Star Trek Enterprise 1701-C

I am not a fan of the 1:2500 scale series of Star Trek kits. Most ships in that line are low-detail and you are meant to decal the entire surface. The 1:2500 Enterprise-C, however, is an exception. It is just as detailed as its larger 1:1400 cousin (which is to say, quite detailed) and you can paint in all the hull features you like. On the minus side, the ship has a hole in the lower hull for a display stand, yet no display stand is included. Grrr. Assembly is very quick. Once assembled, the ship looks a little silly, almost toy-like, but I think that is a reflection on the original design and not really on this kit. Recommended for diehard Trek fans only.

A very nice kit if a little bit on the smallish size.Like other kits in the Trek 1/2500 scale this one is relatively small.Around 8 inches when completed.But where this kit shines are the decals.They are excellent quality and very extensive.Just be careful when applying them since they go on a lot better if you cut them into smaller pieces.I would definitely recommend having lots of patience and lots of microset/microsol or other decal setting solution on hand when tackling any of these 1/2500 kits.

This is a fairly simple kit, with few parts. Hardest portion of the build is the saucer decals sheet. Might I recommend putting some clear finish on the decals sheet before you take them off the sheet to apply...makes things a bit easier. Great price on these by the way!