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                        1/1000 Polar Lights USS Enterprise WIP

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        1/1000 Polar Lights USS Enterprise WIP
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 12:14 PM

                        Wanted to show what I am currently working on.  Almost done with the building, just need to prime and then paint.  Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.  Sorry for the low quality pictures, cell phone pics at 6 int he morning. :)

                        Tags: Enterprise Polar Lights wip work in progress

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        spadx111
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                          April 2015
                        Posted by spadx111 on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 12:26 PM

                        Yes very nice start .

                        Ron

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 12:36 PM

                        Thanks.  Finally putting to good use some of the questions I've been posting on this forum.

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 4:55 PM

                        nice start, I have around 10 of the 1000 scale ships on my shelves, to include 3 scratch built ones.   lets in on the finish

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                        Kugai
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Huntington, WV
                        Posted by Kugai on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 11:10 PM

                        Good start to the kit.

                        It's interesting to see how builders seem to take several different approaches to dealing with the Bussard domes on this kit, from lighting to all the varied, creative painting options.

                        http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww122/randysmodels/No%20After%20Market%20Build%20Group/Group%20Badge/GBbadge2.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpg

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 8:11 AM

                        For the bussard, I just used the candy apple red with an undercoat of red acrylic since it was so transparent when it dried.  I am going to tape off the parts that need to remain clear and then prime and paint.  Still looking for the right gray to paint it.

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:13 AM

                        Here is where I am at now.  I just finished priming this weekend and will be painting it this upcoming weekend.  Some minor blemishes, but a great way to expand on how to build models before working on some of the others I would like to start. 

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, May 2, 2011 10:16 AM

                        Here is the model, now painted.  The gray came out more tan in tone then I wished.  May have to either redo, or count it as a learning experience and build the model again in the future.

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                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Chrisisall
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                          May 2011
                        Posted by Chrisisall on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 11:29 AM

                        Niiiiiice gray choice!

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:58 AM

                        it's a shame that it has taken me since May to make some head way on this build and post it.  I have all of the decals on it that I am going to put on.  (Is it my imagination, but are decals more delicate then they were in the past?)

                        Well I am using this as my lessons learned project, because as it stands, it may not be displayed.  It was thefirst time I've ever had to mask, fill in seams, or use a spray can to paint a model, which is saying something.  Please let me know what you think, and the next build hopefully will not take as long.

                         

                         

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Gamera
                        • Member since
                          November 2009
                        • From: SW Virginia
                        Posted by Gamera on Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:04 AM

                        Well, there is some silvering on the decals but otherwise really nice job!

                        Congrads!Cool

                        "I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

                         

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:05 AM

                        Thanks for the compliment, I still have to spray the dullcote on.  Have to head to the hobby shop and pick it up.  Just another excuse to see what they have there. :)

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Doctor Noodle
                        • Member since
                          February 2011
                        • From: Lawn Guyland, New York
                        Posted by Doctor Noodle on Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:49 PM

                        That looks great. It'll look even better after the dullcoat is on. Nice little kit. Good work, too.

                         

                        “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” - Groucho Marx

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, March 29, 2012 3:11 PM

                        Still waiting to get the dullcote, which is annoying considering a number of the hobby stores near work and home do not even carry it.  They have the laquer glosscote and dull cote, but I believe that is the one I am not suppose to use on a enemals.

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        dcaponeII
                        • Member since
                          December 2015
                        Posted by dcaponeII on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 8:42 AM

                        I aribrush lacquer Dullcoat over enamels all the time.  Maybe not if you use a rattle can.  I would take a serious look at your alignment of saucer and nacelles before getting too far down the road on this one.

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 9:46 AM

                        Thanks for the info.  I had a major issue with one of the nacelles breaking the tab that kept it aligned.  So this model is going into the "test technique" category.  So many alignment issues that I may just do it all over again.  I will tackle this model again in the future, so maybe doing the dullcote laquer from the rattle can might not be an issue.

                        Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

                         

                        Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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                        Morbane
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        • From: Australia
                        Posted by Morbane on Sunday, April 22, 2012 5:24 PM

                        I would take a serious look at your alignment of saucer and nacelles before getting too far down the road on this one.

                         

                        This one is a good example of what dcaponeII is talking about ;)

                        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/ulvdemon/PL%20Enterprise%20Build/001.jpg

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