[The project can also be [found on my Google Drive mirror](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VgUzqbHWeCPEd9RT8ngM8fwIfLN9u-FP?usp=drive_link) ] ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/a4/82/18/dc/88/large_display___preview.png) *Note: I’ve created a Patreon to support my modelling projects. If you’ve found my work useful, have the means, and would like to support my efforts, *[please give it a look](https://www.patreon.com/CaptainMojoShipyards)*. I will continue to release my designs for free on Cults 3D and Thingiverse, but Patreon members will get early access and in progress updates on my new projects, and it will serve as a central location for announcements. Thanks for reading!* This is the first expansion parts kit meant to complement my [Star Trek Constitution Class Parts Kit](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3652210), adding parts to support the Miranda class and its major canon variants. All parts are meant to be cross-compatible between parts kits. **Update 2024-10-30**: Once again, a significant update to my Constitution kit has required an update to the Miranda. While initially only planning on adding windows and smoothing out a few features, new detailed reference images provided by Patreon member Matthew Flegal (who also helped with quality control) led me down a rabbit hole that resulted in rebuilding more than 75% of the model. The new version is much more accurate to the original studio model, and adds significant detailing that should make prints at 1/1000 scale or even larger look very good. Special thanks also to friend and collaborator [Art Braune](https://linktr.ee/artbraune) who helped with the lengthy testing and final processing tasks needed to prepare the kit for publishing. **Update 2023-03-12**: Following on the heels of my recent update to the [Constitution class kit](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3652210), I’ve made a pass on the Miranda, resulting in an almost completely remastered set of files. In addition to the enhanced Saucer and Nacelle details inherited from the Constitution, this revision includes substantially improved hull details intended to better match the original studio filming model. A note that the higher mesh density of these new files results in much larger file sizes. If you’re still interested in the previous version of this kit, [it can be found at this location](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10xDSQFP5rVeAY7FAoptZ-QS3qxA7H9Qq?usp=share_link). **Update 2021-03-13:** Added support for the original Reliant concept design. **Update 2021-03-10**: I created the original version of this kit hot off the release of my Constitution class kit, which was my first major 3d modelling project. As a result of my inexperience this kit suffered from a number of issues. While I still don’t claim to be an expert, I’ve learned a lot in the almost 2 years since then. After remastering the Constitution kit, I’m now releasing a corresponding update to the Miranda kit. This includes improved details and closer accuracy to filming models, mesh quality cleanup and improvements, and support for additional ship variants. This is a major update and basically all of the parts have been rebuilt. If you’re looking for the old version, it’s been archived at the old [Google drive location](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N_ddsqlwfIOt0OzYHveA7RDJ9QSc9LB5?usp=sharing). Due to file size limits on Thingiverse (and the latest updates increasing file sizes substantially), I’ve had to break up the contents of this kit into several zip files: - MirandaV3a-blender-files_part1.zip – Includes both the Blender source file used to generate all STL files, as well as prepared files with the parts organized and assembled for the Miranda and Reliant concept. - MirandaV3a-blender-files_part2.zip – prepared files with the parts organized and assembled for the other Miranda variant files. - MirandaV3a-parts-stls.zip – All of the part STL files used to build the various combined models. Note these parts are meant for kitbashing, not printing independently. - MirandaV3a-ship-stls_part1.zip – Combined and print-ready ship STL files for the Miranda and Reliant concept. - MirandaV3a-ship-stls_part2.zip – Combined and print-ready ship STL files for the rest of the Miranda variants. - MirandaV3a-ship-stls_thick_part1.zip – Ship STL files modified slightly to better support smaller scale prints. - MirandaV3a-ship-stls_thick_part2.zip – Ship STL files modified slightly to better support smaller scale prints. ### Supported ships Screen-canon ships: [Miranda class](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Miranda_class) First seen as the USS Reliant in Star Trek II. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/3b/85/c9/cc/1b/large_display_miranda.png) [Lantree variant](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Lantree) First seen in the TNG episode *Unnatural Selection*. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/19/e8/01/2b/ef/large_display_lantree.png) [Soyuz class](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Soyuz_class) First seen in the TNG episode *Cause and Effect*. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/08/a3/ca/8e/bc/large_display_soyuz.png) [Saratoga variant](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Saratoga_(NCC-31911)) First seen in the DS9 pilot. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/9f/09/c0/ab/b2/large_display_saratoga.png) [Antares variant](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Antares_(NCC-9844)) First seen in the DS9 episode *Favor the Bold*. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/01/86/e8/09/cb/large_display_antares.png) [Reliant concept](https://forgottentrek.com/the-wrath-of-khan/designing-the-reliant/) In the initial art design for the Reliant in Star Trek 2, the ship was meant to have an inverted layout, with the nacelles on the top and weapons pods mounted below. This sketch got approved upside down, resulting in the Miranda we know today. ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/c6/66/ee/e2/45/large_display_reliant-concept.png) #### Fanon ships: **Knox class light frigate** Originally from Calon Riel & Mastercom Data Center’s (Todd Guenther & co.) [Ships of the Star Fleet](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Ships_of_the_Star_Fleet). Also see the detailed [Strategic Design (David Schmidt) plans](https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/sd-knox.php). ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/7d/76/cd/c5/b4/large_display_knox.png) Also included in this kit is a command module with integrated Torpedo tubes, with a Knox variant demonstrating this option. **Daran class frigate** Also from [Ships of the Star Fleet](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Ships_of_the_Star_Fleet), the Daran is a Knox variant without megaphasers and with extended shuttle landing pads ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/b6/5b/ad/45/d4/large_display_daran.png) **Brownwood class assault transport / tug** Originally from Jackill’s (Eric Kristiansen) [Starfleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume 1](http://www.jackill.com/Pages/SRMA-1_Sample_Page.htm) ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/66/12/c1/c3/8d/large_display_brownwood.png) **Hensley class heavy transport / tug** Originally from Jackill’s (Eric Kristiansen) [Starfleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume 1](http://www.jackill.com/Pages/SRMA-1_Sample_Page.htm) ![](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/de/3f/04/be/d9/large_display_hensley.png) Notes on scaling and working with Blender ----------------------------------------- My target scale for all source files and output STL files is 1:1000. Although these files have not been extensively tested through printing, they are intended to be resized to match common modelling and miniatures scales.

Target scale	Scale STL files to:	Notes
1/3900	0.25641026 (25.6%)	FASA miniature scale
1/3788	0.26399155 (26.4%)	ADB Starline 2400 scale
1/3125	0.32 (32%)	ADB Starline 2500 scale
1/2500	0.4 (40%)	The Trek modelers "Golden scale"
1/1600	0.625 (62.5%)	TOS 3-Ship Set scale
1/1400	0.714285714 (71.4%)	Common resin model scale
1/650	1.538461538 (153.8%)	Modelling scale
1/537	1.862197393 (186.2%)	Common scale for TMP models
1/350	2.857142857 (285.7%)	Large scale

**Note:** This kit was built using Blender 3.5. [Blender](https://www.blender.org/download/) is free, which to be honest was the primary factor in my decision to learn it. There are many fine video and text tutorials available online if you're interested in learning more. See [the Blender fundamentals tutorials playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1F2ddGya_-UvuAqHAksYnB0qL9yWDO6) to get started. You can use **File** -\> **Import** -\> **Stl (.stl)** and **File** -\> **Export** -\> **Stl (.stl)** to load or save STL files in blender. ### Post-processing STL output Although all of the STL files included have been tested as valid watertight meshes, joining the parts together and exporting new STL files can introduce small errors that may cause issues with slicing programs. I recommend any STL files you create are checked using a program like [Netfabb Basic free edition](https://github.com/3DprintFIT/netfabb-basic-download/releases/tag/v7.4.0). Doing a simple "Close All Holes" repair has fixed all of the issues I've run into so far. If you do run into issues with mesh quality, please let me know. Parts list ---------- The following lists provide a summary of each of the included parts which can be found in **MirandaV3a-parts-stls**. For the majority of items, the mesh origin has been set so that when you import these objects into your 3d editor of choice, they are positioned as they would be on the Miranda class. ### Parts files

Part	Description
MirandaV3a-antares-deflector.stl	Additional deflector blisters mounted on the extended hull.
MirandaV3a-antares-pylon-base.stl	Base connecting the main hull with the sensor module pylon.
MirandaV3a-antares-pylon-base_thick.stl	Base connecting the main hull with the sensor module pylon (smaller scale version).
MirandaV3a-antares-pylon.stl	Pylon connecting the sensor pylon with the rest of the ship.
MirandaV3a-antares-pylon_thick.stl	Pylon connecting the sensor pylon with the rest of the ship (smaller scale version).
MirandaV3a-antares-sensor-pod.stl	Antares Sensor module.
MirandaV3a-B-C-decks.stl	Standard Miranda B/C decks.
MirandaV3a-B-C-decks_torpedo.stl	Torpedo variant B/C decks.
MirandaV3a-bridge.stl	Miranda style bridge module.
MirandaV3a-brownwood-hensley-docking-necks.stl	Neck and mounting dock for transport containers. Used by Brownwood and Hensley classes.
MirandaV3a-knox-deflector-blocks.stl	Small block shapes mounted above the shuttlebays on the extended hull.
MirandaV3a-knox-landing-pads1.stl	Standard landing pads used by the Daran class.
MirandaV3a-knox-landing-pad2.stl	Alternate landing pad for the Daran class.
MirandaV3a-knox-megaphasers.stl	Megaphasers used by the Knox.
MirandaV3a-knox-nacelles.stl	Nacelles used by the Knox and Daran.
MirandaV3a-knox-pylons-no-top.stl	Nacelle pylons used in the Daran.
MirandaV3a-knox-pylons-no-top_thick.stl	Nacelle pylons used in the Daran (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-knox-pylons-standard.stl	Nacelle pylons used in the Knox with top section for mounting the megaphasers.
MirandaV3a-knox-pylons-standard_thick.stl	Nacelle pylons used in the Knox with top section for mounting the megaphasers (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-landing-pads-version1.stl	Optional landing pads positioned for the standard Miranda hull.
MirandaV3a-landing-pads-version2.stl	Optional landing pads positioned for the standard Miranda hull.
MirandaV3a-lower-sensor-dome.stl	Dome used on the bottom of the saucer section.
MirandaV3a-main-hull.stl	Standard Miranda main hull.
MirandaV3a-main-hull_lower-detail.stl	Standard Miranda main hull (without windows and shield grids).
MirandaV3a-nacelles-inverted.stl	Nacelles positioned as used in the Reliant Concept variant.
MirandaV3a-nacelles-ln-68s.stl	Alternate warp nacelles.
MirandaV3a-nacelles-pylon-interfaces-inverted.stl	Curved part connecting the nacelles and pylons, as used in the Reliant Concept variant.
MirandaV3a-nacelles-pylon-interfaces-standard.stl	Standard curved part connecting the nacelles and pylons.
MirandaV3a-nacelles-standard.stl	Standard Miranda nacelles.
MirandaV3a-pylons-intersection.stl	Block connecting the pylons with standard main hull.
MirandaV3a-pylons-intersection_lower-detail.stl	Block connecting the pylons with main hull, without details.
MirandaV3a-pylons-intersection_short-hull.stl	Block connecting the pylons with shortened version of the main hull.
MirandaV3a-pylons-inverted.stl	Inverted pylons used by the Reliant Concept variant.
MirandaV3a-pylons-inverted_thick.stl	Inverted pylons used by the Reliant Concept variant (small scale variant).
MirandaV3a-pylons-megaphasers.stl	Megaphasers used in standard Miranda variants.
MirandaV3a-pylons-no-top.stl	Pylons without top section that connects to megaphasers.
MirandaV3a-pylons-no-top_thick.stl	Pylons without top section that connects to megaphasers (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-pylons-standard.stl	Standard Miranda pylons.
MirandaV3a-pylons-standard_thick.stl	Standard Miranda pylons (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-pylons-top-only.stl	Top section of pylons connecting hull to megaphasers.
MirandaV3a-pylons-top-only_thick.stl	Top section of pylons connecting hull to megaphasers (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-reliant-concept-nacelles.stl	Nacelles positioned as used by the Reliant Concept variant.
MirandaV3a-reliant-concept-torpedo-modules.stl	Torpedo modules used by the Reliant Concept variant.
MirandaV3a-reliant-concept-torpedo-module-standalone.stl	Single centered standalone copy of the torpedo Reliant Concept torpedo module.
MirandaV3a-rollbar.stl	Rollbar used by standard Miranda variant.
MirandaV3a-rollbar_thick.stl	Rollbar used by standard Miranda variant (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-saratoga-sensor-pods.stl	Side mounted sensor pods used in the Saratoga variant.
MirandaV3a-saratoga-sensor-pods_thick.stl	Side mounted sensor pods used in the Saratoga variant (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-saratoga-side-pylons.stl	Pylons connecting side sensor modules with main hull, used in the Saratoga variant.
MirandaV3a-saratoga-side-pylons_thick.stl	Pylons connecting side sensor modules with main hull, used in the Saratoga variant (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-shortened-hull.stl	Short version of the Miranda hull, as used in Knox, Daran, and Hensley.
MirandaV3a-shortened-hull_lower-detail.stl	Short version of the Miranda hull, as used in Knox, Daran, and Hensley (without windows and shield grids).
MirandaV3a-soyuz-command-decks.stl	Soyuz bridge and B/C decks.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-hull-extension.stl	Soyuz rear hull extension.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-lower-dome.stl	Soyuz lower dome.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-lower-dome_thick.stl	Soyuz lower dome (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-soyuz-rear-pods.stl	Soyuz rear top and bottom pods.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-rear-pods_thick.stl	Soyuz rear top and bottom pods (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-soyuz-rear-pylons.stl	Soyuz pylons connecting pods with hull.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-side-pods.stl	Soyuz side pods.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-side-pods_thick.stl	Soyuz side pods (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-soyuz-side-pylons.stl	Soyuz pylons connecting pods with hull.
MirandaV3a-soyuz-side-pylons_thick.stl	Soyuz pylons connecting pods with hull (small scale version).
MirandaV3a-TMP-style-bridge.stl	Refit Constitution class bridge module
MirandaV3a-torpedo-module.stl	Standard rollbar mounted torpedo module.
MirandaV3a-transport-pods-fj-style.stl	Franz Joseph style transport containers.
MirandaV3a-transport-pods-vance-style.stl	Vance style transport containers.

### Combined ship STLs These files are print-ready STL files of the various ship types included in the kit. “thick” versions of these files, intended to better support smaller scale prints are also included.

File	Description
ship-miranda.stl	Standard Miranda class, with rollbar, megaphasers and torpedo pod.
ship-antares.stl	Miranda variant with megaphasers, additional deflector nubs, and a large sensor pod.
ship-brownwood-with-fj-containers.stl	Brownwood class including a set of containers based off of the pods found in the Franz Joseph Starfleet Technical Manual.
ship-brownwood-with-vance-containers.stl	Brownwood class including a set of containers based off of the pods based on the Vance design.
ship-daran.stl	Short variant with rear landing pads.
ship-daran-alt.stl	Short variant with rear alternate landing pad.
ship-hensley-standalone.stl	Short-hulled ship designed to carry transport containers, without attached containers.
ship-hensley-with-fj-containers.stl	Hensley class including a set of containers based off of the pods found in the Franz Joseph Starfleet Technical Manual.
ship-hensley-with-vance-containers.stl	Hensley class including a set of containers based off of the pods based on the Vance design.
ship-kitbash-constitution-parts.stl	A sample kitbash including Constitution class parts.
ship-kitbash-double-rollbars.stl	A sample kitbash design showing a modified nacelle placement and two rollbars.
ship-knox.stl	Short hull variant.
ship-knox-torpedo-variant.stl	Short hull variant with alternate torpedo command module.
ship-lantree.stl	Miranda class variant with rollbar removed.
ship-reliant-concept.stl	A variant based on the original design for the Reliant from Star Trek II, with the Nacelles inverted and two torpedo pods replacing the Megaphasers at the end of the pylons..
ship-saratoga.stl	Miranda class variant with rollbar removed and port and starboard sensor pods added.
ship-soyuz.stl	Miranda class variant with alternate top and bottom saucer details, an additional aft hull extension, and multiple pods.

### Blender files The **MirandaV3a-Parts-source.blend** file contains the source Blender objects used to create the all parts files used in the kit. The rest of the .blend files contain the parts preassembled as they’re used in the various ship model files. License ------- I'm releasing this under the [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) license. You're free to distribute and modify these files (even for commercial use), provided you attribute the creator (me) and distribute your contributions under the same license.

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