"It's a model Jim, but not as we know it" *Finished*

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » November 12th, 2014, 4:24 pm

I will be building the Star Trek Bridge, this is what the completed model should look like:

I have printed out the first 6 sheets onto 135msg paper, with the last sheet printed onto normal paper, as per the instructions.

Post by **splash** » November 12th, 2014, 7:52 pm

SJPONeill · Post by **SJPONeill** » November 13th, 2014, 6:56 am

A very interesting subject...looking forward to this build...Ron Caudillo has some very nice designs...

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » November 13th, 2014, 11:48 am

SJPONeill wrote:Ron Caudillo has some very nice designs.

This one certainly seems to be highly detailed, I look forward to seeing how it goes together.

These are the relevant parts:

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » November 13th, 2014, 1:43 pm

I'm really interested in seeing how this one turns out.

Dazzled · Post by **Dazzled** » November 13th, 2014, 6:25 pm

Wow, what an original subject. How big is it?

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » November 13th, 2014, 6:51 pm

Where did you get this?

SJPONeill · Post by **SJPONeill** » November 14th, 2014, 7:13 am

Dirkpitt289 wrote:Where did you get this?

http://www.paperhollywood.com/paper-hol ... -of-6.html

Go crazy...

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » November 14th, 2014, 12:33 pm

SJPONeill wrote:
Dirkpitt289 wrote:Where did you get this?
http://www.paperhollywood.com/paper-hol ... -of-6.html

Go crazy...

Or you can get it direct from here: http://jleslie48.com/stbb/rel.html;

Dazzled wrote:Wow, what an original subject. How big is it?

It will measure approx. 19 cms across and 5 cms high once complete.

I made a start by cutting out the parts for the raised deck;

and slowly putting them together, you can see how the two curved pieces create an overhanging lip:

I have also built up the one piece sunken deck:

This has taken quite a while as each section was glued and clamped together and left to dry before moving on to the next section. Unfortunately the glue has caused it to curl out of shape, so I am going to put a thicker piece of card onto the bottom to hold it in shape.

Post by **splash** » November 14th, 2014, 1:14 pm

When I first saw what you are building, I thought those cross bases to the chairs would be hard to make, but I see they have used the cunning plan of printing them on the base.

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » November 14th, 2014, 1:27 pm

splash wrote:When I first saw what you are building, I thought those cross bases to the chairs would be hard to make, but I see they have used the cunning plan of printing them on the base.

Yes, thankfully, though the actual upright tube is made from this:

The thickness of each tube is 2/3 of a toothpick.

I may have to resort to using a bit of painted wire.

Post by **splash** » November 14th, 2014, 1:46 pm

I think I would be tempted to use black painted tooth picks.

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » November 14th, 2014, 1:55 pm

Here are the parts that make up the Command Module, comprising of Pedestal, Chair Support, Chair Platform and Chair Column;

I find it quite amazing how well designed these are, lets hope they all go together OK.

SJPONeill · Post by **SJPONeill** » November 14th, 2014, 4:04 pm

what sort of glue are you using? For those large areas, try woodworking PVA as this does not wap the paper/card in the same way as common household PVA, or, pretty much any glue that is not waterbased: a can of spray adhesive goes a long way and does not affect the material. You can also laminate by placing a layer of shrinkwrap between layers of paper/card and ironing it with a warm iron...yes really!

Titan · Post by **Titan** » November 14th, 2014, 8:24 pm

SJPONeill wrote: You can also laminate by placing a layer of shrinkwrap between layers of paper/card and ironing it with a warm iron...yes really!

I never knew that...thanks for that useful bit of info Simon and logged in for next time I hit the paper.

An interesting model Molly, good luck with it.

Regards
Mark

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