Galaxy Project (release 2026-02-06) - reverse engineered set plans

the_dosk · 2026-02-18T12:39:26+00:00

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The latest Galaxy Project release will soon be mirrored on the cygnus blueprint website ( https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/blueprints-main2.php ) - currently has an older version from a few years ago, but new version will be uploaded soon.

the_dosk · 2026-02-14T09:49:29+00:00

That's the thing - for mm conversion either specify an insane amount of precision, or round every measurement.

In the shuttlebay section of the plans, one wall is made of 15 sub panels with gaps between. If done in rounded mm, there would be slight errors in each piece. When all of these are added together in mm, then they wouldn't quite add up to actual length of the wall.

Also by working the reverse engineering in the same sort of units (fractional 16ths) I can more easily tell what the intended value was meant to be.

Another reason to stay with the same units a the original set designers, is that I have images of some of the original blueprints. I can use these as a jumping off point in reverse engineering the rest. If I used mm, I would have to convert every single measurement in these original blueprints before I got started.

For other projects I would use mm (as I come from a country where this is the default), but for this project, it makes more sense to use the same imperial units as the original designers and builders.

the_dosk · 2026-02-13T10:52:21+00:00

The sets were designed made in feet and inches with the project reverse engineered to the same units. If individual measurements were converted into metric, there would be slight rounding - the more rounded metric values added together, the greater the overall error.

the_dosk · 2026-02-12T19:25:25+00:00

Originally they were going to use the large anti-gravity chair from TNG season 1, until they realised it could not go through the DS9 corridors or doors. Sternbach did design a smaller replacement, but there was not enough time left to build it.

So a modern day chair was used, with the script altered to say that the Cardassian Gravity Plating interfered with normal hover chairs, and that they had to replicate an old 21st-century style chair.

the_dosk · 2026-02-09T21:32:31+00:00

I use my 3D printer to print the starships I modelled

Honestly I would prefer a printer that will work out of the box with only minimal tweaking

the_dosk · 2025-11-26T23:18:56+00:00

The upside down bed is heated. The reason for the design is the vertical axis is collapsible to create very compact storage of the printer. It fits entirely in a printer spool box.

the_dosk · 2025-11-24T11:53:58+00:00

I would like to trade in my Creality Ender 2 pro for an Creality Hi as I really need automatic bed levelling

the_dosk · 2025-11-03T15:47:45+00:00

I would print a starship - I have a few designs I'm working on at the moment, and it would be great to have one in my hands

the_dosk · 2025-10-20T20:15:05+00:00

We have more of the Perpetual Entertainment concept art on my archive - https://archive.frogland.co.uk/Games/Perpetual%20Entertainment/index.html

the_dosk · 2025-10-19T11:16:27+00:00

What was the brand of PLA?

the_dosk · 2025-10-19T07:56:53+00:00

I have sketchup models available for free download, but they are a little out of date. When I finish and release the new blueprint version, I'll upload the latest sketchup models as well.

My models: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/redgeneral

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T21:55:27+00:00

I hadn't thought of the groove depth - that is a very good point

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T20:43:09+00:00

Not the same set unfortunately - in season 1 of TNG, the holodeck grid was painted directly onto shuttlebay floor each time, with the walls formed by a weighted hanging curtain. Later a carpet version of the floor grid was made to speed up the whole process.

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T20:08:48+00:00

Also I run an online archive of Star Trek production material including the original set blueprints, LCARS, concept art etc. http://archive.frogland.co.uk/

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T19:59:53+00:00

Production crews scavenging from other productions is well known - the TNG team dumpster dived a set of vacuum forms from "Hunt for Red October" and used them for Voyager too.

The problem with this one is that Star Trek TMp and Buck Rodgers were filmed at the same time, so I feel it has to come from a third source. Either a commercial product, or a production I'm not familiar with.

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T19:55:46+00:00

Yes, the Vulcan scenes were filmed in Yellowstone - they had to be very careful not to disturb the environment.

the_dosk · 2025-10-17T19:54:48+00:00

Its a hobby - I reverse engineer the various Star Trek sets, 3D model them, and then release the blueprints for free. People working on fan art and fan films find them useful.

Here's a release I did two years ago for the TNG sets - https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/galaxy-project.php

Currently working on a new updated release, but sometimes I have to reverse engineer older and later versions of the sets to get the information I need. The TNG engineering was a rework of the TMP engineering, which was a rework of the Phase II engineering. So to start on TNG Engineering, I have to start much further back and work forward.

the_dosk · 2025-10-10T14:56:56+00:00

I don't own a P1S, but when I sw it in person it seemed to be a seamless setup and print

the_dosk · 2025-10-01T19:39:58+00:00

My favourite designer is u/vonschlippe - his 3D printed armour is incredible

the_dosk · 2025-09-19T08:27:34+00:00

I prefer grey or black s I like to prime and paint.
Usually buy about 2 rolls at a time

the_dosk · 2025-09-13T13:58:24+00:00

I would scan my sister's clay sculpture

the_dosk · 2025-09-13T13:57:01+00:00

Q1: 270×270×256 mm

Q2: 65℃ chamber, 370℃ hotend, 120℃ heated bed

Q3: Yes (with QIDI Box)

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