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1/720 USS Enterprise

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    January 2003
1/720 USS Enterprise
Posted by Darren Roberts on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 7:57 PM

I built Revell's 1/720 Enterprise way back when I was a kid. I saw a reissue of it in my LHS and was overcome with a wave of nostalgia. I slapped it together as a kid and loved every minute. I wanted to see if I could have just as much fun, only trying a little harder this time. I'm not a ship builder per se, so there's very little weathering done. It's essentially out of the box with a few extra aircraft from the spares box and decals from Starfighter Decals for the deck markings and air wing. I enjoyed every minute of the build and captured some of the joy I had as a child.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:13 PM

Thats one "mighty fine" carrier you got there !!

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:20 PM

Hi,

I think I built that kit too when I was young.  Your build turned out great.  Its fun to see some of the kits from the past.

Pat

1st Group BuildSP

  • Member since
    December 2015
  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Thursday, September 7, 2017 4:30 AM

I like it,sans weathering,crisp clean display and the birds came out awesome.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

fjs
  • Member since
    September 2017
Posted by fjs on Thursday, September 7, 2017 5:22 AM

Very nicly done!

On the bench: airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Thursday, September 7, 2017 7:06 AM

'Joy' is indeed what it's all about---plus you've got a great-looking model, as well.

(And I love the 'double ugly' F-4s on deck! That's the era I remember best.)

Great project!

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Thursday, September 7, 2017 7:38 AM

Starfighter Decals makes a nice resin detailed hangar deck for this kit.  I am building the Big 'E' using this set. It really adds a lot.

Great job OOB!

Bill Morrison

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Thursday, September 7, 2017 8:53 AM

Very nice.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: san francisco,ca
Posted by raider-hall on Thursday, September 7, 2017 5:23 PM
Nice build! I can't do 1/720 any more. Eye site is bad enough in 1/350.
  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, September 8, 2017 8:52 AM

raider-hall
Nice build! I can't do 1/720 any more. Eye site is bad enough in 1/350.
 

Various optical measures can restore most eye problems that limit modeling.  These days supplemental (readers, cheaters) glasses are readily available at dollar stores or drug stores at modest prices.  I had cataract surgery this spring and that sure was a big aid to my modeling, also.  Try reading glasses before trying expensive goggle-type aids.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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