modeler1964
New Member
I had a pleasant surprise waiting for me today when I got home from work. My Sovereign Replicas 1/350th K'Tinga Battlecruiser kit had arrived from REL. I was among those who pre-ordered the kit back in September and I wanted to write a few first impressions of the kit here for those of you have ordered or are going to order one.
Packaging is well done with about 6 or so ziplock bags with parts. The clear resin parts are in an individual bag. The nacelle halves are also individually bagged. The main hull is shrink wrapped to protect it from damage. The box was full of styrofoam peanuts and nothing was damaged during shipping. Vinyl paint masks are provided for all hull plating, a large Klingon symbol and around the forward torpedo tube. A decal sheet is also provided.
Fiberglass parts are laid up in clear epoxy resin and are fully cured and the edges have been cleaned up. Further sanding with a dremel will be necessary during construction to insure a good tight seam but nothing out of the ordinary. The detail has been transferred perfectly into the surface of the part.
White resin and clear resin parts are incredibly clean. Flash is non-existent. And I mean, non-existent. The detail in these parts has to be seen to be believed. The photos during the construction of the master as good as they were do not do this kit justice. You have to see it for yourself!
A quick test fit of the parts show how well the kit is engineered. I highly recommend it for those of you who are K'Tinga fans. For me, it is a grail kit so it was a must have. Final opinion: if you have to sell a kidney, get this kit, I promise you won't regret it! For purchase, contact REL. I will upload pics tonight after work.
Packaging is well done with about 6 or so ziplock bags with parts. The clear resin parts are in an individual bag. The nacelle halves are also individually bagged. The main hull is shrink wrapped to protect it from damage. The box was full of styrofoam peanuts and nothing was damaged during shipping. Vinyl paint masks are provided for all hull plating, a large Klingon symbol and around the forward torpedo tube. A decal sheet is also provided.
Fiberglass parts are laid up in clear epoxy resin and are fully cured and the edges have been cleaned up. Further sanding with a dremel will be necessary during construction to insure a good tight seam but nothing out of the ordinary. The detail has been transferred perfectly into the surface of the part.
White resin and clear resin parts are incredibly clean. Flash is non-existent. And I mean, non-existent. The detail in these parts has to be seen to be believed. The photos during the construction of the master as good as they were do not do this kit justice. You have to see it for yourself!
A quick test fit of the parts show how well the kit is engineered. I highly recommend it for those of you who are K'Tinga fans. For me, it is a grail kit so it was a must have. Final opinion: if you have to sell a kidney, get this kit, I promise you won't regret it! For purchase, contact REL. I will upload pics tonight after work.
