To Boldly go.... Wait! I've been here before....

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is always interesting to see a builder include lighting in the project(s) that they work one. You are doing a great job on this project!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Thanks RB!

 

[Cybergrinder]

And here we go with the deflector dish

 

[zathros]

I think they called that Tree room "Procreation Park".

 

[Cybergrinder]

And now the secondary hull (mostly) complete

 

[THE DC]

Outstanding build!

You're really showing the potential of this kit.

Share any tips or observations of fit issues or adjustments, please. This is real informative!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Thanks DC, I have found that the former discs need trimming when fitting, I also am not particularly wild about the joint in the secondary hull. I "patch"it with another piece from the template. I wonder about the location of this joint as well as it's the "break point"of the two weights (warp nacelles and saucer). Making sure this joint is strong is essential!

The other challenge is cutting holes for the wiring...

And here's the deflector attached

 

[zathros]

Fantastic!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

And now we have the additional bits (forget the canon name) that go around the deflector dish

 

[Cybergrinder]

And here we are attached

 

[Cybergrinder]

And now the torpedo launcher

 

[Cybergrinder]

And here's the neck. I've deviated from the directions and gone with a single foam core support as opposed to the dual card ones.

 

[Cybergrinder]

And now the torpedo launcher attached

 

[Cybergrinder]

And neck attached

 

[zathros]

I was waiting for this point. It looks great!! I guess depending how you mount the model will determine how long it takes for that foam to give out. The problem with foam board is that the modulus of the foam is low, it is not structural foam. I'd still stick a Popsicle stick in there, with multiple cross pieces at the top and bottom, glued in securely. The foam would give you a great surface to epoxy to. It looks fantastic!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

Thanks Zathros, popsicle stick is a great idea!

 

[spaceagent-9]

And now the torpedo launcher attached

I like the subdued look of the led lighting in the dish!

 

[zathros]

I can't wait to see night pics of this all lit up!!

 

[Cybergrinder]

When it's done, the saucer is still coming

 

[Cybergrinder]

I started on all the bits that attach to the saucer, I think it will help with the wiring (hopefully )

Here's the sensor dome that sits on the underside of the saucer