tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post7866219284544700046..comments2023-06-25T13:30:27.591-07:00Comments on The Irate Modeler: Revell U.S.S. Voyager BuildTony McCashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-71422027663997180372021-06-26T11:51:29.516-07:002021-06-26T11:51:29.516-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.WestCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169691444261158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-33088175795803589232021-06-26T11:51:21.627-07:002021-06-26T11:51:21.627-07:00Tony, I'm going by the pictures and want to kn...Tony, I'm going by the pictures and want to know if after you use the Brass kit you still go back and Paint it all? right? and I don't see where you used the 1/8 half round styrene on the hull. thanksWestCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169691444261158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-26902641773837069072021-06-10T16:01:27.979-07:002021-06-10T16:01:27.979-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.WestCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169691444261158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-63792123698827412172021-06-10T15:58:05.486-07:002021-06-10T15:58:05.486-07:00Tony, I have a Monogram kit I'm working on. I...Tony, I have a Monogram kit I'm working on. I bought the paragrafix kit and am starting on the windows. I'm making it for my Son-in-law who is a Trekie. you work really got me interesting in Modeling again. WestCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169691444261158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-49923532194605003602020-06-24T06:32:19.276-07:002020-06-24T06:32:19.276-07:00Hi, thanks for this detailed blog. I was wondering...Hi, thanks for this detailed blog. I was wondering what you use as the support 'pipe' that holds the ship to the base? I bought a copper pipe and sprayed it black and while it looks fine, I would like some sort of 'cuffs' to sit on top and hide the joins.John Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344791608525323435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-32068778313668597332020-04-23T08:26:46.787-07:002020-04-23T08:26:46.787-07:00This is brilliant work. I have a question about th...This is brilliant work. I have a question about the styrene window inserts if I can. was it clear styrene you used? I am struggling to find 0.08 clear styrene although I have a fe options. 1mm clear styrene or I have considered frosted polypropylene. I am not sure if the frosted would defuse the light too much. What are your thoughts? I am very new to model making so any input would be welcome. Chris Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704869375360015154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-69951949647023468132020-04-17T20:43:55.164-07:002020-04-17T20:43:55.164-07:00This is brilliant, I'm currently building thi...This is brilliant, I'm currently building this kit myself but using a USB battery that will be stored internally but accessible for charging via the base entrance hole. I have literally just decided to light the model after gluing together the engines as the rear section so that will be fun to get apart! SamAlexander86https://www.blogger.com/profile/12330297827833652685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-78087872570195750642020-02-15T07:36:39.008-08:002020-02-15T07:36:39.008-08:00Wow, this is a truly beautiful piece of work! I...Wow, this is a truly beautiful piece of work! I'm just trying to get into modelling properly. I think I'm going to do a couple of practice Voyagers to get used to painting and decaling, then I'll attempt a light kit. I'll be using this blog as my bible ;) Truly wonderful work, thank you for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481531729133455487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-64803481522383857612018-04-29T13:49:11.596-07:002018-04-29T13:49:11.596-07:00Ah, you are right I linked the white! Oops! Yes I ...Ah, you are right I linked the white! Oops! Yes I used the light gray 87042.Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-4997759862224849572018-04-29T13:47:26.332-07:002018-04-29T13:47:26.332-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-17681148378108083492018-04-29T04:30:58.448-07:002018-04-29T04:30:58.448-07:00Awesome Work !!!
Am I correct that you used Tamiy...Awesome Work !!!<br /><br />Am I correct that you used Tamiya Grey Part Number 87042 for the outer hull instead of the one you linked ?Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372200142342516632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-50498331413780227682017-09-15T13:45:57.760-07:002017-09-15T13:45:57.760-07:00In awe of this masterful work, I am deeply impress...In awe of this masterful work, I am deeply impressed to say the least!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824729370660437404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-40839452522557996832017-04-04T15:30:42.422-07:002017-04-04T15:30:42.422-07:00Thanks! All you need to know is how to figure out ...Thanks! All you need to know is how to figure out what size resistors to put on LEDs and how to solder. There are online calculators to tell you restore sizes and plenty of videos on Youtube to teach you how to solder and the basics. Back when I knew very little about it I leaned a ton from this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9AD899_bBM<br />Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-84639839718915879222017-04-02T10:47:35.872-07:002017-04-02T10:47:35.872-07:00Amazing work, I'm blown away. I wish I took e...Amazing work, I'm blown away. I wish I took electronics in school so I understood how to do all that internal lighting and wiring! :)forriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746515846739364861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-8831305291776973852017-01-11T08:22:33.883-08:002017-01-11T08:22:33.883-08:00Thanks for the compliments, David. I don't bui...Thanks for the compliments, David. I don't build professionally it's just a hobby for me. To be honest, I'm not sure that I could reproduce those results. As far as cost for something like that the model itself is anywhere from $40 to $75 if on eBay. I estimate the supplies needed at around $150, conservatively. As for what to charge for the time to build it I would have no clue, sorry. My friend Simon Mercs builds very high end models, but it's not cheap and he has a backlog of two years. Boyd Crompton at Trekworks might be able to do it affordably for you. But I would encourage you to try it yourself. It takes some time and a lot of practice before tackling a big project like voyager, but It's worth the effort I think. <br /><br />Take care.<br />Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-67573409347609191402017-01-10T23:46:50.909-08:002017-01-10T23:46:50.909-08:00Hi Tony, this is one of the best Voyager models wi...Hi Tony, this is one of the best Voyager models with lighting I've seen and am just wondering if you could make one of these models for me exactly as you've done so here?<br />If so, please let me know how much it would cost?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194887038376493946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-70042090865142095302016-07-28T07:12:22.189-07:002016-07-28T07:12:22.189-07:00I bought the revell USS Enterprise NCC-1701, do yo...I bought the revell USS Enterprise NCC-1701, do you actually have to put all the parts together or does it depend on what kind of model you buy? this is the very first time I ever bought something like this, I suppose these revell models aren't that hard or annoying to build?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00718229988462536765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-29192789592240297792016-04-29T17:46:25.373-07:002016-04-29T17:46:25.373-07:001/1000 scale USS Enterprise Refit (Kirk's movi...1/1000 scale USS Enterprise Refit (Kirk's movie ship) might be a good place to start. It's not too big and all of the windows are round on it. Battlestar Galactica (old or new) would be a good starter too. Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-45768663673636299672016-04-29T16:15:44.470-07:002016-04-29T16:15:44.470-07:00Thanks for the speedy reply!
So as someone who is...Thanks for the speedy reply!<br /><br />So as someone who is starting out, would you recommend any good kits? It doesn't need to be just Star Trek mind, although I do love all spaceships! I am mostly used to doing 28mm War Gaming Figures, so tidying up kits and drilling holes and such is nothing new to me. It's the painting with an airbrush and electronics I am excited about learning to work with!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578185480109465253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-26904584561591144932016-04-29T09:07:18.178-07:002016-04-29T09:07:18.178-07:00I buy cheap LEDs, not bet. LOL I can't go back...I buy cheap LEDs, not bet. LOL I can't go back and edit on this thing. Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-19775424542796580512016-04-29T09:04:46.793-07:002016-04-29T09:04:46.793-07:00Hi John,
Thanks for the kind words.
I started on ...Hi John,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words.<br />I started on smaller kits that had round windows (and not so many!). <br />Just drilling round holes is a lot easier than trying to do the rectangular windows on those Star Trek Ships. You could probably get away with leaving the small windows dark and just lighting the bigger bay windows. The hard part is the warp engines and trying to get wires into the thin fantail section. That was a real bear for me.<br /><br />As far as lighting, I bet cheap LEDs form various online stores. You can find a few links on the right side of my blog. You will need some solder, wires, a soldering iron and a lot of patience. :) I didn't know much about electronics and resistors and LEDS and all that stuff but there is a lot of information on how to do it on youtube and such. You can buy Pre-wired kits from places like tenacontrols if you don't want the hassle. Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-41755415500669039862016-04-28T15:58:40.696-07:002016-04-28T15:58:40.696-07:00Loving the ship!
My friend has got me interested ...Loving the ship!<br /><br />My friend has got me interested in doing bigger model kits that you can put lighting in to. I think this would be a good model to start with at it is big enough on the inside to wire the lights and also to learn how to use decals and etching.<br /><br />Do you think this project would work if I was to leave out doing the small windows, and focus on the larger ones as a first time project? As much as I would love to get this beast accurate, id rather do something more within my skill level whilst still learning new skills. <br /><br />Also, how did you go about doing the lighting? Was it all from scratch or did you use a kit? Again, I'd love to get it accurate, but if I am only going to focus on the bigger of the light sources it means i could probably buy the parts myself.<br /><br />Once I have completed the model, I want to go back to it once I have more model kits under my belt and do everything so it looks as good as this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578185480109465253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-52688684892835098392016-04-28T05:22:57.173-07:002016-04-28T05:22:57.173-07:00AWESOME !!!AWESOME !!!James T.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511118915643696481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-20231334895087498062016-04-28T05:18:04.867-07:002016-04-28T05:18:04.867-07:00AWESOME !!!AWESOME !!!James T.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511118915643696481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439294536921643119.post-69583970946450504362016-04-21T13:03:55.444-07:002016-04-21T13:03:55.444-07:00I sanded them all the way down and then used the p...I sanded them all the way down and then used the photo etched details from Paragrafix. I don't recall if it resulted in any holes or not. But if it did I would have just used some putty to fix it. I used 9 volts. No particular reason, it's just what I had on hand. Yeah, questions here are fine or you can message me on Google+.Tony McCashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650881004935912731noreply@blogger.com