AMT Star Trek Adversaries & Allies Ship Set - 1:2500 Scale, Skill Level 2,

For those not in the "know", this is a re-issue of the U.S.S. Enterprise model, previously released for Star Trek:II thru VI, starting 1984. (The original released 1980 for ST:TMP did not have engraved Aztec paneling.)The one notable modification is the adaption to use the current Round2 display stand: a metal shaft mounted to a domed base. (A piece was added to the kit to adapt the large "squarish" opening for the previous stand to accept the new. The assembly instructions for the secondary hull are not modified to include this part.)As with any model kit of this age, there are flaws. They only bother the builder if expecting perfection. The kit is actually good despite any flaws. (For certain generations it would have been a first build.) Nice to have it back. It does require glue and paint, and it lends itself to lighting and modifications as the builder can imagine (kit-bash your own starship).Water based acrylic paints are easier to work with and more forgiving than the solvent based paints.A host of reference material (ex. StarshipModeler.com, CultTVMan.com) and resources are available online for those so inclined (including more accurate parts - search Lake Monster Details or HDAMODELWORX). It comes with a basic set of water slide decals for the registry markings and "strong back" section of the secondary hull.An "Aztec" pattern is molded into the surface. This is not accurate and an experienced builder will fill this in. Water slide decals and paint masks are available through third party sources for a more accurate result. Check out JT-Graphics, HDAModelworx, or Federation Models, for the series of decals and masks they carry. Round2 alzo offers expanded decal sets.The fun that can be had with the kit depends on the builder. If this is being considered as a first model kit for a beginning model builder, keep in mind the finished kit is about 24 inches long (not small). A suggestion is to consider the smaller, snap together version (1/1000 scale at under 12 inches, or the 1/2500 at around 5 inches) of this iconic ship for the first time model builder, and remember this one for when the builder has gained a little more experience.

This classic from the 70s is still a nice kit if you don't mind putting in the work. Not as polished as the newer kits, but still can be nice with some work-and a lot cheaper than those newer 1/350 kits!

The attention to detail in this set is wonderful. With a couple of the models, the scale does feel a little off, but other than that I cannot complain. As an avid fan of the Star Trek universe since childhood, I appreciate seeing some of the most iconic ships paired together in a set such as this.

As advertised. Thanks!

This kit was bought as a "Remember When" for me. I had put one together during the late 1980's and unfortunately it had gotten wrecked during several moves including a trip to Florida and back. I spotted it when it came up during a search for something else and I thought " I wonder if I could still put a model together as well as I used to." I ordered it and 2 days later it arrived. The first thing I noticed was that there were a lot more decals now than there was before. Also the detail on the model was improved. Parts also fit together better. In checking over things on the instructions I found that this model was re-released in 2018 which would explain the improvements. My old model came out around 1984. I was able to assemble and paint it in 8 days and it is a joy to look at as it hangs from the ceiling. Now I wonder "How long would it take to do the big one from Polar Lights ?"

Great model! The translucent plastic makes lighting this model much easier. I'm looking forward to building this!

Poorly designed. Pieces did not fit together well. The saucer section and the mid section were so bad that I had to get special high strength structural adhesive plastic bonder glue in order for them to stay stuck together. Thankfully it worked. Next, the pylons also didn't fit onto the engine section. Too loose. I had to cut up a metal clothing hanger, insert the rods into the pylons and use plastic putty to get it to stick inside the engine section. Thankfully that also worked. Also the ship has open air windows. I sealed them with putty. I didn't want to put lights in. Finally, the instructions weren't very good when it came to the color scheme. Some of the decals are accurate and some aren't. They had a pale blue turquoise decal for the deflector dish. It looked horrible. I painted it myself. Same with the phaser banks and the thrusters. I also spray painted the ship flat white. (In the motion picture it's flat white. In the other movies it's a little darker.) I also painted the stand chrome. (It was an ugly plastic flat black.) The stand holds up the ship pretty well, even though the saucer is rather heavy. Fortunately, for me it came out looking pretty good. I came close to scrapping it a couple times due to the poor design. If you want a challenge, this is the model for you.

Great model with good detail. Can't understand why it was so dirty tho. Even had spider egg sacks on some of the parts