U.S.S. Defiant (by ThunderChild)

[Rhaven Blaack]

Greetings ladies and Gentlemen,

As we all know, @ThunderChild has GRACIOUSLY shared his latest design with all of us, the U.S.S. Defiant.
So to show "THANKS" and APPRECIATION for such, I have decided to build this model.
(This is the first Star Trek model (kit) that I have built so far.)

Here are the photos, starting with the front end:

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are more photos.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are the final photos of the front end.



This is a very straight forward and enjoyable build!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.

Thank you for watching!

 

[ennder]

Good looking build so far RB. Glad to see you building again

 

[zathros]

I think you live in a different time event horizon. I just don't understand how you make all this stuff!!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you both for the kind words and encouragement.
If I did not have this hobby, I would be in a white rubber padded room with a white "hug me" jacket on singing:

 

[Cybergrinder]

Rhaven, I can identify with your sentiment 100% The Defiant is looking good! I started on creating a 1:400 Defiant (to go with the Voyager I'm busy with) TC's model is just a bit small

Looking to upload once done, just need to clean up the double faces & then I can do a test build (ok, after Voyager... )

Love the song, haven't heard it for years!

 

[bgt01]

Awesome build and awesome Dr. Demento flashback with the video.

 

[mcusanelli]

RB,
Great work as usual! Even though it's a small model, I just have to see if my banana fingers can handle it, and having this thread to look at will really help. Thanks!
Mike

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

RB,
Great work as usual! Even though it's a small model, I just have to see if my banana fingers can handle it, and having this thread to look at will really help. Thanks!
Mike

I have HUGE bearpaw type hands and I am able to make this. So if I can do it, so can you. Just take your time with it!

Rhaven, I can identify with your sentiment 100% The Defiant is looking good! I started on creating a 1:400 Defiant (to go with the Voyager I'm busy with) TC's model is just a bit small

Looking to upload once done, just need to clean up the double faces & then I can do a test build (ok, after Voyager... )

Love the song, haven't heard it for years!

I am looking forward to seeing your version of the Defiant!


Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement on this project!!!

 

[Marman]

I've seen a couple of versions on the net, but none come close to this one. Good job. I love the Defiant. I think the way it was introduced in DS 9 was perfectly timed. I almost love it as much as the Voyager. Almost.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is an update on my build.

I have started on the rear section.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

A few more photos.



I have finished the main body and underside.

For being so small, there are a good amount of greebles in this model (which I am very happy with!).

I will be working on the Nacelles next.

ENJOY!!!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.

 

[Cybergrinder]

I've seen a couple of versions on the net, but none come close to this one. Good job. I love the Defiant. I think the way it was introduced in DS 9 was perfectly timed. I almost love it as much as the Voyager. Almost.

OK, I'm guilty of blowing my own trumpet here Marman, have you seen the thread of my Voyager build?

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is another update.

I have finished the Nacelles. I did not have any "real" problems with any of the parts (other than my HUGE HANDS. )

Here are the photos:

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here are the rest of the photos showing the completion of the Nacelles.



Now on to the Bridge Section.

ENJOY!!!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.

 

[Marman]

OK, I'm guilty of blowing my own trumpet here Marman, have you seen the thread of my Voyager build?

I think I have, but to be sure I will look for the thread. I have the file printed, but between being with the grand kids 22 hours a day and 2 other projects in the works I have no time to start it. But I just love the Voyager. I really do!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is the Bridge Section. For such a small model, there is quite a bit of detail that really makes this model stand out!



The Bridge is now attached to the ship.


Now on to the Stand.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Here is the stand.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This project (as a whole) is not complete!



This is to show the actual size of the model.


I would like to thank @ThunderChild once again for this fun little model.

ENJOY!!!