Space seed ****COMPLETE****

[Chris]

My first build for this GB is the Polar Lights USS Enterprise & SS Botany Bay from the 1st season TOS episode 'Space Seed'.



The kit includes options for several versions of the Enterprise as well as a stand and has excellent decals included.

[PaulBradley]

Just watched this episode on TV - I'd forgotten how corny it is - Ricardo Montalban is really hamming it up! But a great set up for the movie.

[AndrewR]

Just watched this episode on TV - I'd forgotten how corny it is - Ricardo Montalban is really hamming it up!

So no change there then...

[Molly-new]

Looked at one of these in the LMS, not a lot to it IIRC.

[Chris]

I haven't uploaded he parts pictures yet from my camera, its a pretty good kit, has a choice of four versions, 1st pilot, 2nd pilot, regular season and mirror universe version. Has different nacelles and decals and you use an alternate stand that does not include the Botany bay.

[Dirkpitt289]

I've got the same kit minus Khan's ship. I really like this scale as you can get a lot of kits in a rather small area. I'll be watchin this one

[Chris]

I hope to get started tomorrow, felt a little weak this last few days.

I have looked over the kits, it should be a fast build.

[Chris]

The kit is well molded and clean looking


Three sets of engines are included for different versions


The botany bay is just a few pieces, and the kit has excellent decals with plenty of options


The instructions have paint call outs for all versions

[Molly-new]

Looked at one of these in the LMS, not a lot to it IIRC.

Well there is me proven wrong. Looks like an interesting kit.

[general rocket]

Is it just me, or is the Botany Bay the more interesting item in this thread.

[SJPONeill]

Is it just me, or is the Botany Bay the more interesting item in this thread.

Definitely not just you...I think that many modelling get a little over-Enterprised so it is good to see one in company with another significant ship that isn't one of the usual suspects...

[Chris]

The saucer section is built first



The engine support struts are two peices, and needs putty as there is quite a seem


The saucer section is joined to teh secondary hull and the support struts are added


Putty is needed where the support struts join the secondary hull


The engines have clear caps, these are painted red


The engines are built next


While they are drying the botnay Bay is built


the warp engines are soon finished and ready to be attached.


The port angine went on easily, the starborad had to be readusted several times before it was on correctly


The botany bay is sprayed white, I have the episode on DVD, the shipo is white and heavily weathered, not rust colored like the kit says.

[Chris]

Glad you guys are so interested in the build...

[BlohmWolf]

I wish I could see them, but my internet has been crippled down to nothing.

[iggie]

At the risk of crashing a GB I'm not involved in, I'm following this with interest and looking forward to seeing the finished product