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Title: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on July 24, 2011, 04:48:35 PM
Forgot to mention, doing a little build up of the Polar Lights Reliant. :)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: turtlesrock on July 24, 2011, 05:24:55 PM
cool! :)
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Post by: Rico on July 24, 2011, 06:24:05 PM
That's nice Bryan, but that plastic model is blocking my view.  ;)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: turtlesrock on July 24, 2011, 08:02:54 PM
Quote from: Rico on July 24, 2011, 06:24:05 PM
That's nice Bryan, but that plastic model is blocking my view.  ;)

LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Feathers on July 25, 2011, 03:25:14 AM
I always liked Reliant as the first big screen realisation that there could be more than one design of Federation starship.

I still say you're going to need more display space.
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Post by: jedijeff on July 25, 2011, 11:07:51 AM
Looking forward to seeing it when you get finished with your build.
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Post by: moyer777 on July 25, 2011, 11:11:03 AM
Very cool Bryan
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on July 25, 2011, 11:17:40 AM
Quote from: Feathers on July 25, 2011, 03:25:14 AM
I always liked Reliant as the first big screen realisation that there could be more than one design of Federation starship.

I still say you're going to need more display space.

Me too, I always liked to see the realization of that idea which had been around since the original Strafleet Technical Manual book.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on July 31, 2011, 03:01:50 PM
I must say this is a bit of an ill fitting model. Whereas Polar Lights big 1/350 Enterprise is very well engineered, this one is a bit wonky and I am going to have to Testor putty up the seams, but that's part of the fun! Decals on top of primary hull done as well as nacelles attached.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on July 31, 2011, 03:14:36 PM
Looking good Bryan.  But, I think you have those hull numbers reversed.  LOL!  ;)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on July 31, 2011, 04:48:57 PM
See what I mean - hehe!

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Post by: stonut on August 01, 2011, 03:19:20 AM
oops  on the Decal front, but a nice model, you may need to build and extension soon to house all the collectables you have gathered.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 05:11:30 AM
Quote from: stonut on August 01, 2011, 03:19:20 AM
oops  on the Decal front, but a nice model, you may need to build and extension soon to house all the collectables you have gathered.

It's a laptop camera so it reverses the image, the registry is on right. Rico is teasing moi!
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on August 01, 2011, 05:14:50 AM
Yes!  I'm such a tease!  :)
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Post by: Dangelus on August 01, 2011, 06:07:05 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 05:11:30 AM
Quote from: stonut on August 01, 2011, 03:19:20 AM
oops  on the Decal front, but a nice model, you may need to build and extension soon to house all the collectables you have gathered.

It's a laptop camera so it reverses the image, the registry is on right. Rico is teasing moi!

Seriously man, get an iPhone! ;)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on August 01, 2011, 08:48:06 AM
Or even a regular digital camera!  :)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 03:29:34 PM
Starting to look more Reliant like!
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on August 01, 2011, 03:33:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQIvdFConL0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQIvdFConL0#)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Quote from: Rico on August 01, 2011, 08:48:06 AM
Or even a regular digital camera!  :)

When it's finished, I'll do some proper beauty shots with a good camera. :)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: jedijeff on August 01, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
The Azteking, is that decal or did you have to paint that on?
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: jedijeff on August 01, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
The Azteking, is that decal or did you have to paint that on?

They are decals, Jeff, also sold by Polar Lights. Similar to the ones I used for the big Enterprise model.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: jedijeff on August 02, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: jedijeff on August 01, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
The Azteking, is that decal or did you have to paint that on?

They are decals, Jeff, also sold by Polar Lights. Similar to the ones I used for the big Enterprise model.


Very cool they do that, looking forward to seeing the model when you are done.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Bryancd on August 07, 2011, 12:40:27 PM
OK, all done. Just hit the whole ship with a clear coat matt finish top protect the decals and to tone down the sheen. Came out pretty good, it's a bit of a challenging kit in terms of fit. It's kind of a Monet, looks great from a few feet away but up close it's a bit of a mess! The Aztec decals are very good, identical to the ones I used on the big Enterprise model I made. I didn't go into nearly the same level of paint work like I did on the big E, I'm saving that for when Polar Lights releases the 1/350 TOS Enterprise. That's my next project for the fall, when I think the kit is expected. Until then, ""...To the last, I grapple with thee; from hell's heart, I stab at thee; for hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: turtlesrock on August 07, 2011, 01:00:01 PM
the letters aren't backwards anymore! nice! :)
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Rico on August 07, 2011, 01:45:56 PM
Looks awesome Bryan.  Great job and thanks for sharing!
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Post by: jedijeff on August 07, 2011, 03:39:21 PM
Looks great Bryan, you did a great job. Thanks for taking the pictures.
Title: Re: USS Reliant, NCC-1864..
Post by: Poodyglitz on August 08, 2011, 08:56:23 AM
Nice, Bryan! Also, cool collectible review in yesterday's podcast.
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Post by: Bryancd on August 08, 2011, 09:09:19 AM
Quote from: Darmok on August 08, 2011, 08:56:23 AM
Nice, Bryan! Also, cool collectible review in yesterday's podcast.

Thanks!