any tips on the AMT Reliant?
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Blackbirdcd
Well-Known Member
Go back to Federation Models and get the upgraded decal sheet, and maybe the aztec masks.
clancampbell
Sr Member
Have a look at my post over on SSM....
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/php...c69c4dd440bf7f0
I've just finished this and it was fun.
Definitely get the correction kits. Reliant looks too weedy without it. Also, the rollbar need thickening with a recessed trench at the leading/trailing edges. JT Graphics have some amazing decals for this kit.
Rich
http://www.starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/php...c69c4dd440bf7f0
I've just finished this and it was fun.
Definitely get the correction kits. Reliant looks too weedy without it. Also, the rollbar need thickening with a recessed trench at the leading/trailing edges. JT Graphics have some amazing decals for this kit.
Rich
USSCassiopeia
Active Member
Hey.
The kit's okay in areas but really needs some aftermarket items to make it shine. Here's where I got 'em:
Federation Models
You'll need:
Under Products/Federation Models
Miranda Class Saucer Correction Kit RMC-15, $15.
This kit is valuable because of the new, corrected 'transom'. The shuttle bay doors and impulse deck are redesigned and MUCH closer to the filming miniature than the Ertl kit. Or, if you want to go hog-wild and pig-crazy, you can get RMC-30, which is the same but includes a shuttle bay.
DSML Sensors RMC-33, $8.
These replace the sensors that are at the juncture between the saucer and the 'ramp' area on the top of the primary hull. Although this set isn't exactly a requirement, it is a nice improvement.
Under Products/Don's Light and Magic
Miranda-class Upper Decks and Bridge DLM-21 $10
This piece is a HUGE improvement from the kit's bridge/B/C decks.
Under Decals/JTGraphics
Miranda class decals JTG-04 $15
HUGE improvement over the kit decals. Not only that but you're not limited to the Reliant. They sell just about any name/number that appeared on Mirandas in the various shows, plus you can contact JTGraphics directly and he'll print up any name/number combo you want. That's what I did with Cassiopeia.
Sensor Bands and Windows JTG-G04 $8.50
Once you thicken up the hull and sand off those awful raised ribs, you'll really appreciate this set.
Now for the EXTREMELY perfecto item -
Under Products/Federation Frontiers
Miranda Class General Plans FF-06, $13
Beautiful work. Absolutely exquisite. Deck by deck plans - very clearly and finely drawn. You can get them from Federation Models or you can do a search online and get them straight from the maker himself. He'll also do custom names/numbers/ship logos, etc. so again you're not stuck with Miranda or Reliant. Yes, I had him do a set for Cassie too.
See you in the Spacedock.
Dave
The kit's okay in areas but really needs some aftermarket items to make it shine. Here's where I got 'em:
Federation Models
You'll need:
Under Products/Federation Models
Miranda Class Saucer Correction Kit RMC-15, $15.
This kit is valuable because of the new, corrected 'transom'. The shuttle bay doors and impulse deck are redesigned and MUCH closer to the filming miniature than the Ertl kit. Or, if you want to go hog-wild and pig-crazy, you can get RMC-30, which is the same but includes a shuttle bay.
DSML Sensors RMC-33, $8.
These replace the sensors that are at the juncture between the saucer and the 'ramp' area on the top of the primary hull. Although this set isn't exactly a requirement, it is a nice improvement.
Under Products/Don's Light and Magic
Miranda-class Upper Decks and Bridge DLM-21 $10
This piece is a HUGE improvement from the kit's bridge/B/C decks.
Under Decals/JTGraphics
Miranda class decals JTG-04 $15
HUGE improvement over the kit decals. Not only that but you're not limited to the Reliant. They sell just about any name/number that appeared on Mirandas in the various shows, plus you can contact JTGraphics directly and he'll print up any name/number combo you want. That's what I did with Cassiopeia.
Sensor Bands and Windows JTG-G04 $8.50
Once you thicken up the hull and sand off those awful raised ribs, you'll really appreciate this set.
Now for the EXTREMELY perfecto item -
Under Products/Federation Frontiers
Miranda Class General Plans FF-06, $13
Beautiful work. Absolutely exquisite. Deck by deck plans - very clearly and finely drawn. You can get them from Federation Models or you can do a search online and get them straight from the maker himself. He'll also do custom names/numbers/ship logos, etc. so again you're not stuck with Miranda or Reliant. Yes, I had him do a set for Cassie too.
See you in the Spacedock.
Dave
Ah, you beat me to the punch Dave, lol. That's what I was going to suggest to get for the upgrades. For my own Reliant build (as you well know), I believe I managed to get all of the available aftermarket upgrade parts. Only thing missing from my own list of upgrades acquired would be the Miranda Class General Plans, lol... 
