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Cascade Starships

@cascadestarships.bsky.social
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I create custom scale models from sci-fi franchises, primarily Star Trek. I am based in Washington State. Please feel free to reach out here, my website, or cascadestarships@gmail.com for commission inquiries! 🖖🖖 cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com

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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 14h
Joining the warp nacelles to the pylons taking advantage of density induced buoyancy to ensure perfect alignment as highly advanced self hardening material makes the connection permanent. ...I used glue and a bubble. #startrek #modelmaking
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Final addressable RGB animation for the bussard collectors. A more subtle individual breathing animation. 1/1400 Enterprise D #startrek
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A test of the animated bussard effect for the 1/1400 Enterprise D. The video is dark to make the RGB lighting effect closer to how it appears in person. Animation may change, the main goal was to get proper hot-spots similar to how it was seen in the show. #startrek #modelmaking #electronics
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Final primed look of the Enterprise D secondary hull. 1/1400 #startrek #modelmaking #scifi #modelkit
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
All 1,530 windows are placed on the secondary hull of the 1/1400 scale Enterprise D! Shown here are the rim windows I designed and cut myself to supplement the Greenstrawberry window masks as they are not included. #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Second to last window update for the 1/1400 Enterprise. Hey, during this dry spell, what kinds of things would you like to see? Any improvements I can make, or do I fit in with your feed just fine? Please comment! #startrek #scalemodel #modelkit #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
1/1400 Enterprise D window masking. The neck might have the most windows per square foot of any other part of the ship! Greenstrawberry window masks. #StarTrek #Scalemodel #paint #paintmask #scifi #modelmaking
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
1/2500 scale U.S.S. Enterprise MCC-1701-F August 2024 www.cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com/portfolio-co... #startrek #Enterprise #scifi #scalemodel
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A little out of order post for the 1/1400 Enterprise D. I wanted to highlight this area. The kit part is downright atrocious, so I decided to scratch one myself. I believe it's 2mm styrene. Any errors discovered after priming were corrected. #startrek #modelbuilding #scalemodel #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Creating additional masks for the 1400 D. I'm using MaskDesign and Greenstrawberry vinyl masks for this kit, but both exclude the lifeboats and rim windows for both hulls. Adobe Illustrator, calipers, and a Cameo 4 made this pretty easy #StarTrek #ModelMaking #ScaleModel #ModelKit
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Don't forget about cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com where all of these builds and more are featured. Take a look at all of the final photography!
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Portfolio | Cascade Starships Modelmaking
The portfolio and blog for Cascade Starships, a Star Trek and sci-fi model builder.
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy #StarTrekDay! Take a look at some of my favorite models I've built. The Starships of this franchise are like no other
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The Enterprise is now only slightly less smooth than an android's bottom, making the light blocking stage of the secondary hull complete. Remaining windows will be masked before moving on to the nacelles. #startrek #starship #model #scale #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Making sure the Greenstrawberry window masks work on the 1/1400 scale Enterprise D. This will be remasked as I continue surface work. #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #modelkit #enterprise
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A lot of sanding to finally get this kit smooth. The transparent plastic tricks you, make extra sure nothing is there before primer touches the model! #startrek #commission #modelbuilding #modelkit #polarlights
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This man has instilled heroic morals into the eyes of children for decades. Combining his own child-like glee with firm words from his brother Larry Cullen on how to be a hero, he taught everyone "Be strong enough to be gentle" Rest in peace Optimus Prime, till all are one.
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Hey, uh, btw it's the Cascade Starships 2 year anniversary today 😅 Yay.
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This man has instilled heroic morals into the eyes of children for decades. Combining his own child-like glee with firm words from his brother Larry Cullen on how to be a hero, he taught everyone "Be strong enough to be gentle" Rest in peace Optimus Prime, till all are one.
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Some more priming! To help keep the shape of the window frames after multiple layers of build up, I'm using some self-etching primer. This is just an experiment, I have no guarantee if this will actually work, but it can't hurt! #StarTrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #enterprise
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Some Cascade Starships goodies by my lovely Grandfather! If you have a pending commission with me, you'll be sure to get one with your model. #StarTrek #starwars #scalemodelling #modelling #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Masking a buncha windows! 1/1400 Enterprise D #StarTrek #ScaleModel #ModelMaking #ModelKit
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It's been a long time since I've posted but I'm waiting until the Enterprise D is presentable. However, to get there I have to actually work on the model and I can't while I'm working on life events. HOWEVER I recently got this cabinet to put some resin printers into. Soon I'll be able to do more!
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
WARNING This seller is offering stolen patterns from my friend MaskDesign and using my images to do so without permission. Warppaintmask (Facebook, Etsy, website) mi_diverdude (eBay) Do not purchase items from this seller.
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
1/650 Scale U.S.S. Excelsior Look at those spotlights. #startrek #starship #modelmaking
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Starfleet Design 🖍🖖 @starfleetdesign.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I've just put together a list of Star Trek artists, which I intend to update and maintain. Feel free to suggest artists I should add. And pin the list of course! Later I'm going to make a feed that filters just the art posts from these accounts, so look out for that. 🧵/1
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Greenstrawberry Shuttlebays 2 and 3 installed in the Motion Picture Miniatures resin neck for the 1/1400 Enterprise D #startrek #starship #scalemodel #modelmaking #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
1/1400 Enterprise D Lighting test Addressable RGB system by Scalectronics and deflector dish from Greenstrawberry #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #Enterprise #TNG
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
1/1400 Enterprise D Installing the Motion Picture Miniatures resin phaser strips #startrek #modelmaking
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Next project! 2x 1/1400 scale U.S.S. Enterprise Ds. This project is partnered with Greenstrawberry and will feature many of their great upgrade parts for this kit. Each model will be painted as it appears in TNG and Generations. #startrek #modelmaking #scalemodels #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Greenstrawberry is having a summer sale! They are my go-to for #scifi model upgrade parts. I recommend you go check it out! Here's a peek at one of my upcoming builds (DS9). They make some high quality stuff! greenstrawberry.cz #startrek #starwars #lostinspace #spaceodyssey #modelkits #modelmaking
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Interested in the methods behind this paint job? Everything about this model is talked about here: www.cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com/blog #startrek #scalemodels #paint #scifimodels #studiomodel #miniature #ILM #scifiships #modelpainting #someoneneedstoteachmehowtousetags
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
As promised, the Aztec paint mask files for the 1/650 Excelsior are public! We tried to make this as much of a one-stop-shop as possible. Read about the build process AND get a walkthrough of the paint process below! www.cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com/post/1-650-s... #startrek #scalemodel #scifi
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1/650 scale Excelsior
Another build breakdown, this time of my recently completed 1/650 scale U.S.S. Excelsior! This will go into every stage of the build process, unique techniques used, and of course a detailed explanati...
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
1/650 U.S.S. Excelsior. Spotlights #StarTrek #Scalemodel #modelmaking #checkoutmywebsitepls #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
1/650 Excelsior, details shot. Take a look at that specularity. www.cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com #startrek #scalemodel #modelkit #modelmaking #scifi #excelsior #miniature #ILM
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
1/650 Excelsior COMPLETE Find the full image gallery here: www.cascadestarshipsmodelmaking.com/portfolio-co... More images will of course be posted here over time but I guess I gotta encourage those interactions somehow #StarTrek #Scalemodels #modelkit #replica #modelmaking #startrekmodels #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The 1/650 Excelsior is complete! Please watch the premier of the showcase video for this project and don't forget to check out the image gallery on my website! youtu.be/DqsgNYu-jQk?... #Startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #showcase #replica #scifi #scifiart
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1/650 Scale U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-2000: Custom Scale Replica Model
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The 1/650 Excelsior sits powered on her MSD display base. Power testing before taking her to the studio for photography. #startrek #scalemodel #modelkit #modelmaking #scifi #scifiart #Excelsior
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The 1/650 Excelsior on her display stand which has its cover removed for electronics work in the main computer. #StarTrek #Modelmaking #Modelkit #Scalemodel #replica #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Cascade Starships accepts infinite diversity in infinite combinations Happy Pride
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
1/650 U.S.S. Excelsior rendezvous with the beautiful 1/350 U.S.S. Tempest by @admiralbuck.bsky.social These are NOT the same scale. Halve one or double the other #startrek #scalemodel #modelmaking #replica #scifiart #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The U.S.S. Excelsior looks great with docking ports. Something she should've had from the beginning!
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
An extra week of work is worth the peace of mind 1/650 Excelsior #StarTrek #scalemodel #modelkit #modelmaking #scifi #scifiart #excelsior
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Paintwork on the 1/650 Excelsior is officially done! Only thing that remains are decals. #StarTrek #starship #scalemodel #modelkit #modelmaking #studiomodel #replica #paint #ILM #Industriallightandmagic #Excelsior #thesearchforspock
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Painting the "horseshoe" of the 1/650 scale Excelsior. Also note the gloss basecoat peeking through the layers of azteccing on the saucer. #scalemodel #replica #miniature #modelmaking #startrek #scifiart #paint
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
1/650 scale Excelsior, upper saucer aztec pattern. Recreated extremely faithfully to the original studio model using the same friskets and patterns as ILM did. #startrek #starship #scalemodel #modelkit #modelmaking #airbrush #scifi #ILM
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Completed paintwork on the lower saucer of the 1/650 USS Excelsior. #startrek #starship #scalemodel #modelkit #paint #airbrush #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
1/650 Enterprise C from Helios Models and Lighting. Finally received the included support structure for it! This should make life a little easier. #startrek #scalemodels #studioscale #modelkit #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Lower saucer Aztec and paint done on the 1/650 scale Excelsior #StarTrek #scalemodeling #modelkit #excelsior #paint #airbrush #scifi #scifiart
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The groundwork for painting the 1/650 U.S.S. Excelsior lower saucer Aztec pattern. This will be generally buried under multiple layers of light silver and white. #Startrek #Starships #scalemodel #painting #airbrush #modelmaking #modelkit #scifi
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Cascade Starships @cascadestarships.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Realized I had my DM settings set to where nobody could reach out. This SHOULD be fixed but please don't be afraid to let me know if it isn't!
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