Borg Cube

[lobo734]

Does anyone have any references or threads that talk about building a Borg Cube? I have found some mentions of people scratch building with sprues but not much more than that .

 

[Glorfindel]

Don't recall a whole lot out there on this. Like you I read about the use of much sprue and greeblies. I would guess you have extreme artistic licensing when it comes to a Borg cube. Build it....it would be fun for everybody to watch. And it's not like there's an exact schematic. These things in all honesty look as if they were thrown together in one night in the workshop anyway.

 

[Igard]

Yeah, it would be nice to find a build up of this somewhere. I remember also reading about one built with sprues and such.

 

[Scott Borg]

Hello. This is my first message so i have no idea if im doing it correct. Any guidance from experienced members would be appreciated. For over two years I have planned to build a large Borg Cube model for my home theater. About 3 months ago I began this huge project. While i can't yet see the light at the end of the tunnel I can see the opening of the tunnel. The basic structure is complete with its built on texture and now I am building the exterior detail panels (where all the pipes are) that bolt on to hard points at the corners of the main structure. My friend is complaining that I didnt shoot video of me working on it but I cant think of much that would be more boring so the idea of showing stills with commentary seems more logical. At this moment im not sure how to upload pictures but trust me when i say I have hundreds of the entire process. the final size of the cube will be 18 inches on all sides and the finished weight will be approximately 40 lbs. It's already a beast to move without damaging the texture pieces on the main structure which was built with half inch plywood with much glue and screws and reinforcing. I have installed LED lighting to make the random places of green that shows under the surfaces when we see a cute on Star Trek. It will hang in my theater with small colored flood lights but will also be able to be transported and displayed on a table. A lot of engineering has gone into it and I thot that perhaps others might enjoy seeing the build a little at a time. I am not an expert model maker but I am a perfectionist and once I have a goal in mind I work toward that goal. Again I would love any advice because I don't yet know the ins and outs of this site but i'm sure I will learn as I go. I may try to upload one picture now showing the basic cube being glued together in my workshop. Hope it shows up ok. Thanks for any help! Scott

 

[urumomo]

Still dont have much of an idea how to navigate this site. Wish someone would guide me. I have hundreds of pictures of progress on my Borg Cube. Im sure someone would enjoy seeing them. Scott

I PM'd you

 

[Scott Borg]

Sorry. I just dont understand how this site works. I really want to but no one will guide me. Here is another progress pic from my Borg Cube build going back about three months. Painted old circuit boards provide the under layer of texture and later there will be outer layers covered with pipes and other devices. Scott

 

[urumomo]

check your messages .
I can help you with the site

 

[Scott Borg]

I truly appreciate any help with the site. You are very kind to offer. Scott

 

[Scott Borg]

Yeah, it would be nice to find a build up of this somewhere. I remember also reading about one built with sprues and such.

I will post more pics soon. So far Ive put in over 300 hours building this. Thanks!