I'm so going to steal the self-illuminating ship name. Hot damn that looks good! And I am in awe. You got it done in your self-imposed timeframe. Not only that, it actually looks like an actual, finished ship. Great work!
I am just left speechless after looking at the photos . Amazing design, outstanding craftsmanship ... words are failing me. I only wish I had half your skills. Outstanding! Well done! Q2
Incredible work, I love all the little details. The mix of TOS and TMP styles for the Starfleet insignias and stripes is a great touch.
That is probably one of the finest models I've ever seen, the shape, colour, details and the craftmanship, love the little nods to older designs like the refit, the hangar is awesome and the illuminated name on the stern which also has a unique shape, dude! Its great!
The next project idea is indeed a TOS era (early 2260's) concept that I've drafted a few years ago as backstory for my fleet of ships. I'm not much of a TNG guy so everything from NX to Ambassador is fair game.
AdmiralBuck, sorry for being slow to respond to your latest posts. Of course, you know I'm a big fan of your work. Endurance was an amazing project from the very beginning and you pulled off the end with elegance. As always, I look forward to your next project.
I haven't done much composite work on Endurance but I did have time to do this recent quickie: Endurance (47.5") alongside Hood, both in 1/350 scale: