Preview of the Ptolemy Class Conversion

This videos previews my next build converting the Polar Lights 1/1000 scale Enterprise kit into a Ptolemy class Transport/Tug. First seen in 1970s Starfleet Technical manual by Franz Joseph, this unique ship is a variation of the the Constitution class. The model will be modified with the use of the conversion kit from PNT and will be lit with LEDS from Evandesigns.com. The conversion will commence with part 1, soon to be posted.
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[@johnmogavero8156]

I love the hanger bay attached to the bridge configuration

[@TheShornak]

I had that Technical Manual also when I was young. I think I got it when I was 12. I read and studied that book so much. There just wasn't a lot of Star Trek Stuff back then. I also read The Making of Star Trek over and over back then. Gosh, I wish I still had those books.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Stephen

[@scaleicons]

I love, love, LOVE the Franz Joseph designs; growing up in the 70s, this was the only “expanded universe” we had. I’m really looking forward to your progress on this kit.

[@chrischeshire6528]

I still have his orginal Tech Manual.

[@wwiiinplastic4712]

@@chrischeshire6528 I still have a set of the ships released by Gamescience decades ago.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Yes exactly. Thanks for the comment

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

Can't wait to see how she looks when done. I have that same book and was lucky enough to get lots of autographs from the stars in it.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Marc. Very cool having your Trek manual autographed. It's such a great book

[@Tim-57]

Hey Oggie Hope you are having a good weekend. Had never seen this model before, I look forward to your build. Have a great week. Take care

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks 👍 Tim

[@Tim-57]

@@InterstellarModeler Welcome Oggie🙂

[@pandaphil]

Still got my copy of the book on the shelf. :)

[@InterstellarModeler]

very cool....ours was lost long ago

[@SHONNER]

0:48 I still have my original copy of that book. I'm looking at it now. The MK-IV Starliner has some really cool decks in its containers.

[@dontroutman8232]

I'd love to see a cutaway version of the Starliner pod. (12 decks).

[@InterstellarModeler]

@@dontroutman8232 I was thinking the same thing when I came across the schematic :)

[@InterstellarModeler]

very cool

[@brtv9909]

I have the conversion kit in the stash. Looking forward to following your build! 😎

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks

[@GloopTrekker]

That book, as well as "Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise," kept me busy for a long time. Looking forward to seeing this project.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Definitely another great book you mention there. Thanks for your comment

[@steve320t9]

Let’s see the Dreadnought! I love that design and have my original copy of the Technical Manual!

[@InterstellarModeler]

They do have a conversion kit for that too

[@mikeupton5406]

I love these designs.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Mike

[@Hardwarejunkie2006]

Looking forward to seeing this build! I have a fondness for the Federation Tug from playing the Q-ship variant in Starfleet Battles and Starfleet Battle Manual.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Mark. It's a unique ship for sure.

[@squirrelkilla7371]

Its a great book. I got my version in the late 80s. I like how they tie the book into the episode where the Enterprise goes back in time to the 60s and all of the info in the book was found in a computer in a military computer. Something about the Enterprise computer downloaded the info to the other computer or something. Really cool.

[@InterstellarModeler]

it is a great book with lots of fun memories paging through it. Thanks for watching.

[@SpaceNazi62]

I can see how the kit was designed for ease to build, but if you look at the old Tech Manual, the pylons aren’t attached at the neck but further out. More in the concave area under the saucer. It would take a little more surgery but you could use the plastic neck and light the whole thing even the container. Either way looking forward to watching your progress 👍🏻🖖🏻

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks for the comment. I’m proceeding with the kit as is. After drilling out some of windows i’ve decided not to create openings for all of them. They’re challenging at this scale and don’t come out as clean as I’d like. So am perfectly fine with not using the original neck piece from the Polar Lights model. We’ll see how this all turns out but I will make mention of your observation 👍

[@HobbyLinkInternational]

Excellent video can't wait to see the start of the build!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Kenny

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Looks like a Cool project!!! I'll be watching

[@InterstellarModeler]

thanks Michael

[@theequalizer9154]

Would love to see you do this build.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks, the build is proceeding. :)

[@terrywindsor1310]

I subscribe to a few modeling channels, some involving trek ships, but none like this. Really looking forward to seeing your progress on this build!🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks so much Terry

[@dontroutman8232]

Nice workshop, sir!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Don

[@carlmiller757]

I love pnt conversions. Turns out he lives in my home town. Found this out when he turned up on my doorstep to hand deliver a kit I ordered. Took me far to figure out who this was or why he was there. I thought I was getting served court papers for some reason.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks. Interesting tid bit there, thanks for sharing.

[@coolal19]

I like the concept of the conversion kit but would be really nice to do it for the 350 scale kit. Also kind of surprised they just threw in a piece of PVC plumbing pipe as the cargo hull.

[@InterstellarModeler]

350s are so nice but just too large for the amount of room I have. Regarding the pipe, yeah I was too but oh well, it'll work :)

[@Wild-Dad]

For what it will be used for, PVC pipe will be more than adequate and would be far less expensive than an equivalent size of Styrene piping.

[@coolal19]

@@Wild-Dad yeah, it's okay for the 1000 scale but you'd like to see a bit more detail on the hull than just the end caps. Looking forward to seeing Interstellar Modeler coming up with something clever. :)

[@tonyperez4791]

Hello Oggie , hope you and your loved ones are well ! Looking forwards to your build , didn't see the link for the Ptolemy kit. I have 2 of the PNT kits , one by itself and the 3 ship set with the Dreadnaught and Scout/Destroyer. Hope you have a great weekend ! Tony

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hey Tony....I couldn't post a direct link for some reason. If you go to their website, hit the model kit button on the left, go to PNT, you'll see it part way down as you scroll. Thanks for watching

[@Nemo61]

Waiting master for his new job, I soon start to fix all the Star Trek I have and will try to repair them since they are the originals when they came out.

[@InterstellarModeler]

thx

[@jeanmalo7173]

Would love to see you build one of those "archnid bugs" in Starship troopers...stay safe!

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Jean

[@YdnarLah37]

Great project! I kitbashed a Ptolemy tug from a 1/650 Enterprise kit last year. I have a video of it on my page if you are interested.

[@InterstellarModeler]

will check it out, thanks

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

A mint SFTM Is worth a hundred dollars or more now. The cover price on mine is 6.99. Who would have thunk it?

[@InterstellarModeler]

Yes i saw a few on Ebay. Amazing

[@peterchristidis8865]

In my part of the world there availability of UV curing resin is hard to come by, can you provide a link for the Light Cure resin please.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hi, try Amazon. Here’s a link for u. UV Resin, 100g Crystal Clear Ultraviolet UV Curing Resin, Hard Transparent Solar Cure Sunlight Activated Epoxy UV Resin for Resin Casting and Coating, DIY Making www.amazon.com/dp/B084RHZBRX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SV7RRQY3MQ28JYX83BPA

[@Bassbari7889]

Hello, I like the video but transcript does not come close to the audio. It appears to be something completely different.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Hi, thanks for reaching out but not sure if there’s a solution.

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

What do you think about doing a run of the whole Franz Joseph fleet? Those big dreadnaught things would be an up hill climb for sure.

[@InterstellarModeler]

If one had the room that would be awesome 😊

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

@@InterstellarModeler Bummer man… ‘Course, you know my solution. Just hoke up the bathroom. Fan boy here would really enjoy seeing how you would do the other ships in that scale.

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Yikes, I have a first edition of the Technical Manual. Always thought the ships were cool.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks James

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thx

[@travisweeks7819]

👍👌😎😎🍺🍻

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks Travis

[@Wild-Dad]

In the far past when I tried to light my models - like some 30+ years ago, I found it very frustrating, especially when trying to find a working power source that was neither too powerfull or not strong enough. Also, most lighting bulbs were either "grain of wheat strings" from RR landscaping sets and/or LEDS that were much larger than they are now (and not as flexible to set up). Needless to say, trying to get rid of all the heat that was generated was also a fun concern. All in all, that with my limited working knowledge of electronics, I found it just too much trouble to light anything up and so stopped trying. Now I've seen lots of vids of the past year and a bit (Aztek, Trekworks, your channel) where it looks very easy. I apologize as I know it may sound like a very dumb question, but is it that very much easier to do lighting now than back then? Do you need electrical knowledge to do the work or are there "plug'n play" systems? I'm assuming it's probably both - just still a bit reluctant to get back into it but I have some projects in mind where lighting would help alot.

[@InterstellarModeler]

I hear ya…i never tried lighting anything until I built the 350 scale Enterprise and as I continued on to other projects I gained more confidence particularly because it was so easy. If you buy prewired LEDs it allows you to do away with calculating anything. You just have to make sure that you order the resistor that is suited for whatever power source you’ve chosen. Heat is not an issue either. For my purposes I’ve mainly used 9V batteries but you certainly can hook it up to a 12V adapter. So yes….it’s definitely much easier now. I always say I can do it, anyone can. Evandesigns is a great source not only for materials but because they’re open to answering questions too. Definitely give it a shot. I hope that helps.

[@Wild-Dad]

@@InterstellarModeler thanks. The lighted projects are long term ones. Nothing I'm starting in the 6 months anyways.