Turbo said:
Thanks for the tips.
Would the Polar Lights classic Enterprise (1/1000) be a good starter kit, or would the AMT still be better?
Masao said:
You should also go to Starship Modeler: http://www.starshipmodeler.com/index.htm
SSM also has forums: http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/
Turbo said:
If I used the PL kit, I'd definitely be using glue instead of snapping it together. I don't trust the snap-kits. I did one of a shuttle orbiter when I was a kid, but I can't imagine that a snap-Enterprise would hold up all that well.
Turbo said:
Nah, but from what I can tell (from SSM and elsewhere), there's only the expected gaps at the saucer/neck connection and the pylons/secondary hull connection. I figure I can always either go back and fix them later or build a new model.
Should I paint the pieces before putting it together, or should I leave it until the end? I know that I'll have to paint the bussard collectors before putting them on, as they're clear, but what about the rest?
Albertese said:
(Unless you are going to build it as the Constellation NCC-1017 - in which case it's exactly correct as it was the model used on the show!)
No, they did not. What they did do, tho, is make the deflector grid line as a raised detail. We'd have been better off if they'd just left it off, tho I understand their thinking.Turbo said:
Well, the original kit can't be as bad as that god-awful wood grain I've seen on the refit 1701 kits. Did they put that on the 1/2500 kits as well?
Another route to go for the 1/1000 clear domes is to paint the interior "fan blades" pieces a base of silver, then cover w/clear orange. Then paint interior of the dome a clear red. Tamiya makes a great clear colors that airbrush on quite smoothly. Check out the Starship Modeler Gallery for some excellent buildup work. Scroll down and select the "Star Trek: Enterprises" option to see what other folks have done and get an idea of different techniques.And how would you recommend painting the bussard collectors?
Turbo said:
Well, the original kit can't be as bad as that god-awful wood grain I've seen on the refit 1701 kits. Did they put that on the 1/2500 kits as well?
And how would you recommend painting the bussard collectors?
Turbo said:
Damn. I got sniped trying to get this kit on eBay. And I can't find it online anywhere (it's either not carried or sold out). The local shops don't have it either.
Any ideas?