1/100 TOS Enterprise Mega Build

[SJPONeill]

I like your kind of crazy...

[thokamous]

you sir have just become my new hero!

[ganeshsingh158]

I've always thought a cutaway Enterprise showing a few critical areas would be awesome, but a full deck by deck recreation? That will be mind-blowing!

[Neptune]

Originally Posted by Ekuth

*grin*

"No dance tonight..."

Yes, gentlemen, our good member thokamous has correctly identified the source of my 'little' project.

This particular bout of insanity has actually been brewing since 1985, when I picked up the FASA 15mm deck plans of both the USS Enterprise *and* the Klingon D-7 class cruiser for... ready? A measly $3 total.

I immediately recognized the potential of these blueprints, but at the time did not have either the materials or the modeling skill to realize the project. So, they hung on my wall as decoration for at least a decade before being carefully packed away (yes, I still have the original boxes for both).

It was about halfway through the 'Big G' build that I realized that I had successfully developed the techniques I needed to bring this long-shelved dream to fruition; and being a bit burned out on the BSG universe (I had planned to follow up with a large scale Cylon Basestar) decided to get out the old FASA blueprints and start what will likely be my ultimate project... a deck by deck reconstruction of a Constitution Class starship.

My plan is to have each deck layer fit seamlessly with the others and if possible be removable so that one could literally (provided anyone still plays FASA games) utilize the model as a gameboard. Also, I will be fitting each deck with the appropriate accoutraments: tables, chairs, consoles, transporter pads, shuttles... all to scale as per the FASA blueprints.

It will be lit as well, obviously.

Considering that Deck 24 (Hull Bottom), the first piece shown, is *over* 18 inches... I estimate that the saucer section will easily be 1 meter (3 feet plus).
I am uncertain of the actual size of the studio model, but once again I think I'm pushing pretty darn close.

So, in short, my insanity has only grown since the Galactica Build... and I know this build will prove to have some challenging engineering problems to solve.

But, as a wise Vulcan once said:

"Logic is a little bird tweeting in a meadow; logic is a wreath of pretty flowers which... smell bad..."

I've got a lot of things that can help you in your quest, if there's anything you need in regard to references, meshes, textures, or assistance, please let me know.

[thokamous]

wow Neptune that look great

[Ekuth]

Thanks, Neptune. If I hit a wall, I'll look you up.

[Ekuth]

"I have to take him back... inside me... I can't survive without him."

So... in typical manner, I decided I didn't like the lack of detail on the deck.
This is supposed to be epic, after all. And, being me...

I changed things a bit.

Observe:

Bow, looking Aft:
(The room in front of the turbolift will be where the tractor beam will eventually reside. As this is a multi-deck part, the floor has been removed.)



Midship, looking Aft:
(All wall textures/colors taken directly from still photos of the original sets.)



Midship, looking Fore:
(Even though this is part of the cargo bay, I thought it deserved full treatment. I point with pride to the door arch and especially the turbolift. Yes, it's textured inside.)



Aft, looking Fore:
(This was an interesting area; as it slants to start to form the curve on the under aft of the Engineering Hull. Note the low gravity area warning lines.)



Midship, looking Fore:
(A closer shot of the door arch/turbolift intersection. I still need to touch up the edges of the door arch, obviously. I may re-graphic the warning area in front of the turbolift doors as well.)

[Ekuth]

"We have them just where they want us..."

Bow, looking Aft:
(Another close view of the tractor beam room and turbolift intersection.)



Bow, looking Fore:
(Another close view of the turbolift. You can see more of the texturing inside.)



Side view, Port:
(Side view of the bottom deck, with the beginnings of the 'bilge' area underneath. Okay, if it were an 1800's sailing ship, it would the 'bilge' area.)




Side view, Port:
(Another view, straight on to the side. You can see the graduation on the bilge walls underneath. No texturing on them yet.)



Next two decks, ready for wall placement:
(One has been painted the base floor coat, the other not. I still haven't decided if I want to continue to paint the flooring, or texture overlay it. For the cargo areas, I will likely continue to paint. For the living/working areas, I will probably overlay.)



Stay tuned, more to come.

[ARMORMAN]

is this in scale with the Trek Hero Clicks?

[Ekuth]

I... don't even know what those are, so I'm unsure. According to thokamous, I believe the scale is 1/100; all I know for certain is that the blueprints were made for FASA figures, which use a standard 15mm sizing.

Anyone?