Super clean build - bravo!!! I lost my dad over a year ago. He was the one who introduced me to the love of model building. Our first kit was the original release of this kit with the lights for that saucer domes and nacelles. I’m currently building a vintage kit as a tribute to him. I miss my parents everyday. You did a fitting tribute to your father…excellent job.
Thank you for your kind words! My father passed away last May so I know what you’re going through. He absolutely loved the model. If you’re wanting to give your ship a custom name look up G-Cals on Facebook. He does an excellent job with custom Star Trek ship decals. I hope to see your build when it’s finished!
I got an Enterprise model last Christmas that I've been scared to build. I haven't put together models since I was a kid. I've learned a lot since then by watching this and other videos. Thanks!
I’m glad the video was helpful. It’s certainly not the best model kit out there for the Enterprise. But it is a fun build. Just take your time and it will turn out great.
Thank you! The star field was really easy to do. Just pick three or four colors, (I used white, blue, yellow and red) thin them down to a water color consistency and flick them on with a brush.
Thank you! Trek has been a part of my life since I was a boy due to my father being a fan. I can remember seeing Star Trek II in the theater with my father. We would also sit and watch Star Trek together and still do.
As an afterthought or for the next Enterprise build. Instead of painting the sensor dish, try Gold leaf. It's not very expensive small very delicate you'll need to buy maybe two extra in case you mess up. Thanks for the video the model looks great
I’ve tried using the silver equivalent and it was fairly difficult. For me, paint is the way to go. I know it won’t give the same effect as gold leaf would but it saves me tons of frustration. Thanks for the compliment!
I remember building three of these AMT USS Enterprise kits. The first issue was much like the one you are featuring, except it came with the “delta” base that you mentioned. I also recall the method for attaching the two nacelle support pylons to the secondary hull was a bit flimsy. The second was similar to the first, but included upper and lower primary hull domes molded in a light transparent green, and nacelle domes molded in transparent orange with wispy dark swirls. I recall that the three “tabs” on the lower portion of each nacelle dome were molded too short. Anyway, the transparent parts were meant to be illuminated by tiny incandescent bulbs included with the kit. Also as mentioned, the lights were powered by batteries (AA x 2) held inside the secondary hull. The third version omitted the lighting and returned to the original molded color parts. All three of the issues came with the “delta” bases, but if I am remembering correctly, at least one version supplied the base molded in a frosted clear color. This was, of course, many years (40 - 50) ago…
This kit is pretty basic with the addition of the new stand and more decals for various versions of the Enterprise and it’s sister ships. It’s definitely a nostalgic build and it was a lot of fun.
🖖😎👍A very nicely well done and spectacular looking model of the Constitution class indeed, A job very nicely well done for sure Sir and the stand looks awesome as well!,👌.
Thank you! This was a labor of love to be certain. I do commission builds if you’re interested. I’d love to build one for you! Contact me on my Facebook page facebook.com/Jmh1701
Nice job on your kit. I've built maybe 2 of when I was really young. And I've built around 6 as to date. This is and always be a fun kit. And the older you get the better they come out. And I really appreciate your respectful dedication to your Father. And the plaque is a classy touch.👍
Thank you! I built a couple when I was a kid and they certainly didn’t turn out that well. This particular build was a lot of fun and more meaningful. My Dad was thrilled when he got it. That dedication plaque took the better part of the day to get right but totally worth it.
Great Job!!! I built this kit in the mid 1970's and I had a hell of a time trying to keep the nacelles glued to the Secondary Hull and even attached to one the stanchions- It was a nightmare. I eventually just kit bashed-it, ( I didn't know that waa s thing at the time), and gave up on it until the Movie version came out. They had devised a better way to glue the nacelles to the Engineering section, and stanchions by then I guess. I do remember there were more details on the unpainted saucer section like tiny lines and holes and such- Im sure these have changed by now. Anyways Super dooper. Im 56 now and I want to try to build it again. On yes the original base was a nightmare too. I love what you did with this new sturdy one. I would still probably fill the underside of the stand with glued in lead weights or pour in plaster. Something to make it heavy.
Thanks for the compliment! The new stand is really nice and sturdy. The kit is virtually the same as it as in the 1960s and 70s. I remember the grid lines on some of those models back then. So I’m not certain if the removal of the lines is a new thing or not. Good luck on your build! I look forward to seeing it!
@@corribyrne1481 I used primarily Tamiya paint. 60% Light grey 20% white and 20% light blue for the main color. The dish is Vallejo brass. The Bussard collectors are a mixture of Tamiya red and clear orange. I don’t remember the exact mixture as I just experimented until I got a color I was happy with. For glue I used primarily Tamiya quick setting glue (green cap) or their standard cement (orange cap) for the nacelles and saucer attachment to the secondary hull I used CA glue to make sure they would stay in place. For tools I had to do a lot of sanding and filling. For putty I love Perfect Plastic putty. That’s about all I can think of. Hope this helps. If you have any additional questions please ask.
I still have the remains of my AMT kit from the early 70's that came with grain of wheat lights and the batteries went in the secondary hull. The deflector dish being the switch to turn them off and on. I have others from more recent years but it is interesting to see some of the differences from yours and my first kit with the Delta stand. Still something to think it's been 50 years. Time to buy another TOS kit. Thanks for spurring me to go out and make that purchase. Good job with your kit.
It’s basically the same kit as the one from the 1960’s with some modifications to the stand and the decals. It still requires some TLC to get her to look good. It is a nostalgic build for sure and I had a lot of fun putting it together. Good luck with your build!
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 In addition to my now sadly broken original ENTERPRISE and Klingon D-7 there is my assembled YORKTOWN, two more and a D-7 in the box from a few years back. If they also put out a 50th anniversary D-7, I will also have to get one of those. Even if it is a K'Tinga rather than Original Series.
Very NICE build! I had this model kit back in 1968 (or thereabouts) when I was 12. Mine didn't turn out as deluxe as your expert effort did, but I had fun building it. LOVE what you did with the base! Did you know Kubrick used that same technique (flicking paint drops on a black background) to create the starfields in "2001"? Your dad must have been overjoyed to receive such an amazing gift!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun to build. I’ve built several over the years as well. It is the exact same kit from decades ago. Except for the stand and the edition of more decals to build other versions of the kit. I was not aware that Kubrick had used the flick method to make star fields. I imagine that they used a similar method on various other movies and shows from that time period. My dad absolutely loved his gift. He is a life long Trek fan as am I. It made it extra special to build it for him.
Love it. Definitely going to do something like that to dedicate my father. Want to build a model shrine to remember him with every enterprise build! Thank you
Great job on that so old kit. I have been building that kit since the sixties, and have never been able to get it that straight! The engines drooped, and so did the Primary hull. I am going to try again after seeing your work.
I appreciate the compliment! It took some time getting everything straight. I essentially built it upside down to get everything in its proper place. I’ve also seen many builders use jigs made from Lego blocks that seem to work nicely. Good luck with your build. I look forward to seeing it.
Thanks! Believe it or not, as simple as the color is it took me awhile to get it right. I should have just gone with a sky grey with some blue added in to get the right hue. But I over complicated it. But lesson learned for next time.
A wonderful tribute to your father! Quick question: as someone who lacks the skill and patience to paint these types of models, could I get away with not painting it out of the box and just go with sticking on the decals and nothing else?
The kit does come with sticker type decals so you could feasibly just put them on the bare plastic. But the water slide decals always work better when applied to a painted surface. And thank you for the compliment!
I picked up the kit from a local hobby store. The decals are from G-Cals which is an online shop for custom made Star Trek decals. Hope that answers your question.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 the nacelles always broke. Even though I wanted to play with I was gentle with the models and they still broke. Just very flimsy. Made me wonder how the actual TV model didn’t break. Now I know hard wood for support and light plastic sauces and light metal nacelles.
This is nothing on you, but I'm still dismayed to this day, despite it being a very groundbreaking model kit, just how inaccurate it is compared to the studio models, and how much worse it got over the decades. That nav deflector dish... ugh. The original version used to be a lot more accurate.
I understand what you’re saying. The kit while nostalgic, is inaccurate when compared to the screen model. But it was all we had growing up. I know there have been folks who have modified this kit to make it more screen accurate. But none the less, this kit does build up nicely despite its age and shortcomings.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 The original 1967 edition of the kit is far more accurate. If you put the two side-by-side and compare them, you'll see the difference in detail and proportions. And the original editions came with lights, first just for the sensor domes and then later for the nacelles.
@@nowhereman1046 I was unaware of that! I wonder why they changed it then. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a ‘67 model in person. The only kit I’m familiar with is the one in the video. It’s good to know this information. I wonder if they have plans to revive the ‘67 molds. It would be nice!
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Unlikely, or Polar Lights/Round 2 would've done it a long time ago. The simple answer is, like for so much else, to save money. Ironically, as the kit got more popular, instead of making real investments or redoing it altogether, AMT simply cut quality. - First they got rid of the lights, along with the translucent red bussard domes for the warp nacelles. - Then the running light domes on the saucer. - Then the hanger bay fantail dome. - The main sensor/navigational deflector dish is made less accurate. - The proportions on the secondary hull and interconnecting dorsal are changed slightly. - Finally, while additional ship names and numbers are added to the decal sheet, the font type is made smaller and blockier. The only thing they added to the model was the spheres on the back of the nacelle cowlings, but were not the correct proportions. And it's not like AMT could go and look at the 11 footer at the Smithsonian or anything. That's what Estes models did for their flying model rockets of the Enterprise and Klingon D7.
@@nowhereman1046 Yup, AMT kept making the kit crappier. A friend of mine and I were at one point working on a writing a guide for model builders for building a screen-accurate Enterprise, and he had gotten a 1967 kit and like you said, placed all the parts alongside those of one from the 1990s and it was almost night and day how different the hull shapes were! We almost couldn't fit some of the parts from one into the other because by that point they were subtly very different models! And in addition to the deflector dish, the outer ring of the deflector piece was shorter than the inner rings, making it even more screen accurate. I solved a lot of problems with it in the early 70s by using parts and the decal sheet from the much more accurate Estes model rocket kit to accurize it.
@@TrekTrav I’m sure with time you will get better at model building. It just takes patience and time. If you regularly build models pick one thing when you’re building that you want to improve on and focus on that. I truly appreciate the compliment though!
Most of Star Trek doesn't make any sense if you really think about it. It is a space metaphor for navies in the age of sail and in the cold war era between Korea and Vietnam. Visual cloak in deep space....simply turn the lights off. Bright white ships light years between stars. Exciting sounds....shooting lasers when going 100x the speed of light. Audiences need that to relate. That's why some people think the Lunar Module and Moon walk footage looks fake....because they can't relate it to earthbound experience.
Beautiful job John I got two of those 1:650 models and haven't built them yet you say you're on Facebook I'll try to send you some of the models that I have built using LED lights . . . Eric Sahagun
Thank you! My Facebook page is Models by John Michael as well. Here’s the link: facebook.com/Jmh1701 Feel free to message me there! I look forward to seeing them!
Super clean build - bravo!!!
I lost my dad over a year ago. He was the one who introduced me to the love of model building. Our first kit was the original release of this kit with the lights for that saucer domes and nacelles. I’m currently building a vintage kit as a tribute to him. I miss my parents everyday. You did a fitting tribute to your father…excellent job.
Thank you for your kind words! My father passed away last May so I know what you’re going through. He absolutely loved the model.
If you’re wanting to give your ship a custom name look up G-Cals on Facebook. He does an excellent job with custom Star Trek ship decals. I hope to see your build when it’s finished!
I got an Enterprise model last Christmas that I've been scared to build. I haven't put together models since I was a kid. I've learned a lot since then by watching this and other videos. Thanks!
I’m glad the video was helpful. It’s certainly not the best model kit out there for the Enterprise. But it is a fun build. Just take your time and it will turn out great.
Nice job! I love the star field on the stand. That’s a nice touch.
Thank you! The star field was really easy to do. Just pick three or four colors, (I used white, blue, yellow and red) thin them down to a water color consistency and flick them on with a brush.
Your dad is a very lucky man to have such a thoughtful son.
Thank you! He absolutely loved it!
Very nicely done from an old Trekker/Trekkie. My NCC number would be 1954. I date events in my life from September 8, 1966...mostly.
Thank you! Trek has been a part of my life since I was a boy due to my father being a fan. I can remember seeing Star Trek II in the theater with my father. We would also sit and watch Star Trek together and still do.
How nice of you to do that for your dad and I love to see one more for your daughter to
Thank you!
As an afterthought or for the next Enterprise build. Instead of painting the sensor dish, try Gold leaf. It's not very expensive small very delicate you'll need to buy maybe two extra in case you mess up. Thanks for the video the model looks great
I’ve tried using the silver equivalent and it was fairly difficult. For me, paint is the way to go. I know it won’t give the same effect as gold leaf would but it saves me tons of frustration.
Thanks for the compliment!
I remember building three of these AMT USS Enterprise kits. The first issue was much like the one you are featuring, except it came with the “delta” base that you mentioned. I also recall the method for attaching the two nacelle support pylons to the secondary hull was a bit flimsy. The second was similar to the first, but included upper and lower primary hull domes molded in a light transparent green, and nacelle domes molded in transparent orange with wispy dark swirls. I recall that the three “tabs” on the lower portion of each nacelle dome were molded too short. Anyway, the transparent parts were meant to be illuminated by tiny incandescent bulbs included with the kit. Also as mentioned, the lights were powered by batteries (AA x 2) held inside the secondary hull. The third version omitted the lighting and returned to the original molded color parts. All three of the issues came with the “delta” bases, but if I am remembering correctly, at least one version supplied the base molded in a frosted clear color. This was, of course, many years (40 - 50) ago…
This kit is pretty basic with the addition of the new stand and more decals for various versions of the Enterprise and it’s sister ships. It’s definitely a nostalgic build and it was a lot of fun.
Great job, brings back memories. The base art is nice, looks like the Milky Way.
Thank you! The base was very easy to do. Thin down the paint and flick it on with a brush. I am very happy with the final result.
🖖😎👍A very nicely well done and spectacular looking model of the Constitution class indeed, A job very nicely well done for sure Sir and the stand looks awesome as well!,👌.
Thank you for the kind words! This was a labor of love to be certain. I may build an updated version of this kit someday.
@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 You are very welcome indeed Sir and its a very nice tribute to your Dad for sure!,👍.
Very cool. Love the paint and attention to detail. Just like the tv look. Wish i had one.
Thank you! This was a labor of love to be certain.
I do commission builds if you’re interested. I’d love to build one for you!
Contact me on my Facebook page facebook.com/Jmh1701
Very nice. I like the way you painted some of the windows white to simulate lights. At first I thought it was a lighted kit. Very well done.
Thank you! The windows are actually decals. They are a bit of a pain to get right. But worth the time.
Whaaaaat? I thought they were lit! Dang.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 are they reflective or something? They did that to the 2 foot model used in TNG...no windows were lit.
@@mem1701movies No they aren’t reflective. They’re just decals.
Nice job on your kit. I've built maybe 2 of when I was really young. And I've built around 6 as to date. This is and always be a fun kit. And the older you get the better they come out. And I really appreciate your respectful dedication to your Father. And the plaque is a classy touch.👍
Thank you! I built a couple when I was a kid and they certainly didn’t turn out that well. This particular build was a lot of fun and more meaningful. My Dad was thrilled when he got it. That dedication plaque took the better part of the day to get right but totally worth it.
Great Job!!! I built this kit in the mid 1970's and I had a hell of a time trying to keep the nacelles glued to the Secondary Hull and even attached to one the stanchions- It was a nightmare. I eventually just kit bashed-it, ( I didn't know that waa s thing at the time), and gave up on it until the Movie version came out. They had devised a better way to glue the nacelles to the Engineering section, and stanchions by then I guess. I do remember there were more details on the unpainted saucer section like tiny lines and holes and such- Im sure these have changed by now. Anyways Super dooper. Im 56 now and I want to try to build it again. On yes the original base was a nightmare too. I love what you did with this new sturdy one. I would still probably fill the underside of the stand with glued in lead weights or pour in plaster. Something to make it heavy.
Oh PS- can you list your paints? Glue, etc? Maybe as a link? Tools etc?
Thanks for the compliment! The new stand is really nice and sturdy. The kit is virtually the same as it as in the 1960s and 70s. I remember the grid lines on some of those models back then. So I’m not certain if the removal of the lines is a new thing or not.
Good luck on your build! I look forward to seeing it!
@@corribyrne1481 I used primarily Tamiya paint. 60% Light grey 20% white and 20% light blue for the main color. The dish is Vallejo brass. The Bussard collectors are a mixture of Tamiya red and clear orange. I don’t remember the exact mixture as I just experimented until I got a color I was happy with.
For glue I used primarily Tamiya quick setting glue (green cap) or their standard cement (orange cap) for the nacelles and saucer attachment to the secondary hull I used CA glue to make sure they would stay in place.
For tools I had to do a lot of sanding and filling. For putty I love Perfect Plastic putty.
That’s about all I can think of. Hope this helps.
If you have any additional questions please ask.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Thank You.
I still have the remains of my AMT kit from the early 70's that came with grain of wheat lights and the batteries went in the secondary hull. The deflector dish being the switch to turn them off and on.
I have others from more recent years but it is interesting to see some of the differences from yours and my first kit with the Delta stand.
Still something to think it's been 50 years. Time to buy another TOS kit. Thanks for spurring me to go out and make that purchase.
Good job with your kit.
It’s basically the same kit as the one from the 1960’s with some modifications to the stand and the decals.
It still requires some TLC to get her to look good. It is a nostalgic build for sure and I had a lot of fun putting it together.
Good luck with your build!
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 In addition to my now sadly broken original ENTERPRISE and Klingon D-7 there is my assembled YORKTOWN, two more and a D-7 in the box from a few years back.
If they also put out a 50th anniversary D-7, I will also have to get one of those. Even if it is a K'Tinga rather than Original Series.
WOW!! You did the most fantastic job ever! I just love the way you made it a tribute to your Papa! Great job. Thank You so much!
Thanks for the compliment!
Very NICE build! I had this model kit back in 1968 (or thereabouts) when I was 12. Mine didn't turn out as deluxe as your expert effort did, but I had fun building it. LOVE what you did with the base! Did you know Kubrick used that same technique (flicking paint drops on a black background) to create the starfields in "2001"? Your dad must have been overjoyed to receive such an amazing gift!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun to build. I’ve built several over the years as well. It is the exact same kit from decades ago. Except for the stand and the edition of more decals to build other versions of the kit.
I was not aware that Kubrick had used the flick method to make star fields. I imagine that they used a similar method on various other movies and shows from that time period.
My dad absolutely loved his gift. He is a life long Trek fan as am I. It made it extra special to build it for him.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Excellent!
Outstanding John. Model is worthy for filming :)
Thank you for your kind words!
That is awesome. I love the plaque and the letters look perfectly straight from here. Well done!!
Thank you! It was all a labor of love.
Love it. Definitely going to do something like that to dedicate my father. Want to build a model shrine to remember him with every enterprise build! Thank you
Thanks for the compliment. I would love to see what your build looks like.
That is a nice tribute. It is wonderful when you have something so cool in common with your Dad. Good on ya!
@@acterene1 Thank you! It has been one of my favorite builds.
Wonderful job, That’s an awesome gift for your Dad!
Thank you! He absolutely loved it!
Great job on that so old kit. I have been building that kit since the sixties, and have never been able to get it that straight! The engines drooped, and so did the Primary hull. I am going to try again after seeing your work.
I appreciate the compliment! It took some time getting everything straight. I essentially built it upside down to get everything in its proper place. I’ve also seen many builders use jigs made from Lego blocks that seem to work nicely. Good luck with your build. I look forward to seeing it.
The nacelles were a nightmare!!!
Wow stellar job. I did this model 30 years ago. Great base idea. Amazing paint job!! I take it you have a air brush what kind?
Thank you! The base was really easy to do.
I use a Paschee VL series airbrush.
Amazing work, you’re very talented!
Thank you!
Lindo esse modelo 🖖🖖🖖
Thank you!
So Beautiful! Great job! RIBBIT!
Thank you!
Great work. I love the colour.
Thanks! Believe it or not, as simple as the color is it took me awhile to get it right. I should have just gone with a sky grey with some blue added in to get the right hue. But I over complicated it. But lesson learned for next time.
Fantastic build! Love the dedication plaque, too! :D
Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to do!
You did a awesome job,
Thank you!
Love what you did! Great work. You inspired me!
Looks good
Thank you!
A wonderful tribute to your father! Quick question: as someone who lacks the skill and patience to paint these types of models, could I get away with not painting it out of the box and just go with sticking on the decals and nothing else?
The kit does come with sticker type decals so you could feasibly just put them on the bare plastic. But the water slide decals always work better when applied to a painted surface. And thank you for the compliment!
"NCC-1952. No bloody A,B,C or D"
Congratulations brother may I ask where you got that from I'd like to get one please? Fantastic job very well done!
I picked up the kit from a local hobby store. The decals are from G-Cals which is an online shop for custom made Star Trek decals. Hope that answers your question.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Absolutely by the thank you so much beautiful model and congratulations to the presentation to your father....
@@1-7-0-1 Thank you for the kind words. My father absolutely loved it!
I've never seen that kit look so good built out of the box. Great job!
Is that a quote from Buckaroo Banzai in that plaque?
Thank you!
That quote is something my dad says all the time. He may have got it from Buckaroo Banzai.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 He did. I recognized the quote the moment I saw it.
damn 😍
Wow
I had many of those models as a kid because they are FLIMSY! For awhile they were molded blue plastic with green for the bridge dome and sensor.
I always thought the flimsiest part was the stand they had for the kit.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 the nacelles always broke. Even though I wanted to play with I was gentle with the models and they still broke. Just very flimsy. Made me wonder how the actual TV model didn’t break. Now I know hard wood for support and light plastic sauces and light metal nacelles.
@@mem1701movies The model it pretty flimsy. I’ve found that glue with a strong bond and a little reinforcement really helps.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 didn’t matter the glue...the bottom of nacelle pylons would break off from the secondary hull
Way Cool!
Thanks!
👍👍
What about the TRIANGLES on the lower saucer?
I didn’t put them on. I just built it as it was out of the box except for the running lights.
This is the same size as the old ones by amt in the 70's?
I believe so. It’s a 1/650th scale kit. And it seems to be relatively the same as the kits from the 60s and 70s.
John, very nice work indeed, what is the significance of the NCC-1952, could that represent your Dad’s date of birth or is it just a random number?
NCC-1952 is the year of my Dad’s birth. Thank you for the compliment!
The nav lights on the bottom of the saucer are supposed to be white. not red and green.
An oversight on my part
Buy the Tomy replica if you can.....It's miles ahead.
I’ve seen it and it looks incredible. But for the price I’ll just enjoy it vicariously through others who bought it.
I built two of the AMT kits as a kid and the small Polar Lights model. Ordered the Tomy model last week.
This is nothing on you, but I'm still dismayed to this day, despite it being a very groundbreaking model kit, just how inaccurate it is compared to the studio models, and how much worse it got over the decades.
That nav deflector dish... ugh. The original version used to be a lot more accurate.
I understand what you’re saying. The kit while nostalgic, is inaccurate when compared to the screen model. But it was all we had growing up. I know there have been folks who have modified this kit to make it more screen accurate. But none the less, this kit does build up nicely despite its age and shortcomings.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 The original 1967 edition of the kit is far more accurate. If you put the two side-by-side and compare them, you'll see the difference in detail and proportions. And the original editions came with lights, first just for the sensor domes and then later for the nacelles.
@@nowhereman1046 I was unaware of that! I wonder why they changed it then. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a ‘67 model in person. The only kit I’m familiar with is the one in the video.
It’s good to know this information. I wonder if they have plans to revive the ‘67 molds. It would be nice!
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Unlikely, or Polar Lights/Round 2 would've done it a long time ago.
The simple answer is, like for so much else, to save money. Ironically, as the kit got more popular, instead of making real investments or redoing it altogether, AMT simply cut quality.
- First they got rid of the lights, along with the translucent red bussard domes for the warp nacelles.
- Then the running light domes on the saucer.
- Then the hanger bay fantail dome.
- The main sensor/navigational deflector dish is made less accurate.
- The proportions on the secondary hull and interconnecting dorsal are changed slightly.
- Finally, while additional ship names and numbers are added to the decal sheet, the font type is made smaller and blockier.
The only thing they added to the model was the spheres on the back of the nacelle cowlings, but were not the correct proportions.
And it's not like AMT could go and look at the 11 footer at the Smithsonian or anything. That's what Estes models did for their flying model rockets of the Enterprise and Klingon D7.
@@nowhereman1046 Yup, AMT kept making the kit crappier. A friend of mine and I were at one point working on a writing a guide for model builders for building a screen-accurate Enterprise, and he had gotten a 1967 kit and like you said, placed all the parts alongside those of one from the 1990s and it was almost night and day how different the hull shapes were! We almost couldn't fit some of the parts from one into the other because by that point they were subtly very different models!
And in addition to the deflector dish, the outer ring of the deflector piece was shorter than the inner rings, making it even more screen accurate.
I solved a lot of problems with it in the early 70s by using parts and the decal sheet from the much more accurate Estes model rocket kit to accurize it.
Babble
What do you mean?
Well now I feel useless
Why is that?
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 I just bought this model and its nowhere near this good
@@TrekTrav I’m sure with time you will get better at model building. It just takes patience and time. If you regularly build models pick one thing when you’re building that you want to improve on and focus on that.
I truly appreciate the compliment though!
Navigation lights on a spaceship? It doesn't make any sense whatsoever.
They have them on every Star Trek ship in the series. It may not make real world sense but that’s what they did.
Most of Star Trek doesn't make any sense if you really think about it. It is a space metaphor for navies in the age of sail and in the cold war era between Korea and Vietnam.
Visual cloak in deep space....simply turn the lights off. Bright white ships light years between stars. Exciting sounds....shooting lasers when going 100x the speed of light.
Audiences need that to relate. That's why some people think the Lunar Module and Moon walk footage looks fake....because they can't relate it to earthbound experience.
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 It was a space Navy.
@@corribyrne1481 Correct
@@modelsbyjohnmichael3477 Lots of Navy Traditions in all the shows since too. No reply needed- we are in accord.
Beautiful job John I got two of those 1:650 models and haven't built them yet you say you're on Facebook I'll try to send you some of the models that I have built using LED lights . . . Eric Sahagun
Thank you!
My Facebook page is Models by John Michael as well. Here’s the link: facebook.com/Jmh1701
Feel free to message me there! I look forward to seeing them!
That looks awesome!! Excellent work!!!
Thank you!