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

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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.:

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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.:

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

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

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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

Missing escape pod hatches - port side:

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

Other side...

Using tape strips makes for perfect alignment:

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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:

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

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

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<blockquote data-quote="trekriffic" data-source="post: 217410" data-attributes="member: 11008">I&#039;d like to hear more about your own Voyager build Q.&nbsp; Sounds like you had some real fun eh?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />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.:[ATTACH=full]99897[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovo6dy" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 017</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrShowing the tools I used to prepare the bridge module for photo-etch panels by removing the kit molded on detail.:[ATTACH=full]99898[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovqbFC" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 018</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrBridge module after removal of all raised detail on the roof behind the bridge:[ATTACH=full]99899[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4WS" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 019</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrLight test of some very thin LED strip. This is double density tape and might be a good choice for use in the warp nacelles:[ATTACH=full]99900[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovo6oU" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 020</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrCut the first piece of brass from the ParaGrafix PE sheet. This runs down the center at the back of the bridge module:[ATTACH=full]99901[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovkaoe" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 021</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrFirst 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:[ATTACH=full]99902[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4X8" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 022</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrUpper bridge module brass glued in place. I used photos of the Voyager model for help with placement:[ATTACH=full]99903[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovqmdw" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 023</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrMissing escape pod hatches - port&nbsp; side:[ATTACH=full]99904[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovqmdm" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 024</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrOther side...Using tape strips makes for perfect alignment:[ATTACH=full]99905[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovqbEv" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 025</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrMissing 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:[ATTACH=full]99906[/ATTACH]<a href="https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4Vz" target="_blank">USS Voyager WIP Img - 026</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/" target="_blank">Steve J</a>, on FlickrStay tuned. More photo-etch and drilling fun ahead for all you Voyager fans! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool&nbsp; &nbsp; :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="trekriffic, post: 217410, member: 11008"] I'd like to hear more about your own Voyager build Q. Sounds like you had some real fun eh? :D 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.: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841029836_8e45127d77_b.jpg"]99897[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovo6dy']USS Voyager WIP Img - 017[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Showing the tools I used to prepare the bridge module for photo-etch panels by removing the kit molded on detail.: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841438450_d8e29c18b4_b.jpg"]99898[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovqbFC']USS Voyager WIP Img - 018[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Bridge module after removal of all raised detail on the roof behind the bridge: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841220674_0ea1100bc3_b.jpg"]99899[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4WS']USS Voyager WIP Img - 019[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], 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: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841030436_f3cd39cb07_b.jpg"]99900[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovo6oU']USS Voyager WIP Img - 020[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], 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: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52840458517_dc032efd95_b.jpg"]99901[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovkaoe']USS Voyager WIP Img - 021[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], 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: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841220689_7882bd7e83_3k.jpg"]99902[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4X8']USS Voyager WIP Img - 022[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Upper bridge module brass glued in place. I used photos of the Voyager model for help with placement: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841470518_55b851632e_b.jpg"]99903[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovqmdw']USS Voyager WIP Img - 023[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Missing escape pod hatches - port side: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841470508_09cb9ca92e_b.jpg"]99904[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovqmdm']USS Voyager WIP Img - 024[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Other side... Using tape strips makes for perfect alignment: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841438385_c9abf5211b_b.jpg"]99905[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovqbEv']USS Voyager WIP Img - 025[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], 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: [ATTACH type="full" alt="52841220599_0fc5bea75b_b.jpg"]99906[/ATTACH] [URL='https://flic.kr/p/2ovp4Vz']USS Voyager WIP Img - 026[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/29607470@N08/']Steve J[/URL], on Flickr Stay tuned. More photo-etch and drilling fun ahead for all you Voyager fans! :cool: [/QUOTE]

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