Star Trek SS Tholian Ship

[Blackbirdcd]

I'm thinking that a buildup of this model with a fancy irridescent color scheme is in order!

 

[feek61]

Even though the thing was actually grey it looks gold on screen. Once displayed I may shine a red light on the thing once it's done, lol.

 

[Smiling Demon]

Have you seen this?
If anyone gets offended because I posted this I will be more than happy to take it down!

http://www.thomasmodels.com/tholian.html

 

[Blackbirdcd]

I think Thomas did a great job on those. And the video is pretty cool, overall. They look a bit "stubby" when compared to the photos we've recently seen, but I cannot tell what's throwing it off - the side petals have a great profile, I'm wondering if the nose was just a bit short. But that's just picking at nits - his built & filmed one looks a lot better than the one I've barely drawn up

 

[feek61]

Yes, I've seen that build and I agree with blackbirdcd; a good effort. I think the Thomas models version suffers from a lack of reference material that has since surfaced. Good effort but some of the porportions are a little off but not bad at all.


Will

 

[feek61]

Well I roughed the shape and I'm pretty happy with the results. This thing is interesting because of all of the angles and tapers. Once I cut the parts it would have been almost impossible to tell which was which if I had not marked them first. Anyway, don't be too afraid by this photo. I just wanted to make sure the shape was right before I proceeded. I'll post some beauty shots when she is looking good.

The petals or wings here are just hanging by a couple of aluminum dowels so that's why there looks to be a little play between the core area and the petals. Of course the finished version will be tight, lol

 

[phez]

Very nice :love

 

[RS1]

Looking Good !!

Can't wait to see more pictures

 

[feek61]

Thanks! Looking forward to getting some more work done on this jewel. No lights, no "mystery" areas, just a straight build; I love it!

No progress yet but for me it's a five-day "project" weekend, lol.


Will

 

[feek61]

Not much progress to report. Still have to shape the nose and add the back detail. No issues other then lack-of-time. Here is what she is looking like to date:

It will probably be a few weeks before I can focus and finish her up as I am working on a bunch of other stuff of which I have a deadline.



Will

 

[Carson Dyle]

Looking good, Will.

 

[modeleers]

Good, Will, Looking!
Nice Build!!!

 

[feek61]

I know it's been a while. I've been busy and have had a few medical issues (which has really sucked) but trying to get back into it. Here are a few progress shots.

This is the material I will be using for the little triangle areas:

This is kind of from the same vantage point:

With coke can for scale:

 

[TOSPHASER]

:eek wow your work NEVER Ceases to amaze me!! outstanding job my friend!!
hope you are doing / feeling better Will,
do take care of your self!!!! :thumbsup

 

[robn1]

I know it's been a while...

So much for the renowned Tholian punctuality
Glad you're doing better, it's lookin' good!

 

[Blackbirdcd]

That is looking fantastic! Man, nice work. Okay, now I have to go finish mine!

 

[RS1]

Outstanding work . Keeps getting better and better .

 

[Rylo]

Re: Star Trek Tholian Ship SS size?

Dude, didn't Rick C. own that at one time?

-Rylo

It is about 15 1/2 inches long IIRC. HMS had a casting of an original when I was back at MR and we were supposed to make a replica, but it got nixed.

You should be safe with 15 1/2 inches.

 

[Rylo]

Almost forgot to mention it! Yes, this is coming along great.

Nice work!! thumbsup

 

[Tony Hardy]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Sure hope you release a kit of this at some point.