AMT AMT1126M/12 Star Trek Model kit, Various

The order arrived on time and worth the price paid and was as described

This was good. It was the most challenging one I have done out of 8 models in the last year. The assembly was ok, the decals were really tough. I’d suggest cutting the saucer section decals into smaller wedges. You could also apply the sides of the body before final assembly with the saucer. It was not my best work, but I added a little battle damage to cover the mishaps.

Easy to put together

Engage in building this Enterprise D model. It will energize your model building experience.

I did get this model for assembly and thought it would be a nice long fun project. However it was nine large parts and there was almost no challenge to the model. I had it done in ten minutes. and it was rather small compared to other ship models I have. It is nice to round off ones collection. It also comes with the water decals and instructions. I am glad the model is at least there. I am glad I have it though.

Well, when I picked out this model, I didn't realize it was a snap together model..

This model is kind of a let down. It is very simple with no clear parts for lighting. The nacelles pylons were warped, the snaps did not fit, ther saucer section had gaps and the decals were flimsy and impossible to apply with ripping.

Unlike the newer Polar Lights Star Trek kits, this is a re-issue of an older kit from several years ago. While the new Polar Lights kits are usually very well molded and can snap together with almost no glue, this kit uses the same molds from the original run. This is most noticeable on the two saucer halves, which have large bits of plastic waste that need to be carefully removed. If you take the time to trim flash with a knife, use modeling putty to fill gaps, and use extra fine sandpaper to smooth edges, this kit goes together very nicely and relatively quickly. For the scale and price, the ship is nicely detailed, with raised panel lines. The included decals provide an aztecing pattern for the entire hull, and conform nicely to the curves of the kit. For best results, either use a gloss paint of a gloss clear coat before applying decals, and use a decal set solution. Decal placement and painting guides are printed right on the box, similar to other new Polar Lights kits, which saves paper. Despite how it is marketed on the box, this is really not a beginner kit; you need to put in a little bit of extra effort to get excellent results, but most people with some experience building plastic models will not find it challenging.

Bon rapport qualité/prix

Saw a returned version for a nice discounted price on Amazon but sadly it got "lost in transport". A real shame as I was looking forward to building it. :(

Muito bom e a transportadora não destruiu a embalagem.

Finition bof et ne tiens pas sur son supports

So this kit has gotten a lot of stick on the reviews here.I get it, it can be a bit of a pain to put together but the best tool you need to start with is patience.Don't go hacking off the plastic pegs at first especially the ones around the saucer section you'll more than likely end up with a chunk out of the edge, reduce it gradually.It says on the box it's a snap fit kit. It is but I'd recommend using some glue anyway.You do get slight gaps it's a little unavoidable as with most kits you can get a model filler for this, being new and niave I used humbrol model filler it's too "chunky" for fine gaps so in future I'm going to use Vajalo plastic putty. Easy to apply with a fine applicator and files smooth with a soft ememery board, should leave the gaps more filled.The decals, wow, so many, very fiddly please research a decal fixative to make life easier and to get adhesion, don't beat yourself up if muck them up a bit. Some of them don't fit flush especially on the top of the saucer section.In all a pleasure to build despite a few niggles and kinks.Looks great when done and if you apply a bit of time and investment. There are some great build videos on you tube which will help greatly.Take your time and have fun !!