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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 4d

The Enterprise placed silver at Modelpalooza last weekend! I’m thrilled with its showing. It generated a ton of interest, and people were really impressed by it. Now begins the long wait for Wonderfest.

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 8d

I got the Enterprise and Tie Fighter set up at Modelpalooza. People were already dropping by and taking pictures, asking questions, and basically having a good time. Tomorrow the show starts in earnest. Should be fun!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks! If you do a search on YouTube, I did a 28 part series on the build for the one pictured. The channel is ‘Matt’s Model Shop’. If you’re really bored you can get some tips there!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 14d

I’ve built 2 of those and am midway through a 3rd. I think it’s a sickness! 😂

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 14d

Getting prepped for Modelpalooza in Orlando next week. The Enterprise needed to be cleaned up, as it’s been sitting on the shelf collecting dust for awhile. I think she still looks great!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 23d

Does this mean you're the real Wil Wheaton??

a cartoon character says i can 't believe in front of a hulu logo

ALT: a cartoon character says i can 't believe in front of a hulu logo

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · 26d

It seems to me that while the StarCruiser was in existence, it would have made sense to tie it in to one of the shows. Unfortunately, we'll never know.

MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Aug 4

I'm constantly questioning my life's choices that led to where I am today. Maybe I'm getting old, but it sure feels like something is messed up. Being bored with what you're doing is no way to live. The current regime certainly doesn't help with this feeling of yuck, either.

MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Jul 8

Cool! That's got to be exciting for you. Really neat!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks Seán. We all can use some encouragement in this world that we're currently making our way through. A little kindness goes a long way.

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · May 1

I'll be driving up to Wonderfest this year from Florida, and I'm saving up Storytime until then. I've listened to the first episode, and it was amazing. I'm looking forward to hearing more!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Apr 29

Haha! I’m guilty of that on occasion too. Love my toys. 😂

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Apr 28

Amazing remix, Mark! I played it for the wife and she loved it too. Well done!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Apr 25

Unfortunately, Generations is one of my least favorite Star Trek films. It has giant plot holes all over the place, and it's depressing as can be. They kill Picard's family, the Enterprise D, and Kirk all in the same 2 hour span. When I saw it in theaters, I left depressed.

MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Apr 1

I built up the Round2 version, and used pink as the base color. My wife still says that's not the proper color. This is vindication! 😂

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 30

We’re watching right now!!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 13

Still the best 1/537 Refit I've ever seen. Kudos!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 11

Don Jr’s little Coke snorting nose would be busted for sure!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 6

What is wrong with people??

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 6

My wife was crushed the last couple of years when their eggs didn't hatch, but this year she's overjoyed! The babies are cute little buggers!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 5

Star Trek IV was my gateway drug into all things Trek. Saw it in 1986 at the ripe old age of 13 and never looked back. I can’t wait to see your ups/downs for it!

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 4

I wonder if he thought working on a video game was beneath him or something? Weird.

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Mar 4

This was a game that I almost picked up when it first came out, but never wound up doing it. Looks like it was pretty killer at the time! Also, Brian Keith was a famous actor - he was the dad in the Parent Trap, had his own show for awhile, and was in many many films. It was pretty big for them.

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MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Feb 27

I still have my Tandy 1000TL. Bought it in 1989 when I was in high school. It took forever to save up for it, so I'm never getting rid of it!

MattA @mattalki.bsky.social · Feb 26

I heard that it’s @seanferrick.bsky.social’s birthday today. Happy birthday to Seán, and may he have a great day!

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