Absolutely incredible. Persistence is a lost characteristic in people. You have it in spades. My condolences for your loss and congrats on your new job. I’m happy to be a subscriber to your channel. All the best.
Adam Savage makes tons of replicas of props, and I believe his motto is that it 1 has to be your own and 2 more important than100% screen accuracy is that it just feels right. And for me this does capture the feeling of that first contact cube and it is your own. So I would say mission accomplished! That is a lot of work and a beatiful result. Best of luck to you in 2025.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I was working on a 3 foot wide Borg cube, based on the first one. Started in 04, but a year ago, discovered rats had got into it, and literally ate all the cardboard foundation layer out of it, along with gnawing on most of the bits. Sadly, the model was lost, and at 70% complete, had to be dismantled, and disposed of, for health reasons. Used a box for a 24" CRT monitor and built layers of discarded model bits all over it, along with model kit stems. Really miss that model.
Oh no 😮 it's a shame all the bits were disposed. You might have been able to rebuild it after cleaning. I had a polar lights ent a that got ratted while in storage. Was going to clean it up and rebuild it. Sadly it was left behind in the move and I think it's been chucked now.
@@MD_Builds Unfortunately, the rates did a fair job of rounding all the bits to unrecognizable lumps of plastic. A shame, really. Many parts came from model kits which are now discontinued, and cost mega bucks to get. Guess that's what I get for storing it in a non-environmentally controlled room for several years. LOL ;)
You know what. I think your cube is pretty amazing! And you should be proud of your model. And hope that things get better for you. Look forward to the winamo project. Loved that program.
Despite the very slight differences in surface relief, I would chalk that up to a borg cube is a ship that is continually growing as new species are assimilated. That said, maybe yours could be considered a slightly older, or younger version than the screen model. Great job. Any Trekkie would love to own that model. I certainly know that I would.
This thing is awesome. And honestly i like the slightly less even/flat look more. Also, perhaps you could even make some armor panels to basically make a tactical cube. I think your layers are too thick, but maybe you can mount some magnets somewhere on the inside, so you can attach magnets on the armor panels and stick them on at will.
Wow, that Borg cube looks awesome! Can't wait for more content. The motion control camera rig sounds cool! Those special effect shots you're trying to do sound tricky in general. I would reduce the amount of smoke in the explosions though.
Congratulations! This is without a doubt, one of the best fan made pieces of Star Trek memorabilia, but then again, you're well versed in such things. ;)
That is REALLY GOOD! Maybe you could build a website for your creations, offer custom builds, as well as stuff you make for general sale. Maybe advertise at comic cons. I heard that the alot of the Disney characters have recently entered the public domain. What kind of crazy stuff could you make?
@@islandendeavor oh god wouldn't want to really touch anything Disney... Some fox props like pulse rifles, blade runner blasters. But borgafide steamboat Willies?
Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain - after 50 years, (copyrights expire). There is a now a "horror" movie with Tiger, (of Winnie the Pooh), as a slasher/serial killer. Ha, ha
Absolutely incredible. Persistence is a lost characteristic in people. You have it in spades. My condolences for your loss and congrats on your new job. I’m happy to be a subscriber to your channel. All the best.
I am currently trawling through a re-watch of Star Trek.
Your Borg cube looks amazing and they were always my favorite baddie.
I'm speechless... this prop is absolutely world class... a Masterpiece !!!
Has anyone ever told you that you genuinely sound like Jared Harris? Uncanny
Great video man, love some good model building ✌🏻
@@gone-homelol no noone told me that :p
I'm an awful speaker though. He's got a great voice.
Incredible. Love this.
You should sell these greebles as a kit.
I just couldn't resist seeing a Borg cube recreated. Amazing result! And a physical Winamp sounds like good nostalgic fun
@@ac6158 yeah looking forward to that. Though already been blocked by one mechanical issue :p madness insues
This is a thing of beauty. It looked like it was being built for an actual movie production.
What a fabulous project so many years in the making. Very impressive work and thanks for documenting it.
I love the chunkier look. It's reminiscent of the Voyager Borg cubes.
Wonderfull work. Bravo.
Adam Savage makes tons of replicas of props, and I believe his motto is that it 1 has to be your own and 2 more important than100% screen accuracy is that it just feels right. And for me this does capture the feeling of that first contact cube and it is your own. So I would say mission accomplished! That is a lot of work and a beatiful result. Best of luck to you in 2025.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I was working on a 3 foot wide Borg cube, based on the first one. Started in 04, but a year ago, discovered rats had got into it, and literally ate all the cardboard foundation layer out of it, along with gnawing on most of the bits. Sadly, the model was lost, and at 70% complete, had to be dismantled, and disposed of, for health reasons. Used a box for a 24" CRT monitor and built layers of discarded model bits all over it, along with model kit stems. Really miss that model.
Oh no 😮 it's a shame all the bits were disposed. You might have been able to rebuild it after cleaning.
I had a polar lights ent a that got ratted while in storage.
Was going to clean it up and rebuild it. Sadly it was left behind in the move and I think it's been chucked now.
@@MD_Builds Unfortunately, the rates did a fair job of rounding all the bits to unrecognizable lumps of plastic. A shame, really. Many parts came from model kits which are now discontinued, and cost mega bucks to get. Guess that's what I get for storing it in a non-environmentally controlled room for several years. LOL ;)
@@ThomasGrillo uuggghh been there too. Same for the entA that polar lights kit is hard to come by in the uk.
I made a Borg cube for a lamp not to long ago. I thought i did a good job until i watched your video, lol. Nice work
Ace have you got a link to it?
Ahh found it :D
I like it :D
Wow! Persistence is not futile!
A fine achievement. I'm sure no two Cubes are assimilated the same.
Attention to detail feels like an understatement here. Really outstanding job on this!
You know what. I think your cube is pretty amazing! And you should be proud of your model. And hope that things get better for you. Look forward to the winamo project. Loved that program.
Despite the very slight differences in surface relief, I would chalk that up to a borg cube is a ship that is continually growing as new species are assimilated. That said, maybe yours could be considered a slightly older, or younger version than the screen model.
Great job. Any Trekkie would love to own that model. I certainly know that I would.
Thank you, and yeah I'm really happy to have it now :D
🔥🔥🔥 Masterpiece! ❤❤❤
Look awesome and was worth the wait. Hope you doing well and all the best to you and your family.
Very impressive work! Looks fantastic!
After closely following your progress on Twitter for so long, this was an extremely satisfying video to watch. Well done!
Look like an old school move prop.😊
This is amazing!
The amount of work and details the cube has is incredible. Can't imagine how many hours it must have taken!
@@AetCount many.... Many many many many *giggles and laughs as the insanity of it takes over!
This thing is awesome.
And honestly i like the slightly less even/flat look more.
Also, perhaps you could even make some armor panels to basically make a tactical cube. I think your layers are too thick, but maybe you can mount some magnets somewhere on the inside, so you can attach magnets on the armor panels and stick them on at will.
Wow, that Borg cube looks awesome! Can't wait for more content. The motion control camera rig sounds cool! Those special effect shots you're trying to do sound tricky in general. I would reduce the amount of smoke in the explosions though.
Congratulations! This is without a doubt, one of the best fan made pieces of Star Trek memorabilia, but then again, you're well versed in such things. ;)
Amazing work!
Wow mate, this looks awesome and is fully overkill tbh.
That's fantastic! Now build a 1:1 model.
Awesome
That is REALLY GOOD! Maybe you could build a website for your creations, offer custom builds, as well as stuff you make for general sale. Maybe advertise at comic cons. I heard that the alot of the Disney characters have recently entered the public domain. What kind of crazy stuff could you make?
@@islandendeavor oh god wouldn't want to really touch anything Disney... Some fox props like pulse rifles, blade runner blasters. But borgafide steamboat Willies?
Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain - after 50 years, (copyrights expire). There is a now a "horror" movie with Tiger, (of Winnie the Pooh), as a slasher/serial killer. Ha, ha
17:18 if i ever endeavour to make one, i'm going to sneak a Stargate in there. :))
The only thing that ( for me would make it better) is having a few Akira, streamrunner , Norway, class ships and a disabled defiant around it .
There will be :D
When your mom told you to go out and make new friends, I don't think she was referring to this!
But now I have Trillions of friends to talk to in my head!
Did you use First Contact Cement to glue it together? lol 😂 should I get my coat 🧥. Amazing work.
@@dwbunloaf8245 budum tish!
nice one internet stranger
😁
as an artist i can understand the need for accuracy to the original.. but tbh. i like yours better with the stronger reliefs
I just had a thought... I know, I know.... but, what about architectural models?
@@islandendeavor if I was working for a VFX house maybe...... But not really thing hobby wise.
@@MD_Builds I once tried my hand at ceramics - the Japanese and Native American styles. It was my 1st try, and didn't go well, but i learned alot.
In, be, lie, va, ble!
This is superb work, stunning, my respects.
If you are ever interested in selling a set of resin greeblies I would be very interested.
@@sas-colinchristian5017 sadly no but if you sign up to my super support tier you can download that stls.