Next Big Build?

maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Next Big Build?

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, September 6, 2004 2:51 PM

I've been thinking about the next big group project and have heard some really cool ideas. A couple folks I talked to liked the idea of working on an original design keeping with the tech designs of the topic. So something from Star Wars or Star Trek or who knows??? Maybe a mid Jan. or Feb.(get through the holidays) start run till June. So what do you all think? Thumbs Up [tup]

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Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Monday, September 6, 2004 6:19 PM

Sounds interesting. When you say original design do you mean one you personally come up with or can it be any fan based original design? For example could I use something off "The Starfleet Museum" or similiar fan based site?

This is a scratchbuild project that I'll be starting in the near future. Would it be allowed?

These images are from "The Starfleet Museum".

" 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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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, September 6, 2004 7:12 PM

The Avenger! Cool ship, Woody! I would be interested in this build too...

Dan

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, September 6, 2004 7:44 PM

Actualy I was kinda thinking it would be cool to build some of the ships on The Starfleet Museum site. There are some very interesting designs. So that would be fine. Approve [^]

I keep wanting to build a transport. And I know the commitment of a group build would get it done.

This could make for a great GB and bring some very impressive ships to life. And we already know that Dan can make it interesting. Wink [;)]

So how about this and also include your own personal design as an option?

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, September 6, 2004 8:25 PM

LOL...thanks Maxx,,,but I am with some humbling company...you and Woody have some beautiful ships going on! I like the transport idea too. Hmmmm..... maybe the Yorktown (Minotaur) transport....?

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, September 6, 2004 8:42 PM

Yeah Dan I was going to ask if you where planning a tranport for the Minotaur, in the same scale I hope. Tongue [:P]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, September 6, 2004 9:20 PM

Good gravy...that would be huge! LOL
I guess I would resize it and have a baby mino falling out the bottom...

Dan

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Monday, September 6, 2004 10:14 PM

Matt, Those Sahara Class Transport/Tenders are way cool! Cool [8D]

I like the Transport Command markings but the American Astrolines
livery is pretty sweet as well.

Dan, It's about time you added a carrier to your fleet. It's a shame to
have that huge fighter wing and no ride! 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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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, September 6, 2004 11:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

Good gravy...that would be huge! LOL
I guess I would resize it and have a baby mino falling out the bottom...

Dan

EXACTLY

Woody I liked the Astrolines too but I also like the Red Star Lines. I guess I could build both... Whistling [:-^]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 6, 2004 11:28 PM

Hold off on that transport. It's been redesigned.

I've also got a few others on the slipways.

There's also this ship: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Masao/PinkCadiprise.jpg
Warning: Viewing this picture may cause violent reactions in some persons. I apologize in advance.

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 12:08 AM

I think I'm can most definitly hold for that. WOW! Thanks Masao. Now I will have to build more than one. Big Smile [:D]

The Cadiprise would make an awesome Star Trek scratch build trophy. Mischief [:-,]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 4:26 AM

WOW...Masao! Cool stuff but especially the Caddyprise!

Dan

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 6:06 AM

Thanks, guys. The Cadiprise was designed for a contest at TrekBBS (I lost). Here's a schematic:

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 12:45 PM

Masao, That Cadiprise is pretty cool! Cool [8D]

Is that what your building for the group build? Wink [;)]

" 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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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 1:42 PM

you know that ship next to the Avenger really looks like a destroyer that I have for Star Fleet Battles but I believe the Avenger is a Battleship or Battle Cruiser right?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 7:52 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody

Masao, That Cadiprise is pretty cool!

Is that what your building for the group build?

I'm a former (or maybe future) modeler. I now live vicariously through the efforts of others. Thanks, guys

Mikeym_us: I usually don't worrry about categories for starships. That single-nacelle ship is the pretty much the same as the twin-nacelle ship from the neck up. Avenger was also used as the name of the Miranda class in fan technical publications before the "offiical" name was known.

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 4:59 PM

After considering all the options and keeping things as simple as possible I think the over all plan would be as follows:
Retro Star Trek (Pre TOS)
Retro Star Wars (You'll have your work cut out for you on this one)
Clasic Sci-Fi (Movies,books, ect)
The rules will be worked out before mid Jan. -- Keep in mind the overall idea will be to build subjects that are not in production. I hope that this will open up a build for all and not be focused on any one topic. I plan on a build from the Starfleet Museum as are I belive Woody and boybuddho. And check this out my wife might even step into this build with a classic UFO Approve [^]

So let me know if you want to sign up or e-mail me with questions or suggestions.

Thanks,
Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Thursday, September 9, 2004 9:18 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

you know that ship next to the Avenger really looks like a destroyer that I have for Star Fleet Battles but I believe the Avenger is a Battleship or Battle Cruiser right?

Actually the Avenger and is a destroyer. Here is a link to the Avenger page at "The Starfleet Museum". http://www.starfleet-museum.org/avenger-predator.htm

" 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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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:16 PM

I'm just got my drawing scaled to 1/1000 for the Avenger. I went ahead and got my drawings of the Predator scaled as well. I'm getting stoked I might have to do the Predator class as a warm up to the next group build. Big Smile [:D]

" 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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:37 PM

Very cool, Woody. I know quite a few guys that would interesited in seeing kits of Avenger/Predator. Me included, of course. A kit would actually force me to return to the world of paint and plastic.

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 8:57 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Masao

Very cool, Woody. I know quite a few guys that would interesited in seeing kits of Avenger/Predator. Me included, of course. A kit would actually force me to return to the world of paint and plastic.

Well I hadn't thought about doing this project as a kit but I don't see any problem with going that route. If I do, they will share saucer sections and warp nacelles. In 1/1000 scale the Avenger will be 7.73" long and the Predator 6.79". I just might have to go for it. Wink [;)]

" 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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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:06 PM

Wow! This next build is looking to bring us some great projects. I can't wait until Jan. Maybe I'll ad my retro Voyager. That is if I get the drawings done in a way that looks right. And I'll have to start saving for all of Woody's kits. Big Smile [:D]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:07 AM

Masao, do you have a multi-view of the redesigned transport? I think I figured out a way to work with all the contours Question [?]

If my plan works I should be able to make a master for the main parts and cast them for more than one of the transports.

I think I'm going to work on the Pyotr Velikiy also. Have there been any changes to its design?

Thanks,
Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 7:34 PM

The PV is schematic hasn't changed, but you should look at some of the 3-D renders at the museum site, since some things I draw in 2-D don't quite work in 3-D.

Here's the 4-view of the revised transport: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Masao/Sahara2.jpg

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:11 PM

Thank you very much Masao. That will get things worked out before Jan. I noticed a couple of things on the "PV" and your right the 3D images are a big help. I end up studing the pics for quite some time so I have a solid plan before I ever make a cut.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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