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[cdwheatley]

This is looking really good so far . I've thought about giving this a go in the past but it's always looked a bit complicated for my liking. I'll follow this build with interest and, who knows, it may even convince me to try it myself!

[Papermodder]

Thank you Chriss.
It's not really that hard a build so far. It is a thinking mans model, you have to have your reference material and think twice before each move and don't take anything for granted, or it will bit you. Like the edge skins for the bottom of the saucer, they have to bevel out, so only glue the tops, don't glue them flat to the sides.

[spaceagent-9]

looks like a lot of work! you're doing a great job!

[Papermodder]

Thank you Spaceagent-9.

[Papermodder]

Good evening.
The past week I have been working still on cutting and installing the rest of the side skins for the raised pieces.
Minus a couple of days getting my bike out of storage and ready for the season.
It took awhile to install these skins on the 2nd raised piece. Glue a bit, let it dry, glue a bit more. In the mean time there were two filler details that had to be glued down to the bottom base.







And then the inside skins for the 3rd piece. Again making sure the skins are beveled out.
Here are all the finished pieces ready to be installed.



Started the installation process. The outside ring went in first. Since the lower relief details fit into cutouts in the bottom base. These two were the easiest to install, they sort of lock into place. The unit was then placed upside down on the bench and left to dry under weight, to keep them flat while they dried.
The middle one was a little more trickier, as had to make sure it was aligned all around as well with the 3rd piece. Also left to dry under weight. When the 2nd piece dried, the 3rd piece was glued in place, clamped down at the back and weight on the front till dry.



After they all dried it was time to install the surface details, phaser banks, and all those escape pods etc.
On a side note, Parts 7 on sheet 7 are parts for the bottom of the saucer even though they are labeled green as a part of the top skin.



Here are some views of the finished saucer bottom.







This completes the bottom for now.
On to the top of the saucer.
Tonight I started leveling the ribs for side skins of the dish.
This is where I am at tonight.

Thank you for following.
Questions and comments welcome.

[VinceM]

Nice build. I notice the little scale cube keeps showing up in your pics...like a Borg in pursuit.

[Papermodder]

Thanks Vince.
Yah it's always hovering around the bench somewhere.

[bigpetr]

Great progress.

[Papermodder]

Thank you Bigpetr.

[legal01]

Looking awesome! Which labels need to change so i can update the masters?