This ship was built out of leftovers from my Excelsior just for fun and I wasn´t sure if I should ever post it. But, since I have no projects going on at the moment, I decided to post her anyway. It all began with the nacelles, which were built first and the rest then slowly grew around it. After completing the nacelles they kept laying around for a long time, because I had no idea for a fitting primary hull design. Only until I saw some Space Police 3 sets with these awesome wing panels that solved all of my design problems. The design itself is not very special, no spectacular techniques or so. Just a little photo editing. So, enjoy!
About this creation
USS Kepler (Kepler Class)
NCC-1900
Science vessel for long term deep space exploration
Length: 159,9 m
Witdth: 69,3 m
Heigth: 56,8 m
Max Speed : Warp 7,5 (8,5 for one hour)
Defensive systems: Energy shields
Armaments: 2 new Phaser strips and 4 photon torpedo tubes (you can never be too prepared)
Extras: Modular interior design
Capability of carrying one medium-sized yacht/yawl
Wormholes,...
...asteroid fields,...
...and strange nebulas are only some of the surprises space keeps for you to discover!
Some labs reach over several decks, perfect for observation.
The greenhouse. Used for production of some fresh, non replicated food, crew recreation and botanic expeiments.
The hangar doors located in the belly lead to the cargo section of the ship
USS Galileo, slightly bigger than a later Runabout.
Above the docked yacht you can see a rear torpedo launcher and the rear phaser strip.
Shuttle bay, with space for 4 shuttles in parking positions and 1 shuttle on the main floor.
Firing a torpedo, the black strip on the right of the launcher is a Phaser strip.
That´s it, live long and prosper!
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May 19, 2012 |
Back again to pester you, Doc! You missed an episode, and I'm right in the middle of getting the next one together. These are some great shots, by the way! |
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May 17, 2012 |
Still no new build? What, do you have a life or something? ;) |
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March 27, 2012 |
Quoting El Barto !
Some really awesome pics, Dude! Fits in perfectly with the Trek genre. New episode, chief!
Thanks! I didn´t miss the new episode, I´m just a little lazy the at the moment... |
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March 27, 2012 |
Some really awesome pics, Dude! Fits in perfectly with the Trek genre. New episode, chief! |
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February 17, 2012 |
Quoting Nils O.
Wow, what a cool Starship! The design is great, it looks so smooth. The use of the Technic panels on the hull is a great idea and you included them very well. The ship from the movie is instantly recognizable. Great job! :-))
Thanks, much appreciated! |
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February 17, 2012 |
Quoting Stephen Peyton
Nice! Looks like a new take on the USS Grissom from Star Trek IV I believe. It's been a while since I saw that movie :)
Thanks, you're totally right. I wanted to make the Grissom (which I still like) a little more usable, with a proper connection between the primary and secondary hull. Glad to hear you like it! ~Cheers |
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February 17, 2012 |
Quoting 2x4 .
Ah endlich wieder mal was von Star Trek. Sehr schön geworden, die Fotobearbeitung ist natürlich auch wieder höchst beeindruckend. Ich wünschte ich könnte das auch so toll machen, aber ich glaube da fehlt mir auch einfach die Geduld dafür, das muß ja einige Stunden gedauert haben. Lg Stefan
Danke! Im Gegensatz zu Deinem AT-AT hat das Bauen an sich keine Wochen verschlungen. Aber die Bildbearbeitung hat mich echt Zeit und Geduld gekostet. Habe nur max. 1 - 2 Bilder am Tag geschafft und da ich einige verworfen habe und am Ende bei einigen von vorne anfangen durfte auch mal ein paar Tage Pause gemacht! Aber, am Ende lohnt es sich. ~Alles Gute, Marc |
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February 17, 2012 |
Ah endlich wieder mal was von Star Trek. Sehr schön geworden, die Fotobearbeitung ist natürlich auch wieder höchst beeindruckend. Ich wünschte ich könnte das auch so toll machen, aber ich glaube da fehlt mir auch einfach die Geduld dafür, das muß ja einige Stunden gedauert haben. Lg Stefan |
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February 15, 2012 |
Wow, what a cool Starship! The design is great, it looks so smooth. The use of the Technic panels on the hull is a great idea and you included them very well. The ship from the movie is instantly recognizable. Great job! :-)) |
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February 7, 2012 |
Nice! Looks like a new take on the USS Grissom from Star Trek IV I believe. It's been a while since I saw that movie :) |
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February 4, 2012 |
Quoting Stephan Schumann
I agree, very magnificant result! The whole looks very authentic. nice colour-spots. i like those pannel-bricks too.
Thanks, those panels work perfectly. They have just the right angles to get the look right. ~Marc |
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February 4, 2012 |
Quoting Aidan Bryant
Nice parts usage! Defiantly an unorthodox Federation design, but still pretty cool! The stripe detail is very well done as well, oh and good job on the edits!
Thanks buddy, she's a "Brave little ship"! Hehe, who said that? Good to hear you enjoyed this. ~Marc |
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February 4, 2012 |
I agree, very magnificant result! The whole looks very authentic. nice colour-spots. i like those pannel-bricks too. |
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February 3, 2012 |
Nice parts usage! Defiantly an unorthodox Federation design, but still pretty cool! The stripe detail is very well done as well, oh and good job on the edits! |
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February 2, 2012 |
Incredible stuff !>.....well done |
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February 2, 2012 |
Quoting Peter Mowry
Love it, bud!!! Great background PICs as well gives the USS Kepler that extra edge. Keep it up, looks great.
Thanks for liking this! Even the simplest MOC can improve by photo-editing. ~Cheers |
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February 2, 2012 |
Quoting A Taylor
Nice MOC and a great use of Photoshop.
Thanks a lot! |
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February 2, 2012 |
Quoting Master Shifu Leo J
Cool!
Thanks, master! |
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February 2, 2012 |
Quoting Parrington Levens
Nifty, chibbi build dude, outstanding FX!You've found an amicable solution to having used up too many bricks on an awesome model you can't bring yourself to pull apart!
Thanks a lot, my friend! This one is clearly focused on the FX. In fact, I really dislike photo-editing the process, not the result. It is soooo time expensive, if you want to do it properly and get the look you imagined. But, in the end I sit there and say to myself: 'Yeah, that´s cool!' Time pays off! |
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February 2, 2012 |
Quoting Matt Mason
That's a brilliant Federation vessel! It's obviously reminiscent of the Oberth class starships. By the way, if you're interested, I put up a Trek vessel myself a few days ago, so if you want to have a look, then feel free. Anyway, keep up the good work!
Yeah thanks, I thought this one could be the successor of the Oberth class line! ~Marc |
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February 1, 2012 |
Love it, bud!!! Great background PICs as well gives the USS Kepler that extra edge. Keep it up, looks great. |
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February 1, 2012 |
Nice MOC and a great use of Photoshop. |
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February 1, 2012 |
Cool! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Nifty, chibbi build dude, outstanding FX!You've found an amicable solution to having used up too many bricks on an awesome model you can't bring yourself to pull apart! |
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February 1, 2012 |
That's a brilliant Federation vessel! It's obviously reminiscent of the Oberth class starships. By the way, if you're interested, I put up a Trek vessel myself a few days ago, so if you want to have a look, then feel free. Anyway, keep up the good work! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Mike Johnson
"A trekkin' we will go, a trekkin' we will go. Way down the wormy-hole, a trekkin' we will go!" This litle ditty just popped into my noggin as I admire this fine Federation beauty.
Hehe, thanks for the funny comment. Much appreciated! ~Marc |
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February 1, 2012 |
"A trekkin' we will go, a trekkin' we will go. Way down the wormy-hole, a trekkin' we will go!" This litle ditty just popped into my noggin as I admire this fine Federation beauty. |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Cody G
Nicely done, the small bridge and forward-mounted engines are great!
Thanks! Thought I´d go with another engine design, instead of the standard Starfleet approach. I like it, it looks more plausible than on the Excelsior, e.g.! Even though I like that look, too. ~Marc |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Chris Melby
I have to agree, the presentation is first class. The build is first class too. I've always been a trekki, so this hits home for me, nice build, Chris
Thanks, your creations are first class, too. Nice to hear that form a person with your skills! ~Marc |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Nick Barrett
The design might not be spectacular but the effect is. Very convincing. Glad to see that you like it, thanks. |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting El Barto !
Great build, Dude! You've captured the style from the newest movie, and the pics turned out awesome! Fire photons!
Haha, that look wasn´t my intention. I wanted to get the look of the third movie. Well, as long as you like it, it´s fine for me. P.S.: I´ve still got some shots with my Excelsior at back. Perhaps I´ll post them, too. ~Engage! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Nicely done, the small bridge and forward-mounted engines are great! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Chris Roach
very clever use of parts!
Thanks, the large panels and the saucer just cried use me! ~Cheers |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Locutus 666
Sehr schönes Schiff im wiedererkennbaren Star Trek-look! Moc und Präsentation 5/5. :)
Schoen zu hoeren, dass es Dir gefällt! Danke. ~Marc |
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February 1, 2012 |
I have to agree, the presentation is first class. The build is first class too. I've always been a trekki, so this hits home for me, nice build, Chris |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting Jon B
Nice build, very 'Federation' looking, and some nice photo editing there too. Was Kepler actually a ship in the series/storyline, or a design of your own?
First, thanks for the comment! Second, no this ship has no real Trek-world reference. I made it up myself, but the design was kinda influenced by the Oberth class (USS Grissom), seen in 'Star Trek III - The Search For Spock'. ~Cheers |
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February 1, 2012 |
Quoting The Lego Animal (Jay Rhum)
Very nice presentation, and very good build! Vulcan!
Thanks, buddy! Live long and prosper! |
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February 1, 2012 |
The design might not be spectacular but the effect is. Very convincing. |
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February 1, 2012 |
Great build, Dude! You've captured the style from the newest movie, and the pics turned out awesome! Fire photons! |
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February 1, 2012 |
very clever use of parts! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Sehr schönes Schiff im wiedererkennbaren Star Trek-look! Moc und Präsentation 5/5. :) |
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February 1, 2012 |
Very nice presentation, and very good build! Vulcan! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Nice build, very 'Federation' looking, and some nice photo editing there too. Was Kepler actually a ship in the series/storyline, or a design of your own? |
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