Making the New USS Enterprise 1701-G Starship!

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Find more of Bill Krause's work at instagram.com/admiralbuck/ and twitter.com/BuckAdmiral Learn more about WonderFest at www.wonderfest.com/

[@Designsecrets]

It's the Titan.......renaming it was a mistake

[@coreys2686]

@@Designsecrets So it's one of the members of the Titan class. There were dozens of Fletcher-class destroyers built during WWII for the USN.

[@RPRsChannel]

*_"Azteching"?_*

[@BHGKURAMA]

Bill is such an amazingly talented Modeler. He’s one of the people whom gave me tips, tricks and showed me how to do certain things. Techniques I am using for my build of the Enterprise-F in 1/1400 scale! I hope to do him proud with this model.

[@EternalFallNexus5]

13:26 Captain Foley from Trekyards as background Cameo i didn't expect that.

[@larryiscreating]

Captain Foley from Trekyards just hanging out in the background a 13:28 makes this even better 😄

[@eloygarcia5464]

lmaoooo

[@rhinoburger]

I was wondering if anyone else noticed him. Love Trekyards.

[@anthonylowder6687]

@@rhinoburger My jaw dropped when I saw him….I wonder if he saw this video???

[@anon_y_mousse]

I love that guy's style. Using a metal framework with the 3D print as a shell around it is awesome. More people should do that.

[@IdentifiantE.S]

That’s really cool and really original !

[@JGG1701]

Built to last a long time so future generations can enjoy Bill's work. See what I said there?😉

[@hterra2706]

should've used tubes, stronger

[@JGG1701]

@@hterra2706 Either it's brass tubing or solid brass. Just as strong 💪.

[@davidrosoff3228]

@@JGG1701 I think you meant "The Next Generation". ☺️

[@TheQueer23]

That Excalibur is absolutely the best fan made ship I have ever seen, it looks more like a star fleet ship from the TOS era than any other ship I have seen. simply astounding.

[@davidrosoff3228]

That's because it's not a "fan-made" ship. He's a professional model maker.

[@222gordon]

@@davidrosoff3228 He may be a professional, but it's safe to say he is a fan - a big fan

[@fullyproblematic]

Both models are gorgeous! I love the slightly more advanced TOS look of the first model, and "shaolin spade" saucer section of the 1701-G. Just stunning!

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Bills models are just incredible

[@terrylong8894]

Correct statement.

[@richardlinford2310]

Love the captain Foley cameo

[@saquist]

I saw Captain Foley from Trekyards too

[@tarboss4]

Yes I hoping norm would bring him in to the interview

[@StevenHouse1980]

This is not the crossover thay are looking for.

[@amyhogarten5038]

Meh

[@danielfinn2190]

Dude, sames! I was all like “TrekYards”

[@narutodayo]

God, I'm just in awe. The lights especially sell it so well as being real -- just an incredible job with the lighting. Of course the actual models themselves are fantastic as well, but the lights are just that final thing that brings it to life. Usually, I'll look at a model and be disappointed at how fake it looks compared to when it's onscreen -- no such issues here at all. Incredible.

[@steviep51guy]

Bill Krause is just incredible. So happy for him and his designs.

[@mattalki]

Bill has some mad skills. He built the best looking 1:537 Enterprise Refit I've ever seen. He's a master modeler in my eyes.

[@MrArcadia2009]

This guy's got amazing style, was geeking out over the Warp Nacelles on the Enterprise, taking style choices over some of the earlier ship designs. Truly impressive. 10/10.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

This coverage of Wonderfest has been outstanding. Thanks Norm!

[@linuxknight]

Awesome, AdmiralBuck designs are just wonderful. So glad he now has several of his designs in canon. Very much deserved. Plus bonus Capt. Foley from Trekyards appears!

[@nemesis1588]

also immediately recognized Capt. Foley!

[@forrestpenrod2294]

Capt. Foley lmfao Its like when George Lucas wandered across the shot of a random documentary.

[@doktorwer]

norm straight killin it with these geek out interviews. all the questions in my head as im watching the video and suddenly he starts asking them.

[@mickey707a]

That Excalibur is so well done it is really beautifull to look at even if it's an older generation ship. All that work he put into it is incredible

[@DogsRNice]

The way the name of the ship lights up below the shuttle bay is so cool

[@derekstack7479]

That Excalibur refit needs to be canon. Amazing talent!

[@grievus7764]

Been following Bill for awhile because he's such a pillar and inspiration in the Star Trek model building community and its been amazing to see his designs get incorporated into Season 2 and Season 3 of Picard.

[@robertkees6048]

I've been watching Star Trek since the early seventies as a kid, and can say, those are the coolest spinny things I've seen a Star Trek model. Sweet!

[@santiagocantuborjas9060]

The Enterprise G looks really awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@octogonpc]

I just continue to stare at the Excalibur Model, looping the phrase, "it's so beautiful", because it is. Thanks for sharing!

[@Sublight_Drive]

Using a bit of film with a rendered image behind the windows to add depth totally blew my mind. What a cool effect.

[@cactusfloydx5d]

Loved the Excalibur! perfect balance between TOS and Refit. Elegant, sleek, powerful and sexy. This is what happens when you work with people that know what they are doing!

[@HLR4th]

I love Trek Yards photobombing Norm’s interview; a great mashup!

[@RedSinter]

The Star Trek Constilation Model is Absolutely GORGEOUS the interior scenes etc are just amazing... stunning. As a one time model builder long ago and far... far...away I have to attend this Show next year...this is The Gobsmack of Model Shows from the teasty tempting joy on display...OMG!

[@joshuagbe]

Watched so many of the builds presentations on his youtube but loved getting to meet admiral buck, thank you!

[@PitstainHobbies]

Bill Krause is a legend! I loved seeing his models this year at Wonderfest, and I can spy my 1/20 Macross Super Strike Valkyrie in the background...so awesome!

[@BajaTym]

I’ve been following Bill for years. He’s a very talented and humble man. Great inspiration for others. Great to see his design’s getting recognized. 👍

[@thomgizziz]

Is he though? That ship is ugly.

[@slighter]

Came for the Enterprise-G, stayed for the Excalibur, cheered for Captain Foley :D

[@slighter]

Oh no, that's not entirely correct, I also came, stayed and cheered for Admiral Buck, of course!

[@TheShornak]

That first model is absolutely beautiful. So many details and things to see. I'd love to see that in some production.

[@thomgizziz]

Yep and the enterprise looks like dog barf.

[@nelsonc6173]

Bill is a fantastic modeler! One of the best. I've got a friend who can afford his work and has ordered several ships from him! And let me tell you his work is stupendous!!! Beautiful execution!!! Attention to detail is remarkable! Plus Bill is a really nice guy!!!

[@TheLostArts]

How much did the models cost? I’ve been trying to look online and I haven’t seen an example of pricing, I’d LOVE to get a model commissioned some day!

[@JohnSmith-el6lk]

You'd be the coolest kid on the block if you got one.

[@martinevans9757]

Fantastic! So wonderful to see Bill and his astonishing models. Much as I like the Neo-Connie E, Bill's Excalibur is, to my mind, the pinnacle of the 'Starfleet clean' aesthetic. It seems whatever starship Bill turns his hand to, it comes out beautiful. Thanks for showing his work to a wider audience.

[@jasoneaton2662]

Bill is a great artist, friend, and model maker. He inspires me to make a Trek model! So wonderful these videos are highlighting all of our Wonderfest Wonderfriends!

[@thomgizziz]

Trying to name drop for attention... yeah you are a great person, smh

[@RiggerMantis]

I'm in one of the same Facebook groups as Bill Krause, and I always love the stuff he posts.

[@3dparagon]

My god, that is beautiful!

[@garysprandel1817]

The Titan/Enterprise G is indeed awesome but I am blown away by that refit Excalibur.

[@Ploskkky]

Such talent. Fantastic model. So elegant. Beautiful lines.

[@Maulinator69]

That Excalibur is a beauty and I can really see it being a later evolution refit to extend the life of a Constitution Class space frame.

[@BackwardGalaxy]

I don't love all of his designs I've seen online, but his Excalibur is one of my absolute favorites. He really did a nice job of giving it his own touch without turning it into something that would look out of place in Trek universe.

[@GCGBill]

Thanks. I do design these for myself. I don’t expect anyone to like them.

[@thatotherguy7596]

​@@GCGBillIn my opinion that's the best philosophy to have as an artist. Do what you want to do because that's the way you want it be 🙂 It's a nice bonus if others like it, and I must say I really like them 😁

[@127Foxtrot]

OMG, simply unbelievable skills and patience !!!

[@jameshall1300]

I'm so insanely jealous of that model collection ( and skills ). Mine aren't bad, but that level of custom work is something else entirely.

[@Baz_R]

Bill is a gent, the quality of work is amazing.

[@ustrekkie92]

Love how these designs flawlessly work in either the TOS era of starship design and the Picard era too. Shout out to Cpatain Foley from Trekyards 13:24

[@norman7566]

That ship is stunningly beautiful!

[@mrtrek2117]

A beautiful model for sure! I hope my 1:25 scale original Enterprise turns out even half as good!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I hope you either mistyped 1/250, or you have a HUGE modeling space for that 11.5 meter-long model!

[@mrtrek2117]

@@MonkeyJedi99 No mis-spelling, the model will be 40 feet long and 11 feet high :-)

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@mrtrek2117 Wow!

[@mybrainisshortcake]

How did you know that I was just reading the Memory Alpha entry on the Enterprise G and getting a little teary-eyed thinking about its origin. Close Chrome, open KZbin, and here is this video... 5mins ago!

[@JGG1701]

Big Brother 😳.

[@jasondamico_webdev]

If this doesn't tug at your sci-fi heart strings, nothing will. I just want to be on the bridge of the Excalibur and take it all in when the captain says, "Take her out!". Ugh... Beautiful!!

[@ModestNeophyte]

Bill Krause is awesome!

[@GuyverGamingTV]

Absolutely love his builds, they look so good. I'd love to own one one day.

[@TVOR]

Damn that excaliber looks amazing. I love that design. It needs to be canon and featured on a show.

[@thomgizziz]

The enterprise looks like trash

[@accastillo6046]

Aaaand 13:25 we have Captain Stuart Foley.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Great Video Excellent work that he's done. I hope the studios will continue to use practical models along with the digital ones. Physical models do something more visually it seems.

[@HowieDay82]

Bill's the man!

[@morganb6717]

respect to Mr Krause and his iconic contributions to Trek. that Excalibur Refit is a beauty. also, so many people in the comments recognising Stuart in the background makes me smile.

[@leecormack2413]

Absolutely gorgeous paint job!

[@junkyardzombie13]

One of the greatest builders, and a heck of a nice guy.

[@thomgizziz]

So many people in here trying to get attention by name dropping or hinting at a name drop like you did... you all are sad.

[@olsonspeed]

Awesome models, obviously the work of a master craftsman. Good to see practical effects are still being utilized .

[@markp4767]

Just fantastic..incredible workmanship.

[@antoniusfilipus7855]

all controversies aside, damn that G is actually beautiful

[@maybetoby]

It's always great when fans design a new Star Trek hero ship. Especially when it's the Enterprise.

[@TheTiffanyAching]

Love the Star Trek aesthetic.

[@stevenewman1393]

🖖😎👍Very cool and all of your Starship models are very spectacularly wonderful and very beautiful looking in every fabulous detail way shape and form provided by you indeed Sir!👌.

[@C.Brown5150]

The Enterprise -G is fantastic... 👍

[@ArchOfWinter]

Captain Foley of Trekyards just casually chilling and taking video in the background!

[@viceroy7792]

Very, very nice...

[@victorpike8918]

That Excalibur is a beautiful ship. Well done❤

[@rowdyruffmojo]

fantastic story!!!

[@crashbomber]

AHHHHHHHHH. I need this on my desk so bad. That ship is so gorgeous!

[@JohnSmith-el6lk]

Excellent interview.

[@lbricks7631]

Good to see a Space:1999 Hawk Fighter on the table.

[@archivist17]

Splendid!

[@diogocatalano9557]

What a elegant and beautiful ship; So much better than lots of "oficial" Star Trek ships crieated since 2009.

[@seanmmccarthy]

Fantastic!!

[@tmseh]

I like the blisters on the secondary hull for the torpedoe launchers.

[@crimsonorc]

Stunning models and fantastic build quality. Genius!

[@billbowman8747]

Holy smokes, this is awesome!!

[@MrPhife333]

Both of those ships are absolute sublime works of art. 🤩🥰👍👏

[@randomnoisemetal]

dude is a legend!

[@TMMAAS]

His work is fascinating including adding metal frames.

[@James-rn7dx]

Love the Titan-A design. I wasn't too happy when they renamed it to Enterprise-G, but I've gotten used to it now.

[@TheMimeFromHell]

Yeah for me the Titan never should of been renamed the Enterprise-G , They were gradually getting bigger and better equipped not a refit of a 20-30 year old ship.🖖👍

[@TheJb007200711]

An exceptional job like no one else as always!

[@dionysislarson6352]

Right on! Capt. Foley got in on the action.

[@Wangavision]

Captain Foley wandering about in the background... nice.

[@mpshields]

That's absolutely gorgeous! 😊👍👍

[@ryanlandes6849]

Beautiful ships.. I love the new Enterprise..

[@geographicaloddity2]

I have never been a fan of the heavy Aztecing from the TMP era, though I think the TMP era Enterprise is my 2nd favorite ship after the original. But I love this Excaliber.

[@zazaranger5]

That model of the Excalibur is beautiful. Wow. I would love the fly that in Star Trek online.

[@GingerTrekkie]

The Admiral is in ! Absolutely stunning work 😍 a ship worthy of the name Enterprise 🖖🏻

[@orosalsero]

Beautifully built model, job well done.

[@gypsy1701]

really good interview lots of info and the Enterprise G aka Titan A amazing work

[@drockjr]

The Excalibur is a nice blend

[@laroark5036]

SWEET SHIP !!!

[@TCC180]

I'm sure there are lore reasons behind the design decisions, but ngl the G is what I wish the Abrams enterprise looked like.

[@rjl57]

Incredible work. I’ve collected as many renditions of the Enterprise as I could get my hands on over the decades. Most the larger scale I own are from Playmates Toys. I do have one Enterprise purchased about 1978-79 that the various parts can be placed here or there to build different ships. I never found a larger scale Enterprise-C. Just what Micro Machines released in the 1990s. I’d love to add this Enterprise-G to my collection if it becomes available. But Enterprise (mine is a kit from the 1960s), Enterprise-refit (a kit from the 1980s), Enterprise-A, Enterprise-B (and Excelsior), Enterprise-C (micro machines), Enterprise-D, Enterprise-E, Voyager. And Enterprise from the new time line.

[@TheStockwell]

Just seeing the first 30 seconds of displays has me thinking I need to write to Santa Claus to tell him I've been a very good boy this year.

[@ThatVideoGuyTom]

Every time I see that orb escape pod from 2001 I get goosebumps for how cool it is

[@L8ugh1ngm8n1]

While not a fan of the retro look being pulled in to modern Trek Canon and not a fan of the Titan A being rebadged as the Enterprise G there is no denying that the design and model work on these is outstanding.

[@ArthurBreur]

Admiral Buck rocks!