Polar Lights Enterprise Refit 1/350th Scale
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- The finished vid for the Enterprise refit.
Full 33 page build log:
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Been a hell of a long time in the build but finally a done deal.
Full lighting, mucho detailing and the 5 colour paintjob with pearlescent lacquers and DIY dry rubdown decals.
Enjoy!
Amazing. The level of detail on the shuttle bay is astounding.
Thanks Henry, the shuttle bay was one of my fave bits about this model to be honest. Take care, ILM
I wanted to crawl in there, to explore the cargo section :) - absolutely phenomenal
Thanks Rob, took some serious Zen modeling (thinking about it) and then the actual faffing about but got it done and fairly happy with the result myself. All the best, ILM
She's a beauty - I've always thought that the refit Enterprise was, bar none, the most beautiful ship in films, and you've done her full justice. Wonderful, wonderful work.
Thanks Mick. I agree with you, she's a beautiful ship.All the best, ILM
Looks just as amazing as the 8ft Studio Model!
The shuttle bay, recessed docking pod connections and primary/ secondary hull connection details are exceptional. Just brilliant
Thanks again Jeff, I was quite pleased with the shuttle bay myself to be honest. All the best, ILM
When I first saw this ship in the theater I cried. This is my Enterprise.
The design was a more than worthy successor to the TOS Constitution Class. She has a flow to the overall design, regardless of the viewing angle, that I have liked since I first clapped eyes on her. Oddly enough I am not a real Trek fan but do love me some good design work and this lady has it in spades. Take care now, ILM
So did I...lol
Robert Dambeck I couldn’t agree more. Enterprise on the big screen gave me chills and made my arm hair stand up!
It’s my Enterprise. And the uniform in the thumbnail is my kind of uniform too!
I saw this in San Diego, CA right after Navy Boot Camp in 1979. Five minute standing ovation!
This was one of those happy little "UA-cam Suggested viewing" that I clicked on. Simply ASTONISHING work. Bravo. I am in awe of your skills.
Thanks Tahoe, seriously appreciated! All the best, ILM
Beautiful ❤
I don't know how your video got by me , I thought I had seen just about all the build videos.. But running across this video was definitely a wonderful surprise... Because I have to say and be completely honest... Your ship is absolutely beautiful , your work and the detail is incredible... You keyed in on certain areas that make the whole thing come to life.. You definitely did her the justice that this legendary Star Ship deserves... Bravo 👏👍👏👍👏👍
As a builder of these 1:350 Enterprise Refit kits, I can tell you that making them look this good is done with sheer determination and skill. I hope that someday I can build one that looks this good. Well done, sir! She looks fantastic!
Thanks Matt, she don't look too shabby does she. You speak the truth my friend, I would say it can average out to 50/50 determination/skill but sometimes that can go to 90/10. Especially with the pearl paintwork! All the best, ILM
IanLawrenceModels As I was watching the video of this beautiful ship, a thought came to mind, “the Devils in the details” Surely, that says it.
@@kellymartin8090 Thanks and apologies for not responding sooner. I'm thankful I only have one more 1/350th to do and the Deboers 46" Refit monster and then that's me and the Refit done model wise...Well...unless once the commissions are done and I give in and embark on a scratchbuilt studio scale Refit. All 8' 4" of her. That'll be different! All the best, ILM
There’s nothing I can say that’s hasn’t been said. Absolutely breathtaking and magnificent!! The detail and shuttle Bay with tiny little people in it not to mention the bridge with the crew working and running the ship. I’m 55 and could look at this for hours!! Congratulations on a job well done.
I thank you for the kind words Hans, this remains one of my fave builds for how she ended up looking. During the build not so much but that's how it is in this line of work 🙂 Thanks again and all the best, ILM
THAT, Sir, is a thing of sheer heartbreaking beauty and elegance. Amazing job! Congratulations! Of all the various incarnations of the Enterprise, this one has always been my favorite. You’ve done the old gal justice - and then some!
Thanks Richard, your kind words are very much appreciated. Have to say that while i'm not a Trek fan as such, I love me some good SF design and this lass ticks all the boxes for me. All the best, ILM
I just want to say many thanks to all who have commented on this video. Particularly all that have recently done so at this time of typing, i've never answered so many in such a short space of time! :) It does make me feel proud of what I managed to do with this model but more importantly, it shows what can be done when you push yourself and just have a go at making it the best you can. Always try to do better than just good enough. The vast majority of the critique I have recieved through the comments have been quite fair and I have no problem with that, honest opinion and points truthfully made are not something that I shy away from. I wish you all the very best, ILM
Fantastic job. The is my favorite Enteprise and era of the ship. Back then they really put in SO much realism and thought into just exactly the ship could work. So many things logically set-out to improve on the 60s TV era Enterprise. And wow the hangar bay is just total perfection! I like this hangar bay better than the 1701-A's shortened version. I can imagine Scotty's character "now why would they limit our cargo access like this?!". And wow that lounge area! If you build these kits for sale, with the same care, for $ let's talk -- I'm one of those die-hard fans who always wanted one, but have not the skill nor time. I built the ERTL kit in 1984, still have it. It's nothing like this....
@@JulianWest I thank you for the kind words, it's very much appreciated. I'm afraid i'm not taking any more commission work at this time, the order book is full for at least the next 2 -3 years so i'm working on getting that fully cleared before anything else. All the best, ILM
@@IanLawrenceModels No worries and best wishes in your endeavors! If you start a waiting list in the next couple years, keep me in mind! Cheers
Holy Crap that is unbelievable! What a thing of beauty. The detail is crazy, the pearl really does look like hull plating. I could look at this piece forever.
Thanks JD, The pearl is the thing with this lady. I had more than a few 'Hell yeah' moments after removing all the masking and getting the light kick off the hull just right. Shame it's such a bloody nuisance to film, looks way better to the naked eye but I have to do the best with what I have. Take care, ILM
That is just...jaw dropping.
I actually prefer your painting tech to what they used in TMP.
That touch of pearlescence in the azteking is like nothing I have seen before, and your simulation of the flood lighting is unique to my experience, and just nails it. It's a brilliant hack...I salute you. I'm 53 years a fan, and built my first Enterprise in 1974. Truly, a thing of beauty.
Thanks Chuck, your kind words are much appreciated. Well my painting technique was actually based on the pearlescent paint method used by Paul Olsen when he painted the 8' Refit for the Motion Picture. Sad thing is that using full on studio lighting, according to Doug Trumbull, would have made it near impossible to get the right mattes to composite the model properly due to how much the surface shone on the model, the edges particularly. So they had to tone the lighting way down so much of the beauty of the finish was lost. All the best, ILM
To this day my most favorite enterprise model from the franchise, an elegant blend of sleek and retro with layer upon layer of details that bring this main character to life. Incredibly well done!
Thank you Jonathan, a lot of work but worth it for how the lady looks. All the best, ILM
“Damn fine ship if you ask me.” - Scotty, Star Trek Generations.
"Aye lad."
Jerry Goldsmith should have gotten an Oscar for his TMP.music. it's no t only Awesome. It's lovely breath taking as well, RIP. TMP. 1979. , I liked your Enterprise, it's beautiful.
"Give me a tall ship, and the stars to steer her by". Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Thanks Michael. All the best, ILM
I haven't the patience to snap together a couple of Lego blocks, let alone a time consuming project like this. Your concentration paid off. This is a magnificent piece of labor. Thanks for showing. 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words Tim, very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
Craziness! One of the most beautiful and detailed models I have ever seen. And proof of the extraordinary skill of the builder. This could have been used exactly the same way in the films. Congratulations and respect for this work of art.
So love seeing the results people get with the Polar Lights Refit Enterprise. Like many others who've commented, I remember the pure joy of the scene from TMP when she was revealed. Just breathtaking.
Ya can't beat a beautiful SF design and the Refit is right up there with the best of 'em! The TOS Connie design is iconic and the Refit is a more than worthy successor to that. All the best, ILM
Some of us do not have the talent, time, application and dedication for a project as beautiful as this. Thank you for taking us on this journey
I thank you for the kind words Abbas and you are most welcome. Take care, ILM
This is my favorite Enterprise. Simply beautiful ship. I get chills down and up my spine. Your detail work is awe inspiring. I wish I still had my model Enterprise. My paint work was totally different than yours. Mine was different shades of silver. While you used pearl. I think that using both would be amazing. Thank you for this video. Master work.
I thank you for the kind words Jennifer. All the best, ILM
Beautiful! My two favorite themes from the original sound track!
Thanks Kevin, music that I just had to have from the OST. All the best, ILM
That is amazing, you should be extremely proud of your hard work. 👍🏻
Thanks Alan. Yep, I was happy with the finished article and so was the client which is the point overall. A fun and not fun ride at times but job done and happy new owner so all good in the end. Not something I'd like to attempt again in a hurry mind you. I think my airbrush is still whimpering after all the pearl work. All the best, ILM
I recall the the haunting sensation of the ship in drydock the very first time I saw Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I love this one and Enterprise E. But wow. So long ago. I remember the drive to Wichita to see this film. What was odd was that Christie Alley worked as a writer for the Wichita Eagle newspaper and was actually there are the premiere as just a regular person interviewing us nerds waiting in line. I was wearing a TOS kirk shirt. Little did she show she would star in The Wrath of Khan. She should have stayed in that role, too.
The Drydock scene is pretty much the best thing from STTMP personally, like I have mentioned before, I'm not that much of a ST fan and was not that impressed with the first movie. Wrath of Kahn was a different matter but that's just me. Oddly enough Kirstie did one upon a time mention that she didn't like Robin Curtis in the role that she 'created' but then she also said she got offered less money for the next two movies so passed on those. Such are the vagaries of film making. Take care, ILM
Rumor has it her agent demanded a lot of money for Kirstie Alley to be in ST III, and they couldn't afford her, but she didn't know about the offer. The rumor is that if her agent had told her about it she would have agreed to do it for a price that fit in the budget. That agent should have been fired (out of a torpedo tube).
Well i'll just let the lady tell it in her own words in this interview from August 2016, about half way down this page: www.startrek.com/article/catching-up-with-kirstie-alley Take care, ILM
Absolutely fantastic, your work is amazing, the Enterprise looks likes she's ready for flight into deep space for her next mission.
Much respect to you sir.
Thank you Patrick. For all the pain and giggles, she turned out looking as I had hoped she would and she's a pretty lass. All the best, ILM
no Idea how I got here but so glad I did. That is my Enterprise. The lighting was just like watching the movie again.
A wonderful work you did here.
Thanks Russell, very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
Truely inspiring and motivating! Thanks for showing us the way.
Thank you Luminous, the kind words are very much appreciated. Mine is one way, by no means the only way but it worked out in the end and that's what counts. All the best, ILM
Absolutely glorious! Huzzah! Bravo! Such amazing skill. I wish that I could build like that. Thank you for sharing your wonderful model and talent. 😍😎
I thank you and you are most welcome. Qapla'! ILM
This is a work of love. I have read that the original ILM model builders for Star Wars (the birth of Industrial Light and Magic) had such a connection to the detailed models they built, some of them (young men) understood what it meant to be a parent as they felt proud of their accomplishments (kit bashing from plastic model kits, etc). What you have done here is, IMHO, is the best scale representation of the Enterprise refit I have ever scene, outside of "professional" modelers. Great job.
Thanks Boba. Labour of love? Well more a love/hate relationship with this particular model I have to be honest. Love the design and always have since I first clapped eyes on her back in the late 70's but have grown to hate what has to be done with this kit to bring her up to this kind of standard after doing 6 or 7 before this. That said, that's what I was paid to do and it was done. I was happy with the finished article, so was the client, got paid and other folks seem to like how she looks so high fives all round! All the best, ILM
@@IanLawrenceModels it is funny you should say that as the crew attached to the upkeep of NCC-1701 were overjoyed when they heard they could blow up the model in The Search for Spock. Maintaining a model of that size in a filming state was exhausting for the crew. Just wanted to let you know your melancholy emotional response to your model was shared by others with your gift!
True enough that Ken Ralston hated the model, she was a right royal pain to film and he didn't like the design at all but each to their own. Melancholy? You are incorrect there. I feel no sadness in any way about the model, quite the reverse once it was finished as the client was very happy with her and I was happy I had finished it and allowed my self a bit of pride in what I had done. That said, in the end it was the same as the rest of the models I do for others, I'll always do the very best I can but once done, job done and I rarely give it much thought. Oddly enough, that feeling applies to those I do for myself. I'm just a builder, not a collector. Take care, ILM
The dramatic music combined with the shaky camera was pretty funny.
Amazing job on the model btw. That lounge!
Can't argue with that assessment to be honest :o) Thanks Gr8oone, take care, ILM
Star Trek: TMP, my favorite movie and the Enterprise in dry dock with Scotty and Kirk my favorite scene. On the big screen it looked so real and I tell myself this is what awaits us in the future. She's a real beauty!
Thanks Chris. All the best, ILM
Watching this was a religious experience.
Never had anyone react that way to one of my videos. Glad you liked what you saw Paul. All the best, ILM
I agree.
You made me cry. That is the most beautiful model of the Enterprise that I have ever seen. Thank you for making it. Bless you.
Well thanks Joshua, very kind of you to say so and i'm glad you like her. All the best, ILM
You've done yourself proud with this, pretty much a perfect replica of the studio model, the lighting up phase is perfect, great work!
Thanks ArrGee, much appreciated and sorry for missing your comment. All the best, ILM
Nice job. Particularly like the interior details.
Thanks Super. All the best, ILM
Your exterior tour of the ship was reminiscent to watching the motion picture! You did a great job! Congratulations! In addition to all your great work that shuttle bay is absolutely phenomenal. The exterior flood lights are fantastic! Seeing that beauty, brought a tear to my eye.
Jerry Goldsmith’s score is as fresh today as it was 40 years ago.
Thanks Kelly, your kind words are very much appreciated! She brought a few tears to my eyes as well and that was before I got her finished! But like a lot of things, worth it all in the end. All the best, ILM
Brilliant job with all the fine detail, This is far and away the best Starfleet ship they ever designed,Great music to accompany your flyovers.
Thanks Zenith and you'll get no argument from me about the design. All the best, ILM
Wow! Seeing this beautiful work in person must be fantastic, how proudly I would display this beauty in my studio-man cave, great great work, my sincerest congratulations. Cheers!
I thank you for the kind words Bernardo, very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
She is a beauty! Really like how you put a wash on it to bring out more of the detail and panel lines. That is something alot of the guys overlook!! Well done! You hard work paid off!!1
I thank ya! It has been more work than previously thought but yeah, gotta admit she looks the part. Not perfect but nothing I build is so there ya have it. All the best, ILM
IanLawrenceModels Fantastic work mate .
Is there anything you can't build ? You seem to have the Midas touch !
Cheers 👍🏼
Thanks Gerald. Oh there are plenty of things I can't build, just not come across them yet but one day I suspect I will and fail in the most spectacular fashion I can muster. I have no idea about the Midas touch, just slightly touched in the head which helps with something like this believe it or not. All the best, ILM
I built this model back shortly after the original movie came out in 1979 but it didn't look anywhere near the quality of this build.I love the lighting details especially on the lounge behind the bridge the shuttle bay and the colors of the deflector.I especially like the running lights and strobes that flash at differenf intervals.Very well done sir and thank you for the video
Thanks Steve and you are most welcome. Don't worry about the quality of past models that many years ago, back then my first build of the Refit was nothing spectacular believe me. All the best, ILM
SERIOUSLY impressive work.
I thank you! Take care, ILM
Shes beautiful and light are amazing
Thanks Jim, she do look her best all lit up. At least that's the way I like her best. All the best, ILM
Wow just wow. I got the model coming next week and the light and sound system from trekmodeler and just about everything I need to build one myself. I will say this is going to be one hell of a build and you did a fantastic job on yours. I hope mine looks as great as yours. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding Droneman! It can turn from a build in to an endurance trial but the finished aticle is worth it believe me. You are most welcome. All the best, ILM
Outstanding job Ian. Watched your entire video. You know, it wouldn't surprise me given the pure love many have (including me) for Star Trek, that in 200 years or so people will build such a ship full scale that will actually work like the ones in the movies. Hopefully we can build such a world as envisioned in Star Trek so that our distant descendants can do just that whether for fun or practicality, and thus remember us dreaming of such a world and ships for them.
Thanks Grouchy. I thank ya kindly and good words there sir. Didn't someone once say 'That's where ideas begin'. All the best, ILM
When I saw the first movie my first thought was how large the blinking lights would be if to scale? ;-)
The hull lighting is great, all you need now is a worker doing somersaults. ;-)
Thanks T'airn'KA. The blinkers would be about 35cms in diameter 1/1 scale...and methinks that's near enough, or the fact that i've worked that out is nerd enough! She was a fun and not fun thing to build but got there in the end. Al the best, ILM
I get the impression their at least twice that size (70cms) but less then 90cms.
Thou, it's probably the "light" itself that makes it look larger?
professional grade-fantastic!!!
I appreciate that Bob and thank you. Take care now, ILM
No words can do this build justice... out of this world!!!!!
A full 5 paint job?
Well whatever that is it's made this tall lady look as beautiful as she's always been in my minds eye.
Fantastic work. A true labour of love. Congratulations.
Thank you Nicholas, It just mean that it's white paint with 4 colours of pearlescent lacquer airbrushed on as per the original filming model hull paintwork. No exact to the studio finish but she looks the part. All the best, ILM
Thank you. Sadly all the studio reference and original paint scheme bit the dust on the original model as early as The Wrath of Khan.
True enough, I only have a set of black and white pics off the net that were taken shortly after filming on the Motion Picture was completed. As with proper film stock, the contrast is excellent but as to the colours, very, very few colour pics exist that Joe Q. Public like me have access to. Saying that, some have done incredibly extensive research and come up with what appears to be as close as one is going to get so much kudos to them. All the best, ILM
IanLawrenceModels I've since learned on the B&W photos that the panel details that look it's black or black on the TMP paint scheme is actually the gold. They used a lot of gold on the model in the first movie.
I KNOW THIS SHIP IS SPACE WORTHY
Thanks Keith, she sailed out of dock just beautifully and her new Captain was well happy with her. All the best, ILM
Damn it Jim i'm a Doctor not a model maker. Lol
Like it! All the best, ILM
You had me at the mini flood lights..... the accuracy and diffusion onto hull of ship and nacelles is truly film-like, plus the saucer array dish glow !!!! Perfect !!!!! you lifted the original score from the first motion picture same as when Scotty is bringing Kirk to Enterprise for first time... BRILLANT !!!!
What a work of art. Looks realistic beyond imagination. You have to be proud of that, best I have ever seen.
5 stars!!!! Great job bringing to life the greatest spaceship in cinematic history!
Thanks Uniform. Very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
She looks beautiful-never tire of seeing her and i am so impressed by your modelling skills- Scotty would be proud of you
I thank you Bill, very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
I have been fortunate to see (and touch) the ENTERPRISE model created for STTMP when she was at ILM at the time they were doing the effects on ST2: THE WRATH OF KHAN. Now I share this because your recreation of this fine, ageless beauty of NCC-1701 is ever so perfect. In short, BRAVO-! Spot on and exacting detail. In fact, BRAVO TWICE-!!
D.A.
Then thou art a damn lucky individual and nicely done! Wish I could have seen her in the flesh so to speak. I thank you for the kind words, very much appeciated. All the best, ILM
beautiful paneling, i love how it is revealed by the light
Thanks Neko. I tried to get as close as possible to how the effects model was painted, sadly all that was lost on screen due to how difficult it was for the crew to shoot the model if it was lit up enough to see the pearl panelling. But it sure does look pretty. All the best, ILM
You've done the best job with the shine and highlighting of your hull, compared to all the other UA-cam modelers I've seen. They tend to over-do the aztec patterns so that they are the main focus of the hull detail. And your lighting is simply the best. Your lights aim in the same directions, and with the same intensities, as the lights in the movie. Excellent work!
Many thanks for the kind words. Took a while to get her as she looks but one does ones best and in the end she was well worth it. I was happy with her and so was the client, a win all round. All the best, ILM
When I started this video I was spellbound! please forgive my candor but when the flood lights came on all I could say was "Oh Shit". Thank you for making me feel like a kid again!
Your candor is very much forgiven! You are most welcome and I thank you. All the best, ILM
at the 12:02 mark, i found myself, leaning in my chair to get a better look inside. you've done one hell of a fine job and should be very proud of your work.
I thank ya Kenny, muchly appreciated. All the best, ILM
The true enterprise, a true masterpiece you've created. I had this kit which I had built and painted but no wiring kit was available at the time
I thank ya kindly Jamfield. That was always the problem in the early days when this kit was first out, it is one that in my humble opinion seriously needs lighting but that's just me. All the best, ILM
This is the most epic 1/350 build I have ever seen. Wow.
Most kind of you to say so, many thanks and it's much appreciated. All the best, ILM
As a huge fan of the enterprise....I just have one thing to say about this model....MAGNIFICENT. 👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍👍
Thanks Chris, very kind of you to say so and glad you like her. All the best, ILM
@@IanLawrenceModels you are most welcome. I dont know about you but when they destroyed her in st 3 it was so sad.
gorgeous, just gorgeous. since I was a child watching TOS (the only show of ST at the time!) I always wanted a Constitution Class of my own! and your work of this model is just fantastic. the payoff was certainly worth it.
Thanks King, the kind words are very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
What an incredible job you've done on this. The painting and lighting is the best I've ever seen done with this kit. I can only hope to do half a good a job when I build mine as you've done on this. I was blown away with this video. Thank you for sharing your work. SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you for the kind words William. Just do the best you can, if it works out you will have learned something. If not then you will have learned something. Either way, good luck with your build and keep on practising your skillset. All the best, ILM
Now with your close-ups I see you did the Aztec game oh my God what I love to see a video of step by step how you build these things and the sources of where you got your materials WOW!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I AM SPEECHLESS! I WOULD GIVE A KIDNEY TO HAVE ONE JUST LIKE IT! STUNNING!
Beautiful, beautiful work to the still the best designed Enterprise in the fleet. Big Thanks for sharing your stunning work. I love how you got the lighting correct in the saucer section. Very film like.
Many thanks Dave, muchly appreciated! I have loved the design ever since i first saw her back in the 70's with publicity shots in magazines like Starlog. All the best, ILM
A true, through-the-wringer- work of art, Ian old bean!
Rich fella! Thanks mate and you've been there as I have my friend so i'm sure our medals are in the mail...just remeber to take the foil off 'fore ya scoff the chocolate. All the best for 2019, ILM
In 1960 I was seven years old and I built a jeep out of notebook paper and scotch tape and yes, it stretched me to my creative limits and it was beautiful.
Which is the point. Enjoyment and advancement of the hobby which is how it should be for the individual and all others.
Tremendous detail. You can see the interior through the shuttle bay doors and the windows!
Thanks Ronald, it's very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
That one dislike should be ashamed of himself/herself...AMAZING JOB! I have this kit and can only hope that it comes out half as beautiful as yours when i build it.
Thanks Connor, oh it will turn out just fine. Take your time and you'll have a Starship to be proud of. Best of luck with the build. I wouldn't worry about the dislike, I don't because that's how it goes and you will never please everyone. That said, I do wish that when folks do the dislike thing that they would at least say why. Other than 'it sucks' of course because that just lazy and saying nothing truly worth hearing without context. I would much prefer some courage was shown and lay out 'it sucks because...' and make a reasoned point. But then this is the internet so what can one expect. All the best, ILM
That is just breathtaking. Now I know how Admiral Kirk felt when he saw her in space dock!
Wow. Simply stunning. The detail is incredible
Thanks David. All the best, ILM
I've seen many great UA-cam modelers build and display this kit. Boyd, Lou, Simon, Matt, etc...they all solve the floodlight options a little differently. I gotta say, I liked your use of Ratheon lighting the best. It really did match the effect from the film. I have this kit and I'm building up my skills on about 12 other models before I attempt to build it, but I think I will use a variation of the technique you used to do my floodlights. Thanks for the good idea, my friend. Peace.
Apologies for not respondin sooner Les and I thank you for the kind words regarding my build. You are going the right way about it my friend, building your skillset up is never a bad idea. I wish you good luck when you get around to getting the Refit together, in the end, she's worth the effort. All the best, ILM
🖖😎👍She is most definitely and absolutely very Spectacularly Beautiful in every detail way shape and form possible and I love all of the lighting effects and all of the various color schemes and Aztec detail and the opening and closing shuttle bay as well as the various interior areas are very cool as well a very great and wonderful job by you Sir indeed!👌.
My God Jim what wonderful work. " I'm a doctor not a model builder. " Your both!!
Thanks Raymond, very much appreciated. All the best, ILM
As soon as the pearlescent hull patterns started shimmering against the matte white, my breath was took (as if it wasn't already by that point). That is an intense attention to detail and looks absolutely stunning.
Thanks McKaz, Took more than a bit of working out but got there in the end. All the best, ILM
Your "raytheon" ("raetheon"? Whatever...) effect is the best I've seen. Most others have been too sharp edged, done using masks I presume but yours have the feathered look that is far better. Brilliant!
Randall fella! Done with masks but all from the inside this time around. Feathered the edges with air brushing before sealing it up, exterior paintwork did the rest. All the best mate, ILM
I've watched this video a dozen times. Such a beautiful Model. Fabulous work! I'm currently slogging away at this build myself, and it has been an experience.
Thanks ModelDiver, very much appreciated! Good luck with your build and yep, she can become an endrance trial but worth it. All the best, ILM
It not only looks good but their is a interior? Holy Crap what wonderful detailing.
Well the interior parts come with the kit, I just added a few detailing touches, dab of paint and a bit of necessary lighting. They certainly add to the look which is what was required with this lass methinks. All the best, ILM
Hammerfall541 that shuttle bay! Not given enough time to enjoy in the films (and less said about Bran Ferrens abhorration in Star Trek V the better)
She definitely beautiful! All you hard work shows. It’s breathtaking!Thank you for sharing it with us. I only wish it was real! One day..
Thanks Richard, the work was worth it for this lass. You are most welcome. All the best, ILM
This ship has become FANTASTIC
I thank you most kindly. All the best, ILM
She's perfect! Nice work. The detail level is outstanding.
Thanks Shell, took a bit of work but worth it in the end even if that was a hell of a long time coming. All the best, ILM
You're welcome. Looks to me all the effort was worthwhile. Wish I had the space for such a beauty :)
Awesome model detail and lighting paint all outstanding great job , and that hanger bay wow
Thanks Boomer. Truly an uphill struggle but worth it for the finished appearance, seriously worth it! All the best, ILM
I was aghast that all that gorgeous lighting was done but the impulse engines and warp nacelles were dark. But then, there they were! Beautiful job, just breathtaking. I think you should make another, and sell it!
Thanks Tom. I have one more i'm making for someone then one more for myself alone and that'll be me done with this model. That said, I do have the larger DeBoers Refit to do but that's a laugh riot for aonther day. All the best, ILM
My God the pearl colors coming out in the aztecing is beyond gorgeous! An that's just what I'm seeing on film. In person she has to be a real lady of the night!!
Thanks Sarah. In person she was magnificent and a design I have loved for many years, still do! The client was very happy with her too so that was a bonus. All the best, ILM
Impressive paint job and great attentinn to lighting detail there. Lighting through the plastic was a really clever solution. It works well!
I thank you most kindly Robin. All the best, ILM
Wow. That shuttle bay. Tremendous work!!!
Thanks Aljon, have to admit I was pretty happy with how that turned out. All the best, ILM
Well she is a beauty and i was the lucky owner who managed to get her from potentially the best model maker out there with an incredible amount of talent. Thanks as always to him but sadly she may need to have a new home and may be looking for anyone interested in purchasing her from me. Stunning piece and will be sad to let her go however, a deserving fan now has the chance to own her now.
THAT IS FEAKING AWESOME! MOVIE STUDIO QUALITY! WISH I OWNED IT! WELL DONE!!!!!!
That is the best and coolest shuttle bay I've ever seen!
Thanks Tom, have to admit I was rather pleased with that bit myself. Couldn't have done it quite so nicely without the photo-etch and resin upgrades though, gotta be honest there. All the best, ILM
Every time I see the part when the outboard lights are activated I get chills... good job
Thanks GKnight, muchly appreciated. All the best, ILM
That is beautiful. Best update of anything in any genre.
Thanks Troy. Have she's pretty much my favourite Starship design, with the TOS Connie and the Enterprise E close behind but yeah, she's the one for me. All the best, ILM
Impressive, most Impressive.... the spotlight lighting looked great .....
That is the most AMAZING work of art I have ever seen! The details are mind boggling! You brought the Enterprise to life in such a beautiful way. Thank you for this incredibly beautiful upload. it was a pleasure to watch.
I thank you Scorched, it's very much appreciated and you're most welcome. All the best, ILM
UN FU**ING BELIEVABLE! That museum-quality; you're a MASTER builder! I'm super jealous!!!
You must have charged the owner an Emperor's ransom to create that miracle model. (I probably would have)
Man all these Refit Enterprise models with lights that people upload to this site are incredible.
I will say though that as far as the exterior goes, yours does stand out a bit more because, as minor as this sounds(again because all of these always so unbelievable.), you managed to add the spotlight effect to the registry numbers at the tail ends of the nacelles, as well as the Starfleet symbol on the side of the engineering hull as well as that one on the neck. The spotlight effects in general are on point. I've heard about that technique of having the light shine through specific points of the plastic from inside before but it really pays off I think for the authenticity imo. It's a detail even some other unbelievable builds of the 350th scale model that get all insane with microchip controlled lighting often leave out, so great job there.
Thanks Kiyosuki. The bit about the lights through the plastic was a bit of a cheat I tried many years ago when I did the first PL 350th Refit, seemed to work out and a little bit of refinement since then has improved certain things. It's not the best solution and some folks don't like the way it looks, but that's fair, it's all in the eye of the beholder so all good. All the best, ILM
Thank you for that loving look at the 1st lady of sci/fi space ships.
You are most welcome Gordon. All the best, ILM
You know what, this looks great ! Takes me back.
Thanks Greg, I appreciate it. All the best, ILM
Incredible work, the shuttle bay is awesome, well done and thank you for sharing
Thank you Andrew. You are most welcome. All the best, ILM
You did great here! The pearlescent paint job is a stroke of genius and I am just fine with your camera work because you show all that fine work and love you adding the ST soundtracks!
Thanks Mark, very much appreciated. Had to have the ST soundtrack, just not right without it. All the best, ILM
Damn, that's just insane. It literally looks like it came right out of the movie
I thank ye most kindly! Have to say she was one of the builds where the end result matched what I had in mind so all good . All the best, ILM