Interesting. Yeah, it looks much more natural on the printed model.
More 3D Printing
- Thread starter MadMan1701A
- Start date
Can't wait to see the Beyond Enterprise! Confession: I actually prefer that version to the final scene Ent-A! Something about swept-back nacelle pylons... 
Me too!Can't wait to see the Beyond Enterprise! Confession: I actually prefer that version to the final scene Ent-A! Something about swept-back nacelle pylons...
Hey guys. 
I've been collaborating over the last week with Nick Tachynsky from NTDigitalWorks (aka Turtleman747) on this model of the USS Franklin. He did the modeling, and I did the conversion to 3D printable parts.
Right out of the printer, this model is about 13 inches long, and is just shy of 1:350 scale. I've got plans for a full 1:350 version, but I wouldn't be able to print the nacelle pylons in one part. We were both concerned about pylon strength if we had to split the pylons in the bend area.
Right now, it's just help together with small pieces of 3M tape, and needs a little sanding to get it just right, but I think it came out pretty good.
Also, the Beyond Enterprise is ready to hit the printer first thing in the morning!
More soon.
-Ricky
I've been collaborating over the last week with Nick Tachynsky from NTDigitalWorks (aka Turtleman747) on this model of the USS Franklin. He did the modeling, and I did the conversion to 3D printable parts. Right out of the printer, this model is about 13 inches long, and is just shy of 1:350 scale. I've got plans for a full 1:350 version, but I wouldn't be able to print the nacelle pylons in one part. We were both concerned about pylon strength if we had to split the pylons in the bend area.
Right now, it's just help together with small pieces of 3M tape, and needs a little sanding to get it just right, but I think it came out pretty good.
Also, the Beyond Enterprise is ready to hit the printer first thing in the morning!
More soon.
-Ricky
Got Enterprise 75% printed today.
All that's left is the Nacelles, the Bridge, and the sensor assembly on the bottom of the saucer. Still looking a little rough, but I think they work well together. Even is the scale doesn't match.
More soon.
-Ricky
All that's left is the Nacelles, the Bridge, and the sensor assembly on the bottom of the saucer. Still looking a little rough, but I think they work well together.
Even is the scale doesn't match. More soon.
-Ricky
Today's Update: I got the Beyond Enterprise test fit together with mounting tape and pins, and I got my Prime Alternative Enterprise Assembled!
Just for fun, my fleet so far. Even though these two ships never saw each other in the film, I think think they fit well together.
I need more shelves, I'm starting to run out of room!
More soon, got a lot of sanding in my future.
-Ricky
Just for fun, my fleet so far.
Even though these two ships never saw each other in the film, I think think they fit well together.
I need more shelves, I'm starting to run out of room!
More soon, got a lot of sanding in my future.
-Ricky
Thanks guys! I spent more time last night just looking at the model, than I should have.
I can't wait to get paint on it, and I'm thinking of a way to make a unique aztec pattern, instead of the usual one that everyone uses.-Ricky
That's great work MadMan1701A! They turned out wonderful! Do you think you'll be able to make the nu1701-A next?
Thanks.
It shouldn't be that hard... how big would each section be at 1:6?
Yep, it's on the list, for sure. Just waiting for better screencaps, so I can get the details right.-Ricky
Thanks.
It shouldn't be that hard... how big would each section be at 1:6?
Based on the 1:80 scale diagram, the bridge looks like it's 8m across, including the walls, so at 1:6 scale that's a whopping 1.33m across? The central section with the helm looks like 4m diameter railing to railing, so 0.66m across. The helm station looks like it takes up about half the width of the central section so roughly 33cm for helm and navigation? The other stations are each divided into 1/12 sections with stations of various sizes, two turbolift doors, and the viewer. Since some of the consoles are designed for standing crew, I suppose you'd be looking at 30cm tall! More if you want the periphery of the ship to be three steps higher than the central section.
Wow. It's big.
Your Beyond-E came out great! Can't wait to see what she looks like when finished.
Wow. Love what you have with these. The Beyond Enterprise came out great!
Your Beyond-E came out great! Can't wait to see what she looks like when finished.
Thanks guys!
-Ricky
Wow! Colour me also highly impressed with your Beyond Ent!!!! Well done!
Well done!
Thanks. Thinking way ahead, I was making up my paint masks for the aztek pattern last night.
-Ricky
Thinking way ahead, I was making up my paint masks for the aztek pattern last night. -Ricky
