Federation Class Starship- Long haul Project 08/27/2016

[Moongrim]

The (upgraded) Federation Class Dreadnought.


This one is going to be a pill to engineer.

There are three primary problems in the creation of this one.
1) The middle Warp Engine.
This won't be as big a problem as I thought. As it appears that Federation Models is now offering Ascension Class warp engines as a standalone, including the center engine. Good. That way I won't have to sacrifice any more kits to obtain them. RMC-80 and 81 for those interested.
2) The (lower) Warp Engine Pylons.

This is going to be a bit more of a problem. But I think I can come up with something attainable. I'm going to go for getting several sheets of styrene, cutting them out, and sandwiching them together. What I have planned is to reproduce the above jpg file onto paper in the same size as what I want, using it to trace out the pattern and then shaping it. I'm thinking at least 3 layers. The reason being- the flush vents visible at the aft ends. I had thought about cannibalizing a 1K refit kit but the flush vents wouldn't look right without the proper orientation.

3) The Secondary Hull.

This is going to be the fun one. As you can see, the Federation class secondary hull is just ever so slightly longer than the Enterprise secondary hull. So- no sneaking in a standard secondary hull. I'm going to have to engineer something.

First off- how long is it supposed to be?

The Enterprise's Secondary hull is 110 millimeters. Now to use cross multiplication to get an idea of how long the Fed's is.
But that's just the beginning. I can't just slap in an appropriate width of tubing onto it. There is also the matter of ensuring it look 'natural', like it belongs there. THAT will be the bigger challenge.
And, also reinforcing all of that hull, then cutting into it to place the W.E. Pylon. And keep all of that straight. What makes is slightly easier (perhaps) is that the shuttle bay on the Fed has a bit of extra lip to it.

And I intend to do it twice. Once for the Federation Class, and once more for the Balson Class which I will build eventually as well.

[Max Nex]

I applaud you for this undertaking

other changes include:
new bridge module with 2 docking ports
B/C deck area enlarged and a fifth window added
Warp Nacelle Control Reactors (bulges) moved further forward -nacelles appear more pushed back
center nacelle has two INboard halves-both glowing
interconnecting dorsal has single rear facing MK 70 torpedo tube.
(this is visible on Balson's top view if you look closely)

some of this information comes from the dreadnought poster, that I am guessing you do not have.

I have thought of doing this in 1:350 ,but if would need a much bigger workbench than I have.

[novahobbies]

I can't say I paticularly care for the Balson, but I love the uprated Federation class style and I know you'll definitely do it justice! You're right, the secondary hull will be the hardest piece to fabricate here. You might even consider turning a new center portion on a lathe and just using the fore and aft parts from the plastic kit. Have fun!

[cosika321]

If you don't mind playing the waiting game, Modular Models has some extended refit hulls available. I have one on order and have ordered some other parts from him that go toward a Federation class build.

[Tesral]

I applaud you for this undertaking

other changes include:
new bridge module with 2 docking ports
B/C deck area enlarged and a fifth window added
Warp Nacelle Control Reactors (bulges) moved further forward -nacelles appear more pushed back
center nacelle has two INboard halves-both glowing
interconnecting dorsal has single rear facing MK 70 torpedo tube.
(this is visible on Balson's top view if you look closely)

some of this information comes from the dreadnought poster, that I am guessing you do not have.

I have thought of doing this in 1:350 ,but if would need a much bigger workbench than I have.

Modular Models has a lot of this. I got the A deck with two ports from them. I have not used it yet. Them may have other part to help as well.

[cosika321]

Yes, they have quite a bit. I think pretty much everything except the main nacelle pylon.

http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... -hull.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... ridge.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... celle.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... in-800.JPG
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... on-800.JPG

I have the extended secondary hull on order and already have the other parts myself. They are very nicely done, the only drawback is MM is notoriously slow in filling orders, so you will have to wait a bit for the parts.

[Moongrim]

Yes, they have quite a bit. I think pretty much everything except the main nacelle pylon.

http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... -hull.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... ridge.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... celle.html
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... in-800.JPG
http://www.modular-models.com/products/ ... on-800.JPG

I have the extended secondary hull on order and already have the other parts myself. They are very nicely done, the only drawback is MM is notoriously slow in filling orders, so you will have to wait a bit for the parts.

Well Son of a Buck!
For some reason I was under the impression that Modular Models was defunct.
Thank You Very Much Cosika. This reduces considerably the amount of work I'll have to do on such a project.

Now, just to scrape up the fundage necessary. I'm going to have to review what all MM has available, if anything else the Dreadnought Bridge section is something I can replace the one from the Gizmotron model part I pinched.

Yes, he is quite slow. I've ordered from him before. For some reason the center pylon mount isn't showing up on his list nor is the extended neck...

[cosika321]

For some reason the center pylon mount isn't showing up on his list nor is the extended neck...

Try looking under Starships 1/1000/Refit Secondary Hull and Related parts and scroll down to the bottom of the page. There's a link to a whole bunch of parts under the Extended Dorsal link.

[Moongrim]

For some reason the center pylon mount isn't showing up on his list nor is the extended neck...

Try looking under Starships 1/1000/Refit Secondary Hull and Related parts and scroll down to the bottom of the page. There's a link to a whole bunch of parts under the Extended Dorsal link.

And there it is...sometimes I have to check to see if my head is still attached.

[Moongrim]

Two Balson class secondary hulls purchased yesterday from Modular Models. 6-8 weeks minimum.
Transaction ID
5C108372JR8703821