Tag Archives: model kit

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 20, 2018 by ttheobald2020

Build Log:  Part 16 Well, hi! First off, I feel an apology is necessary here – I haven’t updated my log in a LONG time, and I should have.  I’m sorry.  Since last we spoke, I’ve had a move across … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Sci-Fi, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

HMS Belfast…

Posted on May 11, 2017 by ttheobald2020

…is all done up!  There isn’t going to be a lot of text in this post, I’ll update with a more comprehensive build log later, but for now I wanted to push up some shots of her from tonight showing … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Contest Entry, Model Kits, Uncategorized, ww2 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A little teaser…

Posted on March 1, 2017 by ttheobald2020

This is a little extra teaser to add to Build Log – Part 15.  Remember how I mentioned I didn’t have any controls to tell the board to do the things I’m programming into it? Now I do.   (evil … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Sci-Fi, Software | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 25, 2017 by ttheobald2020

Build Log:  Part 15 This update is going to be about some of the electronics that I’m designing and working with to control special effects on the model – the lighting of the torp launcher and the sounds that go … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, PC Stuff, Sci-Fi, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 8, 2017 by ttheobald2020

Build Log:  Part 14 This is a mini-post to host a video showing how to assemble and solder various LED types for use in the Secondary Hull (LED tape, normal LEDs, SMDs, some soldering tips).  Watch at your own risk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, PC Stuff, Sci-Fi, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 4, 2017 by ttheobald2020

Build Log:  Part 13 Well, it’s been a while, but I’ve got a few things done in the time since I last updated here.  I had almost begun on the secondary hull, but found a few things that needed handling … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Sci-Fi | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on September 30, 2016 by ttheobald2020

Build Log:  Part 12 Okay, everyone, I did some fun stuff in the last couple of weeks – some was dirt simple and pretty, some was a little harder and is coming out really great. First off, let’s bid a … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Sci-Fi | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on August 6, 2016 by ttheobald2020

Build Log – Part 11 It’s been a while since I’ve written this log, so my apologies go out to anyone who’s been waiting…hope it wasn’t too long. When last we were here, the nacelles had just been wired, all … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Sci-Fi | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

AMT’s “Cadet Series” – Star Trek: The Motion Picture Set – Part 2

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ttheobald2020

Welcome to Part 2, where I’ll cover the decaling and painting of the AMT Cadet Series of Star Trek: The Motion Picture.  For those of you just tuning in, take a few moments and have a look at what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Review, Sci-Fi, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kit Review: AMT’s “Cadet Series” – Star Trek: The Motion Picture Set

Posted on June 2, 2016 by ttheobald2020

Hello everyone!  This entry is a first for me – a sponsored kit review on behalf of a hobby vendor.  I’m doing periodic reviews for the company Models4Hobby.co.uk, and they’ve sent me this kit for review and build.  A copy … Continue reading →

Posted in Build Log, Model Kits, Review | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment