My NCC-1701-A project

[Rico]

Well, I finally bought this kit.  Haven't decided how extensive to go in building her up but I'd like to do at least some basic lighting and a few other details.  Given my limited spare time it should take me the next year to do it, but you have to start somewhere.  So, it begins....

[Bryancd]

Can't wait! Did you decide on what you want to illuminate?

[Rico]

Can't wait! Did you decide on what you want to illuminate?

Not yet.  I built a smaller scale version of the -A way back not long after ST-TMP came out.  I did light that ship up in some of the key points you see illuminated during the drydock sequence.  I have a lot to map and plan out before I dig into this.  Do you have any good links to sources for lighting, addon stuff?  I know I have seen some stuff on the RPF (of course) on this.

[jedijeff]

Looks like it is going to be a great Project Rico. I hope to do one of those down the road myself but need to build up my skills a bit before I take it on.

Bryan Probably will have more details on where to go, but a few good reference sites I look at are http://culttvman.com/main/ or http://www.starshipmodeler.com/

[Bryancd]

CutTVMan is good, Starship Modeler, and HobbyTalk-http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/forumdisplay.php?f=99

There is a guy doing a build on the RPF right now that's terrific.
http://www.therpf.com/f11/polar-lights-1-350-enterprise-refit-my-147329/

He's using the back-lit illumination technique for the registry numbers on the primary and secondary hull. I think done right it looks great.

[WillEagle]

Good luck with your project Rico. It will be really nice once you get done.