USS Reliant 1/537 scale model help for a beginner

[andybncc]

Ace2020, this is a good kit to start on but needs some work to bring it to life see my pictures its not perfect and has no after market parts but i managed to get hold of 2 kits and this was a practice one. It does take some time with the fibre optics i think i drilled out 150 hols 1mm and space inside is a little cramped, but all in all its not a duplicate of the original and iam happy with the finish. I would recommend starting a small kit first like a shuttle craft to get your skills up.

 

[cygnusmodels]

not sure if anyone posted yet - but check out this site for lighting kits.
Star Trek Model Parts

 

[cygnusmodels]

For decals always use microset and microsol. Put a coat of gloss over the model before applying decals and it will make the clear edges dissapere and give it a painted on look.

 

[cygnusmodels]

How do you spell dissapere anyway? lol Forgot to add - after the decals are dry, spray another gloss coat and then dulcoat to finish it off and seal them in.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

How do you spell dissapere anyway?

disappear.

Great advice though and thanks for the link. A Reliant is my next project so I'll be watching this thread!

 

[Ace2020boyd]

Ace2020, this is a good kit to start on but needs some work to bring it to life see my pictures its not perfect and has no after market parts but i managed to get hold of 2 kits and this was a practice one. It does take some time with the fibre optics i think i drilled out 150 hols 1mm and space inside is a little cramped, but all in all its not a duplicate of the original and iam happy with the finish. I would recommend starting a small kit first like a shuttle craft to get your skills up.

That still looks pretty good! did a nice job on it.

 

[andybncc]

No worries if your after any reference pics I can post them here or just scan google try and do as much research as you can. But try the kit with out lights it's still an iconic peace I do have the Aztec patterns for the entire model you can print these on water slide decal paper far quicker than painting those dreaded Aztec patterns did it one not again.