Zousho's Enterprise-E 3rd version

[22point8]

If I understand the files correctly you cut out the pieces and stick them back together using thick card underneath because there aren't any glue tabs? Also what are those little lines coming out of most parts? There's a key that says mountain or valley fold but I don't see how they apply. for example see attachment

[D-WHALE]

If I understand the files correctly you cut out the pieces and stick them back together using thick card underneath because there aren't any glue tabs?

right

Also what are those little lines coming out of most parts? There's a key that says mountain or valley fold but I don't see how they apply.

you can forget the most of these lines!!!!! watch the instructions and look how you must fold the parts!

[22point8]

Got it! Thought the lines were nonsense. Thanks. Do Paragons models work in a similar way?

[cMags]

The lines sticking out are end points for a fold. This is a result of the software that the designer uses and the option to not have fold lines showing on the part itself. In this particular situation, you don't want to fold because a smooth curve is more appropriate, though the computer model approximates this with a bunch of small folds.

Paragon's models will be a mix of showing lines and not. He creates his models digitally by hand - no CGI involved, just Photoshop. If you look through his posts here, there will be links to his photobucket account where he'll host pics of the finished model, and sometimes the build in progress. Or, someone else will have done a build thread. These are usually your best "instructions".

Good luck with the Big E (-E). Be sure to post pics!

[22point8]

This is what I've got so far, the sticking to cardboard and cutting out and sticking to more cardboard several times took ages, I used the stuff you get when you buy a shirt, and an adidas shoe box. I had to use sandpaper because the edges of the cuts were a bit rough, everything will look better with the printed parts glued on top though. I've only been using PVA glue and spreading it with a cocktail stick.

[trekman1017]

What scale is this model?

[22point8]

Dunno, but Zousho's website says this is 50% bigger than his previous one. Sovereign class starship Ver. 3

[trekman1017]

1/950? making it 28 inches long. Wow

[Paragon]

Looking forward to the results of this. I may decide to build this newer version if it turns out as well as I expect.

Recently I've taken to building Star Trek ships with two layers of 110 lb cardstock, especially for saucers, that way its more durable, and it makes edge gluing easier too, instead of using tabs.

[22point8]

I haven't done much in the last few days but here's where I'm at. There are few little gaps but I can fill those in later. You really do need to build the parts to the right thickness otherwise the edges won't fit. The windows look a bit tricky so I haven't done them yet. Also, I recommend using a glue stick for gluing the pieces to cardboard, less messy than pva, and not as pricey as the spray can glue.