Hi all! It's been a looooong time since I’ve posted a build. I'm not a speedy prop builder as I have a lot of other hobbies. I think the last one I shared was my cricket phaser some time ago. But I’m proud to say I’ve managed to complete this long-term prop build before the end of 2023 - a MkVII Tricorder from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
The MkVII is my favorite prop of all time. I’m quite literally obsessed with these things and study them like a scholar. I’ve had a couple prior to this - a Playmates Tric with updated electronics and a static pre-built Stapleton that I added lights to. This is my first actual build and attempt at a screen-accurate replica. I am slow but meticulous, so this took the better part of the year, on and off. I've had the kit for over 10 years and have been intimidated to start until I decided to go for it this year.
Below are some finished photos of the prop, but I will cover the build overall in posts that follow. I’m in the process of completing another two of these, a Roddenberry MkVII science and a season 3 MkVI, so suggestions for improvement are welcome.
This particular example was a half-built kit I bought maybe a decade ago, I believe from Dennis Stines. If anyone knows the source of the body based on photos, I’d love to know its provenance. It’s not a Roddenberry or Stapleton body.
Finished pics of the prop and a custom case I made for it:
Thanks for looking! More to come...
The MkVII is my favorite prop of all time. I’m quite literally obsessed with these things and study them like a scholar. I’ve had a couple prior to this - a Playmates Tric with updated electronics and a static pre-built Stapleton that I added lights to. This is my first actual build and attempt at a screen-accurate replica. I am slow but meticulous, so this took the better part of the year, on and off. I've had the kit for over 10 years and have been intimidated to start until I decided to go for it this year.
Below are some finished photos of the prop, but I will cover the build overall in posts that follow. I’m in the process of completing another two of these, a Roddenberry MkVII science and a season 3 MkVI, so suggestions for improvement are welcome.
This particular example was a half-built kit I bought maybe a decade ago, I believe from Dennis Stines. If anyone knows the source of the body based on photos, I’d love to know its provenance. It’s not a Roddenberry or Stapleton body.
Finished pics of the prop and a custom case I made for it:
Thanks for looking! More to come...
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