Tuesday, 31 December 2024

The Waiting Game.

 Hi...I've been waiting on the delivery of 3PO - so far it has been thirty one days since ordering from the US- I've recently had an item sent from the UK which only took 13 days - I don't really need anything at the moment though I vow not to order from the US again - it takes an unacceptable amount of time for things to arrive. Hopefully the 3PO figure will arrive soon.

C3PO.


The 25mm figure of 3PO is terrific and it will finish of my collection of Hero Characters.

Stay well my friends. Cheers. KEV.


Sunday, 22 December 2024

STAR WARS- 25mm Miniature Troops.

I have painted up my STORMTROOPERS and REBEL Troops. I'm very pleased with how they look. I hope to build up the numbers to 10 figures per unit. Still waiting on figure orders from the US.

The REBEL Troops.

The STORMTROOPERS and Darth VADER.

Well that is about it for this update.
Stay well my friends. Cheers. KEV.

 

Thursday, 19 December 2024

STAR WARS- Newly Painted Characters.

I've painted up the first batch of 25mm figures- I couldn't sleep this morning and started painting around 4:00am - by 6  I had the eight figures all lacquered.

Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper and the dastardly Boba Fet.

All eight figures painted and matt lacquered.

Han Solo, Chewy, Princess Leah, Luke Skywalker and R2D2.

I'm very pleased with how the figures turned out- though a bit annoyed because the postage from the US is so slow- at present I'm up to three weeks waiting for the remaining figures- which contain C3PO.

Well that is my update.
Best Wishes. KEV.

 

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

STAR WARS- My 25mm RULES.

 Hi...This evening I wrote my own set of STAR WARS Rules. I had an existing set of Sci-Fi rules that I wrote several months ago and it was easy to modify them for STAR WARS.

Rebel 25mm Leaders.
I still await the delivery of my STAR WARS figures from the US.
So far it has been eighteen days waiting hope that the figures arrive soon.

All the best. KEV.


Friday, 13 December 2024

STAR WARS - New Models.

I've added to my Star Wars Buildings by making some more from plastic containers, lids and cardboard. Also my Millenium Falcon model arrived yesterday.

Han Solo's MILLENIUM FALCON.

The new model Buildings.

Well folks that is about it for this update.
Best Wishes. KEV.

 

Saturday, 7 December 2024

STAR WARS - Rebel Ship.

I've ordered a MILLENIUM FALCON Rebel Ship model. The Ship model is approximately 12 inches in length - to which I'm hoping that it will suit my 25mm Star Wars figures. The model ship should be here in about a week or two - hopefully by then I'll have some 25mm Star Wars figures delivered from the US. The front extension of the model is removable.

                                                                                   

Han Solo's MILLENIUM Falcon.

Well that is about it for this update.
Regards. KEV.


Tuesday, 3 December 2024

STAR WARS- Model Buildings.

Last night I made some STAR WARS Model Buildings from plastic containers, lids and cardboard.

I hope to make some more buildings when I obtain some other plastic containers.

I've ordered more STAR WARS West End 25mm figures. Hopefully the figures won't take that long to arrive from the US.

Well- that is my update for the moment.
Best Wishes. KEV.

 

Monday, 2 December 2024

STAR WARS - Figures on Order.

 Hi...I've recently ordered some STAR WARS miniatures as made by West End Games.

This set is particularly interesting- Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Chewy, Han Solo, Princess Leah, Luke Skywalker and the droid R2-D2.

I'm hoping to build up my funds to order some more Rebels and Stormtroopers.

Best Wishes. KEV.


Saturday, 30 November 2024

STAR WARS- The Miniatures RULES.

Hi...I've decided to do a small STAR WARS Wargame Project- tonight I ordered the West End RULES.

West End Games went out of production in 1997- to which I'm very lucky to be able to order a set of rules in good condition. 
I've also ordered some 25mm STAR WARS figures - 9 Rebels and 9 Stormtroopers.
I hope to add more figures when my funds have grown.
As you can imagine buying out of production items can be very expensive.

Well that is my news on my STAR WARS Project.
Cheers. KEV.

 

Thursday, 28 November 2024

KLINGON SHIP.

 Thought to show the KLINGON Bird of Prey ship as made by Playmates. The model took twenty days to arrive here from the USA. I'm pleased with the ship- although it is a little larger than I thought. The ship is photographed with the 1/14th Klingon Sisters.

The KLINGON Bird of Prey.

The KLINGON Sisters- Lursa and B'Etor.

Well that is my news on the KLINGONS.
All the best. KEV.


Wednesday, 27 November 2024

STAR TREK - The PREDATOR.

The HUNTER is an alien predator from the Gama Quadrant who hunts a creature named a Tosk.

The figure is excellent as made by Playmates - the Helmet is removable. The Hunter is a Deep Space Nine character.

The HUNTER fully equipped.


                                            
Well that is my news about my latest figure for my Star Trek Collection. Cheers. KEV.


Sunday, 24 November 2024

STAR TREK - Playmates O'Brien.

 Thought to show the Playmates figure of Chief Miles O'Brien. The Chief was meant to be Ships Engineer though he became the Transport Officer on board the Enterprise 1701-D. Again Playmates have done an excellent job of sculpting and finishing the figure. O'Brien will make an excellent addition to my Next Generation STAR TREK Collection.

Chief Miles O'Brien.

The Chief.

Well that is my news update about my Star Trek Collection.

Best Wishes. KEV.


Wednesday, 20 November 2024

STAR TREK- Shuttle Goddard.

Hi...I've ordered the Playmates SHUTTLE Craft - Goddard from the US. The model should be here in the next few weeks. The SHUTTLE will go very nicely with my Star Trek GENERATIONS Collection.


Well that is my news today on my Star Trek hobby.  Best Wishes. KEV.

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

STAR TREK- KLINGON Ship.

Hi...I've ordered a KLINGON Bird of Prey model as made by Playmates. The model will be sent from the US and should arrive here sometime in the next few weeks. The model will make a great addition to my Generations collection in the study display cabinet.

The KLINGON Bird of Prey.

That is about it for tonight.
Cheers. KEV.

 

Friday, 15 November 2024

Playmates ENTERPRISE.

Thought to show you my Playmates model of the USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D. Playmates have really made a great job of modelling the Enterprise. The model makes an excellent part of my Next Generation Collection.


 Well that is my information for Saturday afternoon. Best Wishes. KEV.

The TRAVELER.

The Traveler is a very interesting character from the Next Generation. The Traveler made friends with Wesley Crusher. Once again Playmates have done a splendid job of sculpting and finishing the figure.


That is my news for Friday night. Best Wishes. KEV.

Thursday, 14 November 2024

My ENTERPRISE.

 In 1980 I designed my ENTERPRISE with a single perspective drawing. In 1983 I drew up Orthographic views of the ENTERPRISE and named it 'D' class. The drawings were handed over in 1983. Star Trek - The Next Generation went to air in 1986 - I wouldn't remember my ENTERPRISE Designs until 1993.

USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D.

That is my information for tonight.
Best Wishes. KEV.



Tuesday, 12 November 2024

CADET CRUSHER.

 Ensign WESLEY CRUSHER is from the Star Trek 'The Next Generation' set of Playmates figures. The figure of Wesley is a very good likeness. Playmates have done a whole host of Generations figures and they are all very much collectible.


Ensign Wesley Crusher.

Normally I tend not to keep the accessories that are supplied with the figures.

Well that is my news today.
Best Wishes. KEV.


Monday, 11 November 2024

Another ALIEN Figure.

DATHON the TAMARIAN is a much larger figure than Mordock the Benzite. Once again Playmates have done a splendid job of sculpting the alien Dathon.


Dathon will make a terrific addition to my STAR TREK - The Next Generation collection.

That is my news for today. Best Wishes. KEV.

Sunday, 10 November 2024

A Favorite Figure.

A favorite Alien from Star Trek- The Next Generation is MORDOCK The BENZITE.  Playmates have done a super job of sculpting Mordock - an excellent figure and sure to take pride of place in my collection.

                                         

Mordock The Benzite.

 Well that is my news about my Star Trek figures for today. Best Wishes. KEV.

STAR TREK- GENERATIONS Figures.

Thought to show you my set of GENERATIONS Movie figures as made by Playmates. 

The GENERATIONS Set along with ENTERPRISE D.

Data, Captain Jean Luc Picard, Lt Riker, Geordi La Forge.

                             
                                                                Worf, Dr Beverly Crusher, Data.
I'm very fond of the GENERATIONS Set- it also includes the Klingon Sisters -Lursa and Betor.

Well- that is my news for Sunday night. Cheers. KEV.



Saturday, 9 November 2024

A SHUTTLE Model.

 The other day I built a SHUTTLE Model for my Classic Star Trek Figures. The model is made mainly of Cardboard, MDF Custom Wood and PVC Tubing. The model isn't the most accurate though it will do nicely for my display in the study.


That is my news fro Saturday.
Cheers. KEV.


Wednesday, 6 November 2024

A Special STAR TREK Figure.

 From my Classic Playmates STAR TREK figures Montgomery SCOTT is one of my favorite figures.

Chief Engineer SCOTT of the Enterprise is pictured hear with the new Shuttle #2.

As Chief Engineer SCOTTY is certainly an interesting character.

Close up of Engineer SCOTT.

Well- that is about it for tonight.
Best Wishes. KEV.


Sunday, 3 November 2024

CLASSIC Playmates Figures.

 Thought to post up the STAR TREK Original Classic figures as made by Playmates.

Shown are: Captain James T. Kirk, Dr McCoy, Science Officer Spock, Chief Engineer Scott,
Navigator Chekov, Helmsman Sulu, Communications Uhura, Nurse Chapel, Yoeman Rand.

Captain Kirk and Dr McCoy.

I'm very pleased with the Playmates 5" figures - each figure is a very good likeness.

Stay well my Friends.
Cheers. KEV.


Saturday, 2 November 2024

NEW Playmates Figures.

Hi...I've ordered a set of STAR TREK Generations figures from the US as made by Playmates.

I've had this set before so I know what to expect-  the figure of WORF in uniform is a terrific figure as are the other crew members. I've already bought an ENTERPRISE - D ready for the display. Postage is the problem at present- the last delivery from the US took twenty days- it is hard waiting.

Cheers. KEV.
 

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

1/14th ENTERPRISE Bridge Model.

 Hi...I've completed the building of my 1/14th Bridge Model. The model isn't the most accurate though it'll do for my display. I decided to only make a partial Bridge so that it could fit easily into my Display Cabinet.

View from the starboard side.

The complete model with crew.

View from the Port side.

I've enjoyed building the model and well pleased with the result.
Stay well my Friends.
Cheers. KEV.


Sunday, 27 October 2024

The U.S.S. Enterprise.

 It has been since 1966 that Matt Jefferies designed the ENTERPRISE NCC- 1701. Even today the ship holds it's own being an iconic part of STAR TREK.


Stay well. Cheers. KEV.



Wednesday, 23 October 2024

U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - Bridge Model.

I purchased a 1/32nd model kit of the Enterprise Bridge. I'm hoping that the kit will help me to scale up the Bridge to 1/14th to suit the Playmates 5" Star Trek figures. I'll multiply the 1/32nd kit pieces by a Factor of 2.3 to bring it all to 1/14th scale. I intend to only build a partial model to be able to place the finished model into my Display Cabinet in my Study- Computer Room.

1/32nd Enterprise Bridge model completed.

The AMT Enterprise Bridge kit.

Many years ago I did build an entire 1/14th Bridge and rather foolishly sold it to a Friend.
Well- that is about it for this evening.
Best Wishes. KEV.


Sunday, 20 October 2024

STAR TREK- Miniature Starship Battles.

I've conducted five star ship battles pitching the U.S.S. Enterprise against the Klingon Cruiser. The Enterprise had won all five games - with the Klingon Cruiser coming close by reducing the Enterprise Shields down to a very low level.

The two ships together for size.

U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC-1701.

KLINGON Cruiser.

Well- thanks for viewing. Stay Well. KEV.

 

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

STAR TREK- Playmates Classic Set Arrives.

 Hi...My Playmates CLASSIC SET of Star Trek figures arrived yesterday after waiting sixteen days postage from Ohio USA. The figures of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew are just fabulous- they are very detailed and accurate.

Captain Kirk, First Officer Spock, Dr McCoy, Mr Scott - the Engineer.

The full set of seven Star Trek figures by Playmates.

Well- that is my news for today.
Stay well Friends. KEV.