Lou, I cannot tell you how much I’ve learned and completely enjoy watching your build videos every week! It’s like I know your videos are my “gateway to the weekend”! Keep up the Awesome
Bummer about the control board failure but the ship is looking great!! I'm glad you could still access all that wiring and the board to make repairs. It really looks different with the gloss gone and the weathering added. The dullcote changed the appearance completely and in fact was rather amazing. The Big E is awesome!!!
Beautiful paint job and weathering on the Enterprise. Always a bummer when things don't come out as planned. This was a great build to watch. Thank You.
Consider your design a success. You made the board accessible in case something went wrong. It did and you didnt have to tear it apart. It's a good example to the rest of us builders.
thank you for sharing your video journal of these great builds. instead of using wax paper have you tried using carnauba wax? we used it in some engineering models.
Pity about the electrical fault but I'm sure it'll soon be remedied. She's looking really fine though Lou. Thanks for sharing these wonderful builds with us 😉
Incredible work! When you say a "smaller" project ... well, that could be anything compared to this! LOL. Hope the board situation works out, as I'm sure it will.
"--smaller project"? Everything's smaller than this one. Every detail is looking quite spectacular-- even when you linger in super close-up, the time when modelers break into a sweat... Electrical problems... sure; the best news is that the wiring is still all there. Smiles all 'round when it's the board and the LEDs still light up. I am still picturing you with the ship in place, the room lights dim, the ship lights bright and you put your feet up on the saucer as you open a beer. Ahhh...
Lou Build is looking awesome as usual, as is the paint job...love the color.. Looks just like the filming model. I am curious though why u painted the turbo lift behind the bridge that dark grey color? I don't recall it ever being that color on the filming model or any other version I've seen.
It's actually a dark green. And it is correct. Look up the restoration pictures and you will see it. A lot of the greens tended to appear shades of gray on tv
Hi Lou, Micro Scale Ind. make a paintable decal restorer. Works like a charm and barely any smell. Might be a solution to what you're using. Thank you for another wonderful build project.
You should try make some lasers strobes from some narrow long skinny plastic tubes , I think it would look great at night !!! Al from Alberta CAN or very long stalls !!
Wow Lou- It's got to be rewarding to see a major project like this, come to such a fantastic conclusion! Have you considered have it professionally photographed and video taped? It certainly be worthy of it!
Nice Lou! Tho Im not crazy about the weathering on the sides of the primary hull - it wasn't nearly that prominent on the original and is reminiscent of the over-weathered rework when it first went to the Smithsonian, and the CGI version in the reworked series.
Sorry about the setback, but I'm sure Ralph will get you squared away. Instead of the Decal Bonder, try Microscale Liquid Decal Film. It's applied with a brush, levels out and dries very thin, and you can avoid the spray bomb cloud.
So I know you were not particularly impressed with my scaling work, However I have been setting up plans for a TOS Romulan BOP, and a Klingon D7 in this scale. I have some camera equipment to get, like a tripod so I can YT the layouts and builds.
you know, I put a tape measure on my finished ship and it comes out to 67.25 inches all in. what does that do to your scaling? I guess 66" just sounds better. Like how a 2x4 isn't really 2 x 4
@@aztekdummy Yea, LOL, 2X4s were that about 100 years ago and the edges were sharp. they started smoothing out the edges so they wouldn't splinter as bad and overtime they became 1 and 3/4 inches by 3 and 3/4 inch boards, but we still call them 2 by 4's. I will check the scale with the extra inch and a quarter. It might edge it up to the next nearest scale number. That would be good to know so I can build the 2 TOS Romulan and Klingon ships to match yours. I don't know if you have been watching the 72 inch build on Trek Works. He is still cutting all the windows and ports out of the carbon fiber so it might be a bit before he actually starts building it. You have sure out done yourself on this beauty.
@@aztekdummy So at 66" the closest scale on a whole number would be 1/172 as I stated previously. At 67 and a quarter inches long OAL it comes out to 1/169 scale. I am still tempted to go with the 1/72 scale. The Bird of Prey would be about 4 feet wide and 3 foot in length. Not to large and could look good. The D7 would be just a tad over 10 feet with about 2 foot 9 inch height. Large but due to the dimension's and with the neck and all I think it is doable. The constitution though would be 13 feet and a quarter inch long, and since she is built more in a rectangular area, that makes her about 4 and a half feet in height. so if put on a stand it is a much more cumbersome ship. I think maybe later I may shoot for something like that but I would either like to match yours or the 72 inch model for now once I get the shop and camera's set up.
@@TwistedSisterHaratiofales somewhere in my travels I remember reading that the original Romulan Bird of prey was about the size of the "footprint" of the saucer of the Enterprise .That always seemed a good place to start.
@@aztekdummy I have several pictures of the original model from Desilu studio's. You are right that it was about that size, however the thing was that the whole model was about that size. Ironically it was vaguely close to 1/72 scale. Since the modeler of the original model didn't receive credit for its conception and construction, The story that I read is that he destroyed the original model. In the 1970's the blueprints were created by some one else for the (Star Trek Technical Manual). the height of the main engines on the Line Drawings is to high when compared to the pictures and movie frames of the episode Balance of Terror. Again, luckily they did assign an absolute foot measurement to the ships dimensions, si scaling it for me isn't a problem. What I have always found amusing is that in the shows and movies, and You Tube recreates, they make the ship way to large for the dramatic effect. It is about a quarter the length of the Enterprise, but it ends up being like 2/3rds the size in the shots.
Sorry to hear about the toe, Lou. BTW, ever thought about buying a cheap (50$-80$) video projector to put up a grid projection to help with your big projects?
well what we see it looks great yes you play the music thay had in the film will be looking fore it stop take off and re boot your self when you get back to it will see it as you post new
5 yards left on a 100 yard football field. Ha - Good thing you are in the States, if you were up here in the great white, instead of 5 yards, you'd have to worry about 15 yards! The Enterprise is coming along great. At this point dont rush it. Out of curiosity, will this be at next year's IPMS National contest?
He wants it screen accurate. They considered using an LED board with lighting effect on the 11-ft model in the Smithsonian (for the last restoration) but you can't replicate the original effect without spinning domes. It just doesn't look the same. It looks better with the spinning domes. I've seen the stationary bussards with the "spinning LEDs" and it does NOT look like the original series at all. The better builds with lighting that I've seen have all used spinning bussard covers.
Lou, I cannot tell you how much I’ve learned and completely enjoy watching your build videos every week! It’s like I know your videos are my “gateway to the weekend”! Keep up the Awesome
Should aStarship placed on it’s back be known as the five year missionary position?
That is so naughty but it makes me giggle!
She's BEAUTIFUL! You've accomplished so much with this kit! Well done just doesn't say it!
Bummer about the control board failure but the ship is looking great!! I'm glad you could still access all that wiring and the board to make repairs. It really looks different with the gloss gone and the weathering added. The dullcote changed the appearance completely and in fact was rather amazing. The Big E is awesome!!!
Lou, I can't tell you how worried was about a crow making a bombing run on your "Big E ".
lol
I was thinking about that too. A real bird of prey.
I had the shields fully raised
So I have binged this build over the last week or so and Wow! I got nothing else. :)
Appreciate seeing what you went through to get this done.
Beautiful paint job and weathering on the Enterprise. Always a bummer when things don't come out as planned. This was a great build to watch. Thank You.
Beautiful model. Coming along very nicely.
I love this channel, everything he does is awesome and inspiring
Consider your design a success. You made the board accessible in case something went wrong. It did and you didnt have to tear it apart. It's a good example to the rest of us builders.
Those darn hummingbirds are gonna go for ur red pennants and nacelle lights! Looks great, Lou!
Masterful work (as usual) by the most reliable Master Builder on any media ! Lou you are the Best.
The Klingons would be proud that you've spilled blood over this beautiful project!
The crows are squawking about the beautiful new bird in the neighborhood!
I dont think I need to tell you how awesome that looks. Great work, Lou!
thank you for sharing your video journal of these great builds. instead of using wax paper have you tried using carnauba wax? we used it in some engineering models.
Pity about the electrical fault but I'm sure it'll soon be remedied. She's looking really fine though Lou. Thanks for sharing these wonderful builds with us 😉
Incredible work! When you say a "smaller" project ... well, that could be anything compared to this! LOL. Hope the board situation works out, as I'm sure it will.
"--smaller project"? Everything's smaller than this one.
Every detail is looking quite spectacular-- even when you linger in super close-up, the time when modelers break into a sweat...
Electrical problems... sure; the best news is that the wiring is still all there. Smiles all 'round when it's the board and the LEDs still light up.
I am still picturing you with the ship in place, the room lights dim, the ship lights bright and you put your feet up on the saucer as you open a beer. Ahhh...
A heart breaker for sure! Hope it repairable.
Lou
Build is looking awesome as usual, as is the paint job...love the color..
Looks just like the filming model. I am curious though why u painted the turbo lift behind the bridge that dark grey color? I don't recall it ever being that color on the filming model or any other version I've seen.
It's actually a dark green. And it is correct. Look up the restoration pictures and you will see it. A lot of the greens tended to appear shades of gray on tv
Wow looks good sorry about your loss of that board
Hi Lou, can you please do a video on your Nomad probe model?? Thanks! Nice work on the Enterprise!
Sorry about the board/lighting issue Lou, but I'm sure you guys will get if figured out. The model looks fantastic, enjoy having it on display.
Perfection as always.
you will get tired of the motor noise 😁
And even the best surgeons still get get blood on them. Dems the breaks.
@@aztekdummy I disagree I work in the OR with some of the best and they don't drop any blood.
When things are under control. 😃
@@FeralRabbit wow, even the gloves stay clean? Man, TV and movies lied to me
Of course. Patient gets a discount if they manage to keep it all in.
Hi Lou, Micro Scale Ind. make a paintable decal restorer. Works like a charm and barely any smell. Might be a solution to what you're using. Thank you for another wonderful build project.
Looks great Lou!
YES !! Looking mighty FINE !! Very NICE !!
You should try make some lasers strobes from some narrow long skinny plastic tubes , I think it would look great at night !!! Al from Alberta CAN or very long stalls !!
And you just know every crow was saying "Mom! I'm on the UA-cams! "
Wow Lou- It's got to be rewarding to see a major project like this, come to such a fantastic conclusion!
Have you considered have it professionally photographed and video taped? It certainly be worthy of it!
Nice Lou! Tho Im not crazy about the weathering on the sides of the primary hull - it wasn't nearly that prominent on the original and is reminiscent of the over-weathered rework when it first went to the Smithsonian, and the CGI version in the reworked series.
Sorry about the setback, but I'm sure Ralph will get you squared away. Instead of the Decal Bonder, try Microscale Liquid Decal Film. It's applied with a brush, levels out and dries very thin, and you can avoid the spray bomb cloud.
So I know you were not particularly impressed with my scaling work, However I have been setting up plans for a TOS Romulan BOP, and a Klingon D7 in this scale. I have some camera equipment to get, like a tripod so I can YT the layouts and builds.
you know, I put a tape measure on my finished ship and it comes out to 67.25 inches all in. what does that do to your scaling?
I guess 66" just sounds better. Like how a 2x4 isn't really 2 x 4
@@aztekdummy Yea, LOL, 2X4s were that about 100 years ago and the edges were sharp. they started smoothing out the edges so they wouldn't splinter as bad and overtime they became 1 and 3/4 inches by 3 and 3/4 inch boards, but we still call them 2 by 4's.
I will check the scale with the extra inch and a quarter. It might edge it up to the next nearest scale number.
That would be good to know so I can build the 2 TOS Romulan and Klingon ships to match yours.
I don't know if you have been watching the 72 inch build on Trek Works. He is still cutting all the windows and ports out of the carbon fiber so it might be a bit before he actually starts building it.
You have sure out done yourself on this beauty.
@@aztekdummy So at 66" the closest scale on a whole number would be 1/172 as I stated previously.
At 67 and a quarter inches long OAL it comes out to 1/169 scale.
I am still tempted to go with the 1/72 scale. The Bird of Prey would be about 4 feet wide and 3 foot in length. Not to large and could look good. The D7 would be just a tad over 10 feet with about 2 foot 9 inch height. Large but due to the dimension's and with the neck and all I think it is doable. The constitution though would be 13 feet and a quarter inch long, and since she is built more in a rectangular area, that makes her about 4 and a half feet in height. so if put on a stand it is a much more cumbersome ship.
I think maybe later I may shoot for something like that but I would either like to match yours or the 72 inch model for now once I get the shop and camera's set up.
@@TwistedSisterHaratiofales somewhere in my travels I remember reading that the original Romulan Bird of prey was about the size of the "footprint" of the saucer of the Enterprise .That always seemed a good place to start.
@@aztekdummy I have several pictures of the original model from Desilu studio's. You are right that it was about that size, however the thing was that the whole model was about that size. Ironically it was vaguely close to 1/72 scale.
Since the modeler of the original model didn't receive credit for its conception and construction, The story that I read is that he destroyed the original model.
In the 1970's the blueprints were created by some one else for the (Star Trek Technical Manual). the height of the main engines on the Line Drawings is to high when compared to the pictures and movie frames of the episode Balance of Terror.
Again, luckily they did assign an absolute foot measurement to the ships dimensions, si scaling it for me isn't a problem. What I have always found amusing is that in the shows and movies, and You Tube recreates, they make the ship way to large for the dramatic effect. It is about a quarter the length of the Enterprise, but it ends up being like 2/3rds the size in the shots.
Another week in space dock & she will be fine👍🖖
Its all Good, 11 is a lucky number.
Sorry to hear about the toe, Lou. BTW, ever thought about buying a cheap (50$-80$) video projector to put up a grid projection to help with your big projects?
Main energizers are out!!
Lou I found some more star trek models you want them now or at wonderfest
Tweaked back, crap, that hurts. Been there, done that..at 69 that gets worse!!
Hi Lou, Awesome build. What a great build series. What brand flat coat did you spray over the model? Thanks!
Krylon flat clear in the big rattlecan
JB Weld is a great epoxy. Sounds like magnets would be best for the bridge piece.
Damn, opening sequence is ship downside up! (Lol)
well what we see it looks great yes you play the music thay had in the film will be looking fore it stop take off and re boot your self when you get back to it will see it as you post new
5 yards left on a 100 yard football field.
Ha - Good thing you are in the States, if you were up here in the great white, instead of 5 yards, you'd have to worry about 15 yards!
The Enterprise is coming along great. At this point dont rush it.
Out of curiosity, will this be at next year's IPMS National contest?
Blame it on the crows.
Maybe I missed a video, but in your Bussard collectors, why are you using a motor and not a neopixel ring? Wouldn't it be silent that way?
He wants it screen accurate.
They considered using an LED board with lighting effect on the 11-ft model in the Smithsonian (for the last restoration) but you can't replicate the original effect without spinning domes. It just doesn't look the same.
It looks better with the spinning domes.
I've seen the stationary bussards with the "spinning LEDs" and it does NOT look like the original series at all.
The better builds with lighting that I've seen have all used spinning bussard covers.
Hi Lou I'm so jealous. Do you make models for money if so how much would it cost to build that one?
Instead of twine try dental floss - sharper and more accurate...maybe?