My INSANE 40 foot scratch built Starship Enterprise model!

The five year mission to build the biggest most detailed interior of the original Starship Enterprise has successfully completed its first year. To commemorate this I've created a gallery of 100 photos showing the test models built from day 1 of the project. Enjoy!
You can support the mission and become part of the crew with your own personalized quarters on board the model of the ship by signing up to my Patreon! / mrtrek
Music
'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0
www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@billintex001]

Im an old fart in his 60s now. In THE 60s, I was a kid that remembered Star Trek in prime time. Made my own Enterprise out of a Frisbee, mailing tube, and two paper towel tubes and a lot of scotch tape and ran it around the back yard the way other kids did their toy airplanes. Yep. I was a nerd, lol. I'm glad to see our kind has thrived and evolved, and I salute the genuinely awesome and important work you do here. And with all the modern-day trek choices, I genuinely got teary-eyed that you chose THE Enterprise. Thank you and Godspeed, Good Sir!

[@mrtrek2117]

That means a lot, thank you very much for your comment. I wish you all the best and am inspired that there are so many of us that hold classic Star Trek with wonder and magic, something that modern Trek seems to have lost! Thank you!

[@user-xq5vx7rs4w]

Me too. I watched it on tv n the 60s. I’m now almost 70. I too made a enterprise like you did. We had color tv! We got a Sylvania in 1966! It was the least expensive and the color wasn’t so great but I watched the new show, Batman on it. It was the best color show along with Star Trek!

[@bahoonies]

@billintex001 I'm an even older old fart at 71. As a boy I was mad keen on model making too. I never made Enterprise but I did make the Saturn 5 moon rocket. Those far off days were some of the happiest of my life and I'm still a devout sci-fi and fantasy fan. Live long and prosper, fellow nerd.

[@ibclay1433]

I was right there with you, brothers.

[@basketvector7311]

i made a big enterprise too and brought it to school. The secondary hull was two pop cans, everything spray painted silver. it was great.

[@13_13k]

Brilliant work. I was born in 1965. I remember that my mom and her dad (my grandfather) were both fans of the show and I had watched reruns on tv as a kid. I have a little inner nerd going on. You really need to talk to the StarTrek Convention coordinators and get your work displayed as it travels around. You would be a huge draw for fans. Make some money to pay for your costs and time and see the amazement and joy you bring to fans all over the world. It has to be shared with the people. You deserve the accolades and praise.

[@ajkulac9895]

You sir are insane in the best way possible. I salute you!

[@graememckay9972]

Brits prefer eccentric. Lol

[@Orion40000]

@@graememckay9972 There's a subtle difference between the two. Eccentric usually means "insane, but wealthy".

[@jacksprat9344]

Would that we were all insane in that way; To create instead of destroy.

[@larryherbst1183]

I've watched the show for decades, I still own a set of the original blueprints and used to spread them out on my bed and fantasize. And yet, watching these photos I'm seeing the Enterprise in a whole new light. The curved corridors in relation to the edge of the saucer, the superstructure of the saucer, it's coming to life in ways I never imagined. Absolutely fascinating. You clearly have a deeper and clearer relationship to the entire ship than almost anyone alive. Considering the vessel was never really built or even originally designed in any sort of entirety, it's a brilliant experiment to bring the show's designs into physical reality. I applaud your passion and creativity!

[@mrtrek2117]

Appreciated, thank you very much!

[@jacksprat9344]

And your patience!

[@DavidSmith-xs3or]

These interiors have all of the professionalism of an architect's models.

[@judahsolomon-gibson3352]

You are boldly going where no man has gone before……..well done , I look forward to your progress.

[@phillipchilders9012]

COLOR ME JEALOUS ! ! Your Creation has SPARKED FOND MEMORIES OF A BETTER PAST ! ! ! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ! ! !

[@mrtrek2117]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HLR4th]

It’s great seeing your handmade approach stretching so far back. Your eye for design, color, structure is really impressive.

[@chrischeshire6528]

To accomplish this really comes from within. It's beautiful and really coming together. I built the deck one of the D and got started simply by putting a playmates Picard figure on my kitchen table and thinking if the Captains chair is here how big is the bridge. I started with cardboard and after nine months I replaced with stiffer picture frame matting. It took a year then I did the original Enterprise bridge. Once you get started it's hard to stop or even slow down. You have my admiration!

[@hannehogsbro]

I love that passion and dedication! It draws the viewer into your magical universe!

[@user-ps8kp1eo9k]

Seriously, this needs to be a traveling display or be in a museum exhibit. You can make a lot of money 💰 for your exhibition and perhaps as a teacher.

[@DouglasJohnson.]

Just incredible. Wishing you nothing but good luck and good times with this one. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

[@scottmccloud9029]

A person just can't get a feel of how huge this ship is, by watching a model float across your screen, then real people in the next shot. I have always wondered if someone would build this this iconic Starship. And here you are. Nailing it. I'm sure Trekkers around the world can't wait till you've finished. It's going to be astonishing. Would be nice if the crew could see it. You've come along way, and doing a jam up job. Thank you.

[@larrycchambers6838]

Keep it up! When I was a kid, I remember the issue of "Life" magazine that had Michelle Nichols on the cover. I've believed in warp drive ever since.🤓

[@sailinstyle]

Nichelle

[@user-uq6gc9kv7r]

For three summers in the late 1980s I worked at Oscar Mayer (in Madison, WI). Whenever I had a break from working the line, driving the forklift, or whatever, I would just walk around the plant in an attempt to get a feel for the size of the place. I get that exact same feeling watching this build. It seems like I am strolling around a (much cleaner) version of something that can almost be difficult to comprehend. Keep up the stellar work!

[@mrtrek2117]

Thank you, I feel that often too when I'm in places and I imagine the ship, the size of the ship and the fantastic tiny portion of humanity that go out to investigate deep space. It would need to be such an epic ship. Way beyond our sun, our solar system.

[@kurtb8474]

This is really impressive. As a teenager I built Trek props out of cardboard and got pretty good at it. That was in the 70s. My friend built a complete shuttlecraft entirely of cardboard for our 6-inch Trek action figures. And there were many times that I'd imagined building the entire ship, but I never had the time or the space. Now I'm seeing that it CAN be done!

[@KeplersDream]

I want to walk around in there and explore every room on every deck. Great job.

[@colin5577]

I started this a little skeptically, but that didn’t last long. Unbelievable. Nutters like this make the World a richer, better, more interesting and fun place. The research, work, measurements, plans, thought, experiments and refinements to get to what was shown above. Good. Gawd. I can’t wait to see more of this.

[@mikesbarn1858]

Amazing work of love. I remember watching when it was first on tv.

[@garylawson5381]

Amazing! You will make Star Trek history with that model.

[@djsnyder001]

Words, superlatives, fail. What extraordinary artistry and craftsmanship. Wow!

[@Sarah_Swede]

AWESOME,This is a massive job. Looks fantastic.

[@rjl57]

Amazing work. As a long term Original Star Trek fan. Your model brings about a childhood dream many of us had. To travel aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. Under James T. Kirk command.

[@jefreagan]

Such painstaking detail and time to do this! This is a work of pure TOS love. I thought I loved Star Trek… This reminds me of the Star Trek Continues 4th Season that Mignona started. I come close to tears on the work involved to keep our beloved Trek alive. Well done, and well done sir.

[@spockboy]

Great work! Love that you solved the bridge turbolift mystery and added a maintenance area as well . : )

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

👍👍 Mr Trek - Your enthusiasm is why I began 3D modeling Captain Kirk's bridge last year. WOW what a project that one tiny area of the Enterprise turned out to be! There are so many facets of trying to get all the details just right. It wasn't just scouring the Internet for drawings, original set photos, videos, etc. I spent a huge amount of time going through TOS episodes, sometimes frame by frame, to fill in the missing puzzle piece of a detail of a certain piece of equipment. This included grabbing screenshots and converting them into textures of the various displays, plaques, etc. Captain Kirk's command chair was a great example requiring a ton of effort. Perhaps the next biggest challenge was lighting and shadows and adjusting colors and textures. Overall, it's quite an iterative process. I'm only about halfway finished adding details but am very proud of what I've accomplished to date. By comparison, you have accomplished so much more by recreating the whole ship! Again... 👍👍

[@rcc5947]

I can’t wait to hear where the finished model will reside.

[@Phodis]

Holy crap!!!... how much work and time did you put into this man!!!!... You must be one of if not the number one Star Trek fan period. If you have a green screen, you could make your own show, all onboard the Enterprise!!. Brilliant, well done :)

[@paullambert9720]

Great to see the documented progress so far. The core of the saucer really gives an idea of how insanely high it is, fantastic 👍

[@jamessapp8129]

I think that your ship is much needed and that you have done a FANtastic job of it!!!

[@pixelforge4858]

hell of a project. this has been interesting to watch.

[@depniff]

This is the video which really brings together what an amazing feat of engineering and creativity this is. You deserve far more subscribers and not just Star Trek fans. I'm sure that will happen soon. Maybe you can arrange some interviews with some other You Tubers. Would make great content for them and grow your numbers.

[@bobwillis552]

You continue to amaze me with your talent and vision!

[@BrianSmith-lj6ug]

The patience and skill to do that, It's brilliant.The Original Series will always be the best for me.

[@mrtrek2117]

Thanks, I feel the same about the original series, for me that was Star Trek!

[@Davy.J.Y]

I am a big Star Trek fan, i even share my birthday with the original series. On seeing what you have ceated here in your video, my jaw dropped ! I congratulate you on creating your massive and very impressive Enterprise model. I am truly in awe at what you have created. I will be watching this video several more times .

[@ohiopat8517]

I love following this. Seeing the crew quarters on the edge of deck 7 with the corridor makes me feel like people live there.

[@mrtrek2117]

Yes, this is a ship with a real crew moving in.

[@obivankeno2068]

Long live and prosper all Star Trek fans❤

[@leroystea8069]

As an outsider looking in, it is hard to image what a completed 40 Starship Enterprise would be displayed. Unless done so in sections. I'm sure you will figure this out as times goes by. What you have created is amazing. Years back, I had the desire to create full deck one of the USS Voyager, with bridge, ready room (port side) , Captains meeting room (starboard side) and the escape pods in the rear. Have seen a very tiny 3-D print of this some years back. (A company called Shapeways still has a 1/350 scale model with interior that can be purchased) Was intrigued but never followed through on the idea. Really like your skills in doing this. Great job.

[@codycoyote6912]

Loved seeing the entire crew ready and waiting

[@morgan97475]

Quite impressive. Also, enjoyed the music. Reminded me of BSG.

[@chrisbkinsella]

Sorry but all I can say is amazing.. that’s a very small word but there are no words to describe your attention to size and detail.. I’m so amazed at your patience.. well done sir..

[@KAH5371]

I think The Great Bird of The Galaxy, Mr. Roddenberry, would be very impressed and very proud of what you are doing here. In 1966 I was 13 yrs old and I remember seeing a TV promo about this new show coming to NBC that Fall. From the moment I saw that commercial, something sparked inside my mind, my very being. I became a Trekkie, before I even knew what that was. I couldn't get enough of "Star Trek". When it ended in 1969, I think all the Star Trek fans felt lost. Would Star Trek be forgotten? Oh, no...never...NEVER! Creative Star Trek fans around the world began to create wonderful items for the Trekkie's, the fans, to buy. The ads began to appear in the backs of magazines. "The Unofficial Star Trek Cookbook", fan stories about how Spock's parents meet and fell in love, stickers with "I Grok Spock" or "Live Long and Prosper". There were whole sets of stories that continued The Enterprises adventure. All the items were created and made by, printed, and sold, by hundreds of Star Trek Fans. I bought a number of fan made items from those early years, and still have them. Then, "Star Trek-The Motion Picture" was made and released to the joy of Trekkie's every where. It didn't matter if people, and fans, loved or hated that first movie. What mattered was seeing The Enterprise in the big screen for the first time, and not on our small television screens at home. I'm 71 yrs old, and I STILL cry in that scene when Kirk sees new The Enterprise for the first time. It was a moment I can never forget. And, there has never been any other Star Trek moment on film, that can compare to that scene. (At least in my humble opinion.) I absolutely LOVE what you are creating here. It will be an amazing model when you are finished. I'm hoping you will also create Dr. McCoy's Sick Bay. "Bones" was, and always shall be, my favorite Star Trek character. I look forward to your future Star Trek creations. You, Mr. Trek, are truly "Going Where No Man Has Gone Before". Thank you for that! - Live Long and Prosper!

[@mrtrek2117]

It was indeed an incredible moment when Kirk saw the new Enterprise for the first time. I will be building sick bay and also other medical facilities and areas we did not see on the show. I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video!

[@4Tugboats]

You , Sir: Are a true Trekky. You are an artist too. I can't wait to see the finished model. Forty feet !!! WOW !!! That model wouldnt fit in my house !!!

[@ralphwade454]

WOW just incredible! So glad there are true Trekkies out there willing to go to extrodinary lenghts to do these kind of things! Keep up the great work! Live long and prosper!

[@mrtrek2117]

Thank you, you too :-)

[@russchadwell]

This particular work is museum worthy. I'd like to see a second done like this, but done such that marionette puppets of the cast and crew could be used for production of a new Star Trek series.

[@glennchristodoulou1981]

Absolutely amazing!

[@billy1673]

This is a level of skill and patience I’ll never know!

[@debbiek3375]

A lot of time, patience, and meticulous attention to detail...like Galileo. I love what you've done with Engineering!

[@mrtrek2117]

Thank you very much!

[@veloistist]

An incredible project. And one in progress for such a long time. Epic

[@Dandy5th]

I can't wait until you finish and then put this out for public display, it would be worth the trip no mater where it is!

[@danielfoster2339]

You sir have a great eye for detail! I didn't realize that you have been at it over 10 years, keep up the great work! LLAP.

[@johnsmithson5376]

You Should be working in the Smithsonian. Truly Magnificent Details, Engineering and Artful Flair. Wow! Any Planetarium or Science Centre would Love this!

[@jamesgraham6796]

Man, I really do love seeing All the progress You/we have completed. I'm sure the final build will be Spectacular.

[@tonymurray7930]

I think it's absolutely amazing what you do. The love you have for this project and for Star Trek is to be applauded. You have my greatest respect.

[@rothsleep4039]

Absolutely mind blowing detail! A true piece of art !

[@omma911]

Man, how big those hangars are. Truly amazing.

[@mrtrek2117]

Indeed, incredible!

[@paulthejeeper]

It looks great, your hard work is paying off!!!

[@williamgraham9419]

This is absolutely insane! Just incredible. I can't even imagine how much it it going to weigh when it is complete.

[@edklingon]

A crazy and ASTOUNDING job you are doing! Congrats from Brazil!

[@matthewmillaisgray]

Hi Mr Trek, I enjoy the 1st attempt at the Transporter room. To me it fits the universe as a legitimate developmental progression. Of course there is so much to like. Just wanted to say hello and a word of encouragement and appreciation. Best wishes

[@davidleavitt835]

A thing of beauty this is.

[@JonnyMonday]

What a great review of the previous year's achievements. Looking at the textures, colours and forms in the test models convinces me that photographs of the finished model are going to look indistinguishable from photos of the actual set. Especially that engine room! Beautiful stuff. Thanks for putting a big smile on my face.

[@TheWadetube]

Something that might help is to get a 40 watt laser cutter to cut your cardboard and thin MDF for more precise lines without the pieces creasing and folding. Also you could cut two or three layers at a time for duplication. There would be no frayed edges or damage from pushing a razor through it and no "Too Far" cuts. You could also cut solid stock carboard or fiber board or insulation Styrofoam board. For these light applications you might get by with a 10 watt led laser cutter. Perhaps you could use a syringe to make a small micro caulking gun to make "Welds" . You could use small magnets to fix outer hull plates so they could be removed for filming. I am designing an actual full scale Enterprise refit for orbit in space and it has an entirely different internal structural frame work. Modular tanks connected by tunnels called transit tubes and plants every where. The interior design would all be small rooms, most not larger than 30 feet across

[@mark40475]

Your attention to detail is amazing. As I watch your build progress, I feel as if I'm watching the REAL U.S.S. Enterprise being constructed. I look forward to the future updates and, eventually, the reveal of the model.

[@mrtrek2117]

I feel the same, the REAL Starship Enterprise as it would be, venturing out into deep interstellar space.

[@solarbrother8886]

You are awesome! I'm enjoying watching this project progress. I'm going to see your creation when it's finished, as it is totally on my bucket list.

[@kevinlucas8437]

Nice walk through your timeline journey !!!

[@IchigoKurosakicool]

Keep us updates, we'd LOVE to see the final product too!

[@OrionLaerithryn]

Wow!!! I gotta say it... you're awesome man!!! I love this project you're doing. As a Trek fan, I support your endeavor and enthusiasm, even if a bit crazy. Great job!!! You know, you hit on something about the undercut of the saucer's belly and the arrangment of the internal corridor. I think the crew would have to duck a bit in that section, unless they were very short. Sad they never displayed that in TOS. They could've had fun the fact in several ways with crew members who are tall. Your Burke chairs add a lot for immersion. Love your attention to detail.

[@pamusso1466]

I love it! Especially the enhanced hanger deck. Subscribed.

[@daimyo2k]

I love the photos! The first attempt at the transporter was really wonderful!

[@chrissmith7669]

My hats off. Simply amazing

[@martinoconnor4314]

Awesome! I doubt I'd have the patience to make a single one of those chairs let alone the whole ship!

[@bfbMoModern]

Your efforts and attention to detail are off the scale. Keep up the awesome job, man, that's something else, wow!

[@mrtrek2117]

Very much appreciated, thank you very much!

[@christopherbishop5014]

You are a genius . And an amazing guy to have put this together .❤

[@marlonlacert8133]

Wow! Now you need someone to build you a micro bot to travel those halls! Nice work!

[@just_another_Joe]

I too am a child of the 60s. While I was too young to remember the first two seasons, I do recall watching the third season, and of course, syndications after that. I never did build a homemade mockup, but I did build a model kit from Revell or Monogram (can’t remember which). These days, I have a mini-model about 5 inches long of the original Enterprise on a display pedestal on my desk in my home office. While I do appreciate all (well, most) of the designs after the original series, Enterprise of the original series is and always will be my favorite. In my opinion, it is the benchmark by which all others must measure up to. Some come close, but none have quite reached that pinnacle. Of all of them, personally, I feel Enterprise from “Strange New Worlds” comes closest. My compliments on your phenomenal effort recreating her. I’ve never seen such devotion and attention to detail!

[@darrenscrowston9386]

Wow, what a passion. So many loved modelling hours. Amazing.

[@mgrella63]

Wow!! Beyond Talented!! So Impressive!

[@BrianAz]

Unbelievable! So many of us have grown up with Star Trek and anything and everything Star Trek is a wonderful memory. But, this is next level awesomeness and such skill and attention to detail just draws me in. It must have been a real labor of love! Thanks and great job!

[@mrtrek2117]

Appreciated, thank you!

[@wascadoo8946]

Congrats to you on this Epic build my Friend. I’m kind of lost for words on this pain staking task you set out to do, but Thank you for your patience & dedication to your Craft.👍🇦🇺🍺

[@kevinmkraft]

Your work is BEUAITUFL!!! Well done!

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Congratulations on your build! Remarkable!

[@paulveltum7968]

Really excited for what you are doing here. It’ll be incredible. I’ll come see you when it’s done.

[@MrPeachUK]

This is the video I've been waiting for mate. Thank you! Fantastic showcase of everything so far! That music is awesome too, it does dip out for a while but comes back later 👌🖖

[@occamsrayzor]

This is beyond remarkable! I've probably missed this along the way, but what is the ultimate destination for this incredible work?

[@mgmartin51]

Kudos. 15 minutes of awesomeness

[@irvingnerdbaum7256]

Thursday night, September 8, 1966, and I was 12 years old, and I had been waiting for the premier of this new show called STAR TREK, which I had seen advertised in TV Guide and on our ADMIRAL wooden cabinet black and white tv. I still remember watching " The Man Trap" and thinking that this show is going to be good science fiction. The first color episode I saw was "The Trouble with Tribbles" at a friend's house who had a color tv. When the last episode, " Turnabout Intruder" was shown in the summer of 1969, I cried thinking that was the end of it! Little did I know.......Anyway, that someone would think to do something like this and then would do it is beyond amazing! Really, I'm at a loss for words.

[@johnhathaway7319]

Thank you for this and the undertaking of galactic proportions ! Obviously , your natural prolicative proclivities have no restraining factors !

[@FRITZI999]

STUNNING! I´m speechless.... and THIS is a rare condition!!

[@TheRealNormanBates]

12:43 wow... you don't realize just how big the Enterprise is until you see the entire crew altogether like that.

[@mrtrek2117]

A huge ship that neither the screen or 1:350 scale models do justice to!

[@grahamrich3368]

Excellent!! These models really are an act of love!! 🚀

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

Greatwork! Good luck with your project!

[@VloggingLife.]

“There is no reason that function should not be beautiful. In fact, beauty usually makes it more effective.” 🖖

[@dewfall56]

There's one definition of obsession contained within one man.

[@carlcotterill6283]

That is going to be one hell of scale model of probably the most iconic space ship that captivated so many people to watch si fi films and series

[@chriscrawford3809]

Simply amazing!

[@Darryl6636]

Unbelievable workmanship I can’t believe the details you’ve put into her so far I can’t wait to see her finished all I can say is KAPLA!!!!!!!!

[@delmarrosa8596]

Truly amazing work!

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

absolutely incredible!!! I applaud you sir!

[@mandst5466]

Great skills, thank you for building such a beautiful thing to look at.