Here is my personal 1/350 Enterprise build. I had to dismantle and remove some electronics to complete another build for a friend. However, Now it's back to it's former glory and then some! The five star pattern seen in the Engine Nacelles slightly ramp down then back up again. Here's what I did...
Paint. The model was originally airbrushed a custom mix of colors(If you are boring like me and want the model to reflect the actual filming miniature, you have to mix the paint...it can't be obtained from a rattle can), The Original paints were Tamiya and model Master. The repairs were addressed with Tamiya and Vallejo Paints, Again, Airbrushed.At the time of its construction all the reference material from the restoration was yet to be had...so I used my reference photos. Once theInfo was shared by our friend, Gary Kerr, I went back and made adjustments accordingly!
Lighting... Originally I used the Polar Lights lighting kit. However I found it not to my liking so I basically torn it down and built my own lighting rig. Special attention was given to the engine lights. I wanted them to replicate the original Miniature's effect as close as possible.
Weathering... Accomplished with Air brush, paint brush, pastels, pencils, paper towel, tissue, my finger and my Shirt!
A video is more descriptive than just a photo, so here it is on my kitchen counter!
Paint. The model was originally airbrushed a custom mix of colors(If you are boring like me and want the model to reflect the actual filming miniature, you have to mix the paint...it can't be obtained from a rattle can), The Original paints were Tamiya and model Master. The repairs were addressed with Tamiya and Vallejo Paints, Again, Airbrushed.At the time of its construction all the reference material from the restoration was yet to be had...so I used my reference photos. Once theInfo was shared by our friend, Gary Kerr, I went back and made adjustments accordingly!
Lighting... Originally I used the Polar Lights lighting kit. However I found it not to my liking so I basically torn it down and built my own lighting rig. Special attention was given to the engine lights. I wanted them to replicate the original Miniature's effect as close as possible.
Weathering... Accomplished with Air brush, paint brush, pastels, pencils, paper towel, tissue, my finger and my Shirt!
A video is more descriptive than just a photo, so here it is on my kitchen counter!
your modifications to the lighting are spot on. 
I think it is really a terrific job that you've thought ahead and built in the possibility adjusting/replacng parts when you've built the model.
