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USS Grandeur - One... More... Time!

KirkTrekModeler said:
Well, it's real simple. there was a thread, started by a friend of mine, some time ago about.."Ultimate Refit Refs." ...
Not only does this have nothing to do with the topic of this thread, the tone of this post is just not something we need to make a habit of here.

1 warning for spamming.
 
I'd just like to compliment your work on this particular CGI model. I agree w/the folks who've said that you've got a definite feel for aesthetics, as you've done some beautiful work here.
 
Vektor said:
Fixed the dorsal phaser strips and restored the ones on the back of the neck section. I also did a lot of tweaking to the SubD objects in that area that you can't really see, but the separate surfaces now line up better and are pretty much ready to be frozen and joined together, assuming I don't need to make any further tweaks.


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Hello Vector
Fantastic work I'd love to see the view out of that bridge conference room I bet that will be a great sight to see once modeled. Looking forward to more pictures.

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me too i cant wait till its all done

and will there be orthographic views of this design as well?
 
CaptainRoop said:
Glad to see all is coming along up here. Just wanted everyone to know that we are very slowly getting the Actual Grandeur Forum back up and running not totally sure why or how the other one went down , but it sort of messed up and or disappeared

Although we did not get a lot of people to join over there from these boards we did have a few big names in the art world join up as well as Vektor and NightShadow posting over there too.

So maybe we can slowly get it back up to speed again. Don't expect alot right away but if you care to take a look feel free USS Grandeur Forum

I want to thank everyone that has been sending me their response as to rather or not they would purchase this ship as a model when Vektor gets finished with it and when we get the physicial model all complete.

I made a spot for people to cast their vote on the forum under the main Grandeur link, feel free to cast your vote for the model there, as well as on the Grandeur Website which BTW is getting a less cluttered slow make over too.:)

I've spoken with Vektor about making a physical model of this as I love the design it's one I would really like to have in my collection.

You can see an example of my work here.

http://sovereignreplicas.com/sf.htm
 
Thanks Rel and yes Vektor has passed that on to me... I sent you a PM about this so you can look for it in your inbox.
 
REL said:
I've spoken with Vektor about making a physical model of this as I love the design it's one I would really like to have in my collection.

You can see an example of my work here.

http://sovereignreplicas.com/sf.htm
Ooooh! Given your skills as a crafsman and the high quality of your work, I imagine this'll be awesome. What scale would you likely master it in...?
 
Adagio said:
...you should give the little blue guy a mop. Because having him clean the ship with his tongue is a little mean. :lol:

Yeah, not to mention the fact that he leaves blue saliva streaks all over the windows. ;)
 
Just_Bob said:
[Vektor, I do so love your work. The Grandeur is one of the most beautiful, and unique, designs that has ever crossed my optic nerves. My kids are just in awe, as I am as well. :thumbsup:

Thanks man, and the same to everyone else who has stuck with me through the very long lifespan of this project and has been so complementary.
 
kaisernathan1701 said:
and will there be orthographic views of this design as well?

I imagine there will be all sorts of renderings once the model is finished, including a nice, hi-res set of orthographics. :thumbsup:
 
REL said:
I've spoken with Vektor about making a physical model of this as I love the design it's one I would really like to have in my collection.

Indeed I have spoken with REL about a physical model and I am positively giddy about the idea. I hadn't mentioned it myself because I didn't know whether or not REL wanted to make it public knowledge at this point. There may be a few details left to work out between the parties involved so don't anybody go placing orders just yet, but it's a very exciting prospect, especially with someone as talented as REL involved.

If we do go ahead with it, I will probably be making some additional modifications to the 3D model to allow the basic parts and pieces to be run off on a 3D printer. REL would then use those pieces as a starting point for building up the master, or at least that's how he has explained it to me. This should shorten the process considerably and would, of course, result in a physical model that is an exact representation of the 3D model.

I never would have thought when I started all this that it would involve the efforts of so many different people and turn into something quite so cool. ;)
 
You are not the only one who's giddy at the idea. I would probably slice my thumbs off with my XActo knife if I tried to build one, but I hope someday I'll get to enjoy watching Forbin, ThomasModelers, KirkTrekModeler and the other talented "real world" modelers in this forum bringing a plasticine Grandeur to life! :thumbsup:

(And am I the only one who positively salivates at the idea of a professional modeler like REL doing a multi-kilobuck replica of the Grandeur?!)
 
Professor Moriarty said:
You are not the only one who's giddy at the idea. I would probably slice my thumbs off with my XActo knife if I tried to build one, but I hope someday I'll get to enjoy watching Forbin, ThomasModelers, KirkTrekModeler and the other talented "real world" modelers in this forum bringing a plasticine Grandeur to life! :thumbsup:

(And am I the only one who positively salivates at the idea of a professional modeler like REL doing a multi-kilobuck replica of the Grandeur?!)

In Forbin's case it probably will become a three nacelled version with a huge phaser cannon, extended hull and the like.. ;)
 
Professor Moriarty said:
(And am I the only one who positively salivates at the idea of a professional modeler like REL doing a multi-kilobuck replica of the Grandeur?!)
Hell no you arent. I know REL charges a pretty penny for his work (and rightly so). In the past I havent been able to bring myself to pay what he deserves, but for a product like this, screw the kids, they can starve for a week. I'd buy this in a NY minute.

Santaman said:
In Forbin's case it probably will become a three nacelled version with a huge phaser cannon, extended hull and the like.. ;)
:lol: Nah I dont think even he could bring himself to do that with this one
 
On a note of interest to some, Myself and the Commander have begun preliminary talks with the model builder as soon as the final details are worked out it will posted on the Grandeur website under the Grandeur-A project area, will let everyone know when that will be.
 
I checked out the Grandeur website & the ship referred to on the website as the Blackfoot is a Banzai-Class / Redemption-Class fighter developed by Paul S. Cargile @ "Starfleet Military Reserves". Images also available at "Star Trek: Australia"
 
hellsgate said:
I checked out the Grandeur website & the ship referred to on the website as the Blackfoot is a Banzai-Class / Redemption-Class fighter developed by Paul S. Cargile @ "Starfleet Military Reserves". Images also available at "Star Trek: Australia"

Yes you are correct on that, The Commander/known as the Citizen on here, which is my XO has spoken to Mister Cargile and we have full permission to use it as we would like. But thanks for sharing that with us.
 
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