ST:TMP Drydock - Revisited!

[8D] In this update, I've finished 2 of the curved tiers for the side light panels. Though I'd share the pics with you to see what you think. Check them out on the Drydock page of our site! Let me know what you think!

-NemVia-

Thank you very Much!!!!

Sometimes when I work on a project this big for such a long time, I eventually need a little break. So I made a composite pic of the PL Enterprise pulling away from the Drydock. I'm not sure how to upload pics on this forum, yet, I'll just send you to my link. Check out Drydock Project, page 9 pic 4. This pic gives you an idea of what the final product will hopefully look like. I think it turned out pretty sharp. Hope you enjoy!

-NemVia-

In my "SITE" update this week, I've posted some new pics of how I'm wiring and lighting the Curved-frame light panels on the Drydock Project page for those of you who would like to know how this is being done. It may not be the best way to do this, but HEY.... IT WORKS! And that's all that matters right now. As always, there will be more updates soon. Hope you enjoy and Thanks!

-NemVia-

[8D]Happy Friday Everone!

In this  Drydock Project update, I've finished the tensioning rods for all of the curved panel frames. I've reviewed TMP once again and noticed that there are very minor details to be added between the curved frames. The pics on page 10 show what I mean. I'm going to call these little squares that I've added junction boxes in which I can run additional wiring through in case I've left out some sort of lighting. I've also begun more detail work on the sides of the overhead modules. After recievening some very interesting pics of one of the Drydock Models that was used in one of the TV series, and auctioned off at Christie's, I was able to use those pics as a referent. At first I wasn't sure if this was going to look good, but when I took pics of it I thought it looked very good. I've left these pics a little larger so when you click on the "FULL VIEW" you can check out the details a little better. After I finish the detailing work, I'll be working on the Hangers on either sides of the modules. Hope you enjoy!!!!! Until the next update....

-NemVia-

[8D]In this update I just have some pics of how the detailing work is done on the overhead modules. Next will be the detailing on the front and rear ends of the modules. More to come soon!

-NemVia-

In this weeks update of the Drydock, I've finished detailing both the fore and aft ends of the overhead modules and have primed them so I can apply it's final color. I've included a reference pic of the original filming model so you can see how the models compare. Next I'll be working on the visible interiors of the hanger bays on the modules then they will be connected to each other finally! Next, I'll start some of the wiring for the lighting effects. I'll have more pics of the finished paint job in the next update... so STAY TUNED!

-NemVia-

Lookin' good! 

[8D]Thanks guys! ... And welcome to the forum Adama 47

-NemVia-

Griffworks wrote:

Lookin' good!

Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?

McCready wrote:

Griffworks wrote: Lookin' good!    Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?

Uh, Joe, he's not making a kit, it's a one off, be sure to work that fiberglass in a well ventilated area in the future.  

McCready wrote:

Griffworks wrote: Lookin' good!    Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?

Hey, Mellvar, do you know any other tunes?  NemVia is doing a brilliant job on a tough damn scratchbuild, and all you can do is ask about your obsession, licensing?  Give it a break, dude.

NemVia, that is looking most excellent!  I'm dying to see it finished!  Get a move on!

Lord Darth Beavis wrote:

McCready wrote:  Griffworks wrote: Lookin' good!    Is this a licensed kit? Does Paramount know that you are doing this?   Hey, Mellvar, do you know any other tunes?  NemVia is doing a brilliant job on a tough damn scratchbuild, and all you can do is ask about your obsession, licensing?  Give it a break, dude.   NemVia, that is looking most excellent!  I'm dying to see it finished!  Get a move on!

Thanks guys!!!! Just to clarify: this project IS only my personal "Scratchbuild" Model. Although making this into a kit intrigues me I have yet to make the final decision to make it into a kit as of right now. It is a very complex build and I'm "givin' her all she's got" to quote a certain engineer. But for now I'm concentrating on getting it built. I'm hoping to be done on or before August of this year. I will have some more updates by the end of this week, so keep checking this post and my website. And Thanks again for your kind support!

-NemVia-

If you could finish it by the first of July, you could take it to WonderFest the weekend of 19 July and I bet you'd get at least a Merit Award.

BTW, I think that would be a fairly popular kit if you were to make that as a master. 

Griffworks wrote:

If you could finish it by the first of July, you could take it to WonderFest the weekend of 19 July and I bet you'd get at least a Merit Award. BTW, I think that would be a fairly popular kit if you were to make that as a master.

Well, that was my goal date... but I never said it couldn't be finished sooner.....

As your teacher Mr. Spock would say: I would like to think that there are always..... possibilities.

So, ya never know!!!!

Also.... master kit..... very possible as well.

-NemVia-

I can't see the pictures well enough to be definitive, but I'd guess at least a Bronze at WF. Scratchbuilding is always looked upon very favorably. (Assuming a competent paint job, of course.)

There are tons of Star Trek and Star Wars models every year, so anything you can do to make your's stand out from the crowd really helps. I don't think I've ever seen this sort of thing in the contest before.

How big is it? Size definitely helps, as long as it's not too big.

(You can read whatever you want into that last sentence... )

-JC

[^The drydock model is 4' long about 2' wide and 2' high. It's big enough to dock the PL Enterprise which will be included in the display of the Drydock model.

-NemVia-

Peagis wrote:

I clicked on your site but no pics...

Try her now! I checked it out....  It seems to be up and running. If anyone else has any problems, let me know. Thanks!

-NemVia-

[8D]

Okay! I have a 17 new pics in this weeks update for you to enjoy. I've been working on a lot of the visible interior parts for the overhead modules. This includes the front hanger bays and the rear bay which reveals the possibility of this huge structure to also contain some storage areas for Shuttle craft, workbees, travel pods and cargo containers. I've also built some details for those little square recesses that are seen underneath the modules and I've begun some of the lighting and wiring that will help enhance this scratchbuild to a great degree and compliment the PL Enterprise when the two models are finally married together to make one awesome ( in my opinion ) model for all to enjoy. It's getting there little by little. In the next update, I'll have the light panels for the modules added in as well as more of the mark lighting. Stay tuned! And ENJOY!!!!!!

-Nemvia-

[party]As of tomorrow, 5/11/08, It will be officially 1 year since I've begun work on the Drydock! Whew!!!!! Time flies..... In this weeks update I have 5 new pics in the Drydock page. 3 pics are lighting tests for the mark lighting underneath the overhead modules. I have to say, it looks sharp. I've also begun cutting the inserts and punching holes for lighting effects for the light panels. I have one pic that shows some of the wiring for this in the modules. Pretty soon I can mount it to the armature and begin the final building of the entire panel assemblies. More updates on that when the time comes.

-NemVia- 

Happy Anniversary!

I have that same problem sometimes; It often takes me a year or more to build a kit. None of mine are as complicated as what you are doing here however, I just have the bad habit of working on 4 or more things at the same time...

Here's hoping that next year finds you w/ a completed drydock, and a shelf full of awards.

-CJ

Cosmic J wrote:

Happy Anniversary! I have that same problem sometimes; It often takes me a year or more to build a kit. None of mine are as complicated as what you are doing here however, I just have the bad habit of working on 4 or more things at the same time... Here's hoping that next year finds you w/ a completed drydock, and a shelf full of awards. -CJ

Thanks Cosmic J,

Nice to know there's more of us in the same boat!!!!

Just a minor update this week. I've finished the wiring for the overhead module lights. I'll have some light test pics in my next update. All of the inserts are now in place. I'm now going to start building the connection points for the modules so they'll finally be 1 unit. Then I'll mount them to the armature frame so I can work on connecting the sides of the drydock to the overhead modules. Whatever those connector things are, or what ever they're for, there's over 540 of them. I have some ideas as to how I'm going to make them, so we'll see how this works out. I also am working on how the side frames will be supported by the modules. But It's coming along well. I've had a few setbacks due to the spring "Yard" clean-up, but once that's out of the way I can refocus on the Drydock. See you next update.

-NemVia-

[8D]Hi Everyone!!!!

Sorry about the delay. It finally got warm and dry enough to get some yardwork done around the house. In this weeks Drydock update, I have 16 new pics for you starting on page 14. There have been a lot of annoying little details that I've had to finish up, but the modules are finally permanently together. YAY!!!! I can now start on preparing the sidepanels to be mounted and wired. In the next update I'll have a few lighting tests of the module lights without the obstructions of the Testors paint cans in the way. More to come, so stay tuned!!!

-NemVia-

[8D]

I just added 4 more pics on page 15 of the DRYDOCK. These are the test lighting of the modules and a test shot of the model with one side of the side light panels in place.

-NemVia-