Building 1/350 Star Trek USS Grissom Part 1

[@SpencerWolfe]

That metallic paneling looks awesome! Thanks for the shout out for our Grissom board.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks and you're very welcome Spencer. I definitely appreciate these great options you guys have come up with.

[@DansModelBench]

Really obvious in this kit, when you see the primary hull detail, that the original studio model must have had parts from a truck kit used for the greebels. You can see two truck tyres, part of the chassis, an axle and the underneath of the gearbox. Nice they reproduced this so well in this model, that you can still tell what the studio model had.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Dan...yes they sure did a great job with the details here.

[@ste309w]

The blaster cannons from a Snowspeeder can be seen on the underside of the saucer section too. Very cool to spot Star Wars parts on a Federation ship!

[@scifimodelshop]

Nice Bob Ross there, ship looking nice always nice watching a master at work

[@InterstellarModeler]

Lol....thanks so much

[@eugenenolan3934]

Hi Oggie, brilliant prep and paint work. Lovely detail on the model and nice size. That extra time prepping really shows with the quality of the finish.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hey Eugene. Always great to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment

[@control_the_pet_population]

I haven't done any model building in probably 20 years... maybe 25 years since I've done a sci-fi kit. But now that my wife and kids are old and boring and don't require as much of my attention... I've been getting the itch to return. Stumbled across your channel and I'm hooked. Full disclosure: I am one of those guys that has never been a fan of the aztec look on consumer scaled models. To my eyes they almost always end up looking like some kind of experimental WW2 German aircraft camo. While I can truly appreciate the skill and craft that goes into the end result, paint detail that was barely discernable on screen when using 6 or 8 foot studio models just doesn't translate to comparatively tiny consumer models... But all that said, these Grissom panels are looking damn gorgeous from an execution standpoint. Will be curious to see the final product. Subscribed.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much for your comment. I got back into modeling for the same reason so definitely understand. :) I appreciate what you say about azteking. Even with this model I debated about how much to add. Thanks for the compliments and for subscribing. I really appreciate it.

[@paulwarren9927]

Very nice. I've always loved the Oberth class (along with all the rest of the TMP era ships).

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you Paul

[@JimPaulJr]

A quick tip for you on the larger paint masks. You can mak it easier by using clear transfer film. Cut out around the desired mask and then lay the transfer film over it. This will keep the paint masks from not being uniform. It works the same way as if you buy pre-cut vinyl stickers. The vinyl shape is on a backing paper and there is a clear film on top. Once you get your vinyl mask in place and burnish it down you then peel the clear off and your all set to go. You can get a 12 ×48 inch roll at Walmart for around 4 and a half dollars. This way you don't have to cut the masks and then piece them together. Have a great week ahead.

[@InterstellarModeler]

great tip Jim, thanks

[@DoughnutsInspace]

Ships looking fantastic Oggie and love the D T-Shirts too.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much

[@kenspriggs5687]

Great masking and airbrushing Oggie! The various metallics look awesome!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you Ken

[@Arduex2020]

This will go perfectly and to scale with my Tomy USS Enterprise refit

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@Arduex2020 its a great kit

[@stevethefishdotnet]

I have a Japanese book called Star Trek Mechanics. Published in 1999, it features close up photos of the filming miniatures of most every vessel shown in Star Trek up until the TNG movies... except the Grissom! It has a picture of the Enterprise facing off with the Klingon BoP from Search for Spock even, but no pictures of the Grissom. Such a mystery...

[@InterstellarModeler]

Acrylics have the same book myself. Lots of great pics.

[@derekwhitaker4905]

Great attention to the detail oggie! Looks amazing so far.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Derek

[@markshobbybench]

Get video Oggie. I finishing up my shopping list tonight and ordering some supplies.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you Mark.

[@scottphillipy9831]

Great start, looking forward for what's next. Thanks for sharing.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Scott

[@michaelsearnest]

Really impressive masking and paint work. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you very much

[@Joepacker]

Oggie, great work, hope to see you at SDCC I'll be there, I was just at Wonderfest 2022 and won a Silver award for my Enterprise refit.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Awesome…congrats on the award. Thanks for the compliment too

[@kennethfink7060]

Holy Smokes, your paint work is studio quality! Especially the sensor pod/secondary hull(?) . Looks gorgeous. It's cool to see the MPC Snowspeeder gun halves in the molded detail as well.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Ken....and yes they sure do look like those guns

[@israelislaromero4079]

Like always: great job! Thumbs up 👍

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much

[@petermerz2704]

Looks great Oggie. That’s a lot of masking and painting, but we’ll worth the work. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Peter...yes for sure, lots of masking. It's what kept making me procrastinate LOL

[@TrekWorks]

Your build is looking great Oggie.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Boyd

[@lawrencelaranang9607]

Awesome start, can’t wait to see the finish product. I can’t get to SDCC, but I have tickets to NYCC. Hope to see you there.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Lawrence. NYCC is definitely on my bucket list.

[@Tim-57]

Hey Oggie Wow that went by fast and you do great work 😀 Edit All the best for the upcoming show.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much Tim

[@Tim-57]

@@InterstellarModeler 🙂

[@jeanmalo7173]

You have alot more patience than I have....looking forward to part 2...thanks for sharing and stay safe!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Jean....the masking is what made me procrastinate LOL but it wasn't as bad as other projects I've done.

[@outsider238]

That paneling turned out fantastic! I'm glad to see more modelers using craft acrylics. They're so much cheaper. I always feel totally ripped off buying hobby paints at $8 for a tiny spray can or $5-$6 for a tiny bottle. It's part of the reason I've been taking a break from modeling for a while.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. Yeah the filtering is what really did the trick for me. With metallics it helped to run it through 3-4x to avoid clogging. Feel free to leave any other tips with using craft paints. I think they're great alternatives for sure.

[@outsider238]

@@InterstellarModeler Eventually I'm hoping the craft acrylic companies see the potential for their paint for modelers and make affordable paints geared towards model kits.

[@bcluett1697]

I remember watching Star Trek and Star Wars on my old tv thinking the ships were all white or light grey. I would buy magazines with movie prop models and be amazed how different they looked from the onscreen look. Modellers would mimic the prop look based on the magazines or the "onscreen look" what it looks like in editing. These days with the 4k I still notice lighting and dark settings still obsure the real look of space ships. It's fun to dive into the details.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Absolutely agree. I also was amazed at the level of detail whenever I would see pics in Starlog magazine. Still love looking at pictures like that and through the years have had the opportunity to see a number of filming miniatures in person. They are really something to see. Thanks for your comment.

[@MarcFraley]

Excellent masking and paint work! Really good tips for spraying acrylics too!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hi Marc....thanks so much

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Looks like your off to a Great start. I'll be watching

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you Michael

[@HobbyLinkInternational]

That was some fantastic paint work O! I really like what you did and great explanation of your process!! And, again thank you for letting everyone know about the board. Looking forward to part 2 of the build.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Kenny and you're very welcome. Am really liking my Iwata Eclipse airbrush. I seem to have a little better control vs the Badger. The next video will definitely show lighting and connecting to the board. Looking forward to working with it.

[@innocuouscurmudgeon]

Thanks for the video, sir! Good luck in San Diego!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you kevin

[@conrailfan6277]

The tooling on these Star Trek and Star Wars models have come a long way Oggie, I have built a few of the Tamiya and Eduard model airplanes and their tooling and decals have become top notch too!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Absolutely agree. They are a far cry from some of the old AMT kits. Thanks for watching and for the comment

[@antonylaing2499]

I'm going to be playing this back in slow motion when I come to paint the metallic parts on my Grisson - your end result is great. I'd also thought I would paint the insert in the secondary Hull separately to allow better access. I hadn't spotted the tabs but if they are easily removed I'll go that route. It's an exciting kit this one.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hey Antony. It's a pretty easy technique. Using the Pegasus picture as a guide is helpful. If you've not tried it before, practice on a piece of styrene or a scrap piece from an old model. Start with some basic rectangles and overlap shapes of various sizes as you go along. Vary the shading, you want to be able to see the shape your spraying over. You can start to get fancier by using thin strips in between to create other types of panels. Thanks for watching. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

[@paulwestenskow7302]

WOW! That was very informative! Great job!!!!!!

[@InterstellarModeler]

appreciate the compliment Paul, thank you

[@larrybriner5687]

I love your videos! I’m inspired to get into LED lighting and already have some ideas of a diorama with a Star Wars model kit. Can we say, LEGO builds are cool and all…..but, I appreciate scale modeling even more.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Very kind of you to say Larry, thanks so much. Legos are awesome

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Fantastic start mate

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Dean

[@Aidoon]

I love everything you do! ❤️

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much.

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

She is looking great.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@TheModelerChronicles]

Awesome start on this one! Definitely jealous of your painting skills. I have one of these in the stash but I'm going to build a few more models first to get some more painting practice. Looking forward to part 2!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much. So far a very fun kit to work on

[@paulgertsch7105]

Top notch. Looking great 👍

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Paul

[@ricardod.p.jr.5958]

Great work, as usual!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you

[@vikinglore1066]

Looks fantastic! I really appreciate the explanations and in depth instructions. For me I think I would appreciate a bit more of the painting shots to kind of see as it’s being painted a little longer. The clips were a little fast for me since my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be lol that’s Just me personally, the work is fantastic!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks. Is there anything in particular about painting that you’d like me to elaborate on or provide info about? Thanks for your compliments and for watching

[@vikinglore1066]

@@InterstellarModeler I’m a new subscriber so I haven’t looked through all of your videos yet so please let me know if you have made similar videos previously but for me I was fascinated about the panel layering effects you did. It made that model look spectacular. I’m interested in the choice of paint,layering,effects of panels currently. Space vehicles and kit bashing stuff is my area right now and making my models more realistic is my goal. I have to work on larger scale models such as this because of my bad eyes hahaha so paint is often a bid deal for me. The explanations are top notch, I would just like to see a little longer cut of the painting maybe before and after each step of a multiple layer panel? I hope that makes sense lol Thanks very much for the response and keep up the good work, I’ll look forward to watching many more videos! I have already learned a lot.

[@WorldofWayneUK]

I really need to check out these Polar light models :D Love it Oggie

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Wayne

[@Evilduckcreations]

Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thank you for the compliment

[@OldManTheseDays]

Killer build!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@jwaller51]

Thanks for the lighting suggestions!

[@InterstellarModeler]

You're welcome

[@bryandavis001]

Well. My approach to modeling has been less than spectacular for the past 45 years. How did I know? It's when you said "...some of my art will be hanging...." and I looked at my lame shelf of glue globs and bad paint. But I really enjoyed watching you work!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Bryan. Send pics of some of your builds to interstellarmodeler at gmail

[@IDMTB3D]

I used that same Brushed Sliver on an Orville blaster it came out great. good tip on straining the craft paint I'll have to try that to improve my paint application.

[@InterstellarModeler]

It makes a world of difference. Thanks Brandon

[@STEALTHWARRIOR007]

NICE WORK AS USUAL OGGIE!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Great to hear from you David. Thanks so much

[@antonylaing2499]

I appreciate it's after the fact, but I've found that Vallejo Model Air is the best option for those tricky Star Trek blue / green pastel colours - they do a wide range, they are not too saturated and not too dark and can be air-brushed straight from the bottle, whereas most paints need to be thinned and white added. They are military colours for aircraft, e.g. Russian blue, duck egg blue etc. it's best to buy a few different ones and test them on a sheet of paper, I guarantee you'll find one that fits with the effect you're after with minimal effort. Great job so far by the way 👍

[@InterstellarModeler]

excellent tips thanks.

[@travisweeks7819]

Looking good

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Travis

[@JimPaulJr]

Looking good so far. Won't be getting around to mine till fall. It's been way too humid for any painting this summer. I've been using the cheap Apple Barrel matte acrylics using a mix of about 40 percent paint to 60 percent Isopropyl alcohol. I use the Equate 90 percent alcohol and the paint goes down well and I have never had to filter it before use. It dries very quickly and I have never had any problems with masking tape pulling up the paint. Testors clear spray paints don't effect the paint in any way. I used the same 90 percent Isopropyl alcohol with my Tamiya acrylics when I built the big 350th scale Klingon K'tinga and had no problems whatsoever. You can also use the 70 percent Isopropyl alcohol and mix the same 60/40 ratio and it works fine too except it has a little more drying time as it contains more water than the 90 percent alcohol. I have never had any issues with having to filter the paint before spaying. I just use my old Badger single action air brush. Have a great week ahead.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Great tips Jim, thanks. I've tried various mixes with craft paints and always had problems with clogging. On the other hand I don't readily find Apple barrel brands locally. Always Craftsmart or FolkArt. I wonder if there's a difference??? Will experiment further though. Thanks.

[@JimPaulJr]

I pick up the Apple Barrel paints at Walmart. Folk Art is a good brand as I believe Chris over at Classic Plastic uses it. I don't know how much of a difference there is between different brands of craft acrylics other than colors that are available in different brands. It basically comes down to what works best for each individual.

[@Nckwealey]

Amazing work! What's the thinner ratio that you found that works best with Airbrushing Tamiya paints?

[@InterstellarModeler]

Sorry for the late reply….2 parts paint to 1 part thinner. Thanks for the compliment

[@markshobbybench]

Did you have any issues with the mounting rod and base that came with the kit?

[@InterstellarModeler]

No. I needed to use a hollow rod however, due to lighting. Did u have issues?

[@markshobbybench]

@@InterstellarModeler No issue, but I wanted a hollow rod, also for lighting. Boyd at TrekWorks went with the Polar Lights base that comes with a slightly bigger rod 15/64", so you have to drill the hole out to that size. I wondered if you went with that solution also.

[@devynsmith5280]

The gunmetal I use is extremely dark when painted. What gunmetal did you use that made this come out so perfect? It's very light and grey

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hi...thank you for watching and I appreciate the kind compliments. The colors used are listed in the video's description. Thanks

[@AntaresScaleworks]

Hey dude, I know it's been a while, but I had a question. What color did you end up using for the "Robin's Egg Blue" color? I didn't see it in the video at all. The call-outs on the boxes are not always accurate. I just finished the 1/1000 Reliant from WoK and it said to use Duck Egg Blue, which is *way* too green for what was supposed to be on the Reliant. Also; your aztecking is ridiculously good. Would you create a video with more detail on how you did the aztecking on this ship and others? I'm still learning my airbrush, so trying to focus on 'light' oversprays like you did here.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hi...thanks for the compliments. When doing my research prior to working on this project, I discovered that the studio model did not have any of the duck egg blue colors that were recommended. The model instead had panels painted with light shades of gray. So I did not use any blues. The colors I used are listed in the video description of part 1. As for the paneling, I will make a note of that request. I do plan on doing serious of how to videos some time in the future. These would short, concise videos devoted to one particular technique. Easiest way is to just practice on scrap plastic or even wood. Use tape to partially mask off sharp corners and apply your paint. Proceed by overlapping the squared off shapes and airbrush with varied densities of paint. Thanks again for watching.

[@loopylobo]

What is the filter that you used to filter the craft paints? Are those available to purchase?

[@InterstellarModeler]

here it is www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09229X52P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@RichardEKranz]

Are those the Snow Speeder guns on the underside of the hull?

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hmmm.... I thought they looked familiar

[@RichardEKranz]

@@InterstellarModeler LOL. Great work on that Pegasus.

[@MaxFleye]

I'm surprised it didn't explode as soon as it was touched 😂

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@MaxFleye lol

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@InterstellarModeler]

thx

[@muursnorthwestamexem8581]

You taking commissions

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks for asking but no I’m afraid I dont have time for commissions.

[@muursnorthwestamexem8581]

@@InterstellarModelerdammmmmmmmmmnmmmn

[@muursnorthwestamexem8581]

@@InterstellarModeler not even for lights