AMT 1/420 USS Defiant NX-74205 Introduction and Build Log #1

[@adamrosa2458]

I picked up this kit second hand a few months ago. I am looking forward to this build to see any issues I might have. Right off the bat, it is clear that the Green Strawberry fruit pack is a must. Gonna have to save up for that (pricey $$$). Keep up the good work Dale. Looking forward to see how this build unfolds.

[@thesloppymodeler]

Yes, it is a must, but my is it pricey. The build is going to be both challenging and fun. Thanks!

[@mistakeman]

Looking good! I'm in the middle of building one of these myself, and I agree it's a lot of work and a fun build. I really like the effect of the iridescent blue paint in the warp engines. That's such a cool idea! Something interesting I noticed: the clear blue parts from my Green Strawberry kit had a blue-green color, where yours seem to be more on the blue side. I wonder if that's just a camera artifact, or if they have changed the part color since I bought mine (a little over a year ago). Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@thesloppymodeler]

Mine were blue and not a bit a green. The red resin on the other parts is perfect. So I think Green Strawberry is in on their game.

[@israelislaromero4079]

Looks awesome!

[@thesloppymodeler]

It's a bigger challenge than I expected. But it's going to be a pretty large and a very cool build hopefully, when it's done. Thanks!

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

Hi, can you tell me where you got that sound card thing?

[@thesloppymodeler]

Amazon, they are about 6 bucks, and they work really well. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DK9SL6C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That link should work, if not, search the following: HiLetgo TF Card U Disk Play MP3 Decoder Player Module with Audio Amplifier Audio Decoding Player Module Micro USB 5V Power Supply.