USS Enterprise Star Trek refurb,AMT/Lesney 1/650
Instead of buying an overpriced kit whose molds have been around since 1967.I thought maybe I could refurbish one that was hanging in the detached garage for over twenty years and had endured all those winters and summers, plus one roof replacement. I am talking about the 1/650 AMTs Star Trek Enterprise kit. The version I have was when Lesney owned AMT. I contacted Round2, the current owners of the mold, and for twelve dollars they sent me a beautiful decal sheet.
For the refurb. I cleaned it up with soap and water with a scotch brite pad, removed the grid on top of the saucer hull, used Tamiya grey prime for a base, finished it with Tamiya usn insignia white, which has a very light grey look to it. Back when the show was first on, we all thought the ship was white, who knew. I didn't get picky with what the right colors are supposed to be used, who's to say, it is science fiction, emphasis on fiction.
Fantastic refurbishment, Robert! You gave new life to this wonderful, classic Enterprise kit!
Boldly going where very few modelers go - to Refurbishment. With a great result.
The refurbishment turned out perfectly, Robert @roofrat
This Enterprise can be on display for many more years.
Science fiction at its best.
Great restore, Robert! Live Long and Prosper...
Brings back a lot of memories. Excellent rework.
Looks great, Robert! I love the looks of that ship, apparently they didn't feel the need to clutter up the hull with miscellaneous do-dads like the later shows did...
Nice work Robert, this came out great!