I tried my hand at building the Cutaway Enterprise closed up. I couldn't get the saucer to line up right so I quit.
Now I'm thinking of taking remaining parts from kit and making a Destroyer. Will have to scratchbuild a whole saucer section though.
I have Franz Joseph Designs diagrams and I can explore online for reference.
I'm thinking of building up the saucer with layers of balsa and carefully sanding.
I have experience with balsa as I made a small-scale ship model hull with it from a kit.
What would a good scratchbuilder do for a Federation primary hull?
Thanks,
-Dave