The Starfleet Museum group build

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maxx1969

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From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 1:41 PM

Cool Larry.

Posted some almost done pics out on the forum but forgot to link them up here (thats the problem with 2am posting LOL) Sorry guys Disapprove [V]

But here it is:

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42608

And here is a size comparison view of the top and bottom with another unfinished project the NCC-1017:

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 7:05 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain_Mills

hmmm... when's the deadline? I might request an extension... :0

Well the deadline was to be June first but I'm all for an extension. I'm very flexible and I'm way behind myself.

" 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

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:21 PM

Woo Hoo!!! That is a real beast of a ship!
I think you can get most of the letters from other starship names, if Endeavour is also included for its V.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 19, 2005 11:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

And here is a size comparison view of the top and bottom with another unfinished project the NCC-1017:

Whoa, Matt, that's amazing! And to think I'm just poking around with a Polar Lights D7, trying to fill yawning gaps without making a mess of the kit. Laugh [(-D]

I put some PE details on the kit components last night and finished sealing the gaps on the components. Once they are all sealed, I'll complete construction and then do the second round of gap-sealing, which I am NOT looking forward to! Tongue [:P]

Please do not extend the deadline! It's what got me back on this build in the first place. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:58 PM

the semester ends on the 27th, and I can get back to work on my Wasp immediately after. If you decide to extend the deadline (even just two weeks), I can prolly finish. If you don't, no big deal. I'll still finish it and post pics around (and even do a buildup on my site, maybe...)

Just let me know! :)

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, May 20, 2005 5:22 AM

I have no problem with extending the deadline. Between overtime at work, getting ready for Wonderfest, work on resin kit patterns, and family demands, I just haven't touched my Avenger class in two weeks. Bad Woody Disapprove [V]

To me the value of these GB's is the shared support and fellowship.

" 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

modelnut

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Posted by modelnut on Friday, May 20, 2005 12:43 PM

To me the value of these GB's is the shared support and fellowship.

Angel [angel]

AMEN!

-Leelan

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 20, 2005 5:12 PM

Wasp Class, here we come!

Thanks pals...

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 21, 2005 7:08 PM

Finally got the little "stub" on the tail section:

Still have more puttying to do and then scribing.

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, May 21, 2005 7:18 PM

Looking good Steven!
Anyone in our GB going to be at Wonderfest?

" 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

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 22, 2005 8:08 AM

StevenQ: Make sure to keep the seams between the various sharp and you'll be ok. Looks great so far.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 22, 2005 9:34 AM

Thanks guys. Masao I'm trying my best to stay true to the lines. I'll swicth over to Bondo spot putty for the finer work.

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, May 22, 2005 4:10 PM

Very cool Steven. Nice work bringing all those contours together.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 23, 2005 3:52 PM

Thanks Matt. All those complex curves coming together like that were a challenge. It may not be 100% to the gnat's wing, but close enough.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 30, 2005 1:14 AM

Finally got the Klingon D-7 from Polar Lights built up and the many seams filled, and added a few details here and there. Its coat of blackprimer is drying now -- here are some pictures I took earlier today of the kit, awaiting its primer coat.

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, May 30, 2005 2:11 AM

Your almost there Larry Smile [:)]

Keep the pics coming. Those seams are a pain for such a little ship but it looks like you got them covered up just fine.

~Matt T Meyer

Kolja94

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December 2002
From: Oak Harbor, WA

Posted by Kolja94 on Monday, May 30, 2005 2:26 AM

Hey guys-
I normally prowl the aircraft section (as well as the techniques and other general interst sections of the board), but I've been watching this thread from the "cheap seats" for a while now. I watched quite a bit o' Trek in high school (early 90s for me) and even dabbled in Star Fleet Battles once upon a time, so I've enjoyed seeing both Masao's work and everyone's modeling. Keep it up! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Karl

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 30, 2005 6:54 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

Those seams are a pain for such a little ship but it looks like you got them covered up just fine.

Nice of you to say, but I just shot a coat of grey on the vessel, and [:0].

Oh well. Hopefully the seams, which are to say the least imperfectly filled, won't stand out too much.

I was hoping to paint the windows on in the blue-white color of the windows on the K'Tinga from ST:TMP, but I don't know if I'll have the time, or the inclination to do all that masking. I may just use the cheesy window decal from the kit.

I don't remember seeing any markings on the Klingon ships in TMP, so I may not put other decals on.

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, May 30, 2005 7:15 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn

QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

Those seams are a pain for such a little ship but it looks like you got them covered up just fine.

Nice of you to say, but I just shot a coat of grey on the vessel, and [:0].

Gotta love primer!

~Matt T Meyer

Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Monday, May 30, 2005 9:19 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn

QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

Those seams are a pain for such a little ship but it looks like you got them covered up just fine.

Nice of you to say, but I just shot a coat of grey on the vessel, and [:0].

Gotta love primer!

Primer is you friend. 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

SNOOPY

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December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 12:17 PM

Well the deadline was to be June first but I'm all for an extension. I'm very flexible and I'm way behind myself.

I could definately use an extension, how does December sound? Woody, just like you, do to over-time, family time, and looking into moving I have not anytime to work on my Daedalus Class ship at all. I am still working on getting the materials. Now Summer is almost here and yard work takes precedence. Any type of extension made would be appreciated:)

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 4:22 PM

I'm assuming June 1 is still the deadline, so I am down to the wire! I've got a lot of painting and even some weathering to do tonight and tomorrow night up until midnight. Laugh [(-D]

Yes, I'm going to weather the ship, to honor the image of the Klingon D7s on the Museum website -- they appear to be rusted or covered by some kind of dust in places.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 7:44 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn
I'm going to weather the ship, to honor the image of the Klingon D7s on the Museum website -- they appear to be rusted or covered by some kind of dust in places.

I'll have someone come and clean up a bit.

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:04 PM

LOL now that was funny! Laugh [(-D]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 12:05 PM

Down to the wire! I think I'm actually going to trip over the wire a little. Wink [;)]

I put the decals on last night -- most of the kit decals with national insigna made the model look toyish, so I took them off again. The windows are not half-bad though. If I feel the motivation, I may paint in the clear circular windows, because they look a little fakey -- the color of the hull is inside the window!

I'll hopefully finish up in the next few nights -- tonight I'll paint the forward torpedo bay and some battle damage I put on the cruiser, on the port side. Then I think it needs another glosscoat, then a dullcoat, and finally the pastels to show the rust and wear. Voila, a Klingon battlecruiser.

When you guys portray battle damage on these ships, what colors do you use for the damaged portions, besides black?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 5, 2005 6:01 PM

I'm still here- The Torsk class cruiser Le Redoutable is being decaled (round 2) today. I just need to mount the warp pod domes and paint the stand and it will be more-or-less finished! It's about time I got something done... Pictures will follow ina day or two.
Andrew

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 6, 2005 3:10 PM

I hope to finish tonight. It's gone over the due date mostly due to waiting for varnish coats to dry. The last coat should be dry tonight, maybe tomorrow, and when it's done I'll post a picture or two.

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maxx1969

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From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, June 6, 2005 6:03 PM

Looking forward to those pics Larry and Andrew Big Smile [:D]

~Matt T Meyer

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 6, 2005 7:47 PM

Yup! Me too.

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Monday, June 6, 2005 8:23 PM

Oh goody pictures! I'm looking forward to it. 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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