PROJECT MILANO PART 1 ‘PLANNING, PRINTING & PLANS’

[@MrAcuta73]

You probably know this? If you import a low poly model into Blender, you can subdivide until happy, then export as .obj or .stl. It does require a good solid manifold model to begin with, but your base model seems to be. I have found that you can create poly until your computer about chokes, but when you drop it into a slicer it doesn't seem to care. Some day please do an NCC-1701D Enterprise? I am terrible at hard surface modeling (pretty good at sculpting, oddly) or I'd tackle it myself. I cannot find any good files to even start from, which is really surprising to me. Friend of mine would love a large-ish TNG Enterprise.

[@StaplesandVine]

I did try subdividing in Blender and in C4D but while it softens the curves it also rounds out all the panel lines. Enterprise D is an absolute classic but I prefer the J. 🤔😎

[@mfknbumblebee]

I have such a soft spot for the Milano. This is gonna be such an epic journey, I can’t wait!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, I think it's a great ship. Lot's of challenges ahead. 🙂

[@SneakersKicksCreps]

Brilliant supper exciting looking forward to it. 😊👍👍

[@StaplesandVine]

Glad you like the new build. I'm currently working on the CAD for the seats. Looking good so far. 🙂

[@andystewart9405]

Really looking forward to this one 👌🏻

[@StaplesandVine]

I'm working on the cockpit right now... It's a bit complicated. 😣

[@andystewart9405]

@@StaplesandVine yeah this one looks very complicated but im positive you will smash it!

[@nzavon]

Awesome, glad you picked the larger scale :-) I really should start on a Slave 1, but working on my own functional submersible 😂 Looking forward to your journey (again) 😀

[@StaplesandVine]

Forgiven for not starting a Slave 1 as a sub is very 😎. Hope you enjoy project Milano. 🙂

[@Dgshoe..]

Thank you for doing this! I just found your channel and subscribed. Big models are my thing so I’m all in on this one.

[@StaplesandVine]

Great to have you on board. If you like big builds check out my award winning Slave 1. 🙂

[@ray24051]

This looks like it's going to be a fun ride!

[@StaplesandVine]

Ohhh yes.....😎😎😎

[@Dragon_Werks]

The Milano looks absolutely stunning!

[@StaplesandVine]

It is a fantastic ship and I'm sure will look amazing in 1/48 scale.

[@fredtedstedman]

beautiful job !!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, still lots to do. 🙂

[@simoneotto6625]

your slave design are epic, for the Milano, i think the perfect scale are the 72, for the dimension and quality, the 48 are massive, but too massive! gg for this new project!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the feedback. The beauty of 3D printing is that you can scale and print out at whatever size you like. If I produce files for 1/48 it will be easy to scale down to 1/72. 🙂

[@stinkyfinget]

What design software / program do you use. I have been having bad luck with working with .stl files

[@StaplesandVine]

Hi, I use Cinema 4D for all my 3D design work. It is a lot easier to use than Blender, but pricey.

[@ray24051]

Yeah Gambody models are very well known for being inaccurate.

[@StaplesandVine]

Yes, they are rather disappointing. Fortunately there are others out there who do a great job on the classic ships.

[@Enemy0fMine1415]

Imo I think 1/48th will suit your style more

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, when I release the files I'll make sure they will work in 1/72 scale as well. Now I've just got to create some shelf space... 🤔

[@davidgillard4995]

Definitely 1/48 scale.

[@StaplesandVine]

In 1/48 It's huge, but awesome. 😎

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

1/48...😳

[@StaplesandVine]

YES, 1/48... 😎😎😎😎