Close Encounters Mothership /Built from scratch

After building the USCSS Nostromo, another iconic spaceship came to mind. The mothership of Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind. A ship that has not been commercially produced as a model kit. It took 10 month to build in my free time. it is not an exact perfect replica, but I had to give it a try and I am happy with it.
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[@ellvee426]

"Dennis Spacedock" "I envy you"

[@jedifyfe]

This means something. This is important.

[@kevinbray3724]

I saw close encounters as a 9 year old at a drive in theater... in a 1976 AMC Pacer (we backed into the space, and opened the hatchback... folded the seats down and had our sodas and popcorn) Saw Star Wars the same exact way. Both were awesome seen this way (In such a "space age" car, too.

[@troughtonchard]

I’ve done some scratch building myself over the years…..but that Sir…..is amazing. Fantastic work. Slightly disappointed that you didn’t make Devil’s Tower out of mashed potatoes though lol. Again amazing work

[@FarAway-dq2ti]

Just wow! I‘m just amazed and grinning widely. In a time when many people use laser cutters and 3d printers, your work is a lighthouse of scratch building. Thank you very much and I am looking forward to your upcoming work!

[@RoulinBrooks]

So good! Now that's someone with a real love for a great movie. Crazy to think that it's coming up to its 50th anniversary.

[@crowtrobotsvideochannel6930]

To quote Darth Vader..."Impressive...most impressive!"

[@jeffreypryor4549]

I love it!!

[@rivitheadlab2523]

All I can say is INCREDIBLY WELL DONE!!!! I loved every minute of the video. It's hard to say any more. WOW. Thank you for all your hard work!!!!

[@marcoscaba3846]

I've been waiting for this since you announced it. My hat is off you, your skills, research and determination.

[@dennisfd5048]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@marcoscaba3846]

@@dennisfd5048 Two years ago I took a road trip with my father. He didn't know where. Devils Tower really surprised him when it came into view . He loved it. As for me, I couldn't get the mother ship out of my mind the whole time we were there. Real good memories were reaffirmed and made.

[@jonandnao]

Wow! At first, I honestly didn't expect the level of detail until the final result. Amazing!

[@19otterman]

A master class in model making. What a truly amazing piece of work incredible 👏 . Taking the use of greeblies to a whole new level..

[@stevencasteel6799]

You're just "happy" with it? That display sends good shivers up my spine.

[@bfin]

I haven't seen this movie since i was a child in the the era of the VCR...I remember the ship from the end, that is some beautiful work. I guess I know what I'm watching again soon....

[@kennywagner4025]

I'm really impressed by the row of wedges in 360° and making them fit. I just can't wrap my mind around it. Beautiful piece.❤

[@peterbrown3608]

"And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer" "I used to love building models as a boy, the exactness, the attention to detail" - Hans Gruber Like your USCSS Nostromo, excellent work.

[@Denizen-Unknown]

No joke. I teared up at the end. This is absolutely masterful work!

[@stevepreskitt283]

Great work! Coincidentally, a couple of weeks ago I got to spend some time looking at the original filming miniature on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington, D.C., but they don't have it lit, so yours gets the edge for visual impact. ;-)

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you! It must be awesome. I've never had the chance to see it myself.

[@edgar2dnd]

As if trying to duplicate the mothership wasn't difficult enough, making the whole devil's tower site with the landing strip...Oh my God! You've got a new fan in me!

[@shauncasteel-zx3zm]

That is true dedication you should be proud it's absolutely beautiful

[@davidholman48]

You, sir, are an artistic genius. This is actually more beautiful than the original, and that's saying a lot!

[@aaronvandoorn1276]

Amazing job

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

Unbelievable. I just watched your Nostromo video.......and now this. Adam Savage would be impressed. Your dedication and skill is unmatched. This is art at it's purest form. I am completely gobsmacked. I EAGERLY await your next project. Id love to see you create the Event Horizon ship. 😊

[@TheTraveler976]

Wow amazingly beautiful work, I was almost in tears as I remember when I saw this with my parents so many years ago as a kid, the mothership & movie was incredibly beautiful. A truly one of a kind. Superb work, just incredible❤

[@ericcoleman8224]

Excellent work!!!

[@DrWhom]

With "moving masks" inside the dome you could recreate some of the dynamic lighting FX

[@dennisfd5048]

Thanks!

[@PaulWhitley-xn3xr]

Absolutely stunning! Well done!

[@fabiantorresseleme9094]

Stunning !

[@Atheist555]

One of my all time favorite movies! The finished piece all lit up looks amazing! I hope you made that devils tower out of mashed potatoes 😉

[@mattteeuwen2657]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@DrWhom]

Love it. The holes look as though they might be too large, but your lit shots really emulate the movie shots quite well. S says in an interview that he got the idea for the mothership as he was driving past an oil refinery at night.

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you! Yes, I understand about the holes. I used the smallest drill bit I had at the moment. 😂

[@perello23]

Congratulations!!!🍾🎊🎉

[@reedrancho]

Like so many great things, it takes time to create. Your skill is worthy of the time spent in creating this wonder.

[@eugenerusselnash]

Superb Sir!!!

[@Starglance]

This is by far the best and most beautiful self handcrafted model I have ever seen. I adore this!

[@reluctantme5183]

You did a fantastic job on the mothership. I searched your video out and others. I will be making my own CE3K mothership and Devils Tower this coming year. The lighting seems to be the biggest challenge. 🖖

[@OmarFawcett]

Brilliant work Sir.🥇🌌

[@TerrainbyAaron]

This is awesome. Great scratch build

[@dennisfd5048]

Thanks a bunch!

[@SoEightiesItHurts]

Nothing short of awesome.

[@brother307xs]

Increíble, usted es un artista del modelado. Estaba buscando la banda de sonido de la película y lo encontré de casualidad. Fabuloso.

[@maximelesimu5263]

Bonjour, vraiment vous êtes très doué. Quelle jolie maquette. Carton et pvc dur ok mais dommage que vous n'indiquiez pas ce que sont à l'origine les petits tubes, boules et comment vous avez alimenté les ampoules led.Bravo

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you so much for the comment. The balls are miniature baby rattles from the dollar store and the tubes are pvc from ebay. I light the LEDs with a continuous 9 volt/ 3 amp power supply connected to a breadboard underneath the diorama panel and through a 3/8" tube that connects to the ship and holds it in the air. 🙂

[@JoeCoolPilot]

Beautifully done! A wonderful representation that captures the amazing movie moment. Well done Sir!

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you very much!

[@2112solas]

Absolutely amazing work ! The lighting alone is enough to fry my brain. Keep them coming ,you deserve WAY more subscribers ! What's next ?

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you, for the comment! Glad you like it. Next? .... Still thinking what other ship is not on the market.🙂

[@Dread-I-Productions]

@@dennisfd5048 Tron (original battle cruiser) Event Horizon (the ship and the drive) :)

[@williamhaysser799]

Superb Work ! You are a great model maker master !!

[@dennisfd5048]

Wow! Thank you! Very kind of you!

[@juanmajedi445]

Sin palabras 😮 , gracias ! 🙏

[@dansciduvi]

Magnifique. Mais quels matériaux utilisez-vous ? Papier ? Carton plume ? C'est un superbe travail.

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you for your kind comment. I use cardboard and PVC sheets and tubes from ebay and lots of super glue. 🙂

[@ROXYMUZAK1964]

Absolutely amazing! How much - hypotetically - would be the cost to have one?

[@lalus92]

Beautiful! ❤

[@dennisfd5048]

Thank you!

[@rogermorgan9252]

Fantastic stuff, are you working from plans or references or is it 'guestimating' it ?

[@dennisfd5048]

Unfortunately, I could not find plans or blueprints for the mothership. I took scale measurments of the one in the Smithsonian on my computer screen and used photos for reference. It was actually fun. 🙂

[@3dsmaxrocks699]

There's nothing wrong with the air! They're trying to get us outta here!

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

I see what you did there! 😂 Bad time to be a cattle rancher.

[@jeanniedinnjinn]

Oh my god Can I buy that from you. Please let me know 😍

[@dennisfd5048]

Oh, Wow. Thanks for your comment. Very flattering. I am honored. Well, I actually built it for myself because, as I mentioned, it's a ship that is not in the market and I always wanted to have it. Maybe if I have time to build another one. At the moment, unfortunately, I have not been able to start another project. I hope to get the opportunity soon. Gracias!

[@jeanniedinnjinn]

@@dennisfd5048 Thanks for replying. Yes I always wanted the mothership Sky Harbour from ce3k since I was 8 years old in 1977 It's probably my favorite space ship of all time, If u decide to start another project let me know PLEASE. Maybe we can talk about a price you may want for it. Thanks again.

[@jclark2752]

It’s just so sad that, after all the effort, the aliens just Ate Richard Dreyfus right after liftoff…