OMG! Wow that has really come a long way! Like the lighting, and the different approach to doing it between yourself and Phil! Looking forward to seeing the end result(s)
Good steady progress. Thank you for editing out the vast majority of the window masking! I like your boxes inside the warp nacelles - they get the LED's close to the grilles and provide a void space to hide wiring which avoids some of the issues Phil was having. In future projects you might consider using JST connectors for things like the upper light on the nacelle - they allow you to make connections that you can plug and unplug as necessary during construction. BTW international convention mandates navigation (nav) lights that are steady red on the port side, green on the starboard and white at the rear so the steady white lights are still nav lights. Obviously, in the 23rd century interplanetary conventions may require slightly different configurations! 😁
Looks great! Can't wait to try and get my hands on one. Hopefully, they will fix some of the issues by the time I do. You're making some great progress, though. Keep up the great work!
Lou + good morning just got the notification on your build this is going to be a great model when its done up by 4:00 am going threw the channels found a me tv cartoon channel they have a show on that i haven't seen since the early 1970s Captain Scarlet and the mistron gee that brings back memories it seem they have all of the Gerry Anderson shows on that channel me TV toons
@@aztekdummy I've been watching the Show a bit lately and I've seen those Nacelles Lights Blinking not like the Strobes but more like the Blinking Nav Lights on the Refit Enterprise Watch Star Trek TNG and pay close attention to the Senses of The Enterprise D flying through Space and you'll notice the lights on the Rear of the Nacelles Blinking .
@@aztekdummy Lou I've Watched the clips of Generations on TH-cam and I noticed the Nacelle Lights Blinking in only 2 Scenes but I think in those Scenes the Filming Model was Used most of the scenes I found were of the CGI Model.
Ahah! Nothing like a good thunderclap in the middle of the night to stir the blood, eh? When they're that close you want to go see what got blown up! You had some interesting edit choices-- I think you've got a clear case of "yellow line fever." But the intent is all there. To wit: forward progress. From my watching TNG and paying attention to the ship sequences-- the use of incandescent bulbs really makes a big difference. I believe the "Jein" standard was using neon tubing for the majority of the ship but smaller sources were used. Those "Bussard" domes were warmer than red LEDs are. So! Your choice of adding an orange was pretty clever. But why not a 5mm? None handy? I also think several more of both kinds would smooth things out. I wonder whether or not sanding the lenses flat would help. No one these days wants to trust grain-o-wheat bulbs, but LEDs do limit our color spectrum. Tuning RGBs is just weird and results vary from ideal-- my next plan is to use colored markers to see what happens to a white LED-- this time using a cool white. And experiment with a warm too. I personally cannot wait to see what mad levels of paint masking is going to happen.
Wouldn't two Cob strips inside the nacelles look a bit more even as far as lighting is concerned (and mimic the light-tubes on the 6-foot-filming model)?
again, I'm limited by the design of the Helios lighting board. It's designed for strip leds and from what I know about cob lighting is that is requires a constant 12v. I have some blindingly bright blue cob, but I don't want to risk screwing up the board to use it here
Your project is coming along great! Dumb question - Was the Enterprise studio model that blue or is what looks like the Robin Egg blue that I've seen on photos, going on next as the main base coat? I'm going to have to learn how an Arquino circuit board works. You and others make this lighting look so simple.
Window masking was easy for me!!!😂😂😂😂 looks great! Love your simple yet elegant nacelle lighting! Bravo!
Great work Lou, love the Warp engines! Exactly what I would do!
The Nacelles came out great Lou, they look awesome all lit
up!!!
Those warp nacelles are looking great, those cages really helped to keep any wires from blocking light. lovely solution.
OMG! Wow that has really come a long way! Like the lighting, and the different approach to doing it between yourself and Phil! Looking forward to seeing the end result(s)
Another amazing week! All those tiny windows and all that masking! Wooh!
It's looking so good! Loving what you and Phil are doing with these.
Lou- Thank you!. I look forward to your video's every Saturday.
Good steady progress. Thank you for editing out the vast majority of the window masking! I like your boxes inside the warp nacelles - they get the LED's close to the grilles and provide a void space to hide wiring which avoids some of the issues Phil was having. In future projects you might consider using JST connectors for things like the upper light on the nacelle - they allow you to make connections that you can plug and unplug as necessary during construction. BTW international convention mandates navigation (nav) lights that are steady red on the port side, green on the starboard and white at the rear so the steady white lights are still nav lights. Obviously, in the 23rd century interplanetary conventions may require slightly different configurations! 😁
I have those connectors and plan on using them in the saucer, the top of the nacelle is no big deal
The Enterprise is looking great Lou! Enjoying your build sir. 🖖
Hope you are okay and safe.
Looks great! Can't wait to try and get my hands on one. Hopefully, they will fix some of the issues by the time I do. You're making some great progress, though. Keep up the great work!
Lou + good morning just got the notification on your build this is going to be a great model when its done up by 4:00 am going threw the channels found a me tv cartoon channel they have a show on that i haven't seen since the early 1970s Captain Scarlet and the mistron gee that brings back memories it seem they have all of the Gerry Anderson shows on that channel me TV toons
Looking good Lou!
Whole house genny! Business write off! 🖖🏼
so the warp grills are warped , lol
I have to say it.Putting down all those window masks is a pain in the neck lol
Take your tme Lou. One day she will be ready and she will launch on time.
“You’ll wonder where the yellow went…” when you fill yer widows with tulip?
i got more tulips than Holland
@@aztekdummy
And you keep tilting at windmills…
With great results.
Helpful Master class Lou.
Lou on Star Trek TNG those rear Nacelles Lights Blinked along with the other Blinking Lights !
im pretty sure the only lights that blinked were the strobes on the bridge and down under the belly
@@aztekdummy I've been watching the Show a bit lately and I've seen those Nacelles Lights Blinking not like the Strobes but more like the Blinking Nav Lights on the Refit Enterprise Watch Star Trek TNG and pay close attention to the Senses of The Enterprise D flying through Space and you'll notice the lights on the Rear of the Nacelles Blinking .
@@p.j.c.2.0 but does it in Generations? cuz that's the version i'm making
@@aztekdummy yeah the Nacelle Lights Blink in Generations .... But Better Watch the Movie Again just to be Sure.
@@aztekdummy Lou I've Watched the clips of Generations on TH-cam and I noticed the Nacelle Lights Blinking in only 2 Scenes but I think in those Scenes the Filming Model was Used most of the scenes I found were of the CGI Model.
Hey brother, you Okay?
I know you are in NC. I am guessing the storm stayed to the west of Raleigh,
The rain was so heavy over such a large area.
@@buzza9563 we made it through with just a bump. The western part of the state really got the worst of it.
Ahah! Nothing like a good thunderclap in the middle of the night to stir the blood, eh? When they're that close you want to go see what got blown up!
You had some interesting edit choices-- I think you've got a clear case of "yellow line fever." But the intent is all there. To wit: forward progress. From my watching TNG and paying attention to the ship sequences-- the use of incandescent bulbs really makes a big difference. I believe the "Jein" standard was using neon tubing for the majority of the ship but smaller sources were used. Those "Bussard" domes were warmer than red LEDs are. So! Your choice of adding an orange was pretty clever. But why not a 5mm? None handy? I also think several more of both kinds would smooth things out. I wonder whether or not sanding the lenses flat would help. No one these days wants to trust grain-o-wheat bulbs, but LEDs do limit our color spectrum. Tuning RGBs is just weird and results vary from ideal-- my next plan is to use colored markers to see what happens to a white LED-- this time using a cool white. And experiment with a warm too.
I personally cannot wait to see what mad levels of paint masking is going to happen.
Lou... Could you add some yellow and orange to the bussards?
@@bradleythekid I'm happy with the one orange I put in. They are really pretty red.
@@aztekdummy it does look really nice... I commented right before your last shot. I was wishing I didn't say anything but it was too late....
Wouldn't two Cob strips inside the nacelles look a bit more even as far as lighting is concerned (and mimic the light-tubes on the 6-foot-filming model)?
again, I'm limited by the design of the Helios lighting board. It's designed for strip leds and from what I know about cob lighting is that is requires a constant 12v. I have some blindingly bright blue cob, but I don't want to risk screwing up the board to use it here
@@aztekdummy Ah, okay. You managed to make the lighting look great anyways. 👍
You're a better man than I, Captain. I do wonder what you do to keep the neck and back aches away...
i do see a chiropractor every 10 weeks. Ironically, his name is Dr. Smith (oh, the pain, the pain...)
Your project is coming along great!
Dumb question - Was the Enterprise studio model that blue or is what looks like the Robin Egg blue that I've seen on photos, going on next as the main base coat?
I'm going to have to learn how an Arquino circuit board works. You and others make this lighting look so simple.
that is the darkest blue you are seeing. there is a gray/blue coat to go over it that will cut that down quite a bit
welll great stuff so fare so good and see part 5 as do it keep dry