Category Archives: Models and Props

The Bad Side Sci-Fi Modeling.

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Commander Max 2 Comments

Some people like to always keep things positive, or at least keep up the positive face no matter what happens. I grew up in a family like this, it was very difficult  as a child. Unless someone teaches you how … Continue reading →

Models and Props, Off Topic

Round 2 1/350 Enterprise or Why Did They Do That?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Commander Max Leave a comment

I don’t know what it is about this model, but people love to make this subject more complicated than it needs to be. This kit has a number of things that made me wonder, “Why did they do that?”. The … Continue reading →

Models and Props, PL Tiny E

Custom Replica’s 66″ E repair or why is this model so damn loud!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Commander Max 2 Comments

Lets start with a video. Here is two Bussards from the Custom Replicas 66″ E kit.  The one on the left is from a built-up CR 66″ E. The one on the right is from my kit(running at top speed … Continue reading →

66" TOS E, Models and Props

Master Replicas 1/350 scale TOS Enterprise(Part 2)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Commander Max 3 Comments

I’ve been delinquent with the blog as of late, but I have been busy with the E projects. So I figure some of you would like to see more of the MR E. I like to call it the Tiny … Continue reading →

Master Replicas 350 TOS E, Models and Props

Custom Replicas 66″ TOS E or why work hard when you don’t have to.

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Commander Max 2 Comments

After the primer stage it’s time for some assembly. I mentioned the instructions that came with this kit is only good for a very loose guideline for building this model. (This is something for those of you out there that … Continue reading →

66" TOS E, Models and Props

Custom Replica’s 66″ E part two, the model.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Commander Max Leave a comment

The more I was looking over this kit, the less interesting it became. This model is more or less the same as the 350 scale Master Replicas Enterprise. I already have one of those, so why build something that’s just … Continue reading →

66" TOS E, Models and Props

The Custom Replicas 66″ Enterprise or be careful of what you wish for…

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Commander Max Leave a comment

You might get it, and find out it’s not as wonderful as first perceived. When I saw Sean Sides build of this kit I really wanted one. He did one heck of a job. He has much more on his … Continue reading →

66" TOS E, Models and Props

Master Replicas 1/350 scale TOS Enterprise

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Commander Max 1 Comment

Here is an interesting model in my collection. The Master Replicas 1/350 scale TOS Enterprise. I have one of the early ones, number 24. I refer to it as the tiny E. Here it is with the Botany Bay, I … Continue reading →

Master Replicas 350 TOS E, Models and Props

NOMAD

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Commander Max Leave a comment

I’m sure you guys remember this prop. I did my best to recreate the prop back in 2005. This was the result. The effort was exhaustive, I used only screen caps of the prop. If I saw a part in … Continue reading →

Models and Props, Nomad