Calling all sci-fi fans! I build highly detailed scale models of sci-fi vehicles using accurate studio and CGI references. I’m opening slots for smaller commission builds while larger projects are being worked on. Please email [email protected] for questions! #SciFiModels #ScaleModeling

1/650 Excelsior. Cargo bay has been fully painted and the interior of the secondary hull is prepped for lighting. #StarTrek #modelmaking #scalemodel #scifi

Calling all sci-fi fans! I build highly detailed scale models of sci-fi vehicles using accurate studio and CGI references. I’m opening slots for smaller commission builds while larger projects are being worked on. Please email [email protected] for questions! #SciFiModels #ScaleModeling

This date 1 year ago 1/1400 Enterprise E received its last clear coat of paint #startrek #modelmaking #scalemodel #scifi #firstcontact #modelkit

1/650 Excelsior, recreating the small panels dotting the dorsal shuttlebay, using the smallest styrene I have and a cutting station for consistent sizes. The pieces were then sanded down to reduce the size and profile further. #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #modelkit

Bandai Mini Star Destroyer with Greenstrawberry Photoetch #starwars #scalemodel #modelkit #photography #modelmaking

1/350 U.S.S. Tempest NCC-3213 Starfleet Marines has docked at its new station after its maiden voyage. Built by @admiralbuck.bsky.social, check out his images for good quality pictures of this starship or glance below at your own risk. It has been an utter joy working with Bill on this

1/650 Excelsior, both nacelles are wired up, more elegant wire control this time around. Spotlights on the saucer rim, pennant, and pylon. Soon to be glued together. #StarTrek #ScaleModels #SciFi #Starships

1 of a kind gold plated Enterprise G signed by my friend @admiralbuck.bsky.social (thank you) #startrek #startrekmodel #autographed #collectibles #scifi

Workbench 01/04/2026 taken by my Number One while testing our new Captain's (office) chair. #PlasticModels #SciFiModels #ModelBuilding #WorkInProgress #ScaleModels #ModelMaker #ScaleModeling #Workbench #WIP #ModelKit

1/650 Excelsior Spotlight tubing sanded flush with the surface. #StarTrek #USSExcelsior #ScaleModel #SciFiArt #SpaceShip #ModelBuilding #WIP #StarshipModel

1/650 Excelsior support structure under load #scalemodel #modelmaking #startrek #scifi

1/350 K'tinga outside of the studio environment. #startrek #klingon #scifi #scalemodel #starship #modelmaking #plasticmodel #modelkit #collection

1/650 Excelsior port nacelle. Primary and secondary hull spotlight: 3mm LED focused and aimed with telescoping brass tubes. Pylon spotlight: 0805 white SMD focused with kit material. Aft strobe: 0805 white SMD Fin thrusters: 3mm flat top yellow LED #startrek #scifi #scalemodel

Back to work on the 1/650 Excelsior. Yellow 3mm LED internally aimed at the kit provided nacelle fin. Fin is printed in clear to conduct light. Surface of the fin is lightly sanded to diffuse the exiting light. This marks the avionics of one nacelle complete. #startrek #scifi #model

Christmassy model haul. Tools, kits, and fun stuff! #startrek #christmas #scalemodel #modelkit

Here is some starship photography for your troubles #startrek #starship #scalemodel #scifi #voyager #startrekvoyager #scale #film #filmingmodel #studiomodel #modelmaking #plasticmodel

Happy Holidays to all, Slowly working more on getting a temporary workspace set up so I can be up and running. I have a large workstation planned in my future, but with great usability comes great cost. This station not in my immediate finances to warrant waiting. Thank you for your patience!

LEGO Enterprise D! Finally got my order, going to be a joint effort between my fiancee and I. Unfortunately no shuttle, which was the primary incentive to buy this set. Going to have to look aftermarket. #startrek #lego #enterpriseD #legostartrek

THE backlog™ #scalemodel #studiomodel #plasticmodel #modelkit #modelbuilding #modeling #startrek #scifi

Hey everyone! My lack of posts recently is due to my recent relocation. Luckily the "Cascade" part of my name still applies! Only a few weeks into moving so the place is in chaos but I'm hoping to be back to work using a temporary station in the meantime. Thank you for your patience! #startrek

1/32 Galileo shuttlecraft #StarTrek #startrekTOS #scalemodel #scifi #Enterprise #modelkit #modelbuilding

Festive lighting aboard Tempest..

Vertical intrepidity.

Contact 800-588-SHIPS to schedule a diagnosis and quote for your starship repair needs. Rates starting at 5 self sealing stem bolts per hour, or a handful of cat photos.

One very last Repulse image and I promise I'll just post cat photos or some other bullshit.

I'm having too much fun taking photos of these guys. Still a few finishing touches before I can do the final studio shots and then we're off onto the next project, already waiting on the bench. Thanks for following along on this Continuing Adventure!

Flight deck ops - Tempest.

Catching a moonbeam.

1/650 Excelsior Halloween spotlight(s) In parallel with the Enterprise Refit, additional non-canon spotlights have been added down the pylon and at the saucer edge. Focused using brass tubing #startrek #starship #scalemodel #scifi #scifimodel

1/650 Excelsior secondary hull pennant spotlight. Sourced from the nacelles using brass tubing sanded flush to the surface. 9v 3mm LED. #startrek #starship #electronics #scalemodel #lighting #thesearchforspock #excelsior #excelsiorclass #spotlights #scalelighting

Registry stencils.

Send in the Marines!

1/4" square brass tubing epoxied in place will prevent the nacelles from bowing over time on the 1/650 scale Excelsior. #startrek #scalemodel #engineering #resin #resinmodel #scale #scifi

Helios Models and Lighting 1/650 scale Ambassador class and Excelsior class saucers. Resin printed model kits. #startrek #ambassadorclass #excelsior #scalemodel

The 1/650 Excelsior support structure can perform saucer separation for ease of assembly #StarTrek

1/650 Excelsior Brass structure completed. Saucer portion is removable for assembly of the model. #startrek #excelsior #scalemodel #scifi #scale #engineering

1/650 Excelsior Internal support structure constructed using a rare alloy known only for its use in starships. #startrek #starship #engineering #scalemodel #modelmaking #scifi #thesearchforspock

Replacing details on the 1/650 Excelsior with styrene panels cut on a vinyl cutter. Comparison with kit part #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #scifi #plastic #details

Tiny styrene starship glitter for the 1/650 Excelsior. #startrek #scalemodel #scale #scifi

1/650 Excelsior modification number 3 This is my first non-canon modification. I resin printed 1/350 scale Enterprise Refit docking ports at 60% scale (thanks to the help of a friend) and installed them on a symmetrical location on each side of the hull #startrek #scalemodel

1/650 Excelsior modification number 2 The original filming model has detailing on the inside walls of these in-sets. It's possible this is from leftover photoetch when ILM did the Death Star 2 model. 1/700 scale photoetch ladders have been installed to recreate these details.

1/650 Excelsior Replacing sanded details with styrene cut on a vinyl cutter. Shapes were drawn in Illustrator and sent to the cutter. The shapes were scored only to preserve the blade, styrene snaps cleanly. #startrek #modelmaking #scalemodel #excelsior #scifi

1/1000 scale @admiralbuck.bsky.social Repulse class Resin print on temporary base #startrek #billkrause #scalemodel #3Dprinting

1/650 Excelsior Lower spotlight prototyping. Unlike the Grissom, this is done with actual light casting across the hull. #modelmaking #startrek #ScaleModel

1/650 Excelsior Due to the printing and post processing of the kit, certain details have been sanded soft or all the way. I have removed these and re-scribed the panel lines. I will cut sheets of styrene to replace the removed details (circled) #modelmaking #startrek

The full gallery for the 1/350 U.S.S. Grissom has been added to my portfolio on cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com Go check it out! #StarTrek #thesearchforspock #scalemodel #modelmaking #plasticmodel #modelkit #scifi #scifimodel

Next project underway. 1/650 scale Excelsior class model from Helios Models and Lighting. This is a commissioned build and will be built with a custom brass frame, scratchbuilt details, full lighting, and an ILM recreated masking set from a friend of mine. #startrek #scalemodel

I have been considering creating video content of my builds as they are constructed. This would include quick-cut/timelapse construction of an over-the-shoulder view, and discussion of the progress made. Please let me know if you have any interest in this or other ideas!