Epic Scratchbuilt Interstellar Spaceship - Kitbash Model USS Pathfinder RV-01

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • Hello fellow cosmic hobbyists. I wanted to share an exciting scratch built spaceship scale model I recently made. This ship, called the Pathfinder is made from styrene and various bits from kids toys, barbeque dip cups, plastic tubing a spice container lid and many other objects. This is constructed in N-scale (using 1/160th scale). In my imaginary interstellar exploration world, this ship was built, by an international consortium, because one of the great Earth orbiting telescopes found that one of the planets orbiting the nearby star, Proxima Centauri, has evidence of hydrocarbons in its atmosphere. It was decided that this might be a sign of intelligent life. This discovery coincided with new technologies that were created by a aerospace company called CQH aerospace. These technologies include a new drive system that can warp space and time. This will allow this vessel to get to these planets in weeks, as opposed to many years. Come along as this ship model gets constructed and begins the story of the exploration of our galaxy! Who knows what exciting discoveries will occur
    along the way.
    #scratchbuild #spaceship #kitbash

КОМЕНТАРІ • 128

  • @CosmicQuestHobbies
    @CosmicQuestHobbies  19 днів тому +4

    If you had the opportunity to take a voyage on this vessel, what kind of crewmember would you want to be? Would you be the captain, executive officer, engineer, a member of the maintenance team, scientist or food service? And most importantly... Should dogs be allowed on the ship 🙂?

    • @conrailfan6277
      @conrailfan6277 17 днів тому +1

      I would love working on the
      Propulsion system, I was a
      GM Dealership Master Mechanic for 10 years before I
      became a Trucker, a Warp Drive Engine would be to quote
      Mr Spock " Fascinating"!!!!!!!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому +1

      @@conrailfan6277 I could see that! My father is a retired mechanic and the bug to work on stuff has traveled through both my brother and I. I could totally see the enjoyment of working on something like a warp drive would be exciting!! It would definitely be kind of surreal.

    • @mattarch3000
      @mattarch3000 16 днів тому +1

      Of Course dogs should be allowed on the ship, with their own dog run on the arboretum level. Great ice-breaker at first contact.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  15 днів тому +1

      @@mattarch3000 I agree. Gotta take the doggos with us huh?!

  • @amandaf4720
    @amandaf4720 11 днів тому +4

    I'm in awe of the insane amount of detail on this beast, not to mention the fact that almost all of it was made by hand! Seeing it come together was fascinating and really gratifying. Thanks for sharing this with us, looking forward to seeing your other creations!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  11 днів тому +1

      Thank you very much for your kind words!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊.

  • @dominiquea.j.lallement228
    @dominiquea.j.lallement228 14 днів тому +2

    What a beautyfull ship!🏆

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  14 днів тому

      Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching the video and hope you enjoyed it!! 🙂

  • @gerwal7002
    @gerwal7002 13 днів тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. What a great build.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  13 днів тому

      Thank you for the kind words!! It was a blast to make🙂 I appreciate you watching!

  • @v94j
    @v94j Місяць тому +7

    Got this video recommended. Really good man, can't wait for the next one :)

  • @marcelodangelo4316
    @marcelodangelo4316 20 днів тому +2

    Amazing job!!!!!

  • @dennisfd5048
    @dennisfd5048 19 днів тому +3

    Awesome! I love scratch builds! Heavy detail!

  • @kevinmaloney2391
    @kevinmaloney2391 28 днів тому +5

    GREAT JOB!! Since you are working in N scale can suggest a good source of greeblies is model railroad parts. Especially the brake kits in HO scale by Cannon & Co . They have small tanks and small box like clusters for hardware. Also fairly inexpensive around $ 4 dollars a pack. I got this idea from the late Greg Jein he used a lot of this on his filming miniature of the mothership from Close Encounters.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  28 днів тому +3

      Thank you!! That is great information. The majority of my ships will be N scale so I will definitely look for those parts. Thank you again!!

  • @Trashbash_Creations
    @Trashbash_Creations Місяць тому +4

    Very nice build, Well done!

  • @armoredsaint6639
    @armoredsaint6639 16 днів тому +2

    At the beginning of the video, I thought boy his work mat sure looks nice. No smears from spilled glue like mine!………..dooooooooooough!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому

      Lol, I hear ya. I almost wanted to cry after that happened, lol. But at least the mat looks "lived in" now! Thank you for watching!!

  • @aerohard
    @aerohard 17 днів тому +1

    You can tell this guy ain't fooling around by what he uses for paperweights.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому

      Don't want anything blowing around anywhere 😉. Thank you so much for watching!!

  • @rosumparat
    @rosumparat 20 днів тому +5

    Awesome work from start to finish. Old school sci-fi look at its best. Instant sub.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  20 днів тому +3

      Thank you rosumparat!! I was definitely thinking of the older shows like Battlestar Galactica when I made this vessel! Thank you for watching🙂

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 28 днів тому +4

    Really incredible build and video!!!
    Love the backstory and descriptions of the details.
    Looking forward to seeing your next creation 😊

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  28 днів тому +2

      Thank you so much! And thank you for checking out the video 🙂

    • @cerisekappes580
      @cerisekappes580 28 днів тому +1

      @@CosmicQuestHobbies you are very welcome 🤗

  • @BadgerCastleCreations
    @BadgerCastleCreations Місяць тому +4

    Looks amazing. Brilliant job

  • @seakr9838
    @seakr9838 16 днів тому +1

    Great build, fun to watch.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому

      Thank you so much!! I am glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching 😊

  • @jj-pj5qq
    @jj-pj5qq 18 днів тому +4

    Ty for inspiring. I mostly use supper sculpty clay for my creations and add led lights to them to bring them to life. I’m gonna have try styrene now. Nice job.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  18 днів тому +2

      Thank you for your kind words! I don't have the sculpting ability to use clay :) I am amazed at some of the things I see made out of clay for sure. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it!!

  • @Robgumby
    @Robgumby 21 день тому +2

    Very impressive. Great attention to detail. You should be proud.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  21 день тому

      Thank you Robgumby!! I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching🙂

  • @scottywan82
    @scottywan82 19 днів тому +2

    Instantly subscribed! This video was fantastic. I really enjoyed your commentary!

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting Місяць тому +3

    Loooks cool. 🖖

  • @antonybullock2240
    @antonybullock2240 18 днів тому +2

    Just came across your channel. Fantastic work. I'm very impressed and look forward to seeing more.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  18 днів тому +1

      Thank you Antony!! I am pleased that you enjoyed it. I can't wait to share more builds 🙂 Thank you for watching!

  • @rhino5419
    @rhino5419 25 днів тому +3

    Very nice indeed. Looking forward to future builds. All the best.

  • @alexfahnestock8043
    @alexfahnestock8043 19 днів тому +2

    I saw your reddit post and decided to check out the construction. Love the production quality.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  18 днів тому +1

      Thank you Alex! I truly appreciate you coming on over to check it out 🙂

  • @occamsrayzor
    @occamsrayzor 18 днів тому +2

    What an outstanding build! You have a new subscriber, my friend - keep up the good work.

  • @erikaclark4952
    @erikaclark4952 Місяць тому +4

    Beyond creative and so amazing to see how it all started with one flat sheet!!!! Can't wait to see some more, amazing job on the video!!!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 🙂

  • @stephen6503
    @stephen6503 Місяць тому +3

    love it

  • @cj11l
    @cj11l Місяць тому +3

    Awesome Bro! quite the imagination there!!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks!! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂 hopefully you could imagine it right along with me!

  • @the-primered-thumb
    @the-primered-thumb 17 днів тому +1

    If it was a drop ship I'm in, brilliant mate, subbed
    😉👌

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому +1

      Thank you the-primered-thumb! I might have to make a drop ship in the future :) Thank you for watching!!

  • @malck234
    @malck234 21 день тому +2

    Great build, i love the attention to detail...you have given me the inspiration to start another build project..

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  21 день тому +1

      That's awesome Malck. Do you have any builds in mind? Thank you for watching!!

  • @gavinstirling7088
    @gavinstirling7088 14 днів тому +1

    Adam Savage would love your build! Great work, really enjoyed watching your build process. Look forward to your future projects. Best wishes from Scotland.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  14 днів тому

      Thank you Gavinstirling!! That is very nice of you to say🙂 I look forward to showing my future builds to everyone. Thank you for watching!

  • @rburns8581
    @rburns8581 17 днів тому +1

    Great work.

  • @nmills87
    @nmills87 19 днів тому +3

    I love this! You have a great narration style and I really enjoyed the lore building while you worked. I really hope this channel does well and am looking forward to seeing the next ship!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  19 днів тому +1

      Thank you Nathan!! If all goes well, the next "vessel" will be out in a couple weeks. I truly appreciate you watching 🙂

  • @brianstroud4990
    @brianstroud4990 Місяць тому +3

    Super cool! Let me know when you need a contractor for the larger parts. I know a guy

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  Місяць тому +2

      I'll give you a call when I need to pick up some flux capacitors!!

  • @Lee1978R
    @Lee1978R 21 день тому +3

    I think this may be the most amazing and awe inspiring thing I’ve seen made on UA-cam. Apart from a few greeblies it’s all your own work. Amazing!!! Got yourself a new subscriber ❤👍🏻

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  21 день тому

      Thank you for the kind words Lee!! I am super glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @MRPMAKES
    @MRPMAKES Місяць тому +3

    WOW, you did an awesome job building this and the attention to detail is great. I really can't wait to see your next project. Keep up the amazing work.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much for your kind words!! I can't wait to share my builds coming up 🙂

    • @MRPMAKES
      @MRPMAKES Місяць тому +1

      @@CosmicQuestHobbies You are very welcome :)

  • @armoredsaint6639
    @armoredsaint6639 16 днів тому +1

    That was really great work. I learned quite a bit Thank you, sir!

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 21 день тому +5

    RV-01? Does it reach Plaid speed?

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  21 день тому +2

      😅 Not sure if the crew of the ship would even dare to try and go that fast!!

  • @valeriacaissa4552
    @valeriacaissa4552 16 днів тому +1

    Just wow!

  • @jacoblucas4259
    @jacoblucas4259 17 днів тому +1

    So excited to see where this worldbuilding project goes.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому

      Thank you Jacoblucas! I am having a fun time creating the world and thinking of the future models and dioramas to make to fill in the story! Thank you so much for watching :)

  • @dr.mortose163
    @dr.mortose163 12 днів тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @gaveintothedarkness
    @gaveintothedarkness 15 днів тому +1

    Really enjoyed this build. I like how you gave the ship a backstory and shared your reasons behind the design of the ship. Looks like you may have a winning formula here given how many people commented. Subscribed!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  14 днів тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words 🙂 I am super glad you enjoyed it. I have fun coming up with the story behind the build!! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

  • @mattarch3000
    @mattarch3000 16 днів тому +1

    "Poppa, have you seen my toy truck." 😮‍💨 Awesome build man - truely epic too! And I thought I was the only one who collected those "tabs" from the tops of Mcdonald's tops. Really enjoyed the tips and tricks. Thank you for the video. Looking forward to more from CQA.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  15 днів тому

      Thank you!! The truck has gone to the higher calling of exploring the galaxy 😉, lol. I love those little tabs!! Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @x70222
    @x70222 18 днів тому +2

    you deserve more subs than you have!! this is a beautiful professional quality model and the video was really well edited. Subbed and cant wait to see what you come up with next!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому

      Thank you! That is very kind of of you to say🙂 I truly appreciate you watching my video!!

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 17 днів тому +1

    That's a very cool build!!! Back
    in the day That's how Star Wars, Space 1999 and Star Trek came up with ships, they
    would dump hot rod kits, model ships and others into a
    pile on a table and build some
    random ship, 3D printing sure
    helps too!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому

      Thank you for the kind words. I definitely got some inspiration from movies, and shows, like that. I love the way those ships and creations look and how they built them. My wife and I like to go to the estate sales or thrift shops with the hope I'll find some old model kits or other bits like that. Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

    • @conrailfan6277
      @conrailfan6277 16 днів тому

      @CosmicQuestHobbies You are
      welcome, I'm a model railroader
      but I love building WW2 fighters
      and the occasional space 1999
      Eagle now and then plus I watch
      Lou Dalmaso, Oggie at Interstellar
      Modeler and Boyd at Trek Works!!
      I'm now subbed to your channel too,
      keep up the great builds!!!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому

      @@conrailfan6277 Good stuff!!

  • @jeffturnbull9661
    @jeffturnbull9661 17 днів тому +1

    Very cool

  • @Casmael01
    @Casmael01 10 днів тому

    Wow I really enjoyed this!

  • @gundamleader
    @gundamleader 19 днів тому +1

    7:37 Upsss. I know this. 😂😂😂

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  19 днів тому

      Lol. That one hurt. It was basically a brand new mat also. Thanks for watching!!

  • @hugoitano
    @hugoitano 18 днів тому +1

    looks good

  • @williamwolfe1986
    @williamwolfe1986 18 днів тому +2

    I was thinking about the bridge windows and all the windows.......... gold foil or gold gilding sheets? Now I realize how much a pain in the aft torpedo tube that maybe to pull off. never mind! Great video!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому +1

      I had someone else recommend the gold foil. It's kind of funny but I had a bunch of Rolo wrappers that I've been saving for a model and never even thought to use it on the ship, lol. I may still give it a try though 🙂 Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @nikozahn4196
    @nikozahn4196 3 дні тому

    perfekt Modell amazing

  • @franpetreo985
    @franpetreo985 16 днів тому +1

    Wow.

  • @ickleshouse
    @ickleshouse 16 днів тому +1

    subd.... just watched your latest one on the planet surface... this is so good.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  16 днів тому

      Awesome!! Thank you for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it 😊

    • @ickleshouse
      @ickleshouse 16 днів тому

      @@CosmicQuestHobbies the little story to go along with it was a nice touch..

  • @kevinmaloney2391
    @kevinmaloney2391 28 днів тому +3

    Also can I recommend checking out Sublight Drive website. He does a lot of scratchbuildiing spaceships you can get some good ideas from his techniques.

  • @NiteReepa
    @NiteReepa 21 день тому +2

    Awesome build, looking forward to more from this universe! A possible idea, you know how on the apollo lander base and a lot of other spacecraft from the era (and even some today) had a foil wrap around certain components? Your windows being copper coated made me think of that, and wonder if you could use real copper, brass and aluminium foil and or leaf to achieve the same effect. Might be worth a few practice pieces to experiment with before using on and actual build as it might be tricky to work with.

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  21 день тому +1

      That's a great idea on the foil! Funny thing is that I've been saving foil from things like Rolo candy and didn't even think to use that, lol. Might have to try that idea on the next build 🙂 Thank you NiteReepa, and thank you for watching the build!!

  • @IamKnotsAccount
    @IamKnotsAccount 3 дні тому

    This is very inspirational. I've been looking at getting into prop building or something similar. I don't have the ability to set up a dedicated workspace with tools and everything. But some small scale spaceships cut from styrene could be done. This looks great!

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  3 дні тому

      Thank you so much!! I totally agree that this is a nice way to get into building things like that. I have found that it is a great way to calm the mind as well :) Thank you for watching and commenting!!

  • @JohnB1163
    @JohnB1163 8 днів тому

    That is a pretty good space ship model, an excellent job, of course it would have been a little bit better if you had added some lighting to it but it still looks very good nonetheless

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  7 днів тому +1

      Hey John! Thanks for watching!! I totally agree that lights would bring this ship to the next level. That's definitely in the works for a future build 🙂

  • @mikey29211
    @mikey29211 17 днів тому +1

    Would have been cool to have lighting for the labs and bridge

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  17 днів тому

      Agreed!! I know I do plan on lighting up some future models for sure :) Thank you for watching!!

    • @mikey29211
      @mikey29211 17 днів тому

      @@CosmicQuestHobbies I'm the kind of modeler that will build a full area extremely detailed knowing it will never be seen. lol

  • @Lunish777
    @Lunish777 19 днів тому +1

    How come you don't have like thousands of suscribers?

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  19 днів тому +1

      Thank you! That is super kind of you to say 🙂 Maybe someday. Thank you for watching the video. I am super glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @These_Old_Engines
    @These_Old_Engines 13 днів тому +1

    Just finding your channel! Nice work! What is that little nibbler tool you are using to put those insets into the styrene?

    • @CosmicQuestHobbies
      @CosmicQuestHobbies  13 днів тому +2

      Thank you!! It is a hand nibbler. I just did a quick search for "hand nibbler" on Amazon. It looks like a bunch of similar ones popped up. Pretty reasonable prices.. $15-20.