looking for a book...

There are two of them, I think you are combining the two. The older one is Famous Spaceships of Fact and Fantasy. It icludes various sci-fi and real space kits and has the build article on accurizing the inside and outside of a TOS shuttlecraft and lighting a TNG Enterprise-D.

The other is newer and called Spaceships at the Final Frontier and is specifically about Star Trek models. It has a build article on the Enterprise-E (no lighting though), and lighting an Enterprise-C as well as various other Trek ships.

There is a third one called A Galaxy Far Away and is geared towards Star Wars kits.

The two newer ones are available at local hobby shops.

Edit: I've got all three and recommend them to the sci-fi builder. I've also got a couple of VHS tapes, one is called How to Build Science Fiction Models by Video Workbench.

Rob , I think you've got it right. Those two books have most of the material thatpablo6276 was describing.

Speaking of the "Famous Spaceships" book...

The cover painting used on the first edition of the book hangs in our staff meeting room here at FSM. Kinda cool, huh?

Matt Usher @ FSM

Matt is that picture for sale?

I didn't think so. Oh well, had to ask.

QUOTE: Originally posted by therriman Matt is that picture for sale? I didn't think so. Oh well, had to ask.

I wish it was! I should figure out a way to "display" it here in my office!

It's a really nice piece of work, and much bigger than you'd expect -- about 2' x 3'.

Matt @ FSM

Two of the books are available online through Kalmbach.

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A Galaxy Far Away: Building Star Wars Models
By Matthew Usher

This book shows modelers how to assemble seven kits based on subjects from the Star Wars movies. Features excellent, step-by-step photos illustrating a variety of modeling techniques. Includes a profile of Mike Fulmer-special-effects modeler for Lucasfilms.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 104 pages; 175 color photos;

http://store.yahoo.net/kalmbachcatalog/12225.html



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Spaceships at the Final Frontier
By Rick Jackson

Build extraordinary Star Trek spacecraft models with this comprehensive project book, then learn how to light, mask, paint, detail, decal, and display your model. This is the only how-to book for Star Trek modelers.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 104 pages; 64 color photos; 180 b&w photos;

http://store.yahoo.net/kalmbachcatalog/12191.html

QUOTE: Originally posted by Rob Gronovius There are two of them, I think you are combining the two. The older one is Famous Spaceships of Fact and Fantasy. It icludes various sci-fi and real space kits and has the build article on accurizing the inside and outside of a TOS shuttlecraft and lighting a TNG Enterprise-D.

I checked the inventory list we receive daily for items in the catalog. It usually includes a bunch of older products which aren't in the store. I didn't see it in the list so I'm sure it's completely out of stock - nowhere to be found in the distribution area. You'll most likely have to look for either on eBay, possibly a library, buy/trade with someone who has one or try a used books bookstore.