2:14 AM

Matt,
Nice start! I will be triyng to do that kit justice in the future. Where does one find reference and/or a pattern? I've read that 18" was incorrect, but not how to fix it. I'll be watching and taking note's. Keep up the good work.

Matt

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:37 AM

Way cool! Looking good. You are planning on aftermarket decals, right?
Lee

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:29 AM

Thanks matthew9 and Lee.
Matthew9, you can find a ton of images at:
http://www.cloudster.com/Sets&Vehicles/STEnterprise/EnterpriseTop.htm
when I'm done I'll include a reference list for this project.

Lee, I will most likely go with JT Graphics repacement set. Or I could get a realy fine brush and take a week off work... Whistling [:-^]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:58 AM

Looks like a great start maxx! Keep posting them as you go!

Thumbs Up [tup]

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Saturday, August 21, 2004 1:01 PM

She'll be a long time in spacedock but it'll be worth it! Great start, Matt, and keep us posted!

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, August 21, 2004 3:01 PM

Matt, It looks like your doing a great job! You have a really good eye for detail. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished model. Wink [;)]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:56 PM

Thank you Brian, Paul and Woody I will post more pics on how I make the modifications. The challenge to this seems to be increasing the taper to the nacelles, but I think I have that figured out. I'll keep you all posted.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer