Using epoxy like that for alignment as you did with the neck join is exactly how I approached the two left and right halves of the 1/650 Sovereign - really a great method that's repeatable for a lot of projects
It's a pretty big project yeah....but I've tackled bigger....😎😉 We're all problem solvers when you break the hobby down to it's basics. We all love to solve certain issues with each build 👍
Awesome progress, I have one of these kits and I'm following this build series intently. Brilliant thinking on problem solving the inherent issues with the casting. I love the armature design and nacelle supports, much better than a tubular setup. Please continue to share progress updates.
The idea about that rotary dremel tool? That’s a very good idea! Now my take on it! If you had found small ball bearings and had those placed where you placed the rods… then you would have a much more smooth movement around the saucer!
Ha! I had the same thought, but I don't have any appropriate bearings on-hand. Maybe I'll implement improvements if I build a more permanent version. It'll do this job just fine though 👍
@@MotionPictureMiniatures well? My solution is to search for a tube that just slides in your existing rods and use a bit of grease between the tube and rod so the tube moves freely….
@@israelislaromero4079 sure, there are plenty of ways to make a more robust mechanism, but this will work fine for now. Plus, it hasn't cost any money to build, which is even better 👍 If I find myself needing to do similar tasks on other projects I'll build a better version
I doubt I'll be offering these masks for sale. Developing them to use for myself is one thing, but making them for sale to others requires a ton of extra work. I just don't have the time unfortunately
The amount of work done so far is great, even more so compared to how far I would have got to in the same time. The router idea with the dremel is awesome, quick and easy way to make sure everything is is nice and smooth and at the correct depth. Just wondering if you will copy the sensor band pattern from Generations where we saw the saucer section crashed? Looking forward to the next update on this wee beastie.
Thanks, much appreciated. I need to have a closer look at what the VFX guys used for the sensor band details in Picard, but yes, some detailing will be added in one form or another
Not really, it's really just intended to be a sturdy support to keep the saucer as flat and square as possible. It won't hurt in terms of getting light to the rim windows though 🤞
Using epoxy like that for alignment as you did with the neck join is exactly how I approached the two left and right halves of the 1/650 Sovereign - really a great method that's repeatable for a lot of projects
Yeah, it's a technique I use on a lot of projects. I love metal epoxy putty, so many uses 😎
Fantastic! She's coming along beautifully!
Thanks James, there's a long road to go but all going pretty well so far 👍
The table jig is brillant!
That remains to be seen, but I think it'll work...🤞
A mammoth task but will be worth it once completed, love the ingenuity of getting around problems 👍👍
It's a pretty big project yeah....but I've tackled bigger....😎😉
We're all problem solvers when you break the hobby down to it's basics. We all love to solve certain issues with each build 👍
Fabulous work. Love the improv table router jig.
Thanks, hopefully I don't lose a finger using it...😆
Awesome progress, I have one of these kits and I'm following this build series intently. Brilliant thinking on problem solving the inherent issues with the casting. I love the armature design and nacelle supports, much better than a tubular setup. Please continue to share progress updates.
Thanks. I'll be getting back to this very soon, had to jump onto another project for a while
The idea about that rotary dremel tool? That’s a very good idea! Now my take on it! If you had found small ball bearings and had those placed where you placed the rods… then you would have a much more smooth movement around the saucer!
Ha! I had the same thought, but I don't have any appropriate bearings on-hand. Maybe I'll implement improvements if I build a more permanent version. It'll do this job just fine though 👍
@@MotionPictureMiniatures well? My solution is to search for a tube that just slides in your existing rods and use a bit of grease between the tube and rod so the tube moves freely….
@@israelislaromero4079 sure, there are plenty of ways to make a more robust mechanism, but this will work fine for now. Plus, it hasn't cost any money to build, which is even better 👍 If I find myself needing to do similar tasks on other projects I'll build a better version
@@MotionPictureMiniatures great! I wish you a good weekend and keep doing those videos and builds! 👍
I would definitely be interested in a set of masks for this kit whenever you get them made up.
I doubt I'll be offering these masks for sale. Developing them to use for myself is one thing, but making them for sale to others requires a ton of extra work. I just don't have the time unfortunately
The amount of work done so far is great, even more so compared to how far I would have got to in the same time. The router idea with the dremel is awesome, quick and easy way to make sure everything is is nice and smooth and at the correct depth. Just wondering if you will copy the sensor band pattern from Generations where we saw the saucer section crashed? Looking forward to the next update on this wee beastie.
Thanks, much appreciated. I need to have a closer look at what the VFX guys used for the sensor band details in Picard, but yes, some detailing will be added in one form or another
Great stuff! Is the idea that the perspex will also work as light pipe, passing diffused light to the saucer' s edge?
Not really, it's really just intended to be a sturdy support to keep the saucer as flat and square as possible. It won't hurt in terms of getting light to the rim windows though 🤞