U.S.S. Defiant (by ThunderChild)

Rhaven Blaack

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Greetings ladies and Gentlemen,

As we all know, @ThunderChild has GRACIOUSLY shared his latest design with all of us, the U.S.S. Defiant.
So to show "THANKS" and APPRECIATION for such, I have decided to build this model.
(This is the first Star Trek model (kit) that I have built so far.)

Here are the photos, starting with the front end:

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Rhaven Blaack

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Here are the final photos of the front end.

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This is a very straight forward and enjoyable build!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.

Thank you for watching!
 
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zathros

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I think you live in a different time event horizon. I just don't understand how you make all this stuff!! :)
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Thank you both for the kind words and encouragement.
If I did not have this hobby, I would be in a white rubber padded room with a white "hug me" jacket on singing:

 

Cybergrinder

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Rhaven, I can identify with your sentiment 100% :) The Defiant is looking good! I started on creating a 1:400 Defiant (to go with the Voyager I'm busy with) TC's model is just a bit small :)

Looking to upload once done, just need to clean up the double faces & then I can do a test build (ok, after Voyager... )

Love the song, haven't heard it for years!
 

mcusanelli

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RB,
Great work as usual! Even though it's a small model, I just have to see if my banana fingers can handle it, and having this thread to look at will really help. Thanks!
Mike
 

Rhaven Blaack

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RB,
Great work as usual! Even though it's a small model, I just have to see if my banana fingers can handle it, and having this thread to look at will really help. Thanks!
Mike
I have HUGE bearpaw type hands and I am able to make this. So if I can do it, so can you. Just take your time with it!

Rhaven, I can identify with your sentiment 100% :) The Defiant is looking good! I started on creating a 1:400 Defiant (to go with the Voyager I'm busy with) TC's model is just a bit small :)

Looking to upload once done, just need to clean up the double faces & then I can do a test build (ok, after Voyager... )

Love the song, haven't heard it for years!

I am looking forward to seeing your version of the Defiant!


Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement on this project!!!
 

Marman

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I've seen a couple of versions on the net, but none come close to this one. Good job. I love the Defiant. I think the way it was introduced in DS 9 was perfectly timed. I almost love it as much as the Voyager. Almost.
 

Rhaven Blaack

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A few more photos.

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I have finished the main body and underside.
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For being so small, there are a good amount of greebles in this model (which I am very happy with!).

I will be working on the Nacelles next.

ENJOY!!!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.
 
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Cybergrinder

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I've seen a couple of versions on the net, but none come close to this one. Good job. I love the Defiant. I think the way it was introduced in DS 9 was perfectly timed. I almost love it as much as the Voyager. Almost.

OK, I'm guilty of blowing my own trumpet here :) Marman, have you seen the thread of my Voyager build?
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Here is another update.

I have finished the Nacelles. I did not have any "real" problems with any of the parts (other than my HUGE HANDS. :rolleyes:)

Here are the photos:

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Here are the rest of the photos showing the completion of the Nacelles.

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Now on to the Bridge Section.

ENJOY!!!

Please stay tuned to your local Federation Broadcast Services Network for further updates as they come in.
 

Marman

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OK, I'm guilty of blowing my own trumpet here :) Marman, have you seen the thread of my Voyager build?

I think I have, but to be sure I will look for the thread. I have the file printed, but between being with the grand kids 22 hours a day and 2 other projects in the works I have no time to start it. But I just love the Voyager. I really do!
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Here is the Bridge Section. For such a small model, there is quite a bit of detail that really makes this model stand out!

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The Bridge is now attached to the ship.
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Now on to the Stand.
 
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