My Modifications to the Enterprise D from Fanhome/Eaglemoss...so far.

[@markparis95]

Love your modifications to this build and I think I will do the same on my build. Thank you for a great video, look forward to other mods as and when you do them on this build.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks Mark, hopefully Fan Home get stock back in soon and I can restart the build

[@MRF1983]

Man, the work dedicated fans like yourself do always leaves me in awe of what folks like you are able to accomplish without the financial and material resources that companies have to make things like this Enterprise-D model. PASSION is the key element missing. You always see AMAZING recreations of source material faithful costumes at conventions by cosplayers. They share info on how to build things with each other (as you do in this vid), on what materials will give you the best results on the budget you have to achieve it with and they want to share the fruits of their passion's labor. Bravo, man. Your attention to detail and dedication to being as faithful as you possibly can be is both inspiring and humbling.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thank you, really appreciate that. Yes I'm always bowled over every year at the comic-cons, the cosplayers are incredible.

[@Driver0378]

You’d think at an overall cost of around $2000, you shouldn’t have to mod ANYTHING. But as you said, there were so many things they didn’t get right. It’s going to look like a million bucks in comparison when you’re done, and you’ll have that much more pride in it, knowing you put your own touch on it! Well done!! 👏

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Absolutely for this price it should be screen perfect, and to be honest it is annoying that the mods need to be done, but I am actually enjoying them. and when done, it'll be worth it. But bad form from Eaglemoss to begin with..

[@Driver0378]

@@dansmodeluniverse Exactly. And the over-engineering of all the lights and wires….. my god…..

[@dansmodeluniverse]

@@Driver0378 oh the lights are crazy, simple LED strips would have been so much easier

[@KerbalSpaceCommand]

I wanted to get one but the deal breaker for me was the transition between the secondary hull and the neck is just not right. I like the smooth transition of the 6 foot model. I had the hard transition you often see on CGI models of the Enterprise.

[@mrmurdock6994]

great work. It's starting to look pretty good. I'm also fan of the details and it's great to see you chasing them up.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Definitely better, still problems with it, but we're getting there

[@deanj1981]

Absolutely amazing... you have a talent my friend, well done. 🇬🇧

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thank you

[@martyanderson3390]

Good luck on getting the remaining issues, love to see it finished. Great job!

[@dansmodeluniverse]

only a few more to go...

[@rivitheadlab2523]

The detail is so incredible!!!!

[@jayenglish6631]

Definitely liked it and subscribed. Glad I passed up on this one. Might try to build my own one day. Amazing work, time and effort you put into fixing this! Looking forward to the finished build. 🔥🖖🏼

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Hopefully only 10 more issues to go…

[@davemartin1881]

As with many of the comments already here i concur and congratulate you on your awesome work to bring upto spec an expensively flawed model.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

' an expensively flawed model' - I like that David, I may use it in a video :) Thank you though, appreciate it.

[@davemartin1881]

@dansmodeluniverse by all means, please do use it. I would love to hear it. Subscriber now.

[@LordGaelik]

I am also building the Enterprise-D. I love your videos. Especially with the screen accuracy mods. Can you do a tutorial on how to make the nacelles, copper, when turned off?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

I already did, kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Klh2ajh9Oaf9Usi=1e3clkHqh3N3l022 Basically, one or two (no more) light coats of copper does the trick. Lay the grill on a black surface, that way you can see what it looks like after one coat. There are other mod videos too I did, that go into more details about the nacelle. They all have the same thumbnail

[@stankythecat6735]

That paint mod on the nacels was AMAZING. Perfection !

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks, yes I’m particularly happy with the nacelle

[@stankythecat6735]

@@dansmodeluniverse it’s so well done , the colors …everything

[@nicholasklangos9704]

Definitely, looks much better, I wasn’t sure when you first started that talking about it but the end result is impressive, bravo! Well done!

[@MapleJames76]

Wow oh wow, I love your work to this. Thank you for sharing, fist bumps from Canada :)

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks James

[@Hchris101]

Cool spaceship

[@tonyromano4341]

Love the effort, more detail on the actual process would be amazing.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

In the 'Build the Enterprise D' section, the full mod videos are available.

[@NoFormalTraining]

If they ever go back to using physical models for sci fi shows (and other shows and movies too) then they should hire you, because these mods you've made really work perfectly!

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thank you, appreciate that. For the price of it though, no mods should have been necessary, or at least not the major ones.

[@shadowr2d2]

Thank you for posting this video 🎉. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work 🎉. *Live long, & Prosper.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Appreciate it

[@stamps45]

Dude that was enjoyable to watch , i like what you are doing.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Cheers, lots more mods to come

[@drockjr]

I'm not into models, at all. Mad respect for those that do though. Regardless, watching you do this was pure art. I learned so much and you gave me the weirdest feelings deep inside.. thanks for your work on this

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Appreciate that, thank you

[@calamitysi]

Absolutely fantastic work. Really magnificent!

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Cheers, appreciate that

[@milgeekmedia]

Absolutely well done, mate. I would NEVER take on something like this myself, so kudos to you! 👍

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Cheers. It'll be worth it in the end (I hope!)

[@jeremylister89]

For light leaks, I had some of this spare: .Thompsons 10 Year Roof Seal. It's water based, thick, dries fast, worked VERY well.

[@R_T_Ralph]

Great mods, loads more work, but well worth the effort.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Especially the light leaks, but yes, worth it in the end. Have to do the shuttlebay door as well.

[@stephenshyckworost4619]

Thank you for showing how you did your mods, you make it look easy to do, I you do some of your mods. Keep up the great work.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Unfortunately they're necessary. For the price of the model, it shouldn't need to be done. But thank you.

[@Adam-jp4tj]

Amazing model 🌞

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks Adam, more mods on the way...

[@htownjesse]

Fantastic work. 🖖

[@KingBarnaDuke]

I applaud your enthusiasm and commitment sir! It took me a while to appreciate the Enterprise D,( the Enterprise A is an impossible act to follow imo) less said about the enterprise G the better. Yuck. 😂 Love the D now. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@dansmodeluniverse]

'A' was always my favourite.

[@martymorales3379]

Spectacular

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thank you...more mods to come..

[@vengeance1701]

Yeah, as a modeler, I sorta looked at that model and thought....I'd spend a lot of time correcting those light leaks and reworking that wiring. Looks like I would have been right!

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Every windows and most of the pods need to be done. It's a task, but so far it's worth it

[@AR3Dart]

Would it be worth printing interior rooms on transparent sheets and backlighting them like the motion picture version of Enterprise E from Star Trek: First Contact or modeling some interiors?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

A good idea but with the skeletal structure of it I'd imagine it'd be very difficult. Even if you used clear windows, instead of what comes with it, would you be able to see in? Now, the shuttle bays could be doable... I was thinking of that myself.

[@kevinleftridge8241]

I heard that model is a disaster……🎤you are applauded sir for your salvaging efforts 🙌🏽

[@dansmodeluniverse]

6 issues to go and yet it feels like its never going to end :)

[@rhyschnee3810]

For that price the shuttlebays should open and show shuttles and cargo containers. Maybe even a little runabout and some worker bee’s.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

That would be nice. As it is, even the suttlebay is wrong, I'll be fixing that too

[@menace9579]

what did you end up using for the bridge dome "glass"? im seeing some people use Micro Krystal Klear

[@dansmodeluniverse]

I still using the plastic dome cut out (though its not physically attached yet as I'll wait until the saucer is completed.

[@menace9579]

cool. thanks

[@nathanwilkins3039]

I love your modifications. I would of done similar, but I can't afford the price tag of this. Perhaps Polar Lights will one day release a 1:1000 scale D at a much cheaper price.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

and far too many mistakes for the price. But, I think at the end it will be worth it .

[@davidtarrant7159]

What about a paint colour and name list with parts links for circuit boards, masking tape type you used etc? Would be really useful.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

HI David, this is just a roundup of the mods, the modification videos themselves have all that stuff listed

[@davidtarrant7159]

@dansmodeluniverse Hi yes will watch them again. Really good videos. But things like the masking tape. Never seen tape that thin before. Maybe do an extra video for us fans with extra detail like that. I have just bought an airbrush so all this is new to me but what you did got me interested so some help for beginners like me would be great 👍

[@fernandoweckdesenna9093]

Great

[@rizz917]

Great video. So, at 35 seconds, you say you used black insulating tape as your speading liquid tape? Can you clarify? Did you actually use round roll black electrical tape? Also, are you using enamels or acrylics? Thanks!

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Yes, round roll electrical tape. The liquid tape I only used at the very start but it was quite difficult to apply, as it's very thick. I find the electrical tape works perfectly.

[@rizz917]

@@dansmodeluniverse Hi, Dan So, can you post a link to the orange/violet shift paint? I cant find it for the life of me? (3:10) Looks like a rose gold. Thanks a bunch.

[@davidtarrant7159]

Just signed up for the model. Do you charge to do the deflector and nacelle mod and painting? Would like you to do mine when i get to that stage if you do that service

[@dansmodeluniverse]

If you've watched my mod videos on this David you'll have noticed the 'Red Alert - all mods at your own risk' notice at the start. I can't take the responsibility of a part accidently breaking/cracking/scratching as you'd have to buy the issue again to replace the part(s). But Good Luck with it and please feel free to reach out for any tips/guidance you need. Remember if you want to redo the nacelles you also have to re-light it. The lights that come with it are not bright enough.

[@davidtarrant7159]

@dansmodeluniverse hi yes saw the red alert but I wouldn't hold you responsible if something went wrong. I would just buy a new part and send it to you. I understand things can go wrong. More likely to go wrong if I do it. 😃

[@BNTmodels]

All those corrections is the reason I did not buy the Enterprise (that, and EM went bankrupt halfway the build, Fanhome stopped delivery to my country) If I buy a €2000 model kit, which claims to be licensed, then I expect a 100% accurate representation from the original. If not, I could buy a €25 Revell model myself

[@TheSnowwraith]

The main reason I didn't choose this model is because of how fragmented the hull sections were. The "real" ship is a smooth, unbroken, hull. I would've had to fill in all the gaps and repaint everything. Seeing how each panel screwed into place had variations in height it would've been an impossible job. At least when I built the Eaglemoss Millennium Falcon there were only a few major panel lines to fill in.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

@@TheSnowwraith Once the saucer is completed, I'll look in to filling the gaps.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

and I'm not even finished, the main shuttlebay has to be fixed as it's too small as it is

[@TheSnowwraith]

@dansmodeluniverse The problem you'll have doing it later rather earlier is you'll have to redo the escape hatch decals I think.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

@@TheSnowwraith I don't think I'd have to? the pods are not on the gaps

[@Maverick626]

i like your mods , now it looks like a real enterprise not some overgrown puzzle

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thank you

[@Makeitso2023]

What size drill bit did you need to drill the hole for your custom stand Dan?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

the drill bit size doesn't matter Chris, that's only to give the starting point for the hole saw. Ideally the hole saw size should be 7/8” as that’s the size of the rod, but I had to use 1”. I purposely used rail sockets with screw adjustments, so I could secure the rod, sturdily, in place.

[@Makeitso2023]

@@dansmodeluniverse yeah I’ve got rail sockets tightened round the pole and was only going to drill about half way down into the solid board I have just needed to know the width but I think 1.8-2cm drill bit should be just fine sent the wife to get some now 😂😂

[@Makeitso2023]

@@dansmodeluniverse on a separate note the clear long strips in the nacelles what defusing paper did you use?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

@@Makeitso2023 I got them from Amazon, the brand is called LightDims

[@Makeitso2023]

@@dansmodeluniverse thank ya Dan

[@cobra281305]

is there any way to get the rest of the kit? mine stopped at step 42 and i would like to complete it....please helo

[@dansmodeluniverse]

You can sign back up at Fanhome.com since last year. But be quick as they are stopping new subscribers soon.

[@lear60man]

Fantastic mods! The only thing holding me back is a fear of panel gaps along the build. How are they and how are you tackling the issue if it is an issue?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Some of them are bad. When the saucer is completed, I'll look at filling them with putty

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

problem with insulation tape is the glue sweats out and it eventually peels off and leaves a terrible mess.

[@tonysandell9191]

Hi , I don’t suppose you have any of the rub on lifeboat transfers spare do you? I am about 10 short and would willingly pay for them and any postage cost.l do live in the UK but I don’t mind paying the cost of posting regardless.Thanks

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Hi Tony, yes no problem, I can spare 10. Send me your address to my email, [e-mail] and I'll ship them to you on Friday. I'm in Ireland so the cost will be minimal

[@tonysandell9191]

@@dansmodeluniverse Hi Dan , thanks so much for that , saves me a lot of hassle.I really don’t know how I am short although I have messed up a few I thought I would have plenty spare! Tony

[@KerbalSpaceCommand]

Those are not escape pods, they are the hatches that cover the escape pods.

[@Vondoodle]

Same problems with the Millenium Falcon

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Seems to be trend with all of them, some better than others.

[@JeffreyStrader]

Well bless me lucky charms!

[@andrewblanchard2398]

I never understood why the BRIGDE module was so small

[@lucasbarrett8137]

What do you mean? The D was designed to be a very large ship. The concept in the design process was an home for 1000 crew and their families for the 5 year deployment missions

[@mr.hellsy]

v cool

[@richardjohnson9543]

I know Fanhome is sticking with the original design for now to allow folks who started this build with Eaglemoss to complete it and probably also to sell the remaining stock, but any future editions should be completely redesigned to account for both the overly complicated and flawed wiring as well as the physical inaccuracies

[@dansmodeluniverse]

That would be interesting to see if that happens. You’re absolutely correct, 100% overhaul

[@sabrewolf4129]

As usual, somebody always has to mod something because...well akshewaly

[@dansmodeluniverse]

It has to be done :)

[@DaxHamel]

As usual my ignorance has been exposed. Somehow I had never considered an Irish "Trekkiie". My bad.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

There's a lot of us :)

[@samwalker8893]

The worst thing about this product, the absolute ignorance of EM considerations to their customer. Well known for attention to detail ST fans are but no… The fact EM had NEVER EVER seen a completed version of this model before they retailed it is disgusting

[@dansmodeluniverse]

The nacelles in particular were very badly designed. And I'm still not convinced the secondary hull is going to hold the weight of the saucer. I 've seen the videos where EM have shown it in one piece... but..

[@dukenukem5197]

I would be able to modify the model but it is so gosh damn expensive, that I simply wouldn't dare to do it. All the original parts and pieces get de-valued by modifiying them although they look better then.. it is just not the special thing you bought anymore.. An unstandable situation.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Personally, I think it makes it more special now that it's closer to the filming model. There is no way I was going to leave parts lighting up that never did . Vents, Bussard intakes, nav. lights on the secondary hull etc.

[@DangerousDac]

All these changes and you're still end up with a misshaped model that doesn't resemble any of the versions of the D seen in any of the incarnations of the show. That's what pissed me off so much about this and caused me to chuck in running a fanpage for Eaglemoss. It's just a horrible model all around, you're doing great mods to fix things, sure, but the whole damn thing is rotten.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Did you see the secondary hull? juump to 3 mins 20 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmi6ooueq515hLM

[@mackjsm7105]

Fantastic vid bud.. but.. it is NOT worth a dollar.. this is a disaster.