The wave of the future: Even in the futuristic setting of Star Trek, some things would become “outdated” such as the venerable U.S.S. Enterprise. The U.S.S. Excelsior, featured in this kit, was chosen as her successor. Optional detailing: This kit features parts that allow the kit to be built as the NX-2000 from Star Trek III: The Search For Spock or as the NCC-2000 as featured in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Marking decals: This kit includes a big decal sheet full of registry and pennant markings for the NX-2000 and NCC-2000 versions including NX strongback markings.
I bought and built the original issue of this kit, decades ago, AMT upgraded the kit with better mold tooling, details, parts and decals to allow the builder to build one of two versions of this iconic starship, the version seen on screen in Star Trek III, The Search for Spock, or Captain Sulu's version as seen in the original crew's last feature, Star Trek VI, The Undiscovered Country. If the builder should so choose, there is a supplemental decal set, sold separately by AMT, that completes the look of the ship with further hull details, like aztecing and hull markings. Get this kit while they are still issuing it! It's worth it and a joy to build.
The ordering was easy, shipping was on time and the kit arrived well packaged, with all parts , no damage to box. The kit has good detail, little to no flash, I have not fully completed it yet but parts fit well so far and I expect not much trouble with the rest of the assembly. Looks like it good be lighted in places and I may try that.
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