Before the Re-Build
1December 28, 2024My display with the F-Toys NX-01 and USS Defiant all in 1:2500 scale.
2December 28, 2024I really love how the clear dish displays them in flight it's very striking!
3December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Top
4December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Bottom
5December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Port
6December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Starboard
7December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Bow
8December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Stern
9December 28, 2024TOS Enterprise Saucer/Bussard Collectors
10December 28, 2024The main issue with my old build are these yellowed decals. They were old then and just got worse with time especially since I never top coated/varnished them.
11December 28, 2024The transition/joining of the secondary hull to the pylons is also pretty rough.. credit where it's due AMT designed it almost friction fit, however the end result is not pleasing or flush.
The injection mold of the nacelles also needs addressing.
I've got some sanding and filling to do!
12December 28, 2024Some credit to my old self I love the color and effect I went for in regards to the Bussard domes. I wanted to simulate that motion/orange hue shown in the original series and I want to carry that forward in this refurbish.
13December 28, 2024Same goes for the blue paint applied to the warp nacelles though for this update might tone it down to a more grey blue to match the original series appearance.
The idea of the inner wall strips glowing blue stems from a toy I believe but I do like how it aesthetically ties the original to the Refit and the D in this set.
14December 29, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Top
15December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Bottom
16December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Port
17December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Starboard
18December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Bow
19December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Stern
20December 28, 2024TMP Enterprise-A Saucer
21December 28, 2024Just like the original the Enterprise-A suffers heavily from the cracked yellowing decals. Those.. and my lazy attempts at window detailing.
All will be fixed soon..
22December 28, 2024The secondary hull/pylon joint situation is similar to the original enterprise with the reverse issue. The TOS join was protruding slightly with the A it is slightly recessed/inset
23December 28, 2024The Replacement Decals courtesy of Federation Models
24December 28, 2024Planning to purchase some Enterprise-D decals off Etsy before committing to her refit/refurbish. Shes in pretty rough shape.. (notice the paint scratches due to the plexiglass stand)
25January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Top
26January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Bottom
27January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Bow
28January 12, 2025Yeesh this one really shows the age.. I like the (messy) deflector glow but the phaser strip and misaligned/chipped registry oof..
29January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Stern
30January 12, 2025Not sure if I can fix the slight bend in the kit with heat but I'll see what I can do. Man those decals don't line up at all! Younger me really rushed this..
31January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Port
32January 12, 2025Enterprise-D Starboard
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My first ever Star Trek build back when I was just a teenager. I like the paint and detail I could do at the time but it's due for a refit/update!
