1:1000 Scale USS Reliant

1:1000 Scale USS Reliant

[@dansmodeluniverse]

@00.30 - I should have said 'use *a copy* of the decals to place the windows'. I always make a copy of the decals, regardless, and print them on decal paper if needed.

[@dasnkiller]

And after, did you just put the decals with the all black windows over the drilled holes, how does that work?

[@jmorv8866]

Excellent build! I like the lighting conversion for this tiny model.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks. Tricky feeding the cables through the nacelles, but an enjoyable build

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

That came out great! You make it look easy ;^) Also, super cool T-Shirt!!! Have a great day and thanks for sharing. -David

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks David, nacelles we’re tricky, but a fun build. I thought you’d like the T-shirt :)

[@edsgarage9966]

Nice. Well done on the lighting.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks Ed

[@paulg2733]

Great build as always Dan, just wondered where you found the template for the 1/537 aztecs?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks Paul, www.starshipmodeler.com/tech/cz_mask.htm

[@paulg2733]

@@dansmodeluniverse Much appreciated, thank you

[@davidallen1213]

Excellent work! I shall be adding the Reliant to my fleet of 1/1000 starship in the near future, and this was a very helpful video. Can I ask a question please....Once you've drilled the windows do you leave them open or do you,say, use pva glue to create the "glass"?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks David. For larger scales I would use either plastic strips frosted or Micro Krystal Klear (depending on the amount of windows) but for this one, the windows were so small I found there was little need. After applying the coats for light blocking, primer, and main, they're even smaller. An exception would be if I had to position the LED strips standing up resulting in the light shining out, then yes I would create the glass effect. In this case the LEDs were flat, so I didn't think it was necessary

[@sdmproductions2949]

Awesome work.

[@dansmodeluniverse]

Thanks, it was a fun build

[@brianmorrison4330]

Why does everybody paint these? Pearl white aren't they supposed to be gray?

[@dansmodeluniverse]

For me, the film ships are pearlescent white. However the FX shots over the years have played havoc with this choice :) but I always go with, paint it as you see it.

[@brianmorrison4330]

I found the sensor grid decals to be a total nightmare. And the reference on the box is a joke, it's not even pictures of the same model kit. 😡

[@did3d523]

too small

[@dansmodeluniverse]

? that's the scale it's in. ' I don't make them, I only build them' 🙂