AW Studios New 1/350 TOS Constitution Project

[vaderman1701]

Hey folks,

Well after a few weeks, things are starting to take off on the new 1/350 TOS project. Richard (REL) and I have been communicating regularly on the best approach to creating this kit and I think we have a good plan.

As mentioned in the other thread, we are starting from scratch on this project. The majority of these main parts will be printed on a 3D printer and then cleaned up and detailed by Richard. Richard has reviewed the numerous blueprints and schematics available on the TOS E to come up with an idealized version. Richard will also be creating a shuttlebay and shuttle for the ship. He will provide to me female/negative vacumform resin molds and silicon molds for detail parts in order to begin production quickly. Richard will also provide us with an on-line build-up instruction guide.

Having said that, Richard sent me the first pictures of the 3D printed parts. Richard will be piecing together and creating the master patterns with. As Richard starts detailing these parts he will provide me with pictures to update everyone. With that in mind, I want to use this thread to also generate interest in the new kit. I have decided to start the list from scratch as well, so please PM, e-mail (awstudios@verizon.net), or post here if you are interested in a kit.

Our goal is to provide you with a high quality and reasonably affordable vacuformed kits. This is hopefully just the beginning.

Let me know what you all think.

Regards,

Scott
AW Studios

[3D-builder]

Hey Scott I think your going to get beautiful parts to form, only about 1,000,000 X's better than what you had!!!The rest will be up to you and the forming process. I think you have set yourself up with a much better approach towards success!! Best of luck with the kit and sales when it's all ready.

Regards,
Michael

[vaderman1701]

Thanks Michael. I think the fact that we will have a much better detailed master to start with and will be creating female vacuform molds will greatly enhance the quality of this kit. And with Richards attention to detail, I think it is a win win scenario.

Scott

[Talen]

wow, those already look nice and they are just in there rough form

[Voyager-74656]

In the immortal words of Ren and Stimpy...


HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY.... HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY !!!!!!!!!!!

Scott... These are absolutely beautiful.

I don't care who I have to kill... I WILL HAVE ONE !!!

[fluke]

Kill my wife PLEASE!!!

Looks Great! ....the one ST ship I want in 1/350 in decent kit form is finally a reality! YIPPIE!!!!

Thanks for the update.

[fokkerpilot]

[beeblebrox666]

I know it's way too early to be asking a price, but I will anyway. How much?

[vaderman1701]

Originally Posted by beeblebrox666

I know it's way too early to be asking a price, but I will anyway. How much?

Thanks for the positive feedback. I am as excited as you all. I knew that when Richard agreed to create new masters that the level of quality and detail would go up, but to see it just blows me away.

I am still hoping to keep it around the same price as the original kit. It may go up slightly, but not much. The original kit was going to be sold for around $195 plus shipping. My goal is to keep this under $225. I am committed to seeing this to completion and want to keep the price as close to my original projection.

I know that these kits may be more expensive than general styrene kits and out of the price range for some, but we and REL are committed to making this kit one of the best vacuform kits available. Hopefully we can deliver.

Scott
AW Studios

[vaderman1701]

Originally Posted by fokkerpilot

3D Builder hit the nail on the head Scott! This is light years ahead of what originally was on the table. Kudos! Can't wait to see one in person.

Yes, I want one of those!!

I am happy and honored to add you to the list.

[fokkerpilot]

[Voyager-74656]

Originally Posted by vaderman1701

I know that these kits may be more expensive than general styrene kits and out of the price range for some, but we and REL are committed to making this kit one of the best vacuform kits available. Hopefully we can deliver.

Scott
AW Studios

Scott...

With the line up you have working on this project, I have absolutely ZERO doubt that you will be able to deliver..

PLEASE put me on the list.. ( As stated, I will find a way to get this baby )...

[The Cat]

Allright now - THOSE are the parts I'm interested in!

Need a saucer (with bridge, etc.) and two engines, if you please

[Raytheon]

I know i was on the last list of interested folks but just to be certain and with the changes now in effect, stick me on the list for one o' these buggers for certain anyways!

I will have one to build, oh by crikey yes!!

[fluke]

Vacu means one thing dudes!....LIGHTING!!

BRING ON THE DANCING SHEEP!