*UPDATED* Custom STTNG Translite

Hey all!

After a request from my friend, I decided to make a new translite (sans actors) for STTNG. I still need to update the LEDs behind to better match. Next time I think I would map out on the art where the lights are on the backbox for better effect possibilities.

Anywho, just thought I'd share

Update: These are no longer available

Cheers
Jeff

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Note: Disregard the tape marked, that was QuarterGrabber's old scheme and I haven't removed them yet. Just go by the color

_{Post edited by Jeffo : updated}

#2 10 years ago

FRX

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My wife wants to buy one. :p

#3 10 years ago

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Redeyes

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badass! much cooler than the original!

#4 10 years ago

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Very nice....and nice looking STTNG all around

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#5 10 years ago

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Looks awesome, great job. Always thought the original looked like hell.

#6 10 years ago

JFO

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Thanks guys! I wanted a little more of a JJ Abrams feel.

If anyone is interested in one, pm me and we can discuss

Cheers
Jeff

#7 10 years ago

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Atomicboy

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I'll take one!

#8 10 years ago

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Jeffo

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Thanks all for the positive comments I updated the original post with a lit and unlit version and also included the lighting map for those that were interested.

#9 10 years ago

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Im in for one!

#10 10 years ago

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Very cool. Would like to know how much if/when decide to sell

#11 10 years ago

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Nice work!!

#12 10 years ago

ABB

Aurich

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Quoted from Jeffo:
Next time I think I would map out on the art where the lights are on the backbox for better effect possibilities.

Yeah, it's tough to work around the existing light pattern sometimes. What I did for my Shadow translite was take a pic of the backbox, and mapped it to the right size in Photoshop, then circled all the lights onto a layer. Then I could toggle it on and off as I was working to see where the lights were.

#13 10 years ago

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Quoted from Aurich:
Yeah, it's tough to work around the existing light pattern sometimes. What I did for my Shadow translite was take a pic of the backbox, and mapped it to the right size in Photoshop, then circled all the lights onto a layer. Then I could toggle it on and off as I was working to see where the lights were.

Yep that's what I was thinking of doing as well

I love what you did with your Shadow work btw, super cool! I was going to order a set but Alec seems to be growing on my gf... lol

#14 10 years ago

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Man, that is a sweet looking STTNG. Let me know if you ever want to sell it

#15 10 years ago

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Quoted from QuarterGrabber:
Man, that is a sweet looking STTNG. Let me know if you ever want to sell it

Haha yeah she looks beauty.. if only it didn't drain like a son of a $!@#%!

Man, one of the most awesome, yet infuriating games I've ever played The lane extenders can't come soon enough.

#16 10 years ago

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Jeff looks sweet. I will grab one if I get my sttng in the next week or two.

#17 10 years ago

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Aurich

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Quoted from Jeffo:
I was going to order a set but Alec seems to be growing on my gf... lol

Quick, before she gets too attached to him! That way lies danger!

I did at one point consider going hardcore and just redrilling my backbox so I could move some of the lights, just to get it perfect. But I decided it really wasn't necessary after living with the first test print for a while.

#18 10 years ago

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Quoted from Aurich:
Quick, before she gets too attached to him! That way lies danger!
I did at one point consider going hardcore and just redrilling my backbox so I could move some of the lights, just to get it perfect. But I decided it really wasn't necessary after living with the first test print for a while.

Making a new light board would be very simple, you should try it.

Jeff, these for sale?

#19 10 years ago

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Aurich

Quoted from rockinganker:
Making a new light board would be very simple, you should try it.

Sure, just bulbs. But I wouldn't want to design something that required everyone else to do that too.

#20 10 years ago

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I'd be interested in one, depending on how much you're asking for them.

#21 10 years ago

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Same here. I would be interested in one of those cool translites.

#22 10 years ago

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Hi all,

Thanks again for the continued compliments and pms!

For those that expressed interest, I will be getting more printed this week based on demand, so if you are interested please confirm via pm/payment as soon as possible

Thanks much
Jeff

#23 10 years ago

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You have me thinking that this translight would look good next to new ST LE translight.

#24 10 years ago

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Hehe my thoughts as well! Mine should be coming in this week and I wanted to make an Enterprise Edition STTNG

#25 10 years ago

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Jeffo

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UPDATE - I managed to find a better print source that was able to create a virtually identical quality to the original translite, gloss and all. The 'The Next Generation' lettering has also been moved up slightly to satisfy my OCD.

They are ready to ship for those interested!

#26 10 years ago

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stern's star trek pro needs a new translite !!!

#27 10 years ago

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This looks great, order placed!

#28 10 years ago

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Did I miss the price?

#29 10 years ago

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Quoted from Astropin:
Did I miss the price?

I payed a VERY reasonable price, you could PM him.

#30 10 years ago

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Jeffo

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First batch shipped, thanks all!

If anyone is interested in more, pm me and I'll start a list for round 2. They cost $100 + shipping.

Cheers
Jeff

#31 10 years ago

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OP
Quoted from Jeffo:
First batch shipped, thanks all!
If anyone is interested in more, pm me and I'll start a list for round 2. They cost $100 + shipping.
Cheers
Jeff

Wow, good price! These custom translites usually cost $150.

1 week later

#32 10 years ago

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Thanks Jeff, you did a great job! I'm very happy with mine!

#33 10 years ago

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Mine arrived today safe and sound. Installed in almost less time than it took me login and type this post. I havent had a chance to change up the bulbs yet but I can already tell how sweet it is going to be. Nice vibrant colors and quality material. I am stoked. Super job Jeff and I thank you.

#34 10 years ago

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Aurich

This thread is seriously lacking install pics.

#35 10 years ago

GEM

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I know I know. I have company dropping by, dinner to make still. At least I took the time to let Jeff know how happy I am. I hope to work on the lighting later and will try to get some pics posted. Its pretty sweet, even when powered off. I stood back and just marveled for a few minutes.

#36 10 years ago

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Here's a couple of mine. Just installed it tonight. Breaths a little modern look into the 20 year old translite.

sttng1.jpg

sttng2.jpg

#37 10 years ago

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practicalsteve

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Very nice! Can someone make a decent Getaway alternate translite? I really want one someday but hate that translite.

#38 10 years ago

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Ok , you can send me one !

#39 10 years ago

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This is amazing! Great job!
This one should be officially licensed!

#40 10 years ago

ABB

Aurich

Quoted from bigdaddy07:
Here's a couple of mine. Just installed it tonight. Breaths a little modern look into the 20 year old translite.

Thanks for the pics, how does it light up? That's always the big question with alternate translites.

#41 10 years ago

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Great pic bigdaddy and thanks alot for the kind words guys!

#42 10 years ago

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I installed mine, super addition, the old TL I did not like, and actually stopped me from buying the game a few times. This one is much better.

#43 10 years ago

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Jeffo. Sent pm. I need one!

#44 10 years ago

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Jeffo

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Cheers!

#45 10 years ago

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