ST:TMP Drydock

[NemVia]

:hello:Hi Everyone! I am a model builder who's into sci-fi modeling mainly, at least for the present. I have many projects on the back burner now but at present I'm working on a scratch-build of the ST:TMP Drydock. I've been churning away at this beast for more than a year now and it is near it's completion. About another month or two to go. It's highly detailed and is being built to the scale of the PL Enterprise model kit. So that makes it 1/350 scale, which means the model is about 4' long. I invite you to check out the progress at my website as well as other projects that I've worked on in the past. Hope you enjoy the work and feel free to add any suggestions and/or criticisms. More updates will be added soon!
~Mark~
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[toys2cool]

Good stuff man and welcome to the forum :grin:

[Bo8a_Fett]

Great stuff certainly welcome another model builder to the boards

[The Bat]

Welcome! Very COOL Site!:yes:

[Captain]

HOLY SMOKES!!!

Great work Mark. I especially was blown over by the detail work on some of your stuff...like the visible shuttle/cargo bay in the TMP Enterprise. The 8' classic Enterprise you have on the go looks great too. Do those bridge, briefing room, hallway, etc. miniatures fit into the 8' model...or are they part of something else?

Thanks for showing us your work!

[Wolverine1969]

Wow! Impressive.

[Meule]

Damn, that's amazing, so detailed :applause:

[thunderbolt]

Cool stuff and welcome to the board.

[NemVia]

HOLY SMOKES!!!

Great work Mark. I especially was blown over by the detail work on some of your stuff...like the visible shuttle/cargo bay in the TMP Enterprise. The 8' classic Enterprise you have on the go looks great too. Do those bridge, briefing room, hallway, etc. miniatures fit into the 8' model...or are they part of something else?

Thanks for showing us your work!

Yes, the hanger and the bridge will eventually fit into the final model and will be lit. I've encountered a lot of controversy about being able to view the bridge through the upper dome as seen in ST:TOS The Cage. Some feel that this was just an establishing shot for viewers to get an idea where the bridge actually was on the ship, because on the episode "Where no man has gone befer" the bridge dome is visible from the inside of the ship, if only for 3 or 4 seconds, and it is not transparent. But, this is just a model, so I'm going to do it that way for show anyway. I was also planning to build areas that would be seen through the viewports throughout the ship because the ports would be big enough to see through. I'm sorry to say this project is on hold for now. I'll let everyone know when I pick up on it again, but for now my focus is on the Drydock. Thanks for visiting my site. Keep checking for updates!
~NemVia~
NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[johnmiic]

That's pretty cool. Maybe as a gag you could take a pic of a Mego Star Trek figure being assembled in dry-dock?

Seriously tho I have tried to build a refit hangar deck model and secondary hull when I was much younger. That's no wasy task when I was using oaktag and printing the details on the cardstock. Yours is made of sturdier stuff by far. I'll have to see where I put the pics and post some sometime.

[NemVia]

:cool_y:I've finished adding all of the power modules (84 to be exact) to the upper support rods. These are all mounted on the inside of the frames. On the outsides I've added what appear to be tanks, I guess, of some sort. If you look closely on the flybys of TMP you'll see the Drydock is riddled with hundreds of these tanks all over the structure. Coming up I've begun working on the spindles (560 that I'm aware of) that will connect the structure frames to each other. I've found a unique way as to how to make these with a minimum effort. I think you'll be pleased with my solution. I should have at least one of the sets of 10 done be the end of this coming week. Until then keep checking the site! Thanx!

~NemVia~

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[mitchedwards]

Looks great

[darklord1967]

This is a seriously GORGEOUS piece of work!

The amount of detail that went into The USS Enterprise speaks volumes about your passion and love for the material.

You could EASILY change places with any professional SPFX house model builder!!

Congratulations on a stunning achievement!

[twilitezoner]

Great work NemVia.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

That is a lot of patience! Wow!

[jessica]

Wow--that would make me go ape. Beautiful work. Requires a steady hand, lots of patience and time. Bravo for all your efforts!!

[NemVia]

:tool: I have 10 new pics posted in the Drydock Project on the last page. I'm now working on the "Spindles" which connect the frames to each other. Originally I counted 560 of these spindles, but now I've changed the number, at least at this point, to 490. I have one set of these completed using flat washers and finishing washers and dowels to make the correct shape of the spindles. If you look at the pics you'll see that when these pieces are combined the final shape appears very close! Hopefully I'll have all of these elements finished withing the next two weeks! Let me know what you think. See you next update~!

~NemVia~

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[NemVia]

:cool_y:In this weeks update, I've finally assembled one complete side of the panel frames along with the spindle assemblies. New Pics on the Sorry it took so long for this update, but the spindles took quite a long time to finish. I'll be starting on the other side of the panel frames as soon as I post this. Hopefully, by next week I'll be able to have these assemblies painted and begin mounting them to the overhead modules. It's getting exciting now! I can't wait to get the Enterprise into this thing! Until the next update.... Keep checking the site!

~NemVia~

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[NemVia]

:cool_y:Todays Drydock pt II update has 3 pics in it. I have finally connected together all of the light panels and have a test lighting pic. They're all working good! That will be the last time you see the panels frames in "WHITE". I began spraying the panels and frames on Monday. It takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours per side to have everything completely painted. By "side" I mean inside and outside. There are so many details to paint so it takes a lot of time to make sure everything is covered. I just finished the final touch-ups today (Wednesday). Next I'm now adding some of the numberings that are seen on the backs of the light panles. There is only One panel in ST:TMP that the numbers are completely visible on the screen. I'm using White Dry-Transfers to add this finish touch. In the next update I'll have the front of the light panels with their inserts in place, then I'll begin working on the work booms, and work lights as well as starting on the Gangway mechanism and also the top parts of the overhead modules! See you next update!

~NemVia~

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[NemVia]

:cool: I have added just one pic in Drydock pt. II. I have finished putting the inserts and colored gels on the entire port side frame. (21 panels) I added the pic to show how much closer I am to finishing this project. Now I'm working on the Starboard side and should have that finished by the end of next week. Then I can start assembling the frames to the overhead modules! Enjoy the pic and see you in the next update!

~NemVia~

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[NemVia]

:cool_y:Just an update. As of today I now have all of the panel frame covers in place for both sides. I'm not addding a new pic at this point because it is identical to the other side. If you haven't seen the first side then check out my website. I have to do a little bit of re-soldering for some of the panels due to connection problems, but they're basically done. Now I'm going to be adding the spindles to the overhead modules, then I need to add some re-enforcement to the armature to hold the weight of the ship and the drydock. After that I should be able to put the panelframes together with the overhead modules, then I can start on the booms and other details. I also will begin working on the final wiring and the roof of the overhead modules. Hang in there, people! I'm getting there!
~NemVia~
NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool_y:I've added 2 new pics to Drydock pt II. The final details for the underside of the Overhead modules has been added. I'm now completely finished with that part of the model. I've also added some re-enforcement for the modules armature. This will help support the weight of the panel frames. I'll get a picture of that in there by the next update. Now, I will be working on the models mounting box which will house the entire model for when I transport it hopefully to model shows. I need to do this now because once I assemble the panel frames to the overhead modules, it will be very difficult to move the model around. Plus I'll have a stable surface to work on the additional details and wiring that will be added when the re-fit model gets added. Stay tuned! More to come!

~NemVia~

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[NemVia]

:cool_y:Today I started building the base for a box that will shroud the Drydock model. The box will be used to protect the model during transport. Hopefully to a few model shows. I'm making the top and sides with hinges so the box can be opened as a display case. I will be lining the base and sides with black velvet material. Black velvet absorbs light so it will be easier to photograpgh the model from different angles and it will appear to be hanging in space. At least that's the idea. I'm also adding some castors so that the box can be safely moved on the floor. After I finish this box it will be easier for me to do the finally assembly and wiring of the entire model, including the PL Enterprise. Once these are in place I can start building those hexagon lights, the booms and the other spot lights and better judge their size and distance from the ship. I'll have more pictures in a few days, but now everything is winding down to completion. Keep checking! More to come!

~NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool_y:BIG UPDATE TODAY! I've added 19 new pics to the Drydock pt II page! I've finished the important part of the drydock display stand and I've assembled the starboard side of the panel frames. I've also added the PL Enterprise and did a few test pics with the model in place. It's looking sharp! Before I can add the other side of panel frames, though, I have to work on the gangway tunnel and a few other pieces that need to be added before the Enterprise can be enclosed in the Drydock. I hope everyone who visits enjoys these pics. It just means I'm that much closer to finishing my dream model! Please leave any comments you wish! I'll see you on the next update!

~ NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[Captain]

Incredible stuff.

[NemVia]

Incredible stuff.

Thanks Cap!

:cool_y:I've started building those 6 sided light panels and added some lighting details. I have 7 new pics on the site of how these are being built. These pieces are very tough to make and I've tried several ideas as to how to build them, but it's just one of those details I'm going to have to go around because I can't find what I need to build them. Hope you like the alternative instead.
~NemVia~
NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool:Got a little more done today. I've built and drilled out holes on the pivots for the work booms and I've started on the travel pod dock that is connected to the outsode of the gangway. I have the Light booms finished and will start wiring by the end of the week. Just a few more details to complete here and then I can begin the final assembly of the entire Drydock. Hang in there... She's nearing her finish.
~NemVia~
NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool:I've now begun lighting the Work booms and the 6 sided panels. I've added some fiber optics to save on LEDs. This also helps to add more lighting effects for the model. On page 5 you can see how the optics will light up the ends of the work booms. More to come later!

~NemVia~

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[megocrazy]

Looking good!!

[NemVia]

:cool_y:I've added 5 new pics of some of the details that will be added to the boom pivots and the six small panels that are seen as the travel pod passes the outside of the drydock. Also a closup of this detail is seen as the Enterprise pulls out of Drydock. I'm still working on the Spot light cannons or whatever those things are on the bottom of the drydock. I guess they could be the moorings that you here mentioned, but I don't know. I'll have some pics of those hopefully by the end of next week.

~NemVia~

The Pic below is the detail that I'm speaking of:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/th_STTMP15.jpg (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/STTMP15.jpg)




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[NemVia]

:cool_y:I've now started on the Spot light turrets that are seen at the very bottom of the drydock. 3 new pics are on the last page. Next I'll add wiring and LEDs, then I'll opaque all of the new parts I've just finished and paint them their final color. Then I can finally work on the Gangway and begin assembling the last panel frames to the overhead modules.

~NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[wyldpny]

WOW!! Totally amazing work. I love it.
This would be a great model set to then have reproduced and made available for the masses.

[NemVia]

WOW!! Totally amazing work. I love it.
This would be a great model set to then have reproduced and made available for the masses.

Cool! Love people who love my work! Thanks!

:cool_y:I've added 15 new pics for the Drydock pt II. I've finished up some of the detailing on the spot lights, work booms, work lights, and the misc. panels. I've also added some dry transfers to a few of the pieces. I've also started working on the part of the Drydock that I've been looking forward to since I've started working on this project and that is the "Gangway" that will connect the Enterprise to the drydock. By the next update I'll have that detailed a little more and painted up. Then I can start adding these pieces to the model and finally enclose the drydock around the Enterprise! More to come!

~NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool_y:I've been doing a lot of work on the Drydock these last 2 weeks. I have 12 new pics that show off some very nice views of the model, thus far. I've begun wiring the PL Enterprise to it's connectors and have run the wires up to the overhead modules. I've also painted the Gangway. Next I'll finish building the coverings to hide the wiring and then I'll start to add the work booms and lights. I had to add some re-enforcement rods to the side panels to support the weight of the panels and to help straighten them out. It will also keep the model together so I can move it around without worry during transport. These rods will be painted later on. I also have some good news for those of you who didn't care much for the green color on the Enterprise "Strong-back". (I know I didn't really care for it and the more I thought about it... I REALLY didn't care for it.) Sooo... I decided to make the color a lot more subtle as seen on ST:TMP. This also harmonizes with the rest of the Aztec detailing. You know it's there, but it doesn't jump out at you. In the next few weeks I'll also be making a cover for the model box so it will be safe when it's stored or being moved. Stay tuned. It's nearly done!

~NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[vulcan2074]

Wow! Thats Amazing. I'm Loving Pics #90,91,92,93. It Looks Fantastic :beaming1:
Sammy

[The Sentry]

*utterly speechless*

[NemVia]

Wow! Thats Amazing. I'm Loving Pics #90,91,92,93. It Looks Fantastic :beaming1:
Sammy

Thanks, Sammy! Wait 'til you see them with the lighting effects!
-NemVia-

[NemVia]

:cool_y:I know the updates have been a little slow the last few weeks, but I am working on a lot of the wiring for the Drydock. I've run into a few snags that slowed me down a bit, but I should have some new pics for you shortly. I have almost one side of the model wired and I did a test lighting in the dark and let me tell you the model looks stunning under it's own lighting. I'll get a picture of that posted in the next few days. I still need to add some re-enforcements to the side panels to keep them from swaying when the model is moved. I'm adding the work booms on and the work lights. The trick is to hide the wiring and make it look like its part of the detailing. I'll add another update when these details are completed. Stay tuned!

~NemVia~

NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:cool_y:This update has the first lighting test pics of the port side of the drydock. All of the pics you will see here are lit "ONLY" by the lighting from the Drydock model. There was no additional lighting used to enhance the pics. Just imagine how it will look when the top and starboard side lights are working. As of this update, none of the wiring for the PLE is hooked up as of yet. First I'll finish the wiring for the drydock, which should take another week or so, then I'll start running the controll switch wiring to a control panel which will allow the individual groups of lights, including the ships to turned on and off at any given time. Stay tuned! More to come soon!

~NemVia~
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/th_ADock072.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/?action=view&current=ADock072.jpg)

more pics on our website
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[vulcan2074]

Thats So Awesome. I Love the New Pics :beaming1:
Sammy

[NemVia]

:cool_y:If you like those pics... Check out this next update!
This weeks update I have 12 new test lighting pics. I have all of the details finished including the detailing for the armature. All I have left to do now is attach the topsides and build the control panel for both models. In the NEW PICS all of the drydock's lights are now on. All of the pics are once again are illuminated by the drydock lights ONLY. In the next update I'll have the drydock and the Enterprise lights all on. Stay tuned.

~NemVia~
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/th_ADock082.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/?action=view&current=ADock082.jpg)

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[vulcan2074]

Those Pictures made me Say WOW! Thats Some Awesome Work. I Love the New Updates. The Lights are so Cool. I Can't wait to see the Enterprise lit up :beaming1:
Sammy

[NemVia]

Thanks Mr. Vulcan2074. Here are a few pics from the front end as well.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock085.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock086.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock088.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock089.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock090.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/ADock091.jpg

[mego73]

Those look like out takes from the movie itself

[vulcan2074]

No Words can describe how Cool This is. These Pictures are Fantastic. I Love the way you've documented this Wonderful Project. It's Perfect :beaming1:
Sammy

[NemVia]

:cool_y:Thanks guys!
I should have a few new updates of the control panel and wiring within the next week or so.... please keep checking!
~NemVia~
NemVia Productions | Welcome to our website. We feature: Scratch build and kit models of Sci-fi and other projects. (http://www.NemVia.com)

[NemVia]

:dance1::dance1::dance1:
Good News Everyone! The ST:TMP is now officially finished! I have 32 new pics of my now fully lit model! I've taken pics from as many angles as Icould think of. You can click on all of the photos to enlarge all of the details. I purposely left them this way for that reason. I hope you enjoyed following me on this project and will stick around fro my next one. I will be editing the drydock pics down to only one page to allow room for more pics of future projects, so if you wondered what has happened to them this is your heads up! Thank you to all of those who followed the building of this monster project and thanks for your patience! If you would like to see the model in person, I am planning on bringing it to a few model conventions. If you could assist me in finding a few hobby shows in the Chicagoland area please let me know when and where. Maybe we can meet and say "Hi" Stay tuned for my next project!

~NemVia~!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/Drydock/th_ADock123.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x55/NemVia/?action=view&current=4e1de2ef.pbw)

http:///www.NemVia.com

[mego73]

This is so awesome. All the pictures look like outtakes from the movie.

[NemVia]

Just wanted to add this slide show of the finished model. Click on the photo in my post above and you'll see the best pics.