Romulan Bird of Prey by AMT

[trekriffic]

Just playing around with Paint 3D... I built this model several years ago with a complete homemade LED lighting system.


Romulan BOP - Ignition by Steve J, on Flickr

 

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Leaving Romulus by Steve J, on Flickr

 

[ohbejuan]

I love it! was it a fun build?

 

[trekriffic]

I love it! was it a fun build?

Well… I can tell you, It was fun when it was done!
Seriously, this kit was a reissue of the original AMT kit using the old molds so it was nowhere close to being accurate to the filming miniature. The wings, fuselage, dorsal fin, and nacelles had to be heavily modified. Then I had to buy aftermarket decals to fit the more accurate dimensions of the model after all the rework. I also drilled out all the round and square holes for the windows and sensor ports for lighting purposes using drills and files before framing them with brass tubing, She turned out much better than I could have hoped though.
Having said that, the smaller 1/1000 kit from Polar Lights is a much more accurate kit.


Romulan Bird-of-Prey by Steve J, on Flickr


Romulan Bird-of-Prey by Steve J, on Flickr



Romulan Bird-of-Prey by Steve J, on Flickr

 

[ssgteverett]

Cool looking 'Bird-of-Prey' and well executed, too. One of my favorites, of 'old school' Star Trek. Thanks for sharing -

 

[trekriffic]

More pics…


Romulan Bird-of-Prey by Steve J, on Flickr

 

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Romulan Bird-of-Prey Empty Bay by Steve J, on Flickr


Romulan Bird-of-Prey Talon Fighter In Bay by Steve J, on Flickr


Romulan Bird-of-Prey Talon Fighter In Bay by Steve J, on Flickr

 

[blakeh1]

Excellent work!