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Enterprise
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Reliable Conversion

This model was intended to be combined with parts of the Round 2/Polar Lights 1/350 Scale U.S.S. Enterprise Refit model to create an entirely different 1/350 reliable star ship.

The project started out as a 3D model made in LightWave 3D, then printed on Stratasys PolyJet machines at 16 micron resolution. The images below are the master pattern pieces, except for the image number 12, which shows actual cast parts.

1:350 Reliant Star Ship 1 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 2 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 3 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 4
1:350 Reliant Star Ship 5 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 6 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 7 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 8
1:350 Reliant Star Ship 9 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 10 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 11 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 12
1:350 Reliant Star Ship 13 1:350 Reliant Star Ship 13

The conversion portion of the model was comprised of 32 parts. The pieces of the rollbar/pylon assembly had metal tubes cast into them to serve as both stiffeners and conduit for wiring. The impulse engine emitters and crystals along with the shuttle bay pieces and replacement door opening surrounds (shown in the last image) are cast in translucent resin for lighting purposes.

The rear hull and torpedo launcher are hollow-cast so wiring and lighting can be added.

This model is not available for sale and this page is here only to display my past work for personal use.

A placement guide for the decal sheets can be found here

To see a superb build-up of this kit, check out Jonathon Marshall's site here.