Seems I'm on a posting binge today, getting caught up with my recent builds.
This model started as the 1/2500th scale USS Enterprise-C, which I decided to have fun with. These scaled kits are actually meant to be Snap-fit, but don't snap-fit very well, so I treat them as any other model. They also come with full decals for the entire vessel, but they are a little over-thick and just too much, so I've been using them as test-bed for painting practice. I've attempted to replicate the paneled appearance of Starfleet vessels, but aged from exposure to the sun (since I meant this kit to portray a vessel left in a boneyard--like that one TNG episode).
Painting process:
Looks kinda like a modern art piece, eh?
One quick coat of Lt. Grey paint later (and a lite black wash):
finishing construction:
Final Painting process:
Final pictures in the next post.
Klik