ST:TMP Drydock - Revisited!

That's really comin' along!

I have 10 new pics posted in the Drydock Project on the last page. I'm now working on the "Spindles" which connect the frames to each other. Originally I counted 560 of these spindles, but now I've changed the number, at least at this point, to 490. I have one set of these completed using flat washers and finishing washers and dowels to make the correct shape of the spindles. If you look at the pics you'll see that when these pieces are combined the final shape appears very close! Hopefully I'll have all of these elements finished withing the next two weeks! Let me know what you think. See you next update~!

~NemVia~

[8D] I've finished adding all of the power modules (84 to be exact) to the upper support rods. These are all mounted on the inside of the frames. On the outsides I've added what appear to be tanks, I guess, of some sort. If you look closely on the flybys of TMP you'll see the Drydock is riddled with hundreds of these tanks all over the structure. Coming up I've begun working on the spindles (560 that I'm aware of) that will connect the structure frames to each other. I've found a unique way as to how to make these with a minimum effort. I think you'll be pleased with my solution. I should have at least one of the sets of 10 done be the end of this coming week. Until then keep checking the site! Thanx!

~NemVia~ 

Sorry Peagis, I really don't know why you cant see any pics, I've checked the site from other pcs and I can see the images. Sorry about that. If I find any other info I'll send it to you!

~ NemVia~

Id think it would be expensive just from sheer size.  That would be awesome though.  Is there a way to get your scratchbuilt models turned into a kit?  I've heard a couple people mention that for this project.  Do the model companies really do that?

I'm really looking forward to seeing this finished.  I've been reading this post and your site and I cant wait to see it all come together.  This project's scope and commitment is just beyond my ability to comprehend.  Way to go man and I wish I would have a chance to see it in person someday. 

[8D]

In this weeks update, I'm working on what I'm going to call "Power Distribution Modules" For the light panels. This is a detail thats seen on all of the side light panels on the upper support rods. There are 84 of these to be made. These will then be cemented to each of the panels, then a few more details will be added on the reverse sides once they're installed. After that I will be working on the connection pieces that will hold all of the panels together. I've been balking on this part because there will be over 560 of these to be made. After these pieces are all assembled, I can add a few strengthening rods to support the weight of the side panels, then I can finally paint all of the side structures then assemble them to the overhead modules. Don't get too excited though, it's still not quite finished. I still have to work on the work light booms, the work lights, the mooring emitters and also the gangway assembly that will marry the two models together. But hang in there, I'm getting close to finishing this baby. Until the next update...

-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-

[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-

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-

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

[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- 

[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-

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-

[^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-

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

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-

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. 

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-

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!

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.  

Griffworks wrote:

Lookin' good!

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

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

-NemVia-

Lookin' good!