U.S.S. Enterprise-D NCC 1701-D

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Hi,
I thought it was time for the next Star-Trek-Model, the U.S.S. Enterprise-D NCC 1701-D
It is one of the largest models I ever build. Its in the scale of 1/1700.(l=350mm, w=270mm)
Special thanks to the designers of this model, Clever Santoro and Marko Härtel.

Regards Loenf

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Wow that looks excellent. I'm working my way up to that exact model. Is it 1:1700 at the default size, or does it need to be scaled? My current ST collection includes Ninjatoes' Ent D (~1:2000), the SF PaperGallery Ent A (~1:1000) and Chippy's original Ent (~1:900). I'm going to redo the Ent A in 1:1700 and then choose which original Ent to do in the same scale. Hopefully by then I'll be ready for Clever's Ent D, (then B & C lol).
 
Good build. I don't know why designers omit an internal skeleton though.
 
Stev0 said:
Good build. I don't know why designers omit an internal skeleton though.
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Skeletons are probably one of the easier things to add yourself if you feel the need for one. I've discovered this as I get more advanced in my modelling. On Ninjatoes' 1701D I noticed that the skeleton frame for the saucer section was the primary issue with the thing - it didn't fit well at all and ended up distorting my saucer, too late to get at it again. Its one of the primary reasons I want to rebuild her.
 
Skeletons are easy if you had the original digital model. You can wing it if so inclined but what may happen is a distorted skeleton. Also card thickness may not be taken into account so you will have stretched skins over a slightly distorted skeleton.

With the digital model, you can slice cross sections and create your own internal formers. If the object is simple then it would not be hard to create a skeleton from scratch.

I built an internal skeleton for Kampffliegger's T-62 model because I wanted to build it in paper instead of cardstock and despite guessing what I needed for a skeleton for a simple model I ended up with a distorted model.
 
I really wish the upper saucer wasn't so pronounced.

But that's got nothing to do with this incredible, clean build! You did a fine job with this, and I hope it lasts till the twenty-fourth century. :thumb:
 
bf109 said:
looks awesome! would also love some tips and tricks from your build
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Hi, there is one important problem when you assemble the ent-d. You have to take care to get the right angel between the saucer section and the main hull. I had to cut a small wedge at the access point underneath the saucer section. To avoid dents, all parts of the hull section should be butted at edges, without overlapping. Regards Loenf
 

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Hi guys, I'm currently building this model and have just finished the bottom half of the primary hull. I've already run into a few problems but i'm concerned about this business with the neck angle particulary since 2 builders seemed to have the same problem. What exactly did you do to sort it out? Are there any other things I should look out for while building this beast?

Thanks!
 
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