Treknology in Paper
Models
This is an archive of links to Free - yes FREE! - Paper Models of Star Trek Spacecraft
arranged in subject and chronological order to form a "Virtual Museum" of the Star Trek Universe. Based on an original list by
Scott K. it is correct as at 25th April 2004
Many of the models and photos listed below are in the current archives of one or other
of these Paper modelling SmartGroups: free to join and yet an authoratative and helpful crew, willing to share files, links, pictures and
perhaps most important of all, advice...
Papermodels
This is the premier papermodelling group on the Internet with a huge membership that
spans the globe, an active, varied and helpful Message List plus Albums and File archives jam packed with fascinating content. In
addition, the Papermodel group currently has four caches:
01,
02,
03,
04
... on which the oldest pictures and files are periodically archived to. You need to join each
group individually to get full access to all files (ie membership of one group does not imply membership of any others)
Paper Model Designers
The focus of this group is on the discussion of matters dealing directly with paper Model Design and
designers. A few models archived here but mostly deals with techniques.
Star Trek & Other Scifi. Paper Models
A group especially about Star Trek Paper Models. Very few
models archived here at the moment, but this is where I will be putting information about the updating of this web page.
USS Essex; Daedalus Class Cruiser (2161-2167)
Developed towards the end of the Romulan War, the Daedalus class was the
workhorse of the newly created Starfleet. The USS Essex was one of the earliest of its' class, commanded by
Captain Bryce Shumar . The Essex was lost with all hands in an electromagnetic storm near Mab-Bu VI caused by noncorporeal
criminals from the Ux-Mal system who were trying to escape on board her. In
2368, the Enterprise-D came in contact with those same beings when they masqueraded as descendants of the Essex's crew. Other
ships believed to be of the same class were the
U.S.S. Archon and the
U.S.S. Horizon
To celebrate the release of the premier
edition of the USS Magellans' Fan Fiction - "Tricorder Readings #1 - Magellans' Luck" Diego Cortes has graciously consented to
allow us to offer his beautiful model of the historic USS Essex - a sister ship of the ill-fated USS Halifax - as a free download from
this site.
- The USS Essex by Diego Cortes can also be downloaded from the Paper Models File Cache 03 , Paper Model Designers or the Opensource-Cardmodels which are all for members only.
- This is an early design for the Enterprise by Matt Jefferies and modeled by Greg Jein whose model can be seen sitting on Benjamin Ciskos desk in the series Deep Space Nine.
USS Enterprise NCC 1701; Constitution Class (2220-2266)
The Enterprise as seen in The Original Series (TOS), commanded by Captain James T. Kirk.
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Model available
for download from Christian "Chippy" Chua on his new website
- Model now available (Nov 03) by Ron Caudillo. Martin Carbone has graciously helped out Ron by hosting his Enterprise on his CraftKaboom site.
- A simple model available - a single sheet B&W model on the "i8080" site from Sep 2000 (see also under Intrepid below)
- Model now available (Nov 03) by Ron Caudillo. Martin Carbone has graciously helped out Ron by hosting his Enterprise on his CraftKaboom site.
USS Enterprise NCC 1701-A; Constitution/Enterprise Class (2268-2291)
The refit of the Enterprise NCC 1701, later called the Enterprise Class.
- The NCC 1701-A from Diego Cortes is available from a variety of sources. As a zipped RAR file from Paper Starships , as a zip file from Wingsred or as jpgs from the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup, Paper Models File Cache 03 , Opensource-Cardmodels which are all for members only.
USS Intrepid NCC 1631, Constitution class (2267 - 2268)
The first Starship Intrepid (NCC-1631) had a mostly Vulcan crew . In 2267, the Intrepid was under repair at Starbase 11 (TOS: "Court Martial"), but the following year she was destroyed by a spaceborne amoeba near the Gamma 7A system with no survivors (TOS: "The Immunity Syndrome").
- Model available in B & W and Colour - very simple, single sheet model (Described as a "Redone Star Trek model" by "Brad") Pointed out by Jon Leslie & Steve Marshall that this was a development of the Enterprise NCC-1701 on the "i8080" site (see under Enterprise, above)
USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D; Galaxy Class (_-2371)
The Enterprise shown in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” commanded by Cpt Jean Luc Picard.
- The Haggard has created a Hako Enterprise-D on the cardmodels4fun SmartGroup. A simple single sheet model that makes up into a surprisingly neat model
- Jon Leslie has posted a small 6" model of the Galaxy class, Enterprise 1501-D designed by Erik J. on his Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center eGiftShop.
- The Mad Modeller Massamune started making a detailed model of the Enterprise-D in May 2004 (Check the message archive on the PaperModels Smartgroup) and in July reported "There are a few more pieces to model up before flattening, then the long procedure of engineering the pattern, and painting. Testbuild will probably be 1:2000, but the final kit may be 1:1500(48cm) or 1:1000(64cm)"... Graphics of the 3D model were in an album on the Papermodel SmartGroup but it is gone now.
USS Enterprise NCC 1701-E (2371-?)
Built after the destruction of the Enterprise-D in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” commanded by Cpt Jean Luc Picard.
- Carlos from Brasil has posted a beautiful hand-drawn and coloured rendition of the ship from the last movies (First Contact to Nemesis) on Paper Model Designers. Carlos is another new talent to appear recently - amazing how he is able to get those complex curves without computer software! Be sure to check out his photo album. Sharp eyes have spotted that not only does he have the models illuminated but there are photos of an Enterprise-D there as well! Expect big things from Brazil!
USS Prometheus NX-59650 (2374 -)
experimental prototype (the fastest ship in Starfleet when it was launched) designed for deep space tactical assignments and employing systems which are at the cutting edge of Federation technology including multivector assault. This means that the ship is actually made up of Info. ; Data from ST Intelligence After choosing your language (these directions are for the English model) click on Diagrams and then the model desired
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Model available
Created by "Enterprise-E"
- Origami Model available from by Jens-Helge Dahmen on the Origami Deutschland website
USS Voyager; Intrepid Class
The ship of Cpt. Katherine Janeway
- Model available from Christian "Chippy" Chua
USS Stargazer NCC-2893
Description
- Model available from Martin Sanger
Starbase "Ournal"
The Starbase "Ournal" from which Kirk and his crew hijacked the Enterprise in Star Trek III "The Search for Spock".
- Model available from Jan Rukr a prolific Czech model designer who has free model downloads from "The Planet of the Apes" and "Alien" to mention but a few.
Deep Space Nine
Originally built by the Cardassians, it was abandoned by them after their war with Bajor. It became of strategic and trade importance when a stable wormhole to the Delta quadrant opened close to it.
- Ninjatoes’ hand coloured model available for free download.
SS Botany Bay
The 20th Century sub-light space ship with which Khan Noonien Singh and his followers escaped Earth after the Eugenics Wars by being cryogenically frozen.
- Ulrich Prahns' Model, kept as a touching memorial by Oliver Götz, is now also available on Doug Wolfes' 'Wolfe Den' site
- Those interested in the Botany Bay should not miss Kevin Willcocks' amazing cutaways and plans and Greg Coxs' two volume book "The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh"
USS Xerxes, Saladin Class Scout (TOS)
Destroyer refit from the Original Series
- Model available by Diego Cortes from the Paper Starships Homepage. Also available at the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup, Paper Models File Cache 03 or the Opensource-Cardmodels for members only.
Hermes Class Destroyer (TOS)
From the Original Series
- Model available on the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup by Marc Robitaille.(Thanks to BWJohn for the link)
SS Aurora
From The Original Series
- Model was available from Scott K. on the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup however it seems to have been deleted. You could try posting a request in the forum to the designer if you want this.
USS Reliant, Miranda class
After the Enterprise, probably the most widely known ship from Star Trek, featured in the second Star trek movie "The Wrath of Khan".
- Model available from the ShunPop Star Trek Gallery
USS Majestic, Miranda class
An example of the original Miranda class.
- Diego Cortes has a model of this as part of his Miranda Class package, which is available from the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup, Paper Models File Cache 03 , or the Opensource-Cardmodels which are all for members only. Go to Paper Starships for a download open to the general public.
U.S.S. Lantree NCC-1837; Miranda class (c.2365)
A class-6 supply ship, a modification of the Miranda class, commanded by Captain L. Isao Telska, whose crew was killed after being exposed to a group of genetically engineered human children. She was destroyed by a photon torpedo from the U.S.S. Enterprise-D in order to prevent further contamination.
- Diego Cortes has a model of this as part of his Miranda Class package, which is available from the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup Also available at the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup, Paper Models File Cache 03 or the Opensource-Cardmodels for members only. Go to Paper Starships for a download open to the general public.
U.S.S. Grissom, NCC-638
Description
Model available from Martin Sanger
Nebula Class Cruiser
A contemporary of he Galaxy-class starship, first seen in ST:TNG's "The
Wounded".
Model available from Edward at 3dPaperModel.com
New Orleans Class Starship
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- One of several models by a new designer, Billy Burgess, mentored by Marc Robitaille, available on his website.
USS Defiant
As seen on Deep Space Nine.
Hand coloured Model available from Ninjatoes
Steamrunner class Escort Cruiser
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Model in preperation By Diego Cortes 05/10/2003 photos in the Papermodel Smartgroup Pictures section, open the
album Diego's Trekky Ships
- Billy Burgess, who posts on the Star Trek & Other Scifi Paper Models SmartGroup has completed a Steamrunner class. A newcomer to papermodeling, he has graduated from a hand-drawn model to this, which is made using Pepakura designer, based on a 3D computer model - the first example I have heard of this being done with a Trek ship
Federation Shuttles, Tugs, Pods & Probes
Ptolemy Class Tug
From the Original Series
Link needed! From Scott K's original list
Shuttle Galileo
The shuttle of the USS Enterprise (from The Original Series) which crashed on Taurus II
with Commander Spock in 'The Galileo Seven'.
A deceptively simple model by Marc Robitaille on the Paper Models File Cache 02. Go to Files, then Models, then the album 'Marc_Robitaille' and finally the Folder 'Galileo' - Members Only
USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D Emegency Pods (2363)
Located throughout both the Primary and Secondary Hulls,
these
ejectable lifeboats are designed to meet the short-term survival needs of the starship crew in the event of a catastrophic
emergency.
Robert the Hermit has a work in progress and might do the Emergency for the Constitution Class next. A great effort for his first design! Done to small scale, you could do a whole gaggle of pods!
Shuttlepod El Baz
Description
Ulrich Prahns' Model , originally kept as a touching memorial by Oliver Götz, is now available on Doug Wolfes' 'Wolfe Den' site
Shuttle Type 6 Magellan
Description
Ulrich Prahns' Model , originally kept as a touching memorial by Oliver Götz, is now available on Doug Wolfes' 'Wolfe Den' site
Type 17 Shuttle
An early Rick Sternbach design for the standard shuttle for the Enterprise-D, not seen on TV.
- Made for the cardmodels4fun SmartGroup "spaceship challenge", one of Steve Marshall's entries, the Type 17 Shuttle captures it's proportions and curves with elegant simplicity. It might be a shade too hard for the outright beginner because of the curved front end but Steve has done some extremely easy to follow instructions, so it could be just the model to stretch a Newbies skills!
Shuttle Chaffee
Description
Model available from Ninjatoes
Danube class Runabout
Description
Model available from Ninjatoes
Voyagers' AeroShuttle
Description
Model available from Martin Saenger. Beautiful detailing! Drool over the photo album in the Paper Models SmartGroup Archives.
Voyagers' Delta Flyer
Description
Model available from Ninjatoes
Nomad probe (2002 - 2267)
A
Pre-Federation probe launched to explore the far reaches of the galaxy.
Createdby Jackson Roy Kirk, it collided with an alien probe & was severely damaged. It
repaired itself with the alien technology, merging its own directive with that of the aliens making
it a
machine that destroyed imperfections. It was
encountered and destroyed by Cpt James T. Kirk and the Enterprise in 2267
1/6th scale Model available created by Steve Marshall.
The Vulcan High Command
Vulcan Science Institute Shuttle
The
shuttle seen in "
Star Trek: The Motion Picture "
Model available Created by "Alan McGrew". Also available here
New Model available Created by "Shunichi Makino" on his Shunpop Web Site.
The Klingon Empire
D7 Cruiser
The Klingon battleship from The Original Series.
- Billy Burgess is hosting a copy on his "Billy's World" of a Klingon D7 Cruiser by Marc Robitaille.
The Borg Collective
Borg Cube
Description
Model available This must be the simplest paper model ever! Designed by Marco Scheloske
Model available ShunPop Star Trek Gallery recently simplified their 'Movie Version' Borg Cube
The Romulan Empire
Romulan Bird of Prey (TOS)
Description
Model available by Marc Robitaille (with a little paint help from Steve Marshall) on the SmartGroups Paper Models File Cache 02 for members only - go to Files then open the Folder 'Models', Album 'Marc_Robitaille' and the Folder 'Romulan'
Romulan Scout
From the Original Series
Ulrich Prahns' Model , originally kept as a touching memorial by Oliver Götz, is now available on Doug Wolfes' 'Wolfe Den' site
Tholian
Tholian Patrol Cruiser (Webspinner)
From The Original Series
Model available from Scott K. (at the Beta development stage) courtesy of the Paper Model Designers Smartgroup for members only - go to Files then open the album 'Tholian and Aurora'
HONOURABLE MENTION
(ie Non-Canon)
Star Fleet Roustabout Pocket Starship
This is an innovative original design of a Phaser/Torpedo Boat - non-canon but perfectly in character, it even has a potted history
attached to it.
- Made for the cardmodels4fun SmartGroup "spaceship challenge" was Mike Haggard's Star Fleet Roustabout Pocket Starship. In keeping with the rules there are only two pages of parts and a single page of instructions. Definately not for the beginner but a rewarding, detailed build for such a small model.
PROPS
(ie full scale equipment)
Hand Phasers
The weapons used by Federation personnel. The models have been made available by Mike Haggard on his 'Albion Rising' website - Whilst
you're there checkout 'The Haggards' models made to complement his soon-to-be-released fiction.
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Phaser Type I ("Pocket" phaser, c. 2266)
The earliest version of the standard Starfleet hand weapon was a small, easily-concealed sidearm carried by landing parties which was capable of a variety of settings and beam widths and was carried on diplomatic or low-risk missions. For information on the TV show props, see RACprops -
Phaser Type II ("Pistol" phaser, c. 2266)
This was a Type-I phaser with a pistol-grip attachment containing a power pack in the pistol handle, and a wider range of settings and beams. Carried openly by security personnel, and by all crewmembers on hazardous missions. It was used through to ST III. For an exhaustive article on the prop, see RACprops -
Phaser Type II ("Cobra" phaser, 2365 onwards)
Not the " Dustbuster" variant used in early TNG episodes (2350 - 2365) but the " Cobra Phaser" which lasted clear through to Voyager. Hand phaser with 16 settings, basic controls were three main buttons: Beam Intensity, Beam Width and the trigger.
SEE photos of this in 'Kosukes Models' Folder on the PaperModels.
NEW Amended curved pistol grip used on Type II phasers after c.2371
Hypospray
A piece of Treknology that has made its' way into real life. Shoots a high-pressure, microscopic aerosuspension stream of prepared
medication through skin and clothes into the blood stream, musculature and fatty tissues. First seen in TOS
- Model available by A.S.West on the Papermodels Smartgroup - go to Files then the album 'Models' then 'Items'
Isolinear chip
StarTrek computer memory
Model available by Marc Robitaille on the Papermodels Smartgroup - go to Files then the album 'Models' then 'Isolinear Chip
Self-sealing stembolt
A Star Trek "in-joke", the self-sealing stembolt is a widget of undetermined purpose and - until now - unknown configuration.
Latinum Strips
Gold pressed Latinum is the defacto currency of the universe.
- Pst! Want to make some quick Latinum, bud? Look in the Models folder of the PaperModels Smartgroup for the file "Alan, Downunda" inside which you'll find 12 strips of Latinum ... and tell them Kirok sent ya'
LCARS Computer panels
The screen design used in The Next Generation, DSN & Voyager is called LCARS which stands for Library Computer Access and Retrieval System.
Dr. Jens Hoekstra has printouts on his Danish language site which aren't complete models of the computer terminals, but could be used as the touch screen panels on your own mock-up
Other LCARS Graphics are available from a number of sites eg. JefferyGuide
as jpgs from the alt.startrek.lcars is a Newsgroup dedicated to the system, has links to a functioning Comm Badge project - of modelling interest is a download of the LCARS font and the colour codes of the Voyager LCARS scheme (see also here)
