Author Archives: Commander Max

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

Something From Nothing…

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

Or so it may seem. That is certainly not the case. In the last post I mentioned making a 3d model for working out the parts. That’s just the start of the process. These computer generated parts can be made … Continue reading →

Studio Scale Models, Studio Scale TOS Enterprise(11.25 feet)

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

Space is the place.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Commander Max 7 Comments

Continued from the previous post. After the plans are in order(I still tweak things as I go) , I see if things will work on the model by creating a 3d model out of my plans. I did this years … Continue reading →

Studio Scale TOS Enterprise(11.25 feet)

To Boldly Go…

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Commander Max 2 Comments

Where No Man Has Gone Before. Well, not exactly. There have been many models of the big E in many different scales. But in studio scale? Not many models would come bigger. The Studio Scale Enterprise is over 11.25 feet … Continue reading →

Studio Scale TOS Enterprise(11.25 feet)