Your hand is so steady. The TOS bridge is the penultimate bridge for the series, just as the original series Enterprise will always be number one in my heart.

I'd love to see them do a complete bridge for the Wrath of Khan era.

@j.s.connolly8579

2 жыл бұрын

HAH! Funny you should say that?! I've purchased THREE of the "Halmark Ornaments of the ST II Wrath of Khan Bridge" and I plan on using THIS model kit that i bought un-started at a rummage sale, and will combine the two to MAKE a decent Enterprise Re-Fit Bridge! :D I even plan on keeping the Ornament's "Sound Effects" to use with it! :D I will be using "Bridge Plans" bumped up on a copier to as close to the correct scale as possible to get the sizes for the walls and bridge stations! Wish me Luck?! :D

@iangreen4572

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they have no interest in doing it, i've asked.

Besides the chairs, it really needs the turbo lift entrance area re-done. The whole wall is not just the doors. Nice job. I have an original vintage kit waiting in line to be done. So many ways to personalize it!

It’s a nice build of an old kit. I really wish they would release kits of the bridge of other starships- maybe a refit bridge or any other ship.

The 'greenish' planet is from the episode 'The Galileo Seven'. It's located inside the Murasaki Quasar. If you look closely you can see the shuttle burning it's remaining fuel as Spock gambles with a last ditch distress signal.

I had this kit as a kid and always thought it was a really cool kit. If I was to rebuild this I would create a floor from a piece of styrene so that there’s a better foundation. With that said, nice job and thanks for the video.

Just built this model/diorama. It is an awesome kit. My only complaint is having to decide if I was going to make Chekov or Scotty. I also took some acrylic and using a dremel tool I made a clear cover to protect the model from dust. Your video was a great inspiration.

Looks great! You enjoyed it, worked with what you had, and resulted in a well-done model / diorama of the classic ST-TOS Bridge. Thanks for sharing. You gave some great information for others’ projects, like my original bridge set that’s still waiting.

Great job on the kit... very well done! 👏 One suggestion I'd like to make is that you hit your figures with some dull-cote or other flat spray to eliminate the shine; they all look like they're wearing plastic uniforms.

I have had this kit for some time now, but was somehow deterred from starting it - you have shown me that it is actually not that much work, mostly painting of large areas, a bit of masking, a fair amount of decaling (which I enjoy), plus the figures. The kit is now out from the basement and laid out in front of me :) many thanks for showing and encouraging! (Side-note: if you don't like your figures, a coat of matt varnish does a lot to improve them.)

Wow, this is really interesting because I just recently refurbished all of my Star Trek kits that I built in the 70s. A lot of parts where missing after I unpacked them from the boxes that they were stored in for almost 40 years. I used moldable plastic to rebuilt lost pieces. That Spock model was missing 2 of the hydras 3 heads so that was a challenge! I'm looking at my Enterprise, Klingon Battle Cruiser and Romulan Bird of Prey hanging from my ceiling as I write this! I also painted them, which I didn't bother to do when I was a kid. I really had a blast putting this bridge model back together. I took some liberties on the deck color but I love it! Sadly, only Kirk was left in the command seat. But looking at this model you've got I'm pretty sure that there's some updating that has been done. The figures seem to look better and of course there's all of the extras. The decals are COMPLETEY different! My main viewer features a Romulan Bird of Prey. That Balok decal was on the Tricorder in the exploration set; which I actually had to buy twice because I wore the first set out by playing "Star Trek" too much apparently. Anyhoo, I'm glad to see these all available!

Great work! Thanks for the video! You brought back a lot of fun memories when I built them…many years ago!

I built this model when I was 15 years old using enamel paint. I have been buying up those key chain type video viewers. My goal was to make all the monitors with real monitors but everything is packed in boxes, who knows if I will ever get around to making this the way I intended using LED's and fiber optics. It's a good solid model and has been for years. It's nice they upgraded the thing.

Thanks for another entertaining video.I had this kit when it first came out and I scratch built the missing sections using sheet styrene.This newer and updated kit is quite an improvement with the extra figures and more accurate details.😀

@rocketshipsandrobotsinterg2184

2 жыл бұрын

I remember the 70's kit had big heads on the crew .

You did really well! Looking forward to building this one again.

Cool! Can't wait to add this to my pile waiting to be built... lol FYI, decals will always go down much better on gloss finish. I always spray down a really good gloss clear coat before putting down decals, then I'll spray a second gloss coat with leveling thinner to help seal in the finished decals and make them really look like part of the surface. Then I'll finish by adding matte or satin clear coats where or if needed.

Didn’t know there was a new release kit. Much more accurate then the original one. I remember buying two kits back when it first came out to make the bridge at least look complete. This one still ain’t accurate to the blueprints but it’s certainly an improvement. I am planning on going to Ticonderoga New York to tour the replica life size bridge and sets from original series. Good job on the build.

@SteveBrant55

Жыл бұрын

The Star Trek Set Tour in Ticonderoga is awesome! I wonder what James Cawley thinks of this kit? Well, he probably doesn't build anything other than full size! LOL!

I would love it if the upgraded kit had included the lower floor, and the exterior hull of the ship to provide a nicer outside to the finished kit.

Thanks for this video. It brings back memories. I bought the first release of this model kit from a little local bookstore in my hometown when I washmmm 10-12 years old? cheers

I built this kit back in the late 70's and I was always disappointed that it didn't come with the complete bridge and all the characters. They've done a good job at representing the bridge better now. Finally! It's odd though the box art is backwards in a way. Look at their insignia's on their chest, on the wrong side.

@chrischeshire6528

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. But bought two kits to make the full bridge.

@swishersweet3756

2 жыл бұрын

Same, but I used the box cardboard to make a floor for the lower bridge area.

@drjhale9801

2 жыл бұрын

Right AMT just removed the 4th wall you had to buy two kits to complete them we always got high on that sweet glue. 🚀

@TheShornak

2 жыл бұрын

@@drjhale9801 😱

Good video. One thing you did that SO MANY other ‘build videos’ don’t do… you showed almost ALL the build… gluing and painting. So many other ‘build videos’ simply jump over the actual assembly & painting, it’s all done ‘off-camera’. Thank you.

Very well done! Interestingly enough you did your bridge very similar to the studio on Bridge and Desi Lu! The filming bridge was in sections just like your model. They could pull away certain walls so they can get better filming angles! And getting very well done!

a pleasure as always to watch! would love other bridge kits - bird of prey, nx-01 spring to mind

@rocketshipsandrobotsinterg2184

2 жыл бұрын

And space station k-7

Nice video thank you it looks great

I have the '91 model in my closet. This video has gotten be excited to finish it!

I did this roughly back in 90s wish would do other bridges lovely work seen some all electronic love the panels and now goes round. I used railway figures to realy fill it out no spare heads

Still odd to me that they haven't included a piece for the lower floor. But kit still looks pretty decent so think I might pick one up after all.

@seismojones

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I came here to say. Thats a head scratcher for sure that a floor is not included. The local hobby chain sells sheets of plastic in the model section. I think I'll grab one of those if/when I do this build.

@dh2032

2 жыл бұрын

@@seismojones well if its a copy model, of tv set, the floor would of been the studio floor, and not part of the set? the only problem is there is no backing to set walls? like plaster board , and 2b4 wood propping everything up, like a real studio set would of been? unless the real set where made out of moulded plastic?

@Johnlhks

2 жыл бұрын

When I built mine, I bought a toilet seat, removed the seat part and used the lid for the floor. It's pretty much the right shape and just a little bigger than the model base.

@j.s.connolly8579

2 жыл бұрын

@@seismojones YEP! That's what I will do when I do the "Re-Fit" bridge I mentioned above!

@PWingert1966

Жыл бұрын

@@seismojones you could create a diamond-plate panel set to fit under it using 3D printer tech.

This kit would be an excellent candidate for aftermarket 3D instrument panel decal sets by Quinta and Red Fox Studios. A lighting kit would do wonders too. Don't forget to upload the videos of the completed model of the rest of the ship built around the bridge!

I made this in the 90's I added a floor panel which tied all the pieces together.

In the 70s I built Enterprise, Klingon, Romulan, Aurora, K7, Galeleo 7. bridge, Spock, and landing party set. I think that was the whole original model group.

I used to have this one when I was a teen. (The original one that is) I had the exploration kit as well. Yeah, I was a big Trekkie in the 70's...

Excellent job. It looks like a fun build.

You did a great job at painting the figures.

Very nice! 🖖🏻

Great Job on the "Out of the box" build. I built one of the 2013 kits. I got two of them for the figures and because I botvhed the science station on the 1st kit. I did get an add on kit from Federation models, wIth a more accurate Captains chair, Science Staion computer, and Turbolift. I painted my Kirk with the green wrap around shirt, and moved Uhura's arms so she could be slightly sideways and looking towards the viewscreen while at work, for something different. I too would like to see a TMP./WOK bridge set come out. As that would be fun. The TNG Bridge would be a bit too "Plain" Unless they did it like the "Generations" set (Non exploding consoles though: lol)

I built up super light layers of clear laquer over decals . Barely spray the first couple coats or the decals melt and krinkle . Then as coats of laquer dry soak it more to make the decals washable and not come off .

I need this model sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!!!

I built the first. Had some issues with panes that didn't line up with each other but I like it anyway. I planing to build the 1:600 enterprise and add this new bridge as part of the display. Planning to put a Klingon battle cruiser face to face with the enterprises and the Klingon ship decal on the bridg.😂

It looks excellent! For eyes you can usually get away with a thin line of white with a black dot. I'm surprised there aren't chairs for the other stations. It looks a bit odd without them.

You did a great job on your diorama of the bridge set I have seen two people who has put led light in it it look realy good I can't remember what KZread it was on if I see it I well let you know ok you have a great day be safe

Nice! Never knew they even made this. Only thing would done differently is change out someone so had sulu really can’t believe they didn’t just give u One more figure

I have the 1991 kit. Its still in a closet at my parents house. If I remember correctly the walls and the floor were not white plastic they were a light grey-blue. I defiantly recall a blue tint. Also like you said it didn't have all the walls.

I'm planning to take this model and add lighting to all the displays and control panels. Also going to add a digital display and speakers to the viewscreen to make it an animated display with sound.

I haven't seen anyone do this kit as a T.V. sound stage diorama. That would be neat.

I laid out the panels on the sides of the view screen wrong when I decaled them. The decals for the left side are on the right and vice versa.

If only they'd do a snap-fix kit for those of us who are crap at gluing and painting.

Sweet ! 54

So pleased that you didn't completely join all the walls, being able to see inside with sections removed is a great idea, I think I would get two kits to make all 10 figures, just wondering if the Scotty figure has is missing finger?!

I wish this came with all 7 crew members.

Nice build-up. Did you use the recommended paint colors from the instructions? They look pretty close.

You installed the command chair pedestal backwards. And Sulu's targeting viewer should be further up on the console.

I like your figures. Did you just use craft paint? Did you add a wash to them after to give a shading effect?

TrekWorks/Boyd Crompton did a buildup of the 2013 kit release a few years ago. He added sound effects, lights, and some additional figures to the kit. It's a reasonable representation of the old bridge set. I don't remember if he enclosed it completely... Yeah, I think they should have had all the main cast in the kit as well as chairs for communications and engineering. I'm disappointed I'm NOT seeing "red" (Uhura and Scotty) on the box.

Nice job! Looks like the kit is missing some chairs.

That's cool of you to paint up the Galileo 7 crew as well. I do wonder about whether they'll be included in the interior kit. The publicity states "all-new figures"...but is that completely new or just new to the Galileo kit? That's a beautiful, clean buildup! The kit will never really be completely accurate, but it's a nice looking approximation!

@Pygar2

2 жыл бұрын

There never were any before... There's HALF a Taurus 2 figure on Thingiverse to print; we need a whole one with arms for spear and shield, or rock bonking the shuttle!

@justinplayfair4638

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pygar2 I meant I wonder if they're tooling Galileo crew figures from scratch for the interior kit, or if they're using those Galileo heads and the bodies that were in the bridge kit.

I remember building this when it originally came out. Funny how small the main viewer is in relation to the bridge. I’m sure someone will modify one with a working view screen.

@EmotionVFX

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I am working on... This model screams for interactivity, light, sound and a screens that really work.

It would be neat to 3D scan the parts on their sprues and increase it to 1/16th scale!

Nice work! You are better at painting figurines than you say. One criticism: just because Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) opens hailing frequencies is no reason to call her "Yoohoo-ra"!

The 25th anniversary release is notable for having button decals that completely disappear when applied to the black consoles tops. Only thing more disappointing than that, was the way I botched the figure painting. I'm better now. I swear. lol Back when it was brought out with the extra panels. I remember everyone was wondering if one of those electronic photo frame keychain thingies would fit in the viewscreen. I thought it was a great idea back then. But never had the courage to do another one.

quick poll: what main screen image would you have chosen? i would have used the alien.

Is the plastic the same color cast as the old kits? I was thinking of using this kit to complete my finished 1991 kit, however I did not paint the stations other than the black sections and the monitor sections

There was a company for a while that made film panels. You cut out the panels and put the film over them and then backlit them.

As an old kit, I think it's a kick in the nuts. You really have to have your chops to do this kit. I did one back in 80-82 timeframe, then picked up one recently off Fee Bay, took a look at the box, and tapped out. Some kits, you only want to suffer through only once or twice.

Do you have a primer that you use on your models?

What brand of masking tape do you use?

Hay what's the name of those Q-tip brushes you used for lining the bridge

@scottfirman

2 жыл бұрын

You can get those at any make up store. They are eye shadow applicators. You can get them in packages.

I think that the Engineering section consoles are wrong, they look different from the actual series ( if I remember correctly )

You forgot the Romulan bird of prey

when and where can i get this model, can you please specify.

@OurayMountainModels

2 жыл бұрын

You can preorder it a few places.... www.autoworldstore.com/collections/pre-order-items/products/pre-order-amt-star-trek-u-s-s-enterprise-bridge-1-32-scale-model-kit-due-late-february-2022

Why do the gold uniforms look like they have JJVERSE seams?

I wonder if you can be lit up

Where can I buy that kit?

you left out the original Romulon war bird from Balance of Terror

Very nice!!! Wanna sell it?

Great job. Your figures weren't that bad, don't dis yourself. One caveat, perhaps paint the standing people's "stands" the same color as the flooring, to blend in better.

The green planet (viewscreen) is a scene from the Gallileo 7, when they see the trail of the shuttle before it desintegrates in the atmosphere...stay safe!

At least -- paint the crew chairs correctly ... very simple to do AND give the uniform tunics FLAT. The shine right now detracts. Other than that, nice model. D.A.

@scottfirman

2 жыл бұрын

he can use a gloss killer , that works.

Want

Looks really ugly as a display when all combined because of that external wall, think it looks way better as two halves.

Not working

So obvious, but probably too expensive, to make the wall / console parts in transparent plastic, so they could be lit from behind. When I made this kit many years ago, I was building extra wall parts, duplicating the kit parts, swapping them from side to side to make a complete, round bridge, even putting the viewscreen opposite the command chairs, and made those experimentally from transparent plastic sheet. Oddly, they stood out too much as all the edges were finer and thinner than the kit parts (and closer to what was visible in the few photos of the bridge available then); I might have another go today...? A very few figures were available back then to make the missing crew members (Airfix did a series of SF figures in action poses), mostly they were converted Airfix 'multipose' soldiers or Scalextric figures of car-race watchers for the seated figs. The seats (several more needed) were actually the hardest thing to do; finding just the right curve in plastic blow-moulded packaging and legs from railway model parts.