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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:04 PM

That's a cool design, Tony. I like it.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 9:48 PM

This sounds like an interesting project Woody. I read about it over on Starship Modeler by the way.

I am currently in the throes of building a Polar Lights TOS Enterprise derived TOS-era Stargazer in 1/1000. I am not sure whether this qualifies as a scratch build though, as it uses four warp nacelles, two primary hull tops and other assorted parts from the PL in the construction, but the bulk of the primary hull, warp nacelle pylons and impulse engines are all scratchbuilt.

It is all my concept, so I don't have any drawings or pictures to link to apart from this in progress shot.

http://groups.msn.com/USSAbsolute/plenterprisekitbash.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1194

Cheers

Tony

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:33 PM

Yeah, That could work. Do you have an image in mind?
Anyone have images they want to submit for a vote?

" 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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Aurora-7

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From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 12:40 PM

I think it should reflect something about scratchbuilding and Star Trek. Something like the classic Enterprise being assembled with raw looking components.

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:08 AM

Jay, That is one neat vessel! Let me know if that picture is ok. If it isn't I'll change it or put up one you select.

Anyone have any thoughts on a group build badge?

" 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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modelnut4

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December 2003

Posted by modelnut4 on Monday, May 17, 2004 10:28 PM

Hi Woody and Group,

I am considering modeling the USS Wasp, NCC 223 from 2174. I found it on the Starfleet Museum site. It looks like an interesting build.

Jay modelnut4
Las Vegas, NV

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 7:01 PM

`Lookin' great, Woody. Got my three warp engine housings built. Need to find shapes for rest of engine parts. Hopefully more pics soon.

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Monday, May 17, 2004 12:32 PM

Another excellent choice! The diversity of subject matter is going to make this a build to remember.

" 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

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:25 AM

Here you go Woody, I decided on the Starfleet Fighter. It will most likely be 1:48 to 1:32 scale??? We'll see.

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Saturday, May 15, 2004 12:01 AM

Looks good to me. Smile [:)]

Here is a link with shuttles,escape pods, and captains yachts.

http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/scans/fedshuttles1.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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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 10:55 PM

Woody,

The only picture I have is from Federation Models - but I'm not using their kit of course!

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Friday, May 14, 2004 1:22 PM

Welcome Michael and Tony.

Michael your picture has been added to the opening post. Very excellent choice! Cool [8D]

Tony everyone is most welcome and worthy. 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

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 12:41 PM

Woody,
I'll jump in. I have been contemplating building one of the TNG shuttle pods in 1/32 or 1/48 scale (leaning to 1/32 or larger though). This is my first group build and I hope I'm worthy. I'll post a pic soon.

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Aurora-7

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From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, May 14, 2004 11:28 AM

Ok, I'll jump in since it's a December 1st deadling and my modelling momentum seems to be picking up. I'm doing an Armarillo class cruiser from the Earth/Romulan war era based on a design I found at the Starfleet Museum site:

http://www.starfleet-museum.org/amarillo.htm
http://www.starfleet-museum.org/kamina2.jpg

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 13, 2004 8:33 PM

Its looking like a nice group is building Woody. Pics look super, can't wait to see more.

Maxx, can't wait to see what you have in mind. Both sound interesting.

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Thursday, May 13, 2004 12:26 PM

Jay, I'm very glad you could make it. I'm are looking forward to seeing what ship you choose. That makes it official, we have particapants from three forums!

" 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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modelnut4

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December 2003

Posted by modelnut4 on Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:10 AM

Hi Woody,

I guess I will have throw my hat in the ring for this one. This makes my first official FSM Group Build Along. Like I said at SSH site, I haven't decided which ship I am going to model, but I will sort that out and get back to you later today.

Jay Massey
modelnut4
(aka treadhead 1952)
Las Vegas, NV

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maxx1969

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From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 11:41 PM

Ok got it! One or the other, a Starfleet Fighter or the Jem'Hadar Warship. Oooh choices....I'm trying to find some pics to post though all I have is in Star Trek the Magazine Nov 2001.

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:59 PM

Cool pic! I've added it to the opening post. What do you think about the project proposal pics? I think they will inspire and add interest earlier in the the project.

" 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

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:49 PM

How 'bout this:

I probably won't paint it that color though.

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:51 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by StevenQ

I'm in Woody. Will my already started Ranger count? It'll probably take me that long to finish it.

Do you have a pic of a Ranger for the post? I'm going to start posting the project proposal pics.

" 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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Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:48 PM

Great to have you onboard Matt! I'm looking forward to seeing what you chose as your subject. This build is starting to fill up! Cool [8D]

" 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

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Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 7:01 PM

I would like to count myself in. I'll have to dig through some magazines to pick something, but have a pretty good idea.

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 12:44 PM

We just picked up a couple more entries from the Starship Modeler forum. looks like we have about 5 solid entries as of now! This looks like it will be a very interesting build.

" 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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Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, May 10, 2004 8:07 PM

Constitution was NCC-1700

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

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 9, 2004 10:03 PM

I don't know about that.. what about the Galaxy: NCC-70637, U.S.S. Akira: NCC-62497, etc, etc.? Excelsior might have just been a fluke! Big Smile [:D]

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Mikeym_us

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Sunday, May 9, 2004 3:21 PM

hmmm if anyone scratchbuilds a newer Starfleet Starship and it is a class leader (first ship in the class) its Hull ID# would have to end in 00 you know like the Excellsior Class with the Excellsior being NCC-2000

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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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Sunday, May 9, 2004 12:18 PM

Here are some good Trek reference sites for inspiration. Wink [;)]

http://www.starfleet-museum.org/

http://www.shipschematics.net/startrek/

http://www.captainmike.org/Galactopedia/ships.html

" 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

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 8, 2004 8:22 PM

I might suggest that the a lot of the SFB ships have very simple, angular lines. These are fairly easy to scribe and snap all the pieces. I'd be happy to scan and pass on any "plans".

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Saturday, May 8, 2004 8:10 PM

Well I know I'm calling this a scratchbuild but particapation is the important thing. I would like to see 50-60% scratchbuilding or extensive kit bashing. If you are casting your own parts those would all be scratchbuilt parts. I'm kind of hoping some people will take the challenge of scratcbuilding something from books or illustrations like Steven's Star Fleet Battles game inspired Ranger. Please decide what level of scratchbuilding is appropriate for you and sign up. I think we can dazzle the forum with our skills and creativity. If anyone needs help picking a subject or finding an illustration of their subject, feel free to ask me and I'll be happy to help. If you need a host for your pic, I'll also help with that. 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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