This was another project knocked out during the Covid lockdown/pandemic.
For me, there’s nothing like building this classic chestnut of a kit.
You can build it box stock.
You can add bells and whistles.
And, there is always something to learn.
Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
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speedgraflex
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Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
This was another project knocked out during the Covid lockdown/pandemic.
For me, there’s nothing like building this classic chestnut of a kit.
You can build it box stock.
You can add bells and whistles.
And, there is always something to learn.
Make more models!
Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Wow Bruce, that is impressive. You should apply for a job at ILM 
Just need to photograph it against a star field!
Just need to photograph it against a star field!
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Thank you, Chris. Sincerely. I’ve come close a few times and each time I kick myself for not going all the way and work for a shop. Here I’ve composited my model (top image) into a still based on an episode, adding grain and knocking the color balance towards blue as indicated by the original design; I’ve included the actual still for comparison.
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Incredible work! Backdrop shots ... I almost thought I was watching Star Trek opening credits. Well done!!
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Very nice indeed, Bruce!
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Very cool!!
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Beautiful work Bruce!!!
You showed here what can be done with such a basic old kit.
You showed here what can be done with such a basic old kit.
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Re: Star Trek AMT 1/650 U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701).
Thank you, Gary, Mike and Carlos! I hopefully have become a bit better thanks to following your work and seeing what you and others are doing. This is the way!
For context, I built the same kit prior to joining the forum. I used scotch clear tape to mask the panel details on the nacelles because I didn’t know any better.
One of my first lessons came from Carlos about using Tamiya tape. So, yeah. I know. You start somewhere.
Come a ways since then. More to go.
For context, I built the same kit prior to joining the forum. I used scotch clear tape to mask the panel details on the nacelles because I didn’t know any better.
One of my first lessons came from Carlos about using Tamiya tape. So, yeah. I know. You start somewhere.
Come a ways since then. More to go.
Make more models!