AMT Ertl POL950M/06 Star Trek Model kit, Various

I have purchased many kits in the past. This one takes kits to the next level, very well thought out. Overlapping joints significantly reduce the need for using putty to block light leaks, add to this the fact that the kit has been produced in black plastic again means it is effectively completely ready as far as light blocking goes. Brilliant, well done, let's see more kits produced to this standard.

Done in black saves blacking out for lighting

We’ll fitted, good size and scale. It’s a very good model.

Superbe vaisseaux

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Klasse Modell,groß, passgenauigkeit prima und wenn man danndie Beleuchtung einbaut sieht es super aus.

The media could not be loaded. Before buying the kit, give serious consideration to the lighting kit as well. The build is pretty straightforward, and most of the pieces go together well. The body of the ship is two giant pieces, and if you're trying to balance the wires and the neck, piecing them together can pose a few issues. Putty put most of those issues to right. Without the light kit, you could piece this together in an afternoon. Painting the ship offers a ton of possibilities. The box artwork is very specific about what colors go where. If you like greens, then go for it. I went with the paint scheme on the miniature hanging in the Smithsonian. There's also a video on Youtube showing a production model in the Ford Museum. The kit is molded in black plastic, so light bleed isn't a concern. It does make it advisable to put down a light primer coat. The light kit offers several photo etch parts, but in retrospect I would probably not use them if I were to attempt this build again. Very few small pieces. There are a few misprints in the instructions, so consult one of the many instructional videos on Youtube for some clarification. If you opt for the light kit, pay extra attention to the order of assembly. You will need superglue, and perhaps a little bit of electrical tape. The battery compartment poses some challenges during assembly and painting, and you might consider taping the power source in place. That part of the assembly posed some challenges. After it's completed, you will have an impressive piece. Everyone who has seen the building process has been impressed with its scale, lighting effects, and detail. Oh, this thing has tons of detail all over the surface and lots of opportunities for weathering and panel staining. Decals are included, but I have not used them yet. They seem more geared to the recommended paint scheme. The box contains all the painting instruction and makes for a great presentation. If not for the size, I might have kept and saved it. If you've never done a lighting kit, don't worry. They designed the two kits to work flawlessly together.