About Us
Built with Respect for What Came Before
More Than a Hobby
If Sci-Fi has shaped your life in some way, you already understand this. It is childhood. It is imagination. It is history that shaped how we see the future. These ships are not props—they are decades of design, storytelling, and craftsmanship made tangible.
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My name is Connor (Louis) Ferreira, and I started Louis Models with a simple belief: if these ships mattered enough to shape culture, they deserve to be recreated with care.
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I started Louis Models in 2018 and am based in Ontario, Canada.
What began as a personal passion became a focused commitment to building models that respect the legacy behind them. I’ve been building models for as long as I can remember. Like most people, I started young—putting together kits, painting them roughly, and even experimenting with lighting. After stepping away from it for a few years, I came back in my early twenties with a new level of focus, and that’s where Louis Models began.
What drew me back—and what’s kept me building every day since—is the process: figuring out how to take something static and turn it into something that feels real. Early on, that meant learning how to properly light a model, eliminate light leaks, and push beyond what the kit was designed to be. Those fundamentals still shape every project I take on.
Sci-Fi has always been my main focus, especially starships. There’s something about recreating these designs in physical form—whether it’s a clean, untouched ship or one that’s been through a battle—that makes the process worth it. Capturing that sense of scale, wear, and presence is what I aim for in every build.
Today, Louis Models is both a personal craft and a growing studio. This site is where I share that work—finished pieces, builds in progress, and insights into the building process—while continuing to refine the techniques that got me here in the first place.
Respect for the Designers
The original ships were brought to life by artists and designers who obsessed over proportion, lighting, and detail. Names like Doug Drexler, Rick Sternbach, Denise Okuda, Michael Okuda, and the teams at ILM did not treat these designs casually. Every curve and surface served a purpose. If the original artists obsessed over every detail, so should the person recreating their work.
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Every commission begins with studying original references and production material whenever possible. Proportions are examined. Surface details are reviewed closely. Accuracy is treated as non-negotiable.
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This is not about building something that “looks close.” It is about building something that feels right to someone who truly knows these ships.
If It Does Not Meet My Standard, It Does Not Leave the Studio
Perfectionism is not about ego. It is about responsibility. When I see a flaw, I cannot unsee it. If a detail feels off, it gets corrected. If a surface needs refinement, it is refined.
Each model carries my name. It should withstand close inspection, not just distant admiration. That standard is not optional. It is the foundation of this studio.
Respect Applies to the Collector Too
You may have experienced dismissive responses or poor communication when reaching out to builders. That uncertainty can make it difficult to trust someone with a significant investment. That is not how this studio operates.
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Throughout the build process, updates are shared regularly. Questions are welcome. Input is invited at key stages. You are not simply placing an order. You are collaborating on something that matters.
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Progress updates are typically shared every two weeks, and sooner when decisions require your input.
