Now… Voyager…

[trekriffic]

This is the 1/677 scale 2009 Revell Germany USS Voyager kit. With printing in multiple languages.
This model will be lit so I have purchased the Paragrafix photo-etch brass set and a set of back lit windows panels from Outer Space Outfitters.

Model box front panel;


USS Voyager WIP Img - 001 by Steve J, on Flickr

Side panel with some nice closeup details of a completed build:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 002 by Steve J, on Flickr

Side panel with a history of Voyager and a smaller version of the cover art:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 003 by Steve J, on Flickr

Back panel with images of some other ships available for sale in Revell's Star Trek Voyager product line:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 004 by Steve J, on Flickr

What's in the box. Some big styrene in grey and clear and a decal sheet. Instructions are also included in multiple languages:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 005 by Steve J, on Flickr

The decal sheet in quite extensive. This is a big improvement over the decals that came with the older Monogram kit or so I am told as I've never seen the Monogram kit's decals:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 006 by Steve J, on Flickr

Parts laid out on my work table along with some aftermarket photo-etch and some foldies to place behind some of the window ports:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 007 by Steve J, on Flickr

The Paragrafix photo-etch looks amazing as usual:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 008 by Steve J, on Flickr

Back lit window panels by Outer Space Outfitters. I'll enjoy trying these out with various LED bulbs lighting them from behind to see what works best for optimal illumination:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 010 by Steve J, on Flickr

Time to start doing some drilling. I had to order some enamel paint tinlets (Revell brand) online which I should be getting by this weekend. So while I wait for my paints and a few other supplies I figured might as well jump in and start drilling/filing out the rectangular window ports. Think I'll start with the upper saucer. This is a good sized model:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 012 by Steve J, on Flickr

 

[Down Time]

Should be a stunner, keep up with the pics!!!

 

[Eagle-1]

I do love me some Outer Limits!



Rob.

 

[trekriffic]

I do love me some Outer Limits!



Rob.

Outer Limits?

 

[Eagle-1]

Outer Limits?

Oh yeah, I remember.

Land of the Giants. It's so obvious.

(I know it's one o' them trek shows, I play alot.)

Rob.

 

[trekriffic]

Oh yeah, I remember.

Land of the Giants. It's so obvious.

(I know it's one o' them trek shows, I play alot.)

Rob.

Still not gettin' it. Sorry.

 

[Down Time]

Still not gettin' it. Sorry.

Don't worry, it'll be a while before you can speak Rob.
Absolutely no disrespect to Rob

 

[Eagle-1]

Still not gettin' it. Sorry.

Ok trekriffic, I apologize. I didn't know...

Looking forward to this build.

Keep us updated.

Rob.

 

[Eagle-1]

Don't worry, it'll be a while before you can speak Rob.
Absolutely no disrespect to Rob

It ain't hard. I said I know it was trek and that I was joking????

Rob.

 

[trekriffic]

It ain't hard. I said I know it was trek and that I was joking????

Rob.

OK. I misinterpreted your Land of the Giants reply. I thought you were referring to Land of the Giants as a trek show that you "play a lot" on your TV. I should have known you were just joking. No worries Rob, I like to joke around too.

 

[trekriffic]

Moving right along…

Tools I use to open up the rectangular windows that will be lit:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 015 by Steve J, on Flickr

Some of the windows will not be drilled out and they will be painted dark. Left to right are my custom made sanding stick, a small square file, a small flat file (rounded on one side and flat on the other), a sharp exacto knife, and a pinvise with a #64 drill bit.


USS Voyager WIP Img - 016 by Steve J, on Flickr

Almost done with the upper saucer starboard side windows. So far, so good, I haven't committed any drilling or filing blunders. With practice I've become highly proficient at this task. The window ports need to look perfect; misshapen ports would spoil the illusion of it being a "real" spacecraft that I try to create with my builds.

Here are a couple of quick videos…


USS Voyager WIP Vid - 001 by Steve J, on Flickr


USS Voyager WIP Vid - 002 by Steve J, on Flickr

More to come.

 

[Eagle-1]

My apologies. I should have mentioned I was joking. It won't happen again.

Looking forward to the progress.

Rob.

 

[Down Time]

Keep the pics coming, looks great!!!

 

[trekriffic]

My apologies. I should have mentioned I was joking. It won't happen again.

Looking forward to the progress.

Rob.

Oh please don't stop joking. i love a good sense of humor.
if I don't get the joke it's on me not you Rob. Now that I have reread your post a few times it was so obvious. My bad.

 

[blakeh1]

Should look great all lit up. Looking forward to it

 

[ohbejuan]

I am very excited to see the lighting on this one!

 

[trekriffic]

New video... confessions of a drill thrall and breaking out the photo-etch.


USS Voyager WIP Vid - 003 by Steve J, on Flickr

 

[Quaralane]

She builds up to a really decent model.
Looks like you're off to a good start on her
My own version wound up with a few customizations (A couple planned, one seriously unplanned)

 

[trekriffic]

She builds up to a really decent model.
Looks like you're off to a good start on her
My own version wound up with a few customizations (A couple planned, one seriously unplanned)

I'd like to hear more about your own Voyager build Q. Sounds like you had some real fun eh?



Update...

Hobbylinc provided Revell enamel paint tinlets. I write the paint name off the packing slip on the lids using an ink pen.
Most of these are for use on this build.:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 017 by Steve J, on Flickr

Showing the tools I used to prepare the bridge module for photo-etch panels by removing the kit molded on detail.:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 018 by Steve J, on Flickr

Bridge module after removal of all raised detail on the roof behind the bridge:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 019 by Steve J, on Flickr

Light test of some very thin LED strip. This is double density tape and might be a good choice for use in the warp nacelles:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 020 by Steve J, on Flickr

Cut the first piece of brass from the ParaGrafix PE sheet. This runs down the center at the back of the bridge module:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 021 by Steve J, on Flickr

First piece of photo-etch ready to be glued down with thick (10-25 second) CA.
The tape will hold it in position while I smear glue on the underside before pressing it down:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 022 by Steve J, on Flickr

Upper bridge module brass glued in place. I used photos of the Voyager model for help with placement:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 023 by Steve J, on Flickr

Missing escape pod hatches - port side:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 024 by Steve J, on Flickr

Other side...

Using tape strips makes for perfect alignment:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 025 by Steve J, on Flickr

Missing escape pod hatches attached using tape strips for alignment.
I checked CGI and photo references of the studio model and the one door does appear to be curved to match the curvature of the hull:


USS Voyager WIP Img - 026 by Steve J, on Flickr

Stay tuned. More photo-etch and drilling fun ahead for all you Voyager fans!

 

[Down Time]

Lookin' sweeet!!!