Rickpadwick1801 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Hi Everyone,In memory of Leonard Nimoy, 1931 to 2015.Here is one of my four submissions for this group build : AMT 1/537 scale USS Reliant NCC-1864 from Star Trek The Wrath Of Khan.Here is the box art :The starship is 20 inches long once built and includes a display stand which fits into the warp nacelles.Sprue shots to follow.ATB,Rick Edited May 16, 2015 by Rickpadwick1801 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Nice one Rick, I too have the original boxing of this kit. I am considering getting the R2 re-pop to get the corrections and decals. This kit is still going to build into what is a favourite of mine and the first Starfleet vessel to appear on screen that wasn't based on the Constitution class (e.g. everything that looked like the enterprise). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Just gotta sort out the paint for this kit I.e. a large can of white spray and some clear paint. Need suggestions of paint which will last long enough to spray two kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Here are the promised sprue shots of this kit. This is the only the 2nd time I have taken this out of the box since I bought it from Panzer Vor last year. Saucer sections All other whie plastic components Decals There are a small number of clear parts and a couple of red plastic parts which I haven't photographed. I am looking forward to building this kit as the Reliant is one of my all time favourite Star Trek ships. Like my Into Darkness Enterprise, I have absolutely no idea what colour to paint the Reliant's hull. I guess that means I will have to pull the DVD out and watch it. Thats such a shame, NOT. Cheers, Rick Edited February 22, 2015 by Rickpadwick1801 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 I am going to dedicate this build to Leonard Nimoy, who died today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 This project will not be started until I have been paid again as I can't buy the paint at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I've now got the paint for this build, so will be making a start on this ship in the next few days. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Nice one Rick - great movie and cool kit. Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Good choice,are the constantly fighting the urge to snarl "KKKKHHHHHHAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNN" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Kit washed and ready for spray painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ready for assembly to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Cool and I agree with Carts... "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I now have the weight needed to begin construction of this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Assembly stages well and truly underway. After a 3 week break I am well and truly back in action. Stages 1&2 Warp Nacelle and Pylon Assembly Stage 3 - Bridge dome, upper & lower impulse engine cores installed Stage 4 - Aft hull assembly Stage 6 - Planetary sensor dome installed My plan is to get my 3 starship builds (Into Darkness Enterprise, Reliant and TOS Enterprise) to the same point, ready for decals before I actually begin placing the decals. Photo update to follow when more work is completed. All the best, Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nice one Rick look forward to seeing all three. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Update, no photos yet. Saucer section ready for decal application. Long range sensor pod/weapons pod ready for decal application and fitting. Nacelles painted. Just need touching up prior to application of decals and fitting to hull. Photos at some point, back to work tomorrow so might not be till next weekend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Decals underway. Nacelles have been touched up. I will post last weeks photos along with a few others later today. I'm hoping to have this build finished by the end of tomorrow so that I can get onto finishing my Airwolf and Into Darkness kits. Edited May 16, 2015 by Rickpadwick1801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Final assembly underway :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hi Everyone, This is going to be the final update on this build as I am pleased to report that it is complete. I'm just editing the completed build photos before I post them in the gallery. Saucer upper decals Weapons Pod decalled Warp Nacelles installed Look for a RFI thread and GB gallery thread soon. All the best, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 looking good Rick, engage warp. "With my last breath I stab at ye" brings back a lot of memories, remember going to see the film for the first time just off Leicester square as it was released many moons ago, not a dry eye in the house, All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Cheers, Chris, Here is the link to the completed build post in the gallery : http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234977048-gallery/?p=1987860 Plus a sneak peak Cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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