USS Reliant, NCC-1864..

Bryancd · 08-10-2011, 07:15 PM

OK, just finished a quick build of the R2 Reliant with their aztec decals. Just hit the whole ship with a clear coat matt finish top protect the decals and to tone down the sheen. Came out pretty good, it's a bit of a challenging kit in terms of fit. It's kind of a Monet, looks great from a few feet away but up close it's a bit of a mess! The Aztec decals are very good, identical to the ones I used on the big Enterprise model I made. I didn't go into nearly the same level of paint work like I did on the big E, I'm saving that for when Polar Lights releases the 1/350 TOS Enterprise. That's my next project for the fall, when I think the kit is expected. Until then, ""...To the last, I grapple with thee; from hell's heart, I stab at thee; for hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."

falcondesigns · 08-10-2011, 07:49 PM

Your going to have to wait til the fall of 2012.

SmilingOtter · 08-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Nice work! Reliant is one of my favorite ship designs.

Smiling Demon · 08-10-2011, 08:53 PM

Well, that turned out good!!

CB2001 · 08-10-2011, 09:05 PM

Nice! I myself have a Reliant I bought. I can't take credit for the painting and whatnot, because when I bought it, it was originally assembled and painted, it being a part of a ST fan's collection that he was trying to free some space up on. I can't take any pictures of it, because I can't take the compliments on the work as I didn't work on it and I hate taking credit for someone else's work.

Yellowjacket · 08-11-2011, 01:28 AM

It really looks good, and I love the Reliant.

clancampbell · 08-11-2011, 01:48 AM

That looks great!

Rich

WombatOfFury · 08-11-2011, 02:47 PM

Brilliant! Is that just the base kit?

Bryancd · 08-11-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WombatOfFury

Brilliant! Is that just the base kit?

Yep, I didn't get any of the better known after market parts from places like DLM. It is the retooled PL/R2 kit but far from perfect. It's a pretty well engineered kit, not quite on par with the 1/350 Refit which I felt came together very easily.

Walter · 08-11-2011, 10:52 PM

Nice job there man!

will slacker · 08-13-2011, 12:30 AM

very nice

altername · 12-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryancd

OK, just finished a quick build of the R2 Reliant with their aztec decals. Just hit the whole ship with a clear coat matt finish top protect the decals and to tone down the sheen. Came out pretty good, it's a bit of a challenging kit in terms of fit. It's kind of a Monet, looks great from a few feet away but up close it's a bit of a mess! The Aztec decals are very good, identical to the ones I used on the big Enterprise model I made. I didn't go into nearly the same level of paint work like I did on the big E, I'm saving that for when Polar Lights releases the 1/350 TOS Enterprise. That's my next project for the fall, when I think the kit is expected. Until then, ""...To the last, I grapple with thee; from hell's heart, I stab at thee; for hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."

Great build! Just got my kit in the mail. I'm pumped for this thing. A few minutes of the Mutara Nebula battle was my first childhood exposure to ST so the Reliant has a special place in my heart. Actually, I largely attribute my love for space craft to that scene!

Hope mine looks half as good as yours!

Roger Ramjet · 12-20-2011, 10:33 PM

That turned out really great Man. Thanks for sharing.

AZJedi · 12-21-2011, 06:15 PM

Nice very nice

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Bryancd Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 1,992	USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. OK, just finished a quick build of the R2 Reliant with their aztec decals. Just hit the whole ship with a clear coat matt finish top protect the decals and to tone down the sheen. Came out pretty good, it's a bit of a challenging kit in terms of fit. It's kind of a Monet, looks great from a few feet away but up close it's a bit of a mess! The Aztec decals are very good, identical to the ones I used on the big Enterprise model I made. I didn't go into nearly the same level of paint work like I did on the big E, I'm saving that for when Polar Lights releases the 1/350 TOS Enterprise. That's my next project for the fall, when I think the kit is expected. Until then, ""...To the last, I grapple with thee; from hell's heart, I stab at thee; for hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee." Attached Thumbnails

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CB2001 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madison, Florida Posts: 3,398	Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. Nice! I myself have a Reliant I bought. I can't take credit for the painting and whatnot, because when I bought it, it was originally assembled and painted, it being a part of a ST fan's collection that he was trying to free some space up on. I can't take any pictures of it, because I can't take the compliments on the work as I didn't work on it and I hate taking credit for someone else's work.

08-11-2011, 01:28 AM	#6
Yellowjacket Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 584	Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. It really looks good, and I love the Reliant.

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clancampbell Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire...originally from Glasgow! Posts: 1,738	Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. That looks great! Rich

08-11-2011, 02:47 PM	#8
WombatOfFury Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 52	Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. Brilliant! Is that just the base kit?

08-11-2011, 10:52 PM	#10
Walter Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,616	Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864.. Nice job there man!

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