Large scale STAR TREK ENTERPRISE 1701 build, The FINAL REVEAL

After literally months of work, this large scale De-Boers Enterprise is now finished. It's been one hell of a journey, taking well over a thousand hours to complete, but i must say, the results are lovely. Massive thanks to you all for checking out what i have been doing all these months.
Please check out the other videos if you would like to know how this epic build has been put together from the beginning.
If this kind of thing "floats your boat" , please like and subscribe for updates. I have many more unusual filming miniatures coming up over the next few months, so keep an eye out, it looks like im going to be busy making all sorts of things.
Thank you once again for checking out my channel. Happy modelling everyone.

[@UniqueModelCreations]

Oh, She's Beautiful!! Excellently done, love the beauty shots! Great work Sir!

[@DavidS-ss1jc]

Loss for words, Stunning to say the least. And that base!!! I absolutely love this.

[@adamschoenwald3380]

I want one of these!

[@berticusmaximus8381]

That is stunning.

[@APmodels]

Thank you sir. :-)

[@LiamDillon]

Fantastic job Andy, nice of you to mention Ian, he was a very good friend to many of us. Sadly. missed.

[@APmodels]

Thanks Liam. Ian was a great help, a really nice bloke and friend to all.

[@redsgenesis]

I have never seen such attention to detail & craftsmanship.. Looks just as good as the studio model.. Incredible work!…

[@APmodels]

Thank you so much. I was very relieved the colours came together in the right way when it was done.

[@edwardherbert882]

splendid brother just splendid

[@APmodels]

Thank you edwardherbert. :-)

[@Ford2009]

Amazing work! What a gorgeous model. Would love to see you and NJM Photo do a motion control collaboration of some kind.

[@APmodels]

That would be cool!. Thanks for checking it out. :-)

[@anthonys6976]

Stunning piece of work Andy. You have incredible skills. Well done indeed

[@jasondamico_webdev]

Amazing job. She's big!

[@APmodels]

Thank you. I like big girls and i cannot lie. :-)

[@jasondamico_webdev]

@@APmodels 🤣

[@waynemiddleton8473]

Stunning two years of hard work all come together. Simply the best I have ever seen and takes me back to the movie with so many memories. The client is going to be blown away having this on display and I am sure it will be the centrepiece of any collection. Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Brilliant work and to remember Ian Lawrence god bless his soul, I am sure he looking down from modelling heaven and giving it his seal of approval. Well done simply brilliant.

[@APmodels]

Yes, some things change when we least expect. Ian was a good help with this. Cheers Wayne, much obliged to you mate.

[@rengarcia5189]

First rate work, mate. Seeing this beautiful lady lit up in all her finery goes right to my heart.

[@APmodels]

It did make me very happy to see it all together. It worked out pretty much as expected. its always a bit of an unknown when working with multiple layers and colours, one never knows if the final results will match the reference well enough. thanks so much for checking it out, and the kind words.

[@russellmorash3816]

This is one spectacular build the painting and lighting detail brings me back to 1979 when Scott flies kirk over a familiar looking yet totally different enterprise.

[@APmodels]

Yes, what a great bit of cinema that was. Thanks for the kind words, it did take a time, but well worth it in the end.

[@jamiesmith5846]

Immaculate! As near as damn it to a filming miniature! Amazing. The best I’ve ever seen. Respect.

[@APmodels]

Thanks so much Jamie. I did try for that kind of look. Thanks so much for checking it out.

[@jamiesmith5846]

@@APmodels welcome! Can I just ask you, as a pro modeller, do you have any ideas or tips for giving the effect of lit windows on an unlit static model.? As these models are generally displayed without the lights on I try to still give the impression of light and life inside… I’ve tried various things, such as painting the window inserts shiny chrome, pale yellow or pale blue gloss paint… all of which add a certain amount of realism but I do understand that you can never match a lit model… just wondered if you had any suggestions. Cheers.

[@nelsonc6173]

Damn that is for a client!!! That is one lucky freaking customer!!!! I would have kept it for myself LOL!! Excellent work Andy!!! Just amazing!!!!

[@APmodels]

Yes, sadly it has left me forever, so i am a little sad loosing my old friend. On the other hand, its owner is now very happy. Which is perfect for me. Thank you for checking the videos out :-)

[@MiiFone1]

Awsome build not sure I like the duck egg blue on the pylons though since I thought they were black.

[@DeuceSchnozzle]

I got chills, sir. Thank you.

[@APmodels]

Thank you sir, i did my best to make it feel a bit like the movie.

[@colhero]

Fabulous! Probably the most accurate build I've seen.

[@APmodels]

Thanks, I tried to get the colours to have that filming miniature feel. Thanks for checking it out and the lovely comment.

[@user-wp1ot4zt8t]

Now that is a thing of beauty

[@EIixir]

She's a beauty! Stunning amount of details and you can clearly see the care taken in the build.

[@APmodels]

Thank you Elixir. :-)

[@davidkerr4137]

I've enjoyed watching this amazing piece of art come together. I'm pretty sure every Trek fan would want one of these masterpieces in their living room. I could look at it all day long🙂

[@APmodels]

Hi David. Yes its a stunner in the flesh, so much to look at its almost overwhelming to the eye. Thanks for checking the videos out.

[@martyanderson3390]

Amazing, beyond fabulous!!!

[@martinevans9757]

Great Bird of the Galaxy! That is an astounding piece of work. Congratulations!

[@APmodels]

Thank you sir. It does look the part in the flesh. The client is very happy.

[@Metal2Mesh]

WOW just WOW, I wish I was the "client" getting this absolute beautiful piece of art.

[@APmodels]

Yeah, me to. HAHA. Thanks for checking it out Metal2Mesh. :-)

[@TheDjcarlos67]

Yes mate, that is really superb. I found myself noddin along to the music then thought "I bet he did the music too". 🎶🎧🎥

[@APmodels]

Yes sir Carl, the ear assault came from me. Doing the final Star trek tune was a complete nightmare, took forever, but didn't sound too cheezy in the end. :-)

[@BadHombre67]

I want one! And a model of ds9

[@TheoWerewolf]

Dude. That is.. gorgeous. Bravo!

[@APmodels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@toi_techno]

Incredible work

[@johnsimmonsscalemodelling5270]

Love it….and I’m not a Trekie. What a huge inspiration you are to us modellers and the community

[@APmodels]

That means a lot to me John. I'm riding on others inspiration as well. You being one of them :-)

[@ThiloAdamitz]

Such a beautiful build. Unfortunately you've lit the nacelles ( 9:08 ) incorrectly. Light should be coming out of the small slits.

[@APmodels]

HI there, thanks for the kind words. You are correct, there were a number of compromises for various reasons on this model, and that was one of them. Thanks for checking it out though, it means a lot to me that people are watching the videos.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is yuge!

[@APmodels]

Yep, its a whopper. Thanks for watching the vids.

[@triskellian]

Beutiful work! The Motion Picture Enterprise has been rendered many times that I've seen over the years. I like your version of it very well. I also appreciate the craftsmanship of it all. Cheers!

[@APmodels]

Thank you. It came out really nice in the end.

[@alanrogers8535]

Oh My... Stunning !

[@APmodels]

Thanks alan, it came out pretty cool :-).

[@alanrogers8535]

just watched it again. wish i could click the like over again.@@APmodels

[@kevinwaller7962]

This is exactly why (as much as I want one) I would never buy an enterprise kit, I would want it to look as incredible as this does but I just don’t have the skill! This has just left me in total awe… totally speechless!.

[@APmodels]

I must admit it was a bit of a beasty. It is the last one of those i will be doing for a long time. Thanks for checking the videos out Kevin. :-)

[@richardholborn]

Exceptional detail - congrats on the successful completion.

[@APmodels]

Thank you very much! Richard :-)

[@tladrt48]

Stunning masterpiece ❤️❤️❤️

[@APmodels]

Thank you so much. It has been a bit of a mission for a long time. Im so glad it came out pretty much as i envisioned it. Thanks for checking the vids out, it is much appreciated.

[@trevorblake9466]

Absolutely fantastic build! Probably as close to the original paint job as I’ve seen anybody do. I have loved watching every part of this build. So, after a massive long-term project, like this, what’s next?

[@APmodels]

There are a number of large projects i have in mind, and a few smaller ones which wont take years to complete LOL. Not too sure just yet. thanks for checking the videos out Trevor. :-)

[@theensignschair]

Excellent build Andy! I've enjoyed watching your work on this and I've learned alot!

[@APmodels]

Thanks for checking the videos out. I try to show a bit of what i do. I hope that it may give a few pointers along the way.

[@ffoeg]

spectacular result

[@APmodels]

Thank you. :-)

[@richardbailey3343]

Hi andy quite simply a stunning piece of work all the best😊😊😊😊

[@APmodels]

Thanks Richard. :-)

[@wilkstertwins]

Andy what a masterpiece!

[@APmodels]

Thank you so much. I did try to make it the most complex paint job i've ever done. Thanks for checking it out wilkstertwins. :-)

[@JamesA2]

Superb finish Andy, funny how some models put up a fight, your patience has really paid off in spades.

[@APmodels]

Cheers man. It was a slog, but well worth it. Thanks for checking it out.

[@MatthewHall]

Looks incredible!

[@APmodels]

She is a stunner, thats for sure. Thanks for checking it out :-)

[@MatthewHall]

@@APmodels Going back and rewatching. Very inspiring. Your patience is admirable!

[@kevinleftridge8241]

OMG! I thought my 1350 scale was large!!! That’s HUGE!!!! beautiful model!!!! What scale is that?

[@APmodels]

Hi Kevin. I believe its 1/200 but i could be wrong. Search for De-Boers Enterprise and you should get some kind of info. Thanks for checking it out :-)

[@nicholasklangos9704]

Gorgeous, museum quality workAndy!! Love those pearls!! Thank you for sharing this build and the frustrations!! What’s next?!

[@APmodels]

Thanks , im glad you liked it. Next up Merlin ATAT with upgrades. :-)

[@ptaylor5014]

That is a stunning replica you have built 👍, is there a reason why the front nacelle spot lights only have one per nacelle? there should be 2.

[@JasonsModelShop]

Great job, my man!

[@APmodels]

Cheers Jasonsmodelshop. Much appreciated :-)

[@nathangould2198]

bloody hell mate! thats unreal! the time and skill in that is awsome.

[@APmodels]

Thanks man. It did take a considerable amount of time, but all worth it in the end. You can spend hours just looking at all the little details on it. I love it.

[@brewt1mer]

Wow Andy that is amazing mate..its been a pleasure to see it take shape..the paint job is gobsmacking

[@APmodels]

Thanks for the kind words. It did take a massive amount of time, but came together great in the end. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@aaronvandoorn1276]

Amazing job I got a couple of 1350th scale refits that I have to do. Amazing job Very nice piece I really enjoyed the videos

[@APmodels]

Thanks aaron. Good luck with the 1/350 versions, im sure they will look the business. Cheers for checking the videos out.

[@deepskymike767]

Ok I’m not going to lie, that looks absolutely stunning. My favourite spaceship in all of tv/cinema history. There is something I’ve noticed though. Shouldn’t the arboretum lights be blue? That aside I give this 99.99/100

[@APmodels]

Hi there, thanks for checking this out. You are correct. in reality the windows and arboretum are much less yellow than they appear on screen. It's something to do with the way LED light is picked up with the sensors in the digital camera, compared to real film. The warm light has a lot of subtle yellow tones and they seem to max out on video. Something to note in the future for filming the models. Thank you so much for checking the videos out, and taking the time to comment.

[@anthonytesta3716]

Beautiful Job! Are those decals or dry transfer rubdowns?

[@APmodels]

Thanks. There are some decals and some airbrushed logos. In one of the previous videos i go through those parts of the build. Thanks for checking it out. :-)

[@anthonytesta3716]

@@APmodels I will check it out.

[@TrayChester01]

But.... Where's the rest of the lights?

[@APmodels]

HI there. Yes it is missing a few lights. The first brief i had to make this model it had no lighting at all. So i designed the internal metal armature without provision for them. Then the brief changed and i had to cram as much as i could into the space i had left. If the brief had the lighting from the start it would have been more complex. But i need to move with what the client wants, and he doesn't like illumination on his models, he is more into the paint jobs, so he's super happy. Thanks for checking out the videos. :-)

[@TOSStarTrek]

Problem with A.I. picture sis they keep changing.

[@MrMichelPM]

It all looks fantastic, but the font size and style on the rear of the nacelles looks incorrect. Look too small and not a bold/extra bold font. Should be a larger and bolder font style there. If you had reference images from STTMP, you can clearly see that font style is a much larger and much bolder typeface.

[@APmodels]

There are compromises all over this model, Im glad thats the only thing that popped out at you. Thanks for checking the video out, i am much obliged.

[@oliverpearson1577]

Meh. A 1/1 scale would have been impressive.

[@APmodels]

HAHA, yep, agreed. :-). Thanks for checking my little models out ;-)

[@jdmodels1968]

She looks fantastic

[@APmodels]

Thank you jdmodels. It was a mission. :-)