Building the new USS Voyager NCC-74656 model kit

[@robertstephen6224]

I wish we could get the younger generation more interested in model building. They have no idea how much fun it is. What a great way to pass the time.

[@Driftwood120]

For most young people on this planet, party and drugs is the best way to pass the time. Model Building and my Son saved my ass.

[@apandanamedleo2123]

I'm 21 and I wanna get into it. Can you recommend something beginner friendly? Or where I can look for information on like colours and stuff :)

[@robertstephen6224]

@@apandanamedleo2123 The best thing to do would probably look for beginners kits that are simple snap together kits. Just read the box before you buy the kit it should say snap together. There are also simple glue kits. Painting and paints are are usually listed on the instructions. Use acrylics paints made for plastic model kits. I use spray acrylic paint for say the body of a car. and brush paint finer detail. I sometimes cut down a paint brush to three or four hairs for fine detail such as buttons on a dash board. I usually have several different brushes and tooth picks I use for glue application. Glue can get messy and ruin a model so use it sparingly. Build a model slowly one step at a time. Good luck.

[@shannon-976]

WoW!! My husband has been building a Voyager for me of course with lights. I can't wait to show him what you gave done.

[@johninseattle6640]

Thank you so much for your in-depth videos! Your videos are so comprehensive and approachable that you've given me the confidence to try my hand at model-building for the first time since a disastrous first attempt when I was a young child! As someone that is entirely new to this, I especially appreciate your attention to detail and willingness to explain your choices and methods, it is like a private lesson and tutorial. I recently completed my own USS Voyager and considering it is my first model, I am very pleased with it. Your videos certainly helped me to tackle this project (if I had done this entirely on my own, I imagine it would have looked like a real mess!). Thank you so much, and I can't wait to dive into some more models!

[@modelchili]

Thank you so much! Your feedback is much appreciated, I'm glad my videos are helpful. :)

[@InterstellarModeler]

Beautiful job with this kit. It's a kit I will be building in 2023. Appreciate this video with all of the good info you've provided. Its better looking than the old Monogram model. I did lots of modifications to that one back in the day adding missing details. Also liked the copper you painted on the warp nacelles. You don't see many paint them in the off mode.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your build of it. I think there's lots of room for everyone to put their own spin on this kit. If I did it again I'd probably so it slightly different, but still really happy with how it came out, looks great on the shelf. 🙂

[@TheBrainSquared]

This model gives me so many great memories of my build..

[@HHh-qe2ch]

Voyager in black is badass

[@modelchili]

Make it so

[@simonreynolds1518]

Agghhhh, stuck at work, you drop a new video and my break is 30 minutes away, this will be the longest 30 minutes of my life.

[@ScottBennett-q1y]

Brilliant

[@kalofkrypton]

Didn't think I'd appreciate a studio model as opposed to screen versions - but that is brilliant! The idea of having a side by side with a fully screen lit version is great.

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@tingley428]

12 minutes in and I was amazed how cool it looks in black! If it were me I'd make a Section 7 black version just for giggles

[@Cathoray2012]

Beautifully done. This video is sure to inspire many viewers to build their own models and detail them.

[@modelchili]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnbockelie3899]

When I had this kit in the 90's it was made by Monogram models. All the Voyager related models were.

[@Ridgerunner2270]

I recently resin 3d printed a voyager model I made in blender, and was looking for videos on how to paint it. I think you did an excellent job, and it should be a good reference for my project! Thanks for the video!

[@modelchili]

Cheers! I hope it helps. 😀

[@edumaker-alexgibson]

Awesome, did you by any chance publish it anywhere?

[@Atlessa]

Any chance I could get my hands on the files?

[@NealTK]

Beautiful completion. Your attention yo detail brings that build to top level! I have built A LOT of starships throughout my life. You have a gift!

[@modelchili]

Thank you very much!

[@paulmazierski5945]

Really nice job! You've become one of my short list "go-to" scale modeling KZbinrs for tips/tricks.

[@modelchili]

Awesome, great to hear! 😁

[@dalulacolour]

Also my go-to KZbin channel for modeling tips. Very easy to follow and understand. Keep it up Chili.

[@slighter]

I can see many people watching this video as prime refernece for this build for the future. Really great!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@Time-Shepherd.]

I love how you've noticed details that most people just don't! Fantastic job mate 🙏😊👍

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@iddybox]

I started watching you about a year and a half ago. I got into modeling because of you. I want to thank you for that. So far I’ve built the following: 1:1000: -Original enterprise -Refit with battle damage -Enterprise A -Defiant 1:1400: -Enterprise D -Enterprise C -Enterprise E -Enterprise B -1:350 enterprise A (Bought another to assemble in the future as the refit. Took 2 months to build the A) -Romulan Warbird (not sure of scale) -The 2500 scale “All the enterprises” was the video I watched that you did that started it all -1:537 enterprise refit -Burton/Michael Keaton Batmobile And I am wrapping up a 1:48 AMT Airwolf model. Will be done with it tomorrow. Kits I have sitting in boxes and pissing off my wife ready to build next: -1:350 Klingon bird of pray -Klingon V’orcha class -Klingon battle cruiser Undiscovered country -Kardassian galore class 1:750 -1:1000 Reliant -1:1400 enterprise D with resin “All good things” enterprise conversion kit -Another 1:350 enterprise refit kit -And the “Build the enterprise D” from eagle moss. Up to issue 34. They cut me off after that for the last 2 months saying everything is back ordered. I know you aren’t a fan of the way this ship looks because I saw your comment the one time. Lol. The reason for this long list is to show you what you have done for me. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have started this awesome hobby which has helped me deal with things in life. So keep on doing it my brother.

[@modelchili]

That's a very impressive list! I'd love to see them. 😁 And thank you for reaching out, it's very humbling to think of the influence I have just by sharing these online, I'm so happy you're enjoying your new hobby!

[@iddybox]

@@modelchili I would love to send you pics. But KZbin doesn’t let us post pictures. Is there a way I can send them to you? There is another channel I recently started following that got recommended to me because of your channel. It’s interstellar modeler. He does a slide show featuring some of his subscribers models. He has asked me to send him pics to feature on his channel. I told him I would because he asked, but admitted that I don’t fill in my gaps that much on my models and would fear they would be inferior to his and others that post. But we are all brothers in this hobby so there should be no shame. I am happy to be a part of it and wanted you to know you are the reason why. God bless you brother and thanks for responding.

[@tladrt48]

EXCELLENT build and finishes. Your brush work in the video is so impressive ! Best wishes !

[@gregmcmahon124]

I love the USS Voyager NCC-74656 model kit.

[@modelchili]

Polar Lights USS Voyager model kit: amzn.to/2Vr1YQJ Iwata HP-M1 Airbrush: amzn.to/368fXA4 Tamiya Sharp pointed side cutters: amzn.to/3pST76r As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@fourmula4812]

errr save all that skill refining the model seams for another version that mite be made that iz much better quality for the hinges what not....get 2 of thoze kits and or test the pre painted fit or even scratch build removing the parts that keep thoze parts together then making your own way to install it for the seem on the back door

[@DarkstarsOrder]

hey do you make comissions?

[@tmuirheid]

Fantastic work - this is the best looking Voyager build on the web!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! 😀

[@theequalizer9154]

Thank you for your techniques. I'm going to use your techniques most definitely. You are a true artist.

[@modelchili]

Thank you! I hope it goes well. 😀

[@Cooper_Vision]

This looks so good, absolutely amazing, I'm really impressed and enjoyed this whole video, I'd love to see a TV accurate one with the blues and reds.

[@modelchili]

Thank you so much!

[@radeakins]

Thats the thing thats annoyed me about the lockdowns: I still worked and increased hours covering furloughed staff. Still am to a degree. It means I didn't have time to indulge my hobbies, model making included, while everyone around me got to do projects, hobbies and so forth. The results of the last 20 months have affected people differently in a multitude of ways. I miss my hobbies.

[@modelchili]

Thankfully we're out of lockdown now, so back to shopping I go!

[@snapper69996666]

Great video, so many details and patience

[@modelchili]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheSocialGamer]

Not usually my type of video but this was genuinely cool to watch and relaxing. great job!

[@stevethefishdotnet]

Wow, I didn't realize the Defiant was so large until I saw it next to the other ships at the end. I literally held my breath as you cut into the name registry decal to help the decal solution soften them into the contours of the panel lines more. Excellent work.

[@ChrisEllorris]

It really feels like the Defiant should be smaller. I've seen a few references to it being 120m long whereas this model is based on it being 170m long. And it's hard to get an accurate number by watching the show because the size of DS9 is not really set in stone either.

[@donontherun1]

What a phenomenal build and guide! Just discovered your work and I’m looking forward to working on my Voyager kit. Plus, it’s just so relaxing watching your videos!

[@modelchili]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DerSteff9286]

Thats by far the best looking build model what i ever saw. Astonishing your work, in german we call it "penibel"

[@modelchili]

Thanks so much!

[@DerSteff9286]

@@modelchili is it possible to pay you for build me once 😅 I have no patience and time to do this

[@AkebonoRadio]

Love the music Sam, glad you brought it back. Stay safe!!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! You too. 😁

[@bdouglas3751]

Another excellent build. Well done Chili. I love the long builds.

[@modelchili]

Thank you! That's great to hear, I enjoy making them too. 😀

[@johnboy384]

Stunning transformation from boxed kit to finished model. Nice work!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@skatergirl6764]

thank you SO MUCH for this video. I almost bought the kit today but didn't realize how much work was involved. My hands are super shaky and I could never have made this look as good as you did. You're very talented! Beautiful result.

[@fen4554]

Just ordered mine, this is a great tutorial. Thanks for pointing out the errors, I would have blindly walked into that mess.

[@DeltaV2TLI]

Fantastic job sir, very well done. I built the original Voyager model back in the 90's (it was quite large) and I'm getting back into the hobby. Your video was extremely well done and I'll be checking out your channel for hints and tips and techniques as I do my builds. Much appreciated!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! I hope my videos are helpful!

[@WatchMeWatchStuff]

You are so talented. Love you eye for detail and steady hand!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@roadbox]

Very enjoyable build. Thanks so much for sharing your process!

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@neilhaas6024]

Hello Model chili scale models that's amazing so cool this starship voyager. Nice work on a federation starship. I like this USS voyager model. 💔💘❤️⭐🌟🌠✨💟

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@victoriasmith8229]

Good work! That's a very nice build. And thanks for the info on decal placement. 👍 That will come in very handy if I ever get my hands on one of those kits. 😁

[@modelchili]

Thanks Vaughan! 👍

[@misterlyle.]

Great work! Your detail work with the fine-tip paint brush is particularly nice.

[@modelchili]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hankthepatriot3733]

Can we all stop for a moment and APPRECIATE how steady his hand is when he's painting with a brush! (Oh how I miss that!)

[@modelchili]

Heh, never feels that steady to me. 😄

[@jeffwalker7185]

The model looked really good in the black undercoat.

[@Toy_Matrix]

I started out watching you build Star Wars figures now watching you build different star ships and more realistic ships like the air craft carrier is very inspiring. Not to mention fun to watch. I'd love to see what you can do with the new mandalorian model kits. Like the Razor Crest .

[@modelchili]

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying them. 😊 Yeah I'd love to do the Mando kits, if only I could find one online!

[@Ploskkky]

Wonderful paint job.

[@modelchili]

Thank you so much 😀

[@larnregis]

Wow, great work. Now cut it open, put holes in a few windows, put a light in it so it glows from several spots. That would surely look cool.

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@Killerspieler0815]

I had around year 2000 the a bigger model from "Revell" in grey plastics ... You pained it nicer than I as child ~20 years ago

[@TheMumbaGames]

Looks great! Nice job! Keep up the great work

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@cheedevulan8547]

This is not the typical Voyager kit! 🤨 I shall b looking out for this one..... Great video

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@mccmi613]

Great Moves, Keep it Up!

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@yvesdoyon7852]

Really inspired by your work! Continue doing those great videos!

[@modelchili]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ZombieBowling]

Glad to see a new build, looks great!

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@WalterDWormack214]

Very impressive video! When I first saw the video's 'thumbnail', I thought that you were building the BANDAI MODEL of the USS VOYAGER.

[@thadiuspennington6574]

Nice Work! I love The 1/1000 Scale ! I recommend using A 0.5 Mechanical Pencil led To add depth To the Lines on the deck plates .

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@78thilton]

I really enjoyed the video! Looks amazing to me!

[@modelchili]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Iams001]

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!

[@modelchili]

Thank you kindly!

[@DimetriusDarwin]

Very nice. So detail. Love to watching...

[@modelchili]

Thank you so much 😊

[@longaar2408]

Awesomly done, Sir! I really really like your work and craftmanship! Watching the Video I got some Teenage Flashbacks when I bought the kit from Revell in the late 90s. I just wanted the ship and had absolutly no Idea how to do it xD Wish we had your videos at that time! ^^ But now I am motivated to get work on the Polylights Enterprise Refit 1:350 … really looking forward to it! Thanks for your work and joy! Live Long and Prosper! 🖖🏽

[@charlesballard5251]

I just watched this whole damned thing and now I have to go to work when all I want to do is to climb into bed. THANKS!!!!! And... good job!!!!

[@modelchili]

lol thank you!

[@PaulYoung1591]

Gonna use some of your methods when building mine! Can't wait to see the video

[@modelchili]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@billclarke5916]

Looks great mate, thanks. Take care over there

[@modelchili]

Cheers! 👍

[@amyjojinkerson6745]

looks great I love using paint instead of decals

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@MrPhife333]

Fantastic build!

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@Time-Shepherd.]

Good work mate 😊👍 I enjoyed your video 😊🖖😊👍

[@modelchili]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theinkedandnerdyvaper-invm340]

Bro wow! That’s incredible.

[@modelchili]

Cheers!

[@lubsnewfie6122]

I've been hoping that Round 2 would issue this kit. Currently working on the 1/1000 U.S.S. Reliant which will round out just about all the movie models in that scale. Just a little disappointing that they never issued the Enterprise E in 1/1000 scale. It's good that you and other builders do videos of your builds. Sometimes the instructions with some kits are not exactly clear on where things have to go. The videos sure help other builders that might get stumped on something and trust me, I have ran into a few on several builds.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Hoped you’d post something soon and saw your post on Instagram! This model is amazing and you’ve more than done it justice.

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@portland-182]

Great job. It looks excellent

[@modelchili]

Thank you!

[@gardeningandlife137]

Wow Black voyager! Wow

[@ianbarratt5245]

Brilliant video you gave me some handy tips as I have started this kit thanks

[@modelchili]

Glad it helped!

[@jaroderickson2567]

Just started working on this kit (the non-clear version) and it has been nothing short of enjoyment! Still debating whether to use the landing legs for a diorama or keep it "in flight."

[@modelchili]

Nice! Well the good thing is that the legs don't need glue so you can remove them later if needed.

[@the_realmaquis5224]

You must be good at lego cause you’re the only person I’ve ever seen who can get those damned stickers straight

[@modelchili]

Ha, nice one!

[@JM1701ABCD]

Would love to know which shades of gray you used for the hull. In fact all the colors you used.

[@foxhound773]

Awesome build man!🖖

[@modelchili]

Thanks!

[@stevearts85]

Nice Job when I first saw it I thought it was the Bandi Pre-Painted Voyager

[@danvondrasek]

Voyager and the NX Enterprise were always the sexiest ships

[@sugarsammy7209]

I like watching the sprew cutting and assembly process. I LOVE the building part the most out of model building, not really a fan of painting it afterwards though lol.

[@modelchili]

Heh I think I'm the opposite. Building is good, but I really enjoy the painting and decaling.

[@scaleicons]

Great video, and fantastic work on the model. It's a shame you ran into those problems with the window decals...it seems Polar Lights is still having trouble in this respect; at least they've seemingly solved the "dissolving decals" problems they were plagued with a few years ago.

[@modelchili]

Thank you! Yeah it definitely pays to double check each decal placement before you start, especially with Polar Lights. I've had issues on other kits that require decal placement before you put parts together.

[@Winchester1979]

It would be interesting to see how this looks compared to the 1/1000 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 kits (you built the Andromeda from that series a couple of years back).... you probably already know that Bandai has released pretty much all the ships from the anime that are still sensible in 1/1000 (i.e. not the big villain endboss ships, but all the cruisers and destroyers and whatnot), and some of the smaller ones would make for nice quick builds. :)

[@Elkott]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoying your stuff but see you haven't uploaded in a while, hope to see more from you sometime

[@1974solar]

If I had your time, I would have taken fiber optics and made the windows with lights, the propulsion nacelles and the bridge shine. Maybe do that in the next video ;) good build your model :)

[@Parabueto]

I might pick one of these up. I lit a Revell Voyager but at this scale it'd go better on display with my Enterprise D and kitbashed Nebula models.

[@Time-Shepherd.]

I just wish they released a larger version than the one released 20 years ago.

[@shadowki497]

Same, they could do a 1/350 for Voyager and the Defiant

[@planetamikel]

Really relaxing greetings

[@modelchili]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChrisEllorris]

Love this! This is my first time watching. Been wanting to get a kit like this. Out of all the trek 1:1000 scale kits, which do you think is the easiest for a beginner? Would the Defiant be better because it's smaller?

[@modelchili]

Thanks! Yeah the Defiant would be a good start, it has fewer parts and is a much simpler shape. The Reliant is also a nice small kit.

[@noahmizrahi9834]

I would llike to see a model with working lights, that would be cool.

[@jamescraggs7764]

I always loved Voyagers design, she’s a beut.

[@EddieLopez711]

Nice job and light up the next one. I need a 350 scale. Stacking tso ent, refit, nx1, klingon.

[@gamiensrule]

Fine point sharpies work really well for windows.

[@MelindaColden]

god i love voyager have the whole show on DVD, i should go watch it again soon Also the starship voyager is gorgeous and your model is a small work of art im trying to get my father into modelbuilding again (he used to build so many cool things) so i send him videos like these to get him into the mood once more :D

[@modelchili]

Thank you! I hope it works! 😀

[@th2306]

Love your vids, so informative and also strangely therapeutic. Voyager is such a gorgeous ship, you did it justice. Sorry for the newb question, but exactly what type of glue are you using at the start?

[@modelchili]

Glad you enjoyed it! I use Tamiya Extra Thin (green bottle) and Tamiya Cement (white bottle).

[@jimboh1]

It's therapeutic because he's not yelling at us like a badger on crack; so many youTubers seem to think that'll get 'em the Likes!

[@charonjr1701]

I am very glad that you noticed the fairing differences in the back section of the saucer. The CGI's oddly curving upwards of the physical lines there, never sat right with me. Always figured it was a lazy, or rushed, more likely, piece of 3D modeling. The additional changes to the front of the warp coils, perhaps, was a nicer "evolution", as they begin curving inward at the front of the nacelle on the CGI model. Ended up sort of liking that. Your painting detail to match the shooting model photos, I think, is a much nicer, added touch. The physical model had so much going for it, that it was almost a shame that the CGI version was introduced so early in the show's production. But, advances in technology and the need to conserve money in a production environment dictate the adoption of a cheaper, if not perfected, means of representing the ship as early as possible.

[@modelchili]

Thanks, I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed! Yeah the filming model was a beauty, it's a shame they used the CGI version so much, but I supposed it allowed many more shots that might not have been possible otherwise.

[@genemckeel1432]

You seem to be a good man. Your parents must indeed be good people.

[@alexandreolivier1923]

Very nice light Aztecking in your paintjob ! it's really missing on the Eaglemoss XL version. the ship looks away too flat on their model

[@andrewhesling7875]

Isn't the shuttle under the saucer section the Captain's Yacht? It all looks very good the detail is superb.

[@robertdragoff6909]

In spite of the flaws you pointed out you did an amazing job. Are you going to build any Klingon or Romulan ships?

[@modelchili]

Thanks! I do have a Warbird in the stash, maybe someday I'll get around to it.

[@robertevans8126]

Nice job friend ;) can't say much to the plactic color from the maker, but you did good 😅

[@willierants5880]

My kit is molded in Grey plastic. It does come with some clear parts.

[@modelchili]

Yeah this was the "clear" edition which was labelled on the plasic wrapping. I forgot to mention it, mainly because it didn't make much difference in the end.

[@sseltrek1a2b]

nice...why would Polar Lights go to the trouble of creating all those decals and then not have the window ones fit?...

[@magill248]

Another fantastic build. Blows my mind that a government can be so authoritative that you aren't even allowed to go out to buy model paint.

[@modelchili]

Thanks! Lockdown has ended now so I can buy paint again. 😰

[@Diago767]

looks great! hoping to start on some Trek models soon, I was going to go with the bigger revell kit for voyager but I might go with this instead. Can I ask what needle size and pressure you use for spraying the Vallejo paint?

[@modelchili]

Thanks! I use the Iwata Revolution HP-M1 airbrush, it has a 0.3mm needle and have it set on 25psi.