The Prime Alternative

It is great to see a physical model coming from a CG build. I am an old-school SF movie fan and while I appreciate and enjoy the 'newer' digital builds (and all the blood, sweat, and tears that involves), I'll never lose my love for seeing light and shadow on a physical model! Cheers! Darrell Curtis (Deep Space from the Deep South) https://deepspacedeepsouth.wordpress.com

 

Thanks Darrell.. we really appreciate all your support for our Prime Alternative Project & your Outstanding Blog "Deep Space from the Deep South"
cheers mate
--Rick

 

The week ends work on the wings, continues...

 

Another Angle.....




That space on the back of the wing where the lower vent is (black lines), has a clear piece of plastic sandwiched between two solid pieces that will allow light to shine when looking from the rear. Tested it and it really does look kewl

 

WOW!!!^^^ SHE IS LOOKING AWESOME TERRY
Love that you're getting ALL the lighting design details built into this massive model!!!
http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/Images/Shuffle3.jpg

 

Man, this is looking fantastic.

Keep going.

-Ricky

 

Prime Alternative Class-F Shuttle, the monster physical build by Our Big Fan Terry (Sgt Angel), is really taking shape...
more images here > http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Sgt_Angel1/media/IMG_0310_zpsf5b895d0.jpg.html

Also check out Terry (Sgt Angel) killer Worker Bee build as you scroll through his photos

 

The Prime Alternative Class-F Shuttle

 

^ I have to ask; what are you going to do with it?

 

You have asked a question, that a month ago I would have said "it has a spot in my Trek Themed Home Theater" but now.... That is the question of the year, for you see, just last week my wife and I have decided it's time for a move and since we haven't found a new home yet I don't know if I will have room for her. (The shuttle, not my wife lol). If I don't then I really will be open for any and all suggestions on what to do with her. You see my love comes in the build, good or bad and though I had a spot for her, life has other plans. So when I get her done and I will finish her, I will let you know where she ends up.
God bless,
Terry

 

Keep the shuttle, lose the wife!

 

I am sure she might have something to say about it...lol

 

The Motors and Lighting kit finally arrived today...now the fun really starts.

 

.... motors?!?

Really curious now.

 

Probably for the bussard collectors, if I were to hazard a guess...

 

YES Motors : )
SEE MadMan's 2010 "Early Draft" animation which shows a nice close up pass of the PAE Nacelles Domes here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/a4yhc9fcq7k5w2a/PlanetsTest_HD.wmv sound on...

Our Prime Alternative Class-F Shuttle has the same Nacelle Dome Fan-Blade design / function -- but also has Dome Shield Covers which open & close for either Warp and or Planet Landing
see here > http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/auxilary.htm

PA site > http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/

 

Impressive.

 

Yes, the motors are for the Nacelle blades...I have decided to leave the Lens covers as static(fixed) but closed slightly, yet open enough to see the blades in operation. If the lighting all works out as planned, it should be ALMOST as impressive as the CGI . God willing, of course

 

^^^
http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/Images/Wallpaper/Shuttle/5_ShuttleCloseup.jpg

like this one here: http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/Images/Wallpaper/Shuttle/4_ShuttleCloseup.jpg

http://madshipyard.com/ThePrimeAlternative/Images/Wallpaper/Shuttle/5_ShuttleCloseup.jpg

 

Managed to get a finishing coat of white on the Top Half of the Shuttle last night. This piece is ready to have her decals added. Then her insides need some electrical and detail interior work done.Will start to work on the bottom half and finish the wings when I get back from holidays next week.