1:350 Scale Enterprise Refit Build Series Pt - 6 "Saucer Mods"

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1:350 Scale Enterprise Refit Build Series Pt - 6 "Saucer Mods"

[@stevenhyde7277]

Hi Boyd, I`m Steve & live in the UK & watch all your Trekworks vids, oh boy, your by far the best modeler with such attention to detail & explaining things to us folk, excellent work Boyd, please keep it up, your a total inspiration to us lesser modelers, many many thanks Boyd.......Steve H UK

[@chrismccourt3508]

Hi Boyd, really enjoying the build - I am just starting my refit build, and finding these really helpful. It would be good to know how you do your overall light blocking - did you paint the interior of the hull black then white, and then put stick the led strips on tops of this, or did you put the led strips on (mask these) then light block the interior - just wondered as wasnt sure if the led strips would adhere properly to a painted surface (and perhaps peel off over time). Thanks again, and continue the good work. Chris

[@jpatt1000]

I like your seam masking. I do the same thing when I build aircraft with natural metal finishes. (The fewer scratches you get on the model, the fewer you have to polish out. Metallizer shows every scratch!) I don't use putty though, I just use Testors tube glue! (If the gap is larger I'll sand some plastic sanding dust and mix that with the glue for putty.) I do still use tube glue for major assembly. If you get a nice bead coming up out of the joint, sometimes you don't even need to fill seams. Just a little sanding/polishing and you're done!

[@butchsbasementbuilds6828]

I am 51yrs old and haven't modeled since I was a kid. I am getting ready to start that hobby back up. I love your teaching videos. I need the help lol.

[@aaronvandoorn4629]

Good luck and have fun

[@ferrusmanuss]

always find your vids very helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@johnboughton2991]

Great cheat sheet! Called "Trekworks"!

[@kevinbirnbaum6460]

I'm confused. (Easy to do.) Where did this big lip on the bottom of the saucer come from? Did you glue the light sides onto the bottom as opposed as attaching them to the bottom of the top part of the saucer? Is that an optical illusion from light blocking?

[@Dtipton6662]

Looking great, learning quite alot from your videos ...keep up tge great work

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Dwayne. Hey I like the LIS Chariot in your avatar picture.

[@JB-tq1sl]

Little boy one of your biggest fans here I just love your model ships but I can't do any electrical work for the life of me would love to buy one off of you keep up the good videos thank you

[@B.Wildered]

I’m a a point to do a 350 refit, and I’m glad you still have these videos up.

[@kevinbirnbaum6460]

You did not show us you putting in the lounge or bridge areas as you said you would. Did you do it someplace else? Thank you.

[@texastony1946]

Thanks for doing these tutorials.I have been doing a few small lighted models, but after watching your tutorials I think I'm ready to try a startship model. Thanks again keep up the great work.

[@brandonb1681]

TY for this post/build. The refit is my favorite.

[@outerrimindustries6470]

She's coming along really nicely Boyd, learning a lot about leds and wiring. I like the fact you won't except donations, your a stand up guy for that. Keep up the Awesome work my friend. Andy.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Andy, I addressed the donation thing because believe it or not some folks get offended if you don't accept them. They want to contribute. I wanted to explain my reasons and let people know that I appreciate the thought and not to worry. I'm doing well and the channel isn't going to go away.

[@williamalexnder879]

hi what was the first star trek ship that you did all ways what do do one i would be a beginner

[@craigbathurst1185]

I bought a 50th Anniversary model of the Star Trek Enterprise 1:650 scale. I want to add some LED lighting. I'm using a single speed Dremel tool to drill out the windows. I'm running into a problem and that is the drill is spinning so fast the drilled out plastic is melting on the 1/32 bit. Any advise to give be fore I tackle the rectangular windows?

[@barek56]

Hi Beau (I think that's what you said?), Anyway, WHO made the resin kit for the Defiant you are working on and what scale is it? I know they are hard to find but...Thanks!!!

[@kyledrake1647]

Where did you get the controller circuit board to flash the LEDs on the Saucer? Also what did you use for the light blocking on the Saucer? Thank you.

[@Andylaw25]

Love the channel , you're a true gent not taking donations , I know of some channels out there that are always asking for money, at the end of the day we all build for a love of the hobby. Always wanted to do the 1\350 refit but struggle to get lighting sets in the UK, one day that itch will be scratched ! but for now you're videos are keeping me sane. Keep up the good work and keep them videos coming, regards Andy

[@HyperionBorg]

What size are the three SMD's that face the rear from the Planetary Section? You said a Large for the front and small for the sides but you neglected to mention a size for the three at the rear? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@MekazaBitrusty]

Great video again Sir. I do have one question regarding the smd LEDs. The site you referred to has a few different ones on offer and I don't want to end up with lights that would put a star to shame. :-) do you remember the Cd rating of the ones you used?

[@Joser20]

Awesome videos love all your work. I can't wait until I am able to get this model holding put for my birthday just incase lol

[@alanb3957]

Really enjoy your videos. A few months ago I stumbled across one of your TOS videos and was instantly inspired. Finally found a great hobby which I enjoy immensely!! Thank you, please keep the videos coming.

[@TrekWorks]

Glad to hear it Alan. Happy Modeling :)

[@1982travm]

Hi Boyd, Love your channel, I'm building a refit along with your current build and was wondering where you source your smd's and your 1.8mm LED's with the extended tip? I've looked sevral places online without much luck. Thanks for any help and keep up the great work on your channel Travis M.

[@1982travm]

Disregard previous question, you answered it later in this video. See, thats why your channel is so Great!! Thanks again Boyd

[@LuftysSpacedock]

Thanks for the tip in taping off the seams prior to the application of putty. It's tips like these, and the many detail mods that you include, even in advanced kits like the 1:350, that really hits home for those returning/beginners, regardless if this is the kit we are working on. I'll be using the tape off step on my 1:1000 TOS 1701 on the bench for sure.

[@TrekWorks]

I'm happy that the tips are something you can use and thanks for watching the channel :)

[@raist3001]

What brand power supply (on your work desk) are you using to test your electronics?

[@TrekWorks]

raist3001 I bought the power supply off of ebay. It doesn't have a brand name on it that I can see. It was $50.00 with free shipping. It puts out between 1-15 volts dc up to 8 amps.

[@clintlewallen4857]

yes thank you for making these videos they are helping me out big time and from making costly mistakes too thank you again for the help and please keep making them you got me going back into modle making

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Clint, no worries. I'll keep making the videos as long as people still enjoy them and find them useful.

[@ListerDavid]

Nice video Boyd

[@R1door]

Great Stuff Boyd! What are your favorite paints for top coatings actually? I mainly still use enamel most of the time for most of my airliners...

[@TrekWorks]

Acrylic urethane's or polyurethane is my paint of choice. It is extremely tough, sprays on very smooth and it dries very quickly. They are very high quality 21st century technology paints. I have over 170 different toners that I use to custom mix and match my own colors. They are not cheap but you get what you pay for as they say.

[@R1door]

TrekWorks Yeah! Thanks for the info! Ill be looking into that! Enamel served me well for many years but ever since Humbrol 22 changed about 10 years ago I have been struggling finding a good white paint... Best regards, Karel!

[@silvereagle2061]

I guess I'm afraid of the electrical work. Afraid I'm gonna screw it all up.

[@TrekWorks]

Robert the electrical work can seem intimating I know. 3 years ago I knew nothing about it. I learned from watching videos and hunting around on the net to find info about LED's and resistors and such. After awhile it was like a light bulb went on and I got it. Take your time and practice on simple lighting and go from there. After that going more complex will come to you.

[@silvereagle2061]

TrekWorks Thanks so much. That made me feel better. You know how to talk to your fans in a very understanding way. I appreciate that.