My TOS Romulan Bird-Of-Prey by AMT

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

Haven't posted here in awhile and I read on another thread that this is the 45th anniversary of the original "Balance of Terror" episode so thought I'd post these pics of my latest build.

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More pics here:
http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Trekriffic/Romulan Bird of Prey/Romulan BOP Finished/

This model took about 9 months from start to finish and is heavily accurized to more closely resemble the proportions of the studio model.
It was lengthened and the wing angle was changed as far as length and angle. Windows and round sensor ports were added using brass tubing.
The model has 4 "button" style batteries under the port hangar bay hatch powering 10 LEDs and also can be switched to run off an external battery box.
The starboard stern hangar bay is fully detailed and lit and two "Talon" fighters were added-one with wings extended for in flight and one with folded wings for inclusion in the hangar bay.
The fighters were of my own design and scratch built, as such they are purely conjectural.

Here's a video I made for a friend over on The Tholian Web forum:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_dbamtUAC4

"Balance of Terror" is my favorite original Star Trek episode and this model was a real labor of love on my part.
I hope you all enjoy the pics and the video.

CaptainMatt · Dec 20, 2011

Thank you for the sharing. Your work and your devotion speaks volumes and they are good.

7thsealord · Dec 20, 2011

Wow, beautiful work there.

I also note that you included one of those little Flash Gordon-y shuttles that were shown in the blueprints. I approve. Thank you for sharing.

A.V.I.A.F. · Dec 20, 2011

Truly excellent work! Well done! :techman:

Maurice · Dec 20, 2011

That's pretty awesome.

Ar-Pharazon · Dec 20, 2011

Beautiful work there.

Is that the "original" AMT kit? I have one from around 1969 and had to do the lip edge to get the right effect.

Alas, I never got mine finished. But hopefully one of these days.

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

Ar-Pharazon said:
Beautiful work there.

Is that the "original" AMT kit? I have one from around 1969 and had to do the lip edge to get the right effect.

Alas, I never got mine finished. But hopefully one of these days.

Actually, it's the reissue that came out earlier this year. The new kit included the plasma torpedo emitter and two options for the nacelle domes-hemispherical or "doorknob" style.

I made several major modifications to the kit which included redoing the wings; extending the stern; cupola aft angle reshaping; lighting of engines, hangar, and windows/sensors; hangar bay and battery compartment construction; and adding the stepped angled rim with styrene strip and sheet.
The model is rather heavy for its size as I reinforced the wings with brass bar and the dorsal fin has a core of brass sheet. The batteries also contribute to the weight.
The decals are JT Graphics and are rust colored compared to the orangy, cartoonish kit decals.

You can view in-progress pics here:
http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Trekriffic/Romulan%20Bird%20of%20Prey/

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

7thsealord said:
Wow, beautiful work there.

I also note that you included one of those little Flash Gordon-y shuttles that were shown in the blueprints. I approve. Thank you for sharing.

7thsealord · Dec 20, 2011

trekriffic said:
7thsealord said:

Wow, beautiful work there.

I also note that you included one of those little Flash Gordon-y shuttles that were shown in the blueprints. I approve. Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks for the compliment!

Are you referring to these blueprints?
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Trekriffic/Romulan%20Bird%20of%20Prey/romulan-bird-of-prey-shuttle.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/...f Prey/romulan-bird-of-prey-sheet-4detail.jpg

I like to think my design is a little more Romulan raptorish than the one shown in the LCARS drawings.
I can't deny it does display certain characteristics of those Flash Gordon rockets with a little Starfleet thrown in.

You're welcome. Yep, that's the one. Didn't realize until now just how different those two designs were. Have my own set of the blueprints - original publication that I had laminated many years ago (along with a bunch of other Trek blueprints).

bbailey861 · Dec 20, 2011

That is remarkable work. Nicely done.

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

CaptainMatt said:
Thank you for the sharing. Your work and your devotion speaks volumes and they are good.

Thanks Captain Matt!

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

A.V.I.A.F. said:
Truly excellent work! Well done!

Thank you!

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

Maurice Navidad said:
That's pretty awesome.

Thanks Maurice!

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

Bumbles861 said:
That is remarkable work. Nicely done.

Thanks a lot!

spockrocks · Dec 20, 2011

Very nice, thanks for showing this.

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

7thsealord said:
7thsealord said:

Wow, beautiful work there.

I also note that you included one of those little Flash Gordon-y shuttles that were shown in the blueprints. I approve. Thank you for sharing.

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Have my own set of the blueprints - original publication that I had laminated many years ago (along with a bunch of other Trek blueprints).

Oh man... I don't suppose there's any way you could scan them and share them with me? I'd love to see more of your BOP blueprints. I'd imagine not though especially if they're copyrighted.

Mysterion · Dec 20, 2011

trekriffic said:
7thsealord said:

7thsealord said:

Wow, beautiful work there.

I also note that you included one of those little Flash Gordon-y shuttles that were shown in the blueprints. I approve. Thank you for sharing.

Click to expand...

Have my own set of the blueprints - original publication that I had laminated many years ago (along with a bunch of other Trek blueprints).

Click to expand...

Oh man... I don't suppose there's any way you could scan them and share them with me? I'd love to see more of your BOP blueprints. I'd imagine not though especially if they're copyrighted.

Do you mean this set? - http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/romulan-bird-of-prey.php

trekriffic · Dec 20, 2011

Mysterion said:
trekriffic said:

7thsealord said:

Have my own set of the blueprints - original publication that I had laminated many years ago (along with a bunch of other Trek blueprints).

Click to expand...

Oh man... I don't suppose there's any way you could scan them and share them with me? I'd love to see more of your BOP blueprints. I'd imagine not though especially if they're copyrighted.

Click to expand...

Do you mean this set? - http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/romulan-bird-of-prey.php

I've seen these. Is that the complete set then? I

Mysterion · Dec 20, 2011

trekriffic said:
Mysterion said:

trekriffic said:

Oh man... I don't suppose there's any way you could scan them and share them with me? I'd love to see more of your BOP blueprints. I'd imagine not though especially if they're copyrighted.

Click to expand...

Do you mean this set? - http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/romulan-bird-of-prey.php

Click to expand...

I've seen these. Is that the complete set then? I

As far as I can tell, that set matches the one I've got at home (somewhere), so I believe that to be complete.

Captain Tracy · Dec 21, 2011

VERY nice work!

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