![]() Assemble and paint the wings prior to attachment to the body and add the decals to those too. You can use the base to install them with the landing pad feet to eye them up for symmetry and a level pose. The landing gear should definitely be primed first before paint then Superglued into position. The new landing gear parts are white metal and very detailed also having the strength to hold the model up securely. After attaching the ramp and door you can prime and paint the bulkhead section and add some highlights with contrasting shades of green and washes to bring out the detail. To repair this you would have to cut the doors off and reinstall them at a different angle. ![]() The doors would normally open like wings and not slide out. ![]() If pinned flat to the body as prescribed in the instructions they would be incorrect. There is an issue with the landing gear doors when displayed in the open position. To assemble the main fuselage you have to choose the build mode and use the commensurate pieces. Detailing the laser cannons with some metalizers will enhance that portion. Most of the decals are placed over non-flat surfaces so a decal setting solution is recommended. Some of the parts like the radiator baffles can be painted and decaled prior to assembly. You’ll need to decide fairly quickly what mode you want to build the kit in (cruise, attack or landed), because some parts for each are structurally different. The instructions for the build are pretty straightforward and easy to follow. That said it’s a beautiful kit and the extra detailing time is worth it when you’re finished. However, some filling, sanding, and refinishing are required to bring out the kit’s full potential. Construction and DetailingĪ novice could easily assemble this kit right out of the box and have a kit to be proud off on their display shelf with little trouble. In its largest configuration the finished dimensions are: Width: 14”, Length: 10", Height:4½" (landed mode). A dome style display base is also included. To accommodate the new landing gear there are revised wing baffles to pose the ship accurately. This release includes metal landing gear parts, decals and illustrated instructions. The new (50th Anniversary) version can be posed in one of three positions: cruise mode, attack mode, or in a new, landed pose. There is also one design flaw that should be corrected for the sake of accuracy. Painting and highlighting the BoP would move it into the intermediate skill level and painting callouts are included. It is appropriately rated a skill level 2 build in its unpainted format. The exception is the inclusion of landing gear in this version which is a welcome addition. This kit has been released before but the parts have not really changed over the years. On the other hand, for the best look, painting and highlighting the model is needed. This kit is molded in light green styrene which is a close approximation of the final color and could be built as such. This review covers the AMT Klingon Bird of Prey (BoP) 1:350 Scale AMT Model Kit #949. This kit has been issued a number of times since then attesting to the popularity of the show and delighting the Sci-Fi hobbyist as well! The Kit The phenomenon that began with the TV Series Star Trek has permeated American culture since the inimitable sixties when our favorite villains, the Klingon’s, invaded our space.
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