Star Trek Klingon Special Edition Tin

I'm a big fan of the Klingon D7 and have built it in many different scales. This kit is a reproduction of the kit first released in the early 1970s, and its a fair representation. The parts fit together... more-or-less. The biggest drawback of the kit is a very low level of detail. To be fair, the original ship this kit represents was also very low-detail, so in that sense, the kit is very accurate. But you may find after painting and assembling, your Klingon battlecruiser looks more like a toy than a ship in space. For Star Trek (TOS) fans only.

This is the classic kit from 1966 of the TV version of the Klingon D-7 Cruiser. The mold have gone through several releases and changes but this current molding from AMT bring you back to the original. Molded in THICK light blue plastic, this kit makes a great weekend build or if you want to add lighting, the plastic is thick enough to help keep in the light. A small fret of chromed detail parts are included but I don't think of this as a bonus. Glue doesn't work well with the slick coating and adding it to your ship makes it look a bit toy-like. I'd recommend stripping this silver coating off and painting it yourself so it blends more naturally with your model. An improved decal sheet is included that includes Klingon insignia's and ships portholes. One enhancement that I liked is a new stand with a solid metal bar. It mounts deep enough into your model so it is well balanced and won't tip over as other stands did. If your an old school weekend builder or a gadget guru, this kit is ideal for the beginner or advanced modeler. Hobbylinc's shipping was quick and delivered on time.

This is a good kit for an iconic ship. You will need good putty and sanding skills to fill dean gaps, especially where neck and hull are joined. There is sufficient room inside hull and front of ship for lighting. Relatively easy build.