Author Archives: ttheobald

HMS Belfast…

Posted on May 11, 2017 by ttheobald

…is all done up!  There isn’t going to be a lot of text in this post, I’ll update with a more comprehensive build log later, but for now I wanted to push up some shots of her from tonight showing … Continue reading →

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Build Log: HMS Belfast, in 1:600 scale, by AirFix

Posted on May 1, 2017 by ttheobald

Part 1:  Unboxing Hi everyone! I’m in the process of moving to Munich, and while that is going on, the Enterprise will be on hold – it’s mostly software coding at this point to make sure I’ve got all my … Continue reading →

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A few quick impressions…

Posted on April 24, 2017 by ttheobald

…on the 10.2 version of Delphi: First, the installer.  Because I saw it a lot.  And I mean, A LOT.  Why?  Because this installer refused to install to my laptop – even after it got wiped and a clean Windows … Continue reading →

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Once more unto the breach…

Posted on April 4, 2017 by ttheobald

I’m currently still sorting out the MP3 and display options for the controller that will handle everything in the Enterprise (gave up on my hack, got an MP3 chip, will detail in a future update), and wanted to cover something … Continue reading →

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A little teaser…

Posted on March 1, 2017 by ttheobald

This is a little extra teaser to add to Build Log – Part 15.  Remember how I mentioned I didn’t have any controls to tell the board to do the things I’m programming into it? Now I do.   (evil … Continue reading →

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The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 25, 2017 by ttheobald

Build Log:  Part 15 This update is going to be about some of the electronics that I’m designing and working with to control special effects on the model – the lighting of the torp launcher and the sounds that go … Continue reading →

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The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 8, 2017 by ttheobald

Build Log:  Part 14 This is a mini-post to host a video showing how to assemble and solder various LED types for use in the Secondary Hull (LED tape, normal LEDs, SMDs, some soldering tips).  Watch at your own risk, … Continue reading →

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The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on February 4, 2017 by ttheobald

Build Log:  Part 13 Well, it’s been a while, but I’ve got a few things done in the time since I last updated here.  I had almost begun on the secondary hull, but found a few things that needed handling … Continue reading →

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A lengthy reaction to a Libertarian statement

Posted on November 23, 2016 by ttheobald

A lengthy reaction to a friend’s post regarding Libertarian writings regarding how a “mixed economy” results in a “slide towards fascism” – seems worth sharing more broadly: Edit:  this is the article to which I am referring (taken from “The … Continue reading →

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The USS Enterprise (Refit) from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Posted on September 30, 2016 by ttheobald

Build Log:  Part 12 Okay, everyone, I did some fun stuff in the last couple of weeks – some was dirt simple and pretty, some was a little harder and is coming out really great. First off, let’s bid a … Continue reading →

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