IXS Enterprise - NASA's Concept modeled by David Lukens

[zathros]

David Lukens has made his model available at the link below. There are a few other models worth looking at too. He did a great job! Check out the page with all the construction photos on link below. This is one superb model. He has a YouTube video on building it also. Really quite an incredible package

Website:
http://www.insanityunlimited.com/modelplans/

Instruction Pics;
http://www.insanityunlimited.com/gallery/paper_models/ixs_enterprise/

 

[Thales]

I'm the designer that made the IXS E. Thank you for the kind words.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I'm the designer that made the IXS E. Thank you for the kind words.

You have done a FANTASTIC JOB on this model and you did this concept ship justice! Than you very much for designing it and sharing it! I look forward to building it!

 

[subnuke]

Nicely done, a fine model.

 

[zathros]

I'm the designer that made the IXS E. Thank you for the kind words.

I looked up your name but could not find it, and of course, not knowing your avatar name, came up with "zilch".

I am happy you are a member here. I sent you an email this morning, and the offer still stands. You are the "King" of joining saucer sections, they look like you have developed a way of welding paper edges. Excellent craftsmanship.

 

[Thales]

For those that want to build this, I recommend watching the youtube video playlist that has all the timelapse pieces in it.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWvFqmKjjXUYRFJ4wh_WRjy5PEpSUd7Qy

 

[zathros]

For those that want to build this, I recommend watching the youtube video playlist that has all the timelapse pieces in it.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWvFqmKjjXUYRFJ4wh_WRjy5PEpSUd7Qy

I do too, it is embedded in the first post.

Here are the 4 parts for your convenience:

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[Revell-Fan]

O-M-G! I knew this was in the making but somehow I lost track on it. To be honest, two weeks ago I was going through my picture archive and found the concept renders of the ship, thinking what might have happened to the project. What a beauty this is! :Bravo::Bravo::Bravo:

@Thales : Thank you for the model and the videos. And thank you for "revealing" yourself! thumbsup

 

[THE DC]

The craftsmanship of the model design is only beaten by the building skill he demonstrates.

An incredibly clean build!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Incredible, would you go so far to say @Thales is a Lord of the Ring?

 

[Gandolf50]

I'm the designer that made the IXS E. Thank you for the kind words.

That is a NICE CLEAN , well done design!! Will look at this closely for some pointers on a few new models ready for flattening , Star Wars Imperial Outpost Space Station, Trade Federation Outpost Space Station, and a Lucrehulk-Class Droid control Station.. all with interiors of some sort or other..

 

[Thales]

My next project that is about 1/2 done is the XCV-330 SS Enterprise. Though it isn't nearly as complicated overall, the rings on it are even more fiddly.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

My next project that is about 1/2 done is the XCV-330 SS Enterprise. Though it isn't nearly as complicated overall, the rings on it are even more fiddly.

That would make for a great addition to the "Enterprise" collection.! I look forward to seeing how it will turn out!

 

[zathros]

My next project that is about 1/2 done is the XCV-330 SS Enterprise. Though it isn't nearly as complicated overall, the rings on it are even more fiddly.

I already modeled it but did not release it. I look forward to seeing yours.

 

[THE DC]

I think that you have hit upon one of the most wanted models, since '79!

 

[Sky Seeker]

I'm the designer that made the IXS E. Thank you for the kind words.

I was wondering when someone was going to build or design this one. Thank you so much!

Sky Seeker
:tank:

 

[lyter1958]

Thank you for the joy of building this ship. i have it added to my " to do" listthumbsupthumbsup