dsvintage
New Member
Hi RPF,
I’m embarking on my first prop build which will be a Stapleton Star Trek Boomerang phaser kit. I’ve ordered a set of electronics from GMProps and plan to build it in the Voyager style (all green LEDs).
Hoping to source some knowledge from folks on the forum as I go.
First question is when/where to apply clear coat. I’m almost done having a base of silver and then plan to spray the button area flat black. Should I clear coat the entire silver area now to protect the silver, or spray the black and then clear coat everything? (Would the black paint adhere to the silver if the silver was clear coated?)
Second question is regarding the power meter bar. The Stapleton kit comes with a version based on the First Contact power bar (lots of little lines), but on Voyager/DS9, the bar was different (more like little squares). Does anyone know of a source for different power meters for the kit?
Thanks all, excited for the build!
I’m embarking on my first prop build which will be a Stapleton Star Trek Boomerang phaser kit. I’ve ordered a set of electronics from GMProps and plan to build it in the Voyager style (all green LEDs).
Hoping to source some knowledge from folks on the forum as I go.
First question is when/where to apply clear coat. I’m almost done having a base of silver and then plan to spray the button area flat black. Should I clear coat the entire silver area now to protect the silver, or spray the black and then clear coat everything? (Would the black paint adhere to the silver if the silver was clear coated?)
Second question is regarding the power meter bar. The Stapleton kit comes with a version based on the First Contact power bar (lots of little lines), but on Voyager/DS9, the bar was different (more like little squares). Does anyone know of a source for different power meters for the kit?
Thanks all, excited for the build!