Cute Little Enterprise (TOS)

[robn1]

That's what I will do too...!

But will still be difficult to paint on a perfect circle of liquid latex...

Use a circle template to cut a hole in masking tape, place it on the bridge, and apply the liquid mask. Remove the tape while the mask is wet to get a clean edge.

 

[PHArchivist]

Leaning heavily towards:

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Just ordered paint from these guys for my Fett helmet.

If it all goes well, I'll order this paint.

Otherwise, this project is on hold...

 

[PHArchivist]

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[Mr. E Man]

What you have there is the perfect paint finish for the power domes on the nacelles.

I airbrush my 1/1000 Enterprise models with a 50/50 mix of Tamiya XF-12 JN Grey and XF-2 Flat White, which is lighter than Gary Kerr's recommendation of a 10% addition of Flat White to JN Grey to match the hull color. I do this because I typically add several coats of clear to the model, which darkens the final finish overall, and also makes the decal film completely disappear.


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[PHArchivist]

What you have there is the perfect paint finish for the power domes on the nacelles.

I airbrush my 1/1000 Enterprise models with a 50/50 mix of Tamiya XF-12 JN Grey and XF-2 Flat White, which is lighter than Gary Kerr's recommendation of a 10% addition of Flat White to JN Grey to match the hull color. I do this because I typically add several coats of clear to the model, which darkens the final finish overall, and also makes the decal film completely disappear.


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JN Grey is what I am using for the "green" tiles in my Enterprise D aztec pattern!

 

[modelerdave]

Here's an irritant - the entire bridge is cast in clear (not the dome only), and the separation line between the bridge wall and the dome is not clear.

Masking off the dome will be a bitch.

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I did manage to cut a circular piece of tape that worked pretty well, but yeah, it's a huge pain and a stupid decision to mold it all in clear.

 

[edge10]

Use a circle template to cut a hole in masking tape, place it on the bridge, and apply the liquid mask. Remove the tape while the mask is wet to get a clean edge.

I would just cut out the middle man, and use the circle template to apply the mask. I might have done so, it just been too long ago, to remember!

 

[Gregatron]

I'm wondering how the amber paint will turn out. Remember, that may be an accurate color for the actual domes, but, when lit from within, they'd appear much lighter. I've used clear orange on mine to simulate the lighting effects. I suppose it depends on whether or not you're depicting a powered-down ship.

As for the Bridge, I apply a glob of liquid latex masking fluid, then carefully rotate and tilt the saucer around, letting gravity move the fluid toward the edge of the dome. Then a bit of cleanup with a damp brush or toothpick around the edge. Usually works well.

 

[Mr. E Man]

The Sea Glass Amber looks perfect when lit from behind, being a translucent paint.


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[MARK M3]

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CORRECT! NOR should the engine effect be so bright as to induce epileptic seizures. However, because your build is much smaller than an 11' filming miniature, I would recommend decanting and Lightning the paint...then shoot through your air brush.