Jim B Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 So I managed to get some work done on my 1/2500 Cadet Series USS Enterprise 1701. There really aren't a lot of parts with this kit, but the seams are horrendous!! Here are the parts laid out (warp nacelles, Primary & Secondary hulls assembled): And here is a mock-up with the saucer section & warp nacelles placed on the secondary hull: Yes, it's sitting on a clothes pin. I filled the Secondary Hull with 2-part epoxy putty so the support rod will have something to go into, then it will be placed on a Delta Quadrant Federation base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Nice! Reminds me I have an AMT 18" Enterprise I need to get around to building.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks, Chuck. I built the 18" AMT kit back in 1987. Still have it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Tiny but cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Mine's the reissue with the scaled-down Polar Lights decal sheet. I got it when it first came back out, so far haven't done much other than open the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Well, I finally finished my 1/2500 USS Enterprise. It was an interesting build, and for the most part enjoyable. Here are some photos of the finished product. I think I'll start working on the Enterprise-A next. Live long & prosper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Interesting stuff. I have some Star Trek stuff to get back to one of these days, especial the Romulan Warbird, my favorite of the lot. Edited February 11, 2015 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yea, a little more flat clear probably couldn't hurt. The main problem is I didn't put enough gloss clear on before I applied the decals, so they are applied over flat paint. Not the best situation. Thanks for the compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nice! What paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I used Testors Model Masters Light Gray. I had a friend of mine spray it with his airbrush, & I told him to "clear coat it". Guess i wasn't specific enough. I should have applyed another coat of clear gloss before I added the decals. Oh well, live & learn! Edited February 11, 2015 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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