To be somewhat Enterprising....

[THE DC]

This is a lot of work!

It represents real dedication to this kit and to our shared craft!


Are there any build tips of model observations for us to consider?

 

[Cybergrinder]

@THE DC What I'm doing is commenting on each kit as I finish it, otherwise general tips are in the thread

 

[Cybergrinder]

The lower secondary hull built and greebled

 

[mijob]

It looks perfect.

 

[Cybergrinder]

Now the wing and fantail attached.



Internal reinforcement below, the idea to prevent the central "spar" buckling or warping

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Nicely done! Now all you need are the decks and the Warp Core!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is really taking shape nicely!!!

 

[THE DC]

@THE DC What I'm doing is commenting on each kit as I finish it, otherwise general tips are in the thread

Well, you're doing a fine job!

I started building the Excelsior version of your Enterprise-B, only to discover too late what you shared, that formers were needed to keep the hull form warping, post build. Had I read your thread several months ago, I'd have saved some time!

Your observations of kit limitations, along with your suggestions on compensation for these limits, can give some of these kits new life.

This thread is really informative and valuable.

 

[Cybergrinder]

@THE DC , Glad I can help! That is the purpose of a build thread, innit?

So the bottom of the secondary hull with the fantail and wing attached, cardboard support glued in. Some pegs were required while gluing



And the top of the hull, this is really just a cut & glue job

 

[mijob]

O boy its almost finished cant wait to see the completed model.

 

[Cybergrinder]

Still got the deflector and warp nacelles to go...

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Coming along very nicely. It's going to look awesome!

 

[zathros]

Wowee, this is superb!!!!!

 

[zathros]

 

[Cybergrinder]

So to defect the topic



I realised that the neck needs some formers, otherwise its going to be a complete battle to line up. So here we go

 

[Cybergrinder]

A completed neck

 

[micahrogers]

 

[Cybergrinder]

The saucer has successfully docked with the star drive section!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is really coming together very nicely!!!

 

[mijob]

nice