Cadet Series USS Enterprise

[Jim B]

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.

[Chuck Most]

Nice!

Reminds me I have an AMT 18" Enterprise I need to get around to building....

[Jim B]

Thanks, Chuck. I built the 18" AMT kit back in 1987. Still have it, too.

[Guest]

Tiny but cool.

[Chuck Most]

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.

[Jim B]

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.

[Roadrunner]

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

[Jim B]

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.

[Chuck Most]

Nice! What paint did you use?

[Jim B]

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