USS Enterprise-D Build

[@Richardo_Falk]

Saw this build and recognized how beautiful the Star Trek music is.

[@Toqueville2023]

I'm in awe of the patience and skill , creativity you invested in this..beautifully done!

[@Saabdude40]

i did this model back in 1995, not the lit up version, just the regular. the decals you applied, i was told by the model builder at the store, to paint the panels, because of the different lighting techniques used on the show. he gave me duck egg blue, and some sort of sandy grey to paint each individual panel, where you placed all those decals. for the parts of the warp engines, and impulse engines, he gave me a metallic gun metal grey, not the yellowish color you used here. the work you've done here is mind blowing!!!!!! when i got mine, the fiber optic lit one was also available and came with its own drill to do the windows, etc...but i just wanted to get back into building models....fantastic job!!!!!

[@terrywest111]

So cool how you lit both halves of the ship and still got them to connect to make the whole. Just awesome.

[@johnbockelie3899]

"This is the Captain speaking, window cleaning crews assemble on decks 24,25 and 26. over." Picard making sure Enterprise D really shines.

[@Channel-wn8jx]

手間暇かけて作ったエンタープライズＤカッコイイです。音楽聴きながら、作り上げて行くところが素晴らしい本当に今でも、飛んで行く気がします。本当にこの動画を見てみて素晴らしいです。ありがとうございました。

[@JamesChristopher69]

Absolutely Stunning!!! It looks screen-used!!

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks. I am currently working on an Enterprise-D for a customer. I enjoy building this ship.

[@pneuman7161]

You are no doubt an expert. I can't even begin to imagine how you did this. It must require a degree of understanding of electrical and carpentry. I really want to build something like this but wouldn't know where to begin. Beautiful work.

[@gardian1701]

I've watched this 3 times now in anticipation of doing my own. The kit is waiting to go. ♥️

[@philc.352]

All that hole drilling totally paid off. Love it!

[@UsamaalBinni]

Beautiful work. Thank you.

[@cobra.x666]

FANTASTIC WORK MATE, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ✨🖖💫🪐

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

I remember I had a model similar to something like this with the wires and the lights and even a circuit board that took batteries for it to work with sound effects and for the lights and that model I had was that of the Constitution Refit class U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-A.

[@Archrival66]

Did an model like this back in the early 90's...nothing like what you've done...excellent detail and patient work! I applauded you sir!

[@epycmodels946]

It took over a month to build. Patience is definitely the key hehehe. Thanks for the comment. I wish you all the best in your future builds.

[@chrismicke89]

Its beautiful. Amazing job.

[@dariogagliano8384]

you have the hands of an inventor

[@chrislewis8714]

I am studying for a degree in aircraft avionics, and I am impressed by this wiring job. Bravo sir.

[@epycmodels946]

I appreciate the comment. I have limited electrical knowledge though hehehehe

[@tomlouie2855]

The moment you turned on the warp nacelle lighting was breathtaking! Thank you for sharing.

[@epycmodels946]

My pleasure. It is always fun to make these builds and sharing what I learn with everyone.

[@captaincharlemagne]

I got one finally but I plan to build her as a nebula class. Enjoyed watching the build sir

[@epycmodels946]

Here is a nebula class build I did 3 years ago.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/hamVYqRvjMmnn5o

[@richardpoynton4026]

18:05 “making contact point for power connection on Engineering hull”, and my mind filled in with ‘from the matter/anti matter generator’ - I think I watched to much Star Trek TNG when I was younger, because I ‘heard’ that in Geordie LaForges’ voice!

[@acterene1]

Brilliant! The best build!❤

[@calebcombs3669]

I love the copper strips for the saucer separation idea. I might steal that.

[@epycmodels946]

Go ahead :)

[@Ride2Xplore]

Amazing build!!Very well done!!! Makes me want to watch tng again!!!

[@romeobravo78]

Amazing build. I wish I had 1/10 of your skill and knowledge of LED lighting. Well done!

[@johnbockelie3899]

Half the fun is those windows. Found that out when I built this model in 1987. Endless painting.

[@richardmyers6092]

That is super cool!! I just ordered mine. Now I can't wait to build it!!!

[@ajl9791]

Beautiful… looks like still shots from the series

[@fdwsr71]

Wonderful Workmanship!

[@epycmodels946]

Thank you. It is a labor of love. Happy Modelling!!!!

[@saschameurer2044]

Sehr, sehr gut und mit viel Liebe zum Detail gebaut. Einfach großartig 👍.

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks for the comment. I try to what details I can into my ships and even add to it. It is a lot of fun building them. : ))

[@AmbientStarship1701]

Wow, amazing job hiding those wires along the nacelles. And the two separate display bases. 🖖🏻😎 LIVE LONG, AND PROSPER.

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks. Was a fun build. Happy Modelling 😁

[@manuelmelchizedek4309]

Awesome ship

[@IainHamilton]

Cracking build. Wish I bought this clear kit when it was first released. It goes for silly money these days.

[@fido2644]

Just a little thing I recently discovered working with fiber optics you can use a clear silicon takes longer to dry but you don't have to worry about the silicon melting the fiber optic like you would with hot glue, just an idea if you ever need to put glue on the fiber optic it self.

[@mishmash8984]

that's amazing, so much work. Love the Enterprise D

[@epycmodels946]

It was fun to build. This is my third version and is the best so far.

[@mishmash8984]

nobody ever does sequels or prequels to Enterprise-D. That's because everything was well done & Said.

[@tysonboy1980]

Outstanding work

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks, it was a fun build :)

[@mattwilliamson1854]

Hats off to you. Beautiful model and nicely done..... I would love to build it but don't think I'd have the skills for that one

[@epycmodels946]

If you want. I could build it for you. If you wish we can discuss the details at [e-mail]

[@enterprise_max]

diese enterprise d siet schön aus

[@epycmodels946]

Thank you. Yes, she is a beautiful ship. She was a fun build.

[@stephenlee2894]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this. The purple wire mass @27:50 made me laugh, the rest of everything is so meticulous except that purple wire, haha. So awesome!

[@PiDoub]

Impressive. Nice work!

[@dukenukem5197]

Smurfprise ^^ Lots of work and always nice to see it finished but.. too blue I think.

[@mohanicus]

holy shit.. fantastic work... must be very tedious at times but patience always wins.

[@epycmodels946]

The small windows on the connecting neck took the longest to do but yes patience always wins :))

[@dariogagliano8384]

Amazing !!!!

[@christophergrimes12]

That's awesome

[@romeobravo78]

Stunning!

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks, it was a fun build. You should also check out my build of the future alternate Enterprise-D build.

[@emose9180]

Great job! I need more patience to pull something like that.

[@mikerhodes9337]

What decals did you use would it work with the AMT Ertl Star Trek Next Generation Enterprise Model Kit #8772? It looked like the same one only the clear version.

[@HiVoltish]

Nice!! You should try a Dremmel, I think you'll like it.

[@yoshi91939]

Well done lad, amazing build.

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks you. It was fun to make.

[@yoshi91939]

@@epycmodels946 Will you be doing the TARDIS? Or does that model even exist?

[@epycmodels946]

Yeah it does as a medal kit. I think that would make for an interesting project.

[@yoshi91939]

@@epycmodels946 May I request you to do that build of the TARDIS?

[@epycmodels946]

​@@yoshi91939 You want me to build it for you or just a build in general?

[@hue4512]

Amazing!

[@epycmodels946]

Thanks, it was a fun build.

[@centaur1a]

Looking great. Have you thought of using led strip light or 10mm led? You can use popsicle sticks too. For the open windows, you can use white glue. As the glue dries it will become clear, just like the Testor Window maker.

[@epycmodels946]

Yeah I have been leaning to the idea of using light strips instead of the LEDs for the larger models. Thanks for the info and happy modeling.

[@GamePar]

A Couple questions for you: Why did you choose not to keep the windows clear since it was a clear kit to begin with. Also, what there a reason for not using led tape? I'm always interested in the thought process!

[@epycmodels946]

For the windows, I was not going to waste time masking inside and out before painting. It was easier for me to just paint then cut out the windows I wanted the light to shine through. Plus I like a challenge. I did think about using LED light strips but thought, nawww and just used the regular LEDs. I find it more fun to think outside the box but I know the LED strips would be a lot less of a hassle than doing it the way I did.

[@cambecker]

Actually, you don't mask the windows on the clear kit. I painted the whole thing chrome, then black to light block, then primer, then the base coat. No paint on the inside. Then you use a file or xacto blade to scrape away the paint from each embossed window. Sure beats all that drilling, and the whole point as to why they made the clear kit. I lit it all with led tape lights inside. You can then use fine sharpies to "tint" a few windows with blues and yellows to give the illusion of interior room colour variances.. I know this was is the lazy way and your way is a remarkable feat of skill and patience! Amazing job! You can check mine out on my page!

[@GamePar]

Cameron Becker I feel as though masking would give a better window edge than scraping, but alas, I have yet to find masked for this kit. Aztec dummy can’t make the masked that small. I will be masking the windows on the inside and putting all the black light block layer and the white lighting layers on the inside to keep unnecessary layers of paint off the exterior of the hull. Looks like I’ll have to scrape unless I can find a punch the right size to make my own masked. I’ll uncover all the windows so they have the glasses in look and have lights that are ‘off’ covered by the paint layers on the inside.

[@cambecker]

andrewreynard .... umm.. these windows are like a millimeter wide. Trying to put masking on them seems like an arduous task. Given that the windows are in embossed into the plastic scraping the paint out of them is fairly simple and since it’s difficult to go outside the edges when you’re scraping only within the embossed area, the result does give you a clean edge. It also scuffs the clear plastic giving you the added benefit of a way to diffuse the light source within. But I guess we all have our preferences. I would be interested to see how your model turns out though! be sure to post it!

[@kambizgaroussi7964]

Boldly gone where no model maker has gone before

[@nasserabdullah3899]

The last 2 minutes made me emotional. I really love this ship. Didn't get what you did to make the saucer section hold on to the stardrive section. On my model it is to heavy for the small clips and keeps falling of.

[@epycmodels946]

I did nothing to the two sections to hold together. One thing you could do to help hold the two hulls together is install Neodymium magnets. They are very strong and should do the trick.

[@Lopyswine]

Which kit is this? How can you not mention the kit in the description?

[@lloydstephens2994]

Hey there again…thank you for your recent clip on the flasher circuit, much appreciated. What voltage do you run your leds on? I noticed that you don’t use resistors at all (besides red) cheers from down under

[@epycmodels946]

I use 6 to 9 volts for those circuits

[@lloydstephens2994]

Epyc Models ah ok, I thought 9v would burn the leds out without having any resistors…bearing in mind I’m only half a step up from beginner at electronics lol

[@epycmodels946]

@@lloydstephens2994 You have to make sure to add resistors to the red LEDs. They will suck up all the power from the other lights. I use 47ohm resistors for those. I get my resistors in bulk from China at an amazing price.

[@Danvito13]

I'm in the process of drilling out the very same windows now, did you find that the plastic melted quite easily and formed if you wasn't quick enough? To counter I would drill a bit quicker and then break a drill bit 😂 tedious job!

[@epycmodels946]

No no, drill slower but let the drill do the work. Move it back and forth along the window indent. Let gravity and weight of the Dremel do the work for you. You will go through a lot less bits. It also helps if the bit is not fully.

[@Danvito13]

@@epycmodels946 I am on lowest setting on the drill, I will have to be less heavy handed I think. I have also put the bit as far back as possible, so I will just try and be a little more careful. These models are radiculously expensive to mess up! However mine is the grey version not clear, I think 1990 model!?

[@Danvito13]

@@epycmodels946 thanks for the reply :)

[@epycmodels946]

No problem

[@contirossini]

The IDEA of the clear plastic model, is not to drill the windows! You paint it, and then whit a exactor knife, you "cut" the paint and peel of each window. is super easy and you dont destroy the model.

[@epycmodels946]

I have patients but not that much patients. Drilling was the fastest way for me instead of painstakingly whitting out hundreds of windows. I replaced the cut out portions with the window maker and all was fine. Yaaaay

[@DelGeeZee]

Do you know of any good alternatives for the colored caps you took from your 350 scale build? Also, was the .03in of the fiber optic the only size you used?

[@epycmodels946]

I used a glue gun once to make the navigational lighting cap for the Defiant. It worked beautifully. You need to make sure you only use a tiny dab of it. If you make a mistake you just pull it off and do it again with the glue gun. Yes, I only used the .030 fiber optics for the torpedo launchers.

[@umpokitomaurice6780]

What would be any project on any Star Trek vessel without that godly music?

[@Toqueville2023]

I have no doubt that when the technology becomes available for some sort of gyroscopic anti grav effect comes along that you could pursue that..or a maglev technology..I suspect it's around somewhere..

[@calebcombs3669]

Buys the clear kit designed specifically for those who would rather scrape than drill the windows open, paints the inside so he has to drill them anyway.

[@jhoover8734]

Kinda blew my mind too lol

[@francrod38]

Shields Up !!!

[@epycmodels946]

"Ready all weapons!"

[@moondancer1233]

This looks amazing! I wonder what you do with all your models, like where do you store them all? 😄

[@epycmodels946]

Have a look here and see for yourself :)) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZvOlXVvrK1rjLc

[@slighter]

Amazing! What drill bit sizes did you use? And was on a lower or higher speed?

[@epycmodels946]

I am not sure of the actual number size of the bit. All I did was pick the bit that was just slightly smaller that the window then drilled. I had the dremel about 70% of maximum.

[@slighter]

@@epycmodels946 Are these just normal drill bits or dentist drill bits? And how many of them did you use?

[@epycmodels946]

@@slighter Normal drill bits you can get from a hobby outlet.

[@slighter]

@@epycmodels946 Ok, I will try those out. I hope it doesn't take too many of those.... Thanks for your help!

[@andrewblanchard2398]

please keep it

[@ZurSacheBitte]

I'm not able to make such a model. Am I able to buy it? Would you sell it? How much are we talking? Thousands?

[@epycmodels946]

No it would not be thousands. I can build you one if you are really serious. Contact me at [e-mail] and I will give you the details.

[@mohamedbadrulazamkamaruddi7555]

Build safely...use enough dilithium for the engines...anti gravity and journeys on❤🙂🇲🇾🇺🇲

[@SciFi65]

Do you still do commission projects?

[@epycmodels946]

Yes I do commission work still. You can contact me at my email in the comments.

[@epycmodels946]

Ugh it is not there so it is [e-mail]

[@SciFi65]

@@epycmodels946 Just emailed you. Thanks!

[@jhoover8734]

Could've frosted the inside and only have to scrape the paint off the windows Still looking good tho..

[@stephanb2006]

How come you didn’t just do all of your light blocking on the outside and scrape the paint out of the windows instead of drilling them out? That’s the whole point of molding this kit in clear styrene.

[@humlyhumly3474]

And have scratch marks showing? Could mask off the windows but do you have any idea just how many windows the D has? You have to mask inside and outside. I know how the tv studio model was built but this is 2500 scale smaller so It's a choice on my part to drill. I have about a dozen D ships under my belt and this way works for me.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

👍👍

[@keefbrown]

Epic but 30 minutes too long - subbed

[@silverspyder1999]

do you do commission work? if so, pm me

[@epycmodels946]

Yes I do commission work. I am currently building 2 models for a client in Germany. You can see the videos of the builds on KZbin.

[@silverspyder1999]

@@epycmodels946 how about another Enterprise like this?

[@epycmodels946]

@@silverspyder1999 Yes I can do another one like that for you. Email me at [e-mail] for the details.

[@thomashenegar]

How much to build me one??

[@epycmodels946]

Contact me here for details [e-mail]

[@JeroAstra]

Im sorry, but I need to point out that cutting holes for the windows and doing the chrome was unnecessary. Next time, just use your knife to scrape the paint off of the windows you want lit.

[@epycmodels946]

Ouch not cool then you have scrapes on the plastic. It is far easier and safer to drill. Besides I enjoy it.

[@bryanbowlby7019]

Would you consider building one for me? Give me an estimate...

[@epycmodels946]

Yes I can. Just message me to the email here: [e-mail] and I will give you the payment details.

[@mickdwyer4254]

Good work but I always thought the enterprise d was ugly.it doesn't fit the progression of all the earlier enterprises.

[@epycmodels946]

Well when you think about it the progression does make sense from the Excelsior class to the ambassador class. You can see the differences obviously but the design of the nacelle pylons to the neck as they advance to the more advanced Enterprise design. The designers of the series wanted to reflect that.

[@Deadxman616]

I hate the new models of the Ent-D. Too many decals. the old ones gave you the patterns and you had to paint them by hand.(seriously I must of went through like 3 bottles of duck egg blue)

[@ericschl.1996]

As interesting as your build is and as nice as it's looking without verbal instructions from you and you just showing pictures in a few scripted words I'm not following this build whatsoever I'm seeing those cylinder type of things in your blinking lights I know where to get LEDs but I don't know where you get those other components you're using so is this going to help me in my build I don't think so!

[@muursnorthwestamexem8581]

Hello are you taking commissions

[@epycmodels946]

Yes I do. You can message me at [e-mail]

[@thecaptain2521]

That is beautiful, incredible work, and I learned a lot!! Thanks so much for the detailed look!!!