I don’t build that often, but when I do, I’m particular about what I built as I don’t want to collect everything.
I’ve built a studio scale replica of the D7 Klingon Battle Cruiser used in Star Trek: The Original Series.
The colors scheme is that which came with the kit by Jim Key. It’s still inconclusive as to the exact color of the studio model verses that of Gene Roddenberry’s model that sat on his desk.
Gene’s model was by profiles in History -Estimate $65,000 – $85,000. The two tone green color paint scheme recommend by the kit maker is that of the Roddenberry model just mentioned. I did not follow the color recommended for the base. I wanted the base to reflect a 1960’s look.
Note: On the original model ‘Chrome Mylar tape’ was used on the engines grilles and lower end of the boom.
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