With the current crisis affecting the western world. My son who was going to take his GCSE exams this years, is no longer going to be doing it. (Not sure how they are going to get their grades so he can go off the College in September.)
This means that he is no longer hogging the PC I am currently building the Refit Enterprise.
So with that I have been able to jump on and do some long over due work on her.
I have built the nacelles and all the shaping is now done. I still need to add details to it but it mostly done.
Anyway here where it stands at the moment.
It's not really the Western world, it's the whole world. In fact, it started in the East. But, I digress.
The nacelle looks great.
Yeah I know, but what I meant was 1st world countries. Majority of 3rd world countries have a limited number of cases or non at all and as far as I know have not yet gone into LOCKDOWN. But then again, with the except of what going on in Italy and surrounding countries to the UK. They are not really reporting on it.
Hell I only found out that parts of the States had gone into LOCKDOWN due to watching YouTube.
You are an excellent modeler and I hope things work out for your son.
You are to kind good sir.
Yeah I hope it all goes well. Today they are reporting that his Year are now going to be graded on their course work and how they did during the mock Exams.
His course work should be okay, but he failed the majority of the mock exams.
He been working hard so that when he took the proper exam he would get a decent mark. But it down to their teachers and not the exam board so hopefully they have seen him working to get a good grade and not judge him to much on the mocks.
As far as GCSE, I think they're using coursework and/or granting the projected grade. I only briefly overheard someone talking about it, so not 100% sure on that.
Modelling of the Nacelles is now completed and put into position.
Next I will be working on the pylons for them, once that is done I will go back to the engineering hull and finishing off the details. Windows etc.
I also need to get back to modelling the shuttle.
The type 7 is the last of the shuttle to appear on TNG, but a Runabout was also shown in one episode. Should I model that so I have all Starfleet shuttle that appear on TNG?
Thanks @Rekkert, I don't remember that one, I guess it was seen at the end of the film.
Though it looks a like modified version of the shuttle seen with the Original cast movies.
Nacelles look really nice. They remind me of those classic cars with all the chrome trims and bumpers. Like the 58 Corvette.
Can't wait to see it all together.
Thanks @Rekkert, I don't remember that one, I guess it was seen at the end of the film.
Though it looks a like modified version of the shuttle seen with the Original cast movies.
Yeah, it picks up Picard from the mountaintop on Veridian III after the three other ships show up to rescue the crew of the Enterprise. It is a modification of the shuttle built for Star Trek V. A deleted scene used the full size mock-up that wasn't modified to make the Type-6 for TNG.
@kaden thanks, yeah I noticed that as I was modelling it. I was watching Rust to Riches on Netflix at the same time so it popped out.
@evil_genius_180, yeah I never really paid attention to that shuttle as it looked like the TMP version.
It also been over ten years since I have watched Generations.
Anyway not much of an update.
I have just blocked out the pylons but I am not sure on the placement.
What do you guys think?
@kaden thanks, yeah I noticed that as I was modelling it. I was watching Rust to Riches on Netflix at the same time so it popped out.
@evil_genius_180, yeah I never really paid attention to that shuttle as it looked like the TMP version.
It also been over ten years since I have watched Generations.
Well, that's basically all it is. Though, more specifically, it's from ST5. All they did was give it a new paint job and markings.
I can't blame you on not watching Generations. It's a rough one. The idea of getting Kirk and Picard together was sound, but the execution was lacking.
Thanks @lennier1.
It does look like that, but the length is the same as the ref picture I have. Though they use the NCC-1701-A Registry. So I guess they are.
But the UPF under the Reg is meant to be between the first C and the 0 in length.
That did not work for me, so made it so I it was the same length of the registry.
The overall shape of the pylons look good. The connection point at the nacelle is too far forward though. If you take a look at Tobias Richter's model here, you seem to be just ever so slightly off. I thing that you need to elongate yours a little front to back as well.
The Pylons for nacelles are now modelled.
I had a few issues with this due to the shape and issues with the cuts as you can see below.
Mainly the cut-out where to small or not in the correct position.
I have now corrected that and also moved the pylon back a bit on the nacelle has it was to far forwards.
Next up is cutting in the windows and adding details to the secondary hull.
Also on a side note. I was going to get back to work on the type 7 TNG shuttle, but I have seemed to delete it of my computer and the back up. Ops.
Not a major issue as I still have a copy of the latest version. It is on a USB Stick, however I have left that at work and currently get to it. Not to worry I have found some really good plan of the Runabout from DS9.
I have started to model that but it not yet at a point to show anything.
I have started to model that but it not yet at a point to show anything
Looking great so far, windows are the fun part. That text on the rear of the nacelles is huge though, that wants to be like 1/3rd of that size I think.
Thanks @lewisniven, yeah. I take another look at the ref photo and your right.
I'll sort that in a few days. Starting to feel a little burned out at the moment.
Might do a drawing and work on the Runabout a bit, before getting back to this girl.
I been working on this girl for 9 months a few days rest won't hurt.
Thanks @lewisniven, yeah. I take another look at the ref photo and your right.
I'll sort that in a few days. Starting to feel a little burned out at the moment.
Might do a drawing and work on the Runabout a bit, before getting back to this girl.
I been working on this girl for 9 months a few days rest won't hurt.
I know what you mean, it can be easy to get burnt out. Its a hobby not a job remember, it's not going anywhere
As I have built or building all the Starfleet shuttle that appeared in The Next Generation.
I only have the Runabout form Deep Space Nine left to do along with the Type 7.
As I can’t work on the Type 7 at the moment, I have decided to start work on the Runabout.
For those not in the know, the Runabout only appeared in one episode of TNG which was the season 6 episode called “Timescape”.
The reason the Runabout was used only for one episode of TNG, was because at the time DS9 had spent their budget for the year (part of the budget was used to pay off the set building for season 1). They still had thing they wanted to build for future episode. One of these things was the rear sets for the Runabout. As TNG still had a huge chuck of it budget to build new sets, the producer used the TNG budget. But to justify it, it had to be used for a TNG episode which is where we get the “Timescape”.
As a funny side note, the set was never used as original built for on DS9. However it was used for parts of the Defiant when that was introduce the following year.
Over the last week I been looking around the web for good reference material and I have got a small collection that should be helpful in this build. The Runabout is far more detailed than I remember so it not going to be a quick build like the other shuttle have been.
I have just blocked out the basic shape of the main hull and the clamps for the mission pod’s
Still to block out the pylons and warp nacelles. Once that it done I should be ready to star getting into the cutting out the windows and door and also start details her up.
With that said onto the Pic’s
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This means that he is no longer hogging the PC I am currently building the Refit Enterprise.
So with that I have been able to jump on and do some long over due work on her.
I have built the nacelles and all the shaping is now done. I still need to add details to it but it mostly done.
Anyway here where it stands at the moment.
The nacelle looks great.
Yeah I know, but what I meant was 1st world countries. Majority of 3rd world countries have a limited number of cases or non at all and as far as I know have not yet gone into LOCKDOWN. But then again, with the except of what going on in Italy and surrounding countries to the UK. They are not really reporting on it.
Hell I only found out that parts of the States had gone into LOCKDOWN due to watching YouTube.
You are to kind good sir.
Yeah I hope it all goes well. Today they are reporting that his Year are now going to be graded on their course work and how they did during the mock Exams.
His course work should be okay, but he failed the majority of the mock exams.
He been working hard so that when he took the proper exam he would get a decent mark. But it down to their teachers and not the exam board so hopefully they have seen him working to get a good grade and not judge him to much on the mocks.
As far as GCSE, I think they're using coursework and/or granting the projected grade. I only briefly overheard someone talking about it, so not 100% sure on that.
Next I will be working on the pylons for them, once that is done I will go back to the engineering hull and finishing off the details. Windows etc.
I also need to get back to modelling the shuttle.
The type 7 is the last of the shuttle to appear on TNG, but a Runabout was also shown in one episode. Should I model that so I have all Starfleet shuttle that appear on TNG?
You can also do the Type-6C from Generations.
Though it looks a like modified version of the shuttle seen with the Original cast movies.
Can't wait to see it all together.
Yeah, it picks up Picard from the mountaintop on Veridian III after the three other ships show up to rescue the crew of the Enterprise. It is a modification of the shuttle built for Star Trek V. A deleted scene used the full size mock-up that wasn't modified to make the Type-6 for TNG.
@evil_genius_180, yeah I never really paid attention to that shuttle as it looked like the TMP version.
It also been over ten years since I have watched Generations.
Anyway not much of an update.
I have just blocked out the pylons but I am not sure on the placement.
What do you guys think?
Well, that's basically all it is. Though, more specifically, it's from ST5. All they did was give it a new paint job and markings.
I can't blame you on not watching Generations. It's a rough one. The idea of getting Kirk and Picard together was sound, but the execution was lacking.
Okay with that I will crack on with it.
Not sure, but the registry on the nacelle feels a bit too big, like the one on the Phase II concept. Not sure if that's intentional.
It does look like that, but the length is the same as the ref picture I have. Though they use the NCC-1701-A Registry. So I guess they are.
But the UPF under the Reg is meant to be between the first C and the 0 in length.
That did not work for me, so made it so I it was the same length of the registry.
https://thirdwavedesigndotcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/uss_enterprise_ortho.jpg
Out of curiosity, what are you using for reference?
@Vortex5972 I am using Big Jim Slade blueprints and a bunch of reference photos that @MadKoiFish posted a while back.
You can get Jim Blueprints here
https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/slade.php
I had a few issues with this due to the shape and issues with the cuts as you can see below.
Mainly the cut-out where to small or not in the correct position.
I have now corrected that and also moved the pylon back a bit on the nacelle has it was to far forwards.
Next up is cutting in the windows and adding details to the secondary hull.
Also on a side note. I was going to get back to work on the type 7 TNG shuttle, but I have seemed to delete it of my computer and the back up. Ops.
Not a major issue as I still have a copy of the latest version. It is on a USB Stick, however I have left that at work and currently get to it. Not to worry I have found some really good plan of the Runabout from DS9.
I have started to model that but it not yet at a point to show anything.
I have started to model that but it not yet at a point to show anything
Always have liked the Jim Slade material. It's good stuff to work off.
Thanks @lewisniven, yeah. I take another look at the ref photo and your right.
I'll sort that in a few days. Starting to feel a little burned out at the moment.
Might do a drawing and work on the Runabout a bit, before getting back to this girl.
I been working on this girl for 9 months a few days rest won't hurt.
I know what you mean, it can be easy to get burnt out. Its a hobby not a job remember, it's not going anywhere
I only have the Runabout form Deep Space Nine left to do along with the Type 7.
As I can’t work on the Type 7 at the moment, I have decided to start work on the Runabout.
For those not in the know, the Runabout only appeared in one episode of TNG which was the season 6 episode called “Timescape”.
The reason the Runabout was used only for one episode of TNG, was because at the time DS9 had spent their budget for the year (part of the budget was used to pay off the set building for season 1). They still had thing they wanted to build for future episode. One of these things was the rear sets for the Runabout. As TNG still had a huge chuck of it budget to build new sets, the producer used the TNG budget. But to justify it, it had to be used for a TNG episode which is where we get the “Timescape”.
As a funny side note, the set was never used as original built for on DS9. However it was used for parts of the Defiant when that was introduce the following year.
Over the last week I been looking around the web for good reference material and I have got a small collection that should be helpful in this build. The Runabout is far more detailed than I remember so it not going to be a quick build like the other shuttle have been.
I have just blocked out the basic shape of the main hull and the clamps for the mission pod’s
Still to block out the pylons and warp nacelles. Once that it done I should be ready to star getting into the cutting out the windows and door and also start details her up.
With that said onto the Pic’s