NEW STAR TREK AMT 1/1400 USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D MODEL KIT build LED lighted and saucer separation

[@sseltrek1a2b]

that is absolutely fantastic...way to solve the "separation" issue...

[@ptaylor5014]

@@sseltrek1a2b thanks 👍

[@nathanwilkins3039]

She's a beauty. Quite impressed with being able to light both sections of the ship separately.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@aeonjoey3d]

Oh wowwwwww the pogopins on the ventral vehicle separation plane, CHEF'S KISS. and the DC coupler rod? wow. then the captain's yacht as a cover! GENIUS!!!!!!

[@ptaylor5014]

Glad you like it and can see these details 👍

[@bmused55]

Oh, bravo. The detail about lighting the saucer impulse engines ONLY when it is separated is music to my ears and eyes. You also did not make the nav lights flash. Fantastic. Far too many folk make them flash when they're supposed to be steady.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, I try to build my models based on what I see on the screen

[@LateNightModels]

I've often thought they should blink and wondered why they stopped in the later ships. I personally thing they would look better blinking, but when I build this I will stay true the original.

[@bmused55]

@@LateNightModels Traditionally, the nav lights are steady on aircraft and ships. Blinking is the exception.

[@LateNightModels]

@@bmused55 I know, I just think they look cooler blinking on starships.

[@akiyamato3299]

I was going to do the same with Revell TOS enterprise with detachable base and lithium battery! To make it wooshble. You sir had probably the best Big D configuration! Well done!

[@ptaylor5014]

@@akiyamato3299 thanks 🙏

[@stellarscalemodels5690]

That separation trick with added light is just amazing! Awesome job!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks!

[@Khorzho]

Wow. Amazing. This is studio quality work. Outstanding.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you.

[@spacedock873]

Really lovely job 👍👏

[@ptaylor5014]

@@spacedock873 thanks 👍

[@MrDobilina]

Anyone else desperately wanting a tutorial on how to do this, including the electronics for that saucer ?

[@ptaylor5014]

I might do a tutorial on my next Enterprise-D build, trouble is that i just forget to film some parts as i get carried away with the build, videoing and editing are not my strong points, building models is what i love doing.

[@VADER-it6hs]

​@@ptaylor5014 Especially electronics tut would be awesome. But the whole thing is done outstanding. How long does such a build take you?

[@ThoonderG]

Saucer separation?? That is genius the way you pulled it off, bravo! Paintwork is amazing... I'm in the middle of building one of these myself and I appreciate the red & green running lights near the aft torpedo bay. I just managed to drill 4 tiny little channels for very thin fiber optics not too long ago. Still a long way to go for me, but your build is absolutely impressive as it is inspiring.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, and good luck with your build too 👍👍

[@petery4521]

Great job 👏. If only I lived in a time when this is a real ship, then I could say good bye to this planet.

[@ptaylor5014]

I know the feeling too well, would love to start over on a new planet

[@quiquagmc955]

Loving the separation ability, and I may steal your captains yacht idea for my personal build. Did you use aftermarket decals? They look more muted than stock.

[@ptaylor5014]

The decals are standard straight out of the box, they are indeed muted compared to the original decals from 1990's, on the new set the red is dull ie not very vibrant.

[@Hlk-tf6gp]

The aztec panels look perfect. Did you use the stock decals for those or hand paint them? The other AMT builds I've been looking at have much harsher contrast, but yours is beautiful.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you, i used a paint mask set for the Aztecs and airbrushed them on, search for motion picture miniatures.

[@LateNightModels]

Amazing build! A lot of inspiration for when I eventually build this. Thanks for sharing! 🖖

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks and happy it has given you some inspiration for your build 👍

[@AntZ81]

Beautifully done!!!! I'm jeleous

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you ❤

[@bigbywolf586]

WOW! Such incredible work, you’ve certainly done Andrew Probert proud! She is a beauty. I very may well have to order a commission of my very own from you… either your work has earned you a new subscriber 😊

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@Trekmods]

Fantastic. I love the seperation.

[@ptaylor5014]

@@Trekmods thanks 👍

[@a.dudleybuchanan8632]

Severely blown away.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks for liking 👍

[@a.dudleybuchanan8632]

@@ptaylor5014 cheers!

[@KerbalSpaceCommand]

Nice model, I would like to have the TNG version of the D over the Generations version in this video.

[@ptaylor5014]

My contact email is: [e-mail]

[@GartheKnightReturns]

Amazing work. Your client is going to be very pleased I’m sure.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍

[@robmillist]

Wow nice

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@brookestephen]

that is brilliant work, back in the day there was no way to make that beauty at that scale!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@johnnelson1446]

Great Job, I did mine as the Syraprise from the 3rd Season of Picard! I did a lot of weathering on the saucer added the aftermarket parts from Motion Pictures Miniatures as well. And Also Cut down for the missing hull pieces on the Syracuse's Star drive. It turned out really well, I am awful with lighting. So, I used a .05 white paint pen to simulate her lights. and bright paint for the Bussard's and nacelle grills! 🙂

[@ptaylor5014]

That sounds really good, have i seen it on a facebook post? sounds familiar.

[@johnnelson1446]

Very possible. I did a big spread earlier. Still needs the 10 forward windows along the saucers rim.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

Great job! That's the best build up of that kit I've seen yet!

[@ptaylor5014]

Many thanks 👍👍

[@markie74656]

Absolutely STUNNING!!! Incredible work! Whomever is receiving this should be ecstatic.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@NameGeheim]

What a beauty! I would have painted the rods in matte black.

[@bigbywolf586]

I was thinking the same, maybe Black V3, or a powder coat. But regardless the workmanship is impeccable

[@thekitcave2654]

Great job 👍having the sections separate and lighted worked great.

[@ptaylor5014]

@@thekitcave2654 glad you like it

[@BCTCanadian]

What a fantastic job!

[@ptaylor5014]

@@BCTCanadian thank you 👍

[@BrandoThompson]

outstanding!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@mh2327]

Stellar work!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍

[@wyldelf2685]

That's freaking amazing Details man Well Done 👍🎉😂😮😮😂

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@wyldelf2685]

@@ptaylor5014 Timba his arms open wide 😸👍

[@dankaynie]

Very cool build, well done!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you.

[@ammosophobia]

_STUNNING!_ 🖖

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you, and glad that you like it 👍

[@Airius84329]

Wow, that is truly inspiring work. Have one of these I’m very slowly building myself as a whole, but I want to do another build in the future like yours: having the two halves independently lit. For that one, I’d love to do it like (Picard Season 3 spoilers, if anyone still hasn’t seen it) LaForge’s restoration, when the saucer was retrieved and attached to the Syracuse, still having the dirt and scarring on the saucer and the slight panel color variations between the two ships. I’m also using similar upgrade parts on the whole ship, so looking forward to how that turns out on my build. Your looks absolutely fantastic and I hope mine looks as good.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, hope your's comes out the way you want it and enjoy the build.

[@finishmodels68]

Wow!!!! Nice job!! Impressive work!😮

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@1eyedwilli3]

Paul, its wonderful.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@rizz917]

Thats just crazy insane!!! Wow!

[@ptaylor5014]

Happy you like it 👍

[@rayvaughn1760]

AWESOME WORK!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍👍

[@keyboardt8276]

Magnificent

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@fortisfortunaadiuvat9262]

Cool

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@clydehopkins5769]

The mirror base is genius, gotta do that with my wrath of khan. Any tips?

[@R_T_Ralph]

that looks absolutly amazing. If i had not just finished the eaglemoss enterprise D, i would be putting in an order. do you do other trek models to this level too?

[@ptaylor5014]

@@R_T_Ralph thanks, have you checked out my older videos

[@R_T_Ralph]

@@ptaylor5014 i have, ive impressed. Ive just bought the original 1:350 scale enterprise and lighting kit, im temped to send it you, but i would be heart broken if i dont do it myself.

[@ptaylor5014]

@@R_T_Ralph Yes if you can build models yourself then definitely do it yourself, the pleasure you get from your own build is priceless.

[@arnthorsnaer]

Great job

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks

[@randomguy3034]

I have a question if you see this. I have some experience with model kits and was wondering what you thought the perfect scale is for star trek models. I have a voyager 1:670 model and saw that there is a enterprise E 1:650. I like the idea of having all of my starships being of the same scale and with lighting (and servos in the case of voyager) but 1/600-300 is quite insane for ships like the galaxy. Do you have. Favorite scale and brand for federation ships? Thanks!

[@ptaylor5014]

It really depends on how much room anyone has to display their models, i would love to have all the hero ships in 1/600 scale, as for brands it really does not matter to me as i like a challenge when a kit is not perfect, having said that though the older AMT kits are the worse for inaccuracies, Revell make great quality kits at an affordable price, Polar lights make great kits but have become extortionately over priced these last few years, well here in the UK they have.

[@richardbailey3343]

Lovely wonderful super great😊😊😊😊

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍

[@Highqman1974]

Very nice job!!!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you! 👍

[@TrekkieMike]

very nice build but the impulse color and the bazzards should be red not orange and there are way to many windows lite

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, the lights are deceptive due to my camera, and the windows would be always changing on a real ship as crew use their rooms at different times.

[@steevthetech]

Beautiful! 🤩 When can I place an order?! 😊

[@ptaylor5014]

You can contact me here: [e-mail]

[@TrapperCartman]

Nice Done , did you use Pogo pin connectors for this build? I installed a similar system + Magnets on my current build

[@ptaylor5014]

Yes I did and they work perfectly, I also used bigger more powerful magnets in both the saucer section and battle bridge, this aids a good connection and as a backup should the plastic pin break off.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

Where can we put in an order and hire you? I’d like to think I could do that but the truth is I’d never get to it.

[@ptaylor5014]

Here is my contact details: [e-mail]

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

@@ptaylor5014 Thanks….my hand shook thinking about the shipping.

[@rasmokey4]

How did you get the navigation lights on the nacelles to blink in unison?

[@ptaylor5014]

I used a circuit board from tenna controls

[@rickaguilar1833]

What color gray paint did you use? Tamiyas Royal Light Gray???

[@ptaylor5014]

I have used multiple different colours for the Aztecs, yes all Tamiya paints

[@JasonsSpaceDock]

Clever, girl! lol (well done!)

[@ptaylor5014]

😅 thanks 👍

[@darrettp]

Damn!

[@DieselxRobot]

Did you sand down all the raised panel lines on the kit?

[@ptaylor5014]

I did indeed, and it was a long task to do so too.

[@j.chappel1160]

I love it! What’s a commission like this run?

[@ptaylor5014]

Usually takes me about 3-4 months to build and currently i charge £1,300, i am very busy with other builds until early next year so if you want to be put onto the waiting list let me know 👍

[@Eric79-f7i]

KZbin needs a love react

[@James-rn7dx]

That's an awesome build! I take it that's painted and not decals for the Aztecs? I'm also wondering what part did you use for the back of the neck, that's for sure not the kits part.

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks James, you are correct that the Aztecs are painted on using an airbrush and masking set, there are other parts too that are aftermarket which are the back of the neck as you pointed out, the bridge module, missing windows on lower saucer, the warp nacelle bussards and blue grills, main shuttle bay, and all three impulse engines are all resin parts from "Motion picture miniatures" www.motionpictureminiatures.com/galaxyclasspartsandmasksets

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@ptaylor5014 Green Strawberry also has the main shuttlebay but also the neck mounted secondary shuttlebays as well..

[@michoFIRST]

How do I get in touch with you to have one built and sent?

[@ptaylor5014]

My email is [e-mail], though I am booked up till early in the New Year now

[@KevinMurphy-kk6yz]

I bought the original 1990’s kit off eBay for £40, still in shrink wrap! Without the shrink wrap the original kits go for £100-£150! Don’t know whether to keep it unwrapped or build it? Nice work there mate

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks, the kits you see for sale over 100 are wishful thinking lol, amt have just re released the kit in translucent white plastic and are selling for around 57, and they come with much better decal sheet with all the life pods too, If you are going to be lighting your model then I would buy the new kit and maybe sell your original for about 60.

[@KevinMurphy-kk6yz]

@@ptaylor5014 Good point thanks for that mate. All the best

[@aeonjoey3d]

I dare not insult you by asking 'how much?' but do you take commissions?

[@ptaylor5014]

You are not insulting at all, i do take commissions and i now sell a model like this for £1,300

[@hudsonball4702]

How much for a commission in US $?

[@ptaylor5014]

$1,650 plus $220 for the shipping

[@hudsonball4702]

@@ptaylor5014 OOF!

[@CommodoreProductions01]

what did this build cost?

[@ptaylor5014]

£1.300

[@randomrazr]

u sell these built?

[@ptaylor5014]

Yes I do, but I am booked until early next year

[@matthewmcnerlin231]

How much for a build?

[@ptaylor5014]

To build one just like this will cost £1,300 pound sterling

[@morebaileyskim]

Amazing seriously

[@ptaylor5014]

Thanks 👍

[@thecaptain2521]

INCREDIBLE!!! That is outstanding work!!

[@ptaylor5014]

Thank you 👍