Turns out I ran out of primer, so I painted the parts another light grey to help me see the areas I need to go back over with milliput. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starship #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx
Getting the pylons glued into place is an exercise in patience and speed. I had to apply the glue, get them into position then quickly apply milliput around the metal tubes to support them and keep the pylons at the correct angle and then use masking tape to hold everything in place while the milliput cures. Hopefully it’s worked. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starship #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx
First round of #Milliput and sanding done on the secondary hull and pylons. I’ve also drilled out a 7mm hole for the stand rod and scraped out channels in the pylons for a 3mm support rod which will also hold the electrical wires to the nacelles. Next up is more milliput and sanding. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starship #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx
I received this 1/537 Refit from a regular customer a couple of years ago who had no use for it. This will be the final time I build this kit because it’s horrible (putting it very mildly). I have already made some modifications replacing the impulse engines and inboard chiller grilles. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx
And she’s done! Final inspections currently underway. Launching soon! #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #KelvinTimeline #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx