How to Make the Starship Enterprise (NCC 1701 D) from Aluminum Foil
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the contours of the starship Enterprise., Take a sheet of aluminum foil and cut off one sheet as the core main section of the ship. , Tighten up the centerpiece of foil., Use your fingers to create the pylons...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure to familiarize yourself with the contours of the starship Enterprise.
For the purposes of this article, we are creating a replica of the U.S.S.
Enterprise NCC-1701-D. -
Step 2: Take a sheet of aluminum foil and cut off one sheet as the core main section of the ship.
, Keep in mind that this is just the base. , Take two separate pieces of foil.
One over each pylons to create the desired nacelle. ,, this may require additional pieces of foil over the pylons. , cut three pieces of foil, the first should be balled up.
The other will be used to surround the balled up piece of foil. ,,, -
Step 3: Tighten up the centerpiece of foil.
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Step 4: Use your fingers to create the pylons that will support the nacelles (will want the pylons to be over extended).
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Step 5: Depending on how the ship is forming
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Step 6: you may want to add additional pieces of foil to reinforce the neck
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Step 7: lower body and the pylons of the ship.
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Step 8: Create the nacelles of the ship and attach the nacelles to the pylons.
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Step 9: Create the saucer section of the ship.
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Step 10: Attach the saucer section to the neck of the ship.
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Step 11: Apply cover foil to rough areas of the ship.
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Step 12: Enjoy!
Detailed Guide
For the purposes of this article, we are creating a replica of the U.S.S.
Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
, Keep in mind that this is just the base. , Take two separate pieces of foil.
One over each pylons to create the desired nacelle. ,, this may require additional pieces of foil over the pylons. , cut three pieces of foil, the first should be balled up.
The other will be used to surround the balled up piece of foil. ,,,
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