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Milliput and sanding stage is done! Next up is finishing external light blocking. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Milliput and sanding stage is done! Next up is finishing external light blocking. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarT...
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October 9, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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Both halves of the saucer section have been wired together. Quick light test before I glue both... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Both halves of the saucer section have been wired together. Quick light test before I glue both parts together. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #St...
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October 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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Torpedo launcher and warp nacelles have been wired up and tested. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Torpedo launcher and warp nacelles have been wired up and tested. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels...
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October 4, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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More masking tape to hold the saucer parts together while the glue does its thing. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
More masking tape to hold the saucer parts together while the glue does its thing. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStar...
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October 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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Upper saucer lights have been wired up and tested. Tomorrow I’ll wire up the nacelles and torpedo... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Upper saucer lights have been wired up and tested. Tomorrow I’ll wire up the nacelles and torpedo launchers. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Stars...
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October 3, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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First round of #Milliput and sanding done on the secondary hull and pylons. I’ve also drilled out a 7mm hole for the stand rod and scraped out... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starship #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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June 1, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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I received this 1/537 Refit from a regular customer a couple of years ago who had no use for it. This will be the final time I build this kit because it’s horrible… #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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May 29, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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First of the Aztec colours has been applied to the saucer and rollbar. Will leave for another few... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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First of the Aztec colours has been applied to the saucer and rollbar. Will leave for another few days, that’ll let me get the milliput stage done on the NX refit. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiMode...
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October 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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Did a very basic paint job on the observation lounge, as I didn’t have the time to plan something... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Did a very basic paint job on the observation lounge, as I didn’t have the time to plan something for it. The next time I build this, I’ll do something much better with it. Also got it glued into plac...
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October 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Sanded the milliput, then painted the saucer section black to make it easier to see the areas I... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Sanded the milliput, then painted the saucer section black to make it easier to see the areas I missed, then applied the second round of milliput. I also glued some photo etch replacement parts to the...
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October 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Put a tiny SMD at the front of the bridge dome, then glued the bridge into a position that lights up… #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Put a tiny SMD at the front of the bridge dome, then glued the bridge into a position that lights up the front of the saucer. First light test. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Re...
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October 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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New arrival. 1/537 USS Reliant. I preordered this at the same time as the 1/350 Kronos One and totally… #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #ShipsOfStarTrek #SciFi #537scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
New arrival. 1/537 USS Reliant. I preordered this at the same time as the 1/350 Kronos One and totally forgot about it until I got an email the other day saying it was available. 🙄🤣. #StarTrek #StarTr...
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September 9, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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I drilled and cut out parts of the model where the windows are on the Miranda class and… #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
I drilled and cut out parts of the model where the windows are on the Miranda class and applied the photoetch windows over them. I will continue this in a few days. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiMo...
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September 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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Using a new power connector on this build. I’ve also planned out where all the lights will go... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx
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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Using a new power connector on this build. I’ve also planned out where all the lights will go (there could be slight changes as I begin wiring them up). I’m short 3 white LEDs so the nacelles will hav...
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September 30, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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Turns out I ran out of primer, so I painted the parts another light grey to help me see the areas I need to go back over with milliput. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starship #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Turns out I ran out of primer, so I painted the parts another light grey to help me see the areas I need to go back over with milliput. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #ConstitutionClass #Federation #Starsh...
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July 17, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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Finally got round to opening up the 1/1400 #Sovereign class nacelles to fix the LED strips (They were two different shades of blue). I also finished... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #Federation #Starship #1400Scale #537Scale #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Finally got round to opening up the 1/1400 #Sovereign class nacelles to fix the LED strips (They were two different shades of blue). I also finished applying milliput to the underside of the saucer of...
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July 17, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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Pylons have now been glued into place. Next up is gap/seam filling with milliput. This might take a... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Pylons have now been glued into place. Next up is gap/seam filling with milliput. This might take a while. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starshi...
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October 6, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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Lower saucer lights have been wired up and tested. Next up is wiring up the upper saucer lights. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Lower saucer lights have been wired up and tested. Next up is wiring up the upper saucer lights. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scal...
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October 2, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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External light blocking complete. I’ll now leave it for a few days to let the paint dry properly… #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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External light blocking complete. I’ll now leave it for a few days to let the paint dry properly. This gives me the opportunity to have a few days rest (hopefully). #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiMod...
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October 10, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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First round of milliput done. I’ve found that it’s usually ready to sand after about 8 hours, but... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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First round of milliput done. I’ve found that it’s usually ready to sand after about 8 hours, but since that’ll take me to 9pm, I’ll leave the sanding until tomorrow. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiM...
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October 6, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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I put a 6mm tube through the stand hole, then applied milliout around it and the power connector... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
I put a 6mm tube through the stand hole, then applied milliout around it and the power connector to strengthen its hold. I also glued the TenaControls multi-timing board in place. #StarTrek #StarTrek...
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October 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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Miranda class observation lounge photoetch done. Needs a bit of cleanup before I can begin painting... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Miranda class observation lounge photoetch done. Needs a bit of cleanup before I can begin painting it. Waiting for fibre optic cable to arrive before I can do anything else. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels...
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September 25, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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Some more photo etch progress on the 1/537 Miranda class. Got the B/C/observation deck and both... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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Some more photo etch progress on the 1/537 Miranda class. Got the B/C/observation deck and both shuttle bays done. #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation ...
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September 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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I drilled and cut out the remaining windows around the saucer and applied the photoetch... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
I drilled and cut out the remaining windows around the saucer and applied the photoetch. I’ve also scraped out channels on two of the rollbar parts to get cables to the torpedo launcher and then paint...
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September 29, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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Got started on applying the photoetch to the 1/537 Miranda class. As a result I was also forced to... #StarTrek #StarTrekModels #SciFiModels #MirandaClass #Reliant #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #537scale #ShipsOfStarTrek #ScaleModels #ModelBuilder #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx (@mkm_modelwerx@pixelfed.social)
Got started on applying the photoetch to the 1/537 Miranda class. As a result I was also forced to eat a couple of chocolate bars with a fork because my fingers were covered in superglue 🙄🤣. #StarTre...
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September 17, 2024 at 9:07 PM