8/14/2023 0 Comments Klingon bird of prey studio model![]() ![]() I wanted to use enamels, as I planned to use latex for paint chips that rusted – and I planned to use acrylic paints for the finished BOP colors. For this, I used enamels (5 different shades of tan to red-brown rust) and applied this to all of the parts. Plus this helps when positioning the wings in either cruise or attack modes – to make access to the hinges easier. Finally, I used magnets to enable certain parts (wing hinge blocks, winglets, wing-tip gun pod covers, wing “generators”) to have the ability to be removed / installed easily – to allow the model to be transportable. Also, I scratch built / detailed recesses for the ventral impulse engines in the underside of the main hull. ![]() ![]() this would not only house the lighting effect for the photon torpedo, it also included some additional photo-etch details (from the spare parts bin) behind the kit supplied photo-etch photon torpedo emitter plate – to give this area some depth. To that end, I did fabricate a structure for the photon torpedo “port” in the lower part of the head. I did some add-libbing of additional details in selected areas that I liked (I’m not exactly a “stickler” to attempt duplicating exactly what the movie model had). I used available references to identify locations for kit detail placement. I pillaged my spare parts “greeblies” to add details (supplementing kit detail parts) on the head, main hull, and underside of the wings, etc. I built sub-assemblies prior to painting and weathering. Using a template with these angles, I positioned the wings at these positions and added identifying strips on the hinges, such that they would align at the corresponding angles – for use when displaying the wings at these different positions. From references, I was able to learn the wing angle positions for cruise (slightly angled upward) and attack (angled downward). I built the armature (mainly just adding the wing hinge pieces to the wing armature plates – and to the main body armature), then added the detail pieces around the perimeter of the main body armature. So I purchased a couple Madman lighting kits (Klingon cruiser lighting kit with engine effects and photon torpedo effects, as well as a Starship lighting kit for the steady lights and a couple marker lights). I wanted to include lighting for the BOP, with engine effects and with a photon torpedo effect. With an average build time of two hours, the Bird of Prey will make a great project to build solo or with family and friends of all ages.After 5 years of effort (and with several other subjects weaved in along the way), I’ve finally completed my studio scale B’rel Class Bird of Prey build up of the NICE-N-Models kit that I picked up back in 2014 at Wonderfest. The Klingon Bird of Prey joins a PuzzleFleet consisting of eight ships (sold separately), and more to come. The Bird of Prey also comes with a stand and dedication plaque, ready for display. No cutting, gluing, or painting is involved: Qraftworks’ full-color foam core pieces come precision cut and ready to be assembled.ĭeveloped using Star Trek: Original Series special effects models, the Klingon Bird of Prey Qraftworks model kit consists of 65 parts that form a beautiful replica measuring exactly 10 inches long. With Qraftworks Star Trek PuzzleFleet you can construct the vessels of the starfaring races of the Federation and beyond. The dream of building your very own Starfleet is at last within your grasp, thanks to QMx's Qraftworks: The 3D papercraft model kits that let you build and collect your favorite people, places, and things. ![]()
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