SHE'S DONE!!: TOS Enterprise..With aztec!....

Hey thanks Capt..

Actually they are pre cut bases from my local hardwares store that I buy for about 400yen ($3.50)  And yes I do drill a hole into the base and add an aluminum rod.. Usually they fit snug. But if a little loose, I will drip some super glue in from the bottom.. I then drill a hole into the base of the model, and whallah.. I like them, because they look nice when completed, but also allow me to place the schematics on there aswell..

Chris 

Yep.. its the easiest ideas that always make the most sence!

As for the model.. I have finished everything, and I am now starting to weather it.. I just have to fix up the white bulbs on the end of the nacelles and then the decals go on!

UPDATE: Weathering..

I have just finished the weathering and layed down a dull coat to avoid any mess.. I really need to get this model in better light, because all the detail is being lost in these pics, and so you cant see the aztec or weathering very well.... Anyways, just have to finish the deflector and put decals on.. Might have a bit of a break before I do..

Chris 

UPDATE: Decals..

Ok, I have started the decals. But I have run out of dull coat, so will head over today and get some. But atleast she is starting to get some colour on her...

Chris

UPDATE: Artistic Licence.

Hi guys, been a few days since I did an update, and I must say that she is starting to look more and more like the old girl should!.. As you know, I am keeping to the general theme of the TOS Enterprise, but just freshening her up a bit to make her look a tad more modern and a little more grungy for a space vehicle.. Not only in applying the aztec, I decided to modernise the warp engines and decided to make them look like a cross over from the NX-01.. I think I got the whole feel of it right for now.. But I also decided to add and change some subtle things also.. Here is a picture of one of them.. It never appeared on the TOS-E, and I just felt it needed it.. Can you guess where is it on the ship?

Chris

Hey thanks ILS...

Chris 

Looks sweet, Chris! Keep up the good work!

Hey, count me in for the next SF GB; I'm all over the place, also, as far as what I feel like building at any given time. One month I'll be focused on aircraft, the next month I'm working on one of my armor kits, and the month after that (like this month), I'll be doing SF (I'm right in the middle of an X-Wing & an AT-AT at the moment; the X-Wing's for me, the AT-AT's for my son). And I've been dying to do an original NCC-1701 Enterprise, I just can't find one; where did you get yours?

And, fortunately (or unfortunately), I'm old enough to have watched the shows when they originally aired back in the late sixties, but I didn't really get into STTOS until it got syndicated in the '70's.

Hey SoD, Welcome....

I loved your last comment.. That would make around my brothers age.. I am but a pup, and it was the late 70's that I found the show..

Although I always like the original.. I was always sad at the fact that with all of the technology we have today, and the effects we have all seen.. The original always seemed way out dated to me, and O I lost interest in it.. Then when I saw the Defiant in Enterprise's "A Mirror Darkly" and then they started the Enhanced series.. I have become a fan of the old show again.. It really was way ahead off its time..

As for the group build. I am sure all the other guys will be glad that you want to join in.. SO I suggest going over to the group build page and find the Star Trek thread and introduce yourself.. 

 As for my Enterprise. I got this Cut-Away from a friend. but they are about the place.. Just not cheap anymore.. For an 18" original, they can get up to $100 here in Japan, but I aways keep my eye out.. A Cut-Away here can fetch the same price. But I havnt seen too many..

Lastly.. Good to see another modeler that isnt a slave to sci Fi modelling..  You sound like me.. Actually after I complete this TOS and the E-D I am working on.. I plan to build another MiG29UB in German or Polish colours.. I did one last year, and I was never happy with it.. SO that will give me a rest from sci-fi, so I will be refreshed for the group build...

Well guys, I have finally completed her!..

Ok, before we get to the pics, I will say that I still need to build the base for her, and that I have taken the latest pictures with her still sitting on my E-D's base....  Also, I wasnt happy with the domes, and so they have since been taken off and I am re-doing them.. I didnt put enough blades on them, and so have been given refrence as to how to do them properly.. Will post newer pictures when they are done.. I have also been going through my spare parts to find something tht can simulate clamps holding the domes to the engines..  Anyways, here are a few pics, so enjoy...

This is my favourite pic.. You can see the aztec on the belly.. 

Oops.. Forgot to paint the nav lights under the saucer.. 

One thing that isannoying me is, that in person. The aztec stands out wonderfully, and brings a real contras to the overall surface of the model.. But for the life of me, no matter wha settings I use, or I light the room. I cant get it to show up.. Anyways, hope you like what you see..

Chris

Thanks mate, winter has set in over here, and it has been raining for the last week.. I have a feeling we are gonna get our fair share of snow this year.. SO when I get some sunshine.. I will take her outside and take more pics..

Chris 

We're into fall now and our skies here in Stockton,Calif have been dark & threatening to rain but, haven't opened up yet. Wish it would tho!!

It's rare getting snow here at 29 feet. Not  impossible tho 

OMG Chris. What a GREAT ! Build

Well Done

Bud

Thanks Bud, appreciate it...

I am really happy with it, except for the domes.

I think whether you are a modeler or not. Everyone should have a nice TOS Enterprise replica on display in some form or another...

Cheers, Chris 

Chris_in_Japan wrote:

I think whether you are a modeler or not. Everyone should have a nice TOS Enterprise replica on display in some form or another...

You know it !

Hey guys.. I have been doing a little bit of a study since I posted the last set of pics..

Everyone states that the sci-fi section is kinda quiet, and nobody visits it very often, and I always felt that it simply wasnt the case.

So when I posted those pics, I made a mental note of there being 810 people that had viewed this thread at the time of me posting the last set of pictures.. As I post this message now, there is 969 people that have visited this thread.. I am not doing an Admiral Grasshopper and  saying that everyone must love me.. But I just feel, as I always have. That the sci-fi section gets way more visitors as we thought. Problem is.. Why dont they post?

Chris..

Good question Chris, Alot of people slow down and "Rubberneck" at an accident scene yet, not many would stop to assist

I think that here in SciFi is  many are curious yet, afraid to take the plunge into the vast regions of  Space.... 

Or perhaps they simply have nothing new to add.

Thanks stipp..

The weather hasnt worked in my favour, so I am waiting for a sunny day to get some better ones taken..

Ed.. Tomorrow might be the day!

Griff..

Nah..... It doesnt matter.......... 

Chris 

Awesome job Chris!  James T. and crew would be proud.  She's a beauty from every angle.  I'd love to see it photoshopped in orbit over a red planet or with the phasers firing.   
btw, did I see a cylon raider in a display case in one of your pics?

Starbuck wrote:

Awesome job Chris!  James T. and crew would be proud.  She's a beauty from every angle.  I'd love to see it photoshopped in orbit over a red planet or with the phasers firing.    btw, did I see a cylon raider in a display case in one of your pics?

and Yes ya did see a Cylon Raider. Trying a sneak attack on the ol' girl

Yeah, I have a bit of a BSG collection also... Good catch!

Chris