1/1000 enterprise refit

[amateurmodeler]

Hey guys,

So i have started my next project because the star destroyer is driving me nuts.

Enterprise refit wip 1


no lights, just hopefully a cool paint job

 

[Grendels]

Nice! Where did you get that paint?

 

[amateurmodeler]

i masked off the spots that are going to be gold on the top saucer today which i notated with a "G". The "X" is where the 1701 will go, I don't want any aztecing there. I'm not sure if it's there on the real model or not, I may remove it and put one layer down, we'll see.

Grendels the maker of the paint is Polytranspar. It is their Shimmering Iridiscent Lacquer paint. linky:

http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Iridescents-Paints-C308.aspx

I didn't mention it in the video but that is like three coats of the stuff that you see which is a little over powering. I may just do one or two real light. Tomorrow I will mask off the bridge area and the side band area.

 

[Grumpy Popeye]

That paint has an awesome effect! This is definitely a build (paint?) I'm going to keep an eye on! ;D

 

[Grendels]

Thanks for the link, I had actually found that site earlier and took a look at their paints. It will be good to see them in action!

 

[gregfrank]

The filming model didn't have any aztecing underneath the 1701 registry. At least it didn't once it was painted at the 1701-A. That can be seen in these photos at the Christie's auction of the 8' model.

http://www.mutara.net/Christies/detail%20models/Enterprise%20A/IMG_2043.JPG

http://www.mutara.net/Christies/detail%20models/Enterprise%20A/IMG_1811.JPG

 

[smusno]

I cant believe i have never noticed that registry thing before!

ps, i just subbed to you on youtube ;D

 

[amateurmodeler]

The filming model didn't have any aztecing underneath the 1701 registry. At least it didn't once it was painted at the 1701-A. That can be seen in these photos at the Christie's auction of the 8' model.

http://www.mutara.net/Christies/detail%20models/Enterprise%20A/IMG_2043.JPG

http://www.mutara.net/Christies/detail%20models/Enterprise%20A/IMG_1811.JPG

I didnt think there was, so that was why I went ahead and blanked it out. I used templates from a guy who did a half studio scale model as a starting point.

 

[amateurmodeler]

only 7 more sections on the top to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-\ boy this is tedious, tedious work.



oh and yes the sections of gold I did keep the templates for those areas.

some of you might already know about this, but here is the link for what templates i am going by:
http://galaxyphoto.com/ent_g_imag/ent_aztec_web/index.htm



I'm frayed for the night

 

[Igard]

Cool stuff so far mate. I think you're onto something really special with that paint.

Great to see you taking the time to mask up the aztecs. I'm in 2 minds as to what I'm gonna do when I get round to one of these Fed ships.

 

[Solander]

Ah, man, I know what is it to mask all those aztecing on the Ent-A's hull... And I really don't envy You working over this stage of the build
BUT!
All these would pay off million times when complete!
So, keep up the great work, You are doing very well, buddy!
Will be waiting for the further progress pics

 

[ZOMBIEREPELLENT]

The refit had azteking under the registry.

http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/tmp2/tmphd0721.jpg

 

[Glorfindel]

Son your a better man then I am tackling that in 1K scale.

 

[amateurmodeler]

ok photo time




i put two really light coats of this paint on. and let it cure for a while, then started pulling up all....those...masks.....
but it was worth it

 

[amateurmodeler]

and here is some darker shots

 

[amateurmodeler]

The refit had azteking under the registry.

http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/tmp2/tmphd0721.jpg

hmm i may have enough leftovers to do that section to make it right, if not it wont be the end of the world.

 

[amateurmodeler]

oops forgot to post video


Enterprise refit WIP pt.2

 

[Grendels]

She is looking good!

 

[amateurmodeler]

moved on to some lower hull work:


Enterprise refit wip 3

 

[Grendels]

Looking good and you are doing good work with the paint mask.