We start off by doing some easy mods to the outside of the model to make it more screen accurate. Also, I discuss my plans for lighting the model with LED's.
Thanks Phil, for me it was the thought that counted! I hope in your own way you can do it with your channel and the connections you make with others who build. Your videos show how much you love the hobby. Keep up the great job and that positive attitude :)
When building my star ships the Polar lights, I prep everything I can and then give the inside hulls a coat of chrome paint really reflects the lights, I use the miniature small LEDs on a 5ft strand works with batteries and other LEDs.
You know, I hate those people that talk about accuracy! They’re not modellers, they don’t like to build, they just like to complain! I like where you’re going with this one Boyd! Nice mods so far, can’t wait to see the next update! Have a great day! Model on!
Good stuff Boyd it's cool when u come up with other options that can save u money and time ..heck sometimes I can't afford some materials and I also use what's around and it works better than buying the expensive stuff lol always have a PLAN B 😉👍
Aftermarket goodies are great but I like to do my own because it's fun and to save some $ whenever possible. The paint and the lighting should make this thing pop pretty good.
Boyd, here is something to help with bending. I don't have this exact one but you it helps me when I am making a bend for scratchbuilding. Thank you sir.
red led and white and hope the bleed works ! alternatively use some craft static cling red or orange transparent film, apply to inside cockpit window then use white led, you get white light from cabin and red or orange from cockpit ! less led, less hassle, same effect. K.I.S.S. A friend did a ufo with green and yellow lights, 1 set of led and green and yellow transparent chocolateswrappers from a variety tin.
I would think that would be one of the easiest to scratch builds to try...use wood or styrofoam and make it 1X4X9, make it as smooth as you can and paint it a semi-gloss black. I could be overthinking it, though....
@@TrekWorks Could be made from sheet styrene easily, it's a simple rectangular prism shape. Dimensions in the novel were supposed to be in the ratio of 1 : 4 : 9 (squares of the first three integers 1,2,3) but were described as 1.25 ft × 5 ft × 11 ft (a ratio of 1:4:8.8), so just pick a ratio and scale to desired proportion for a diorama or whatever.
