Revell 04882 U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 INTO DARKNESS 1:500 Scale Unbuilt/Unpainted Plastic Model Kit

A quantum leap for Revell, which until now has been a good-but-not-great kit manufacturer. This is almost a Tamiya or Dragon-level offering. The molding quality is excellent, with the parts showing virtually no flash or distortion. The detail is crisp and clean and there are no surface blemishes save VERY minor depressions around the saucer's locating pins. It's also a nice large size, but the indicated scale is wrong. It's not 1-500, but closer to 1-1000, which makes for a nice shelf comparison display if you have the Polar Lights - Round 2 1701 Refit. The kit's engineering is shockingly good. Having built Enterprise models from both AMT-Ertl and Polar Lights, I have to say, this is the first kit of this type of ship I've seen that actually mounts the nacelles to the pylons with NO drooping, at least from the side. Which is remarkable, considering how far forward the pylons mount to the nacelles. The NCC-1701 shape is difficult to make into a good, 3D-aligned model because of its mass distribution. Revell has done the best job I've ever seen in that respect. Additionally, the saucer parts are designed to go together with no visible seams, while the nacelle and secondary hull seams are located so that you won't destroy surface detail eliminating them. Unfortunately, the nacelles do splay laterally outward heading aft, necessitating surgery on the pylon-nacelle interface to correct. An experienced modeler will have little trouble with this. Don't let the promotional photo fool you. Whoever built that thing must've been either rushed or just didn't care, because the nacelles don't mount at such an extreme upward angle. My particular kit had a slightly warped port pylon, but a few minutes with a hair dryer let me bend it into alignment. If you're absolutely concerned with the 3D alignment of all four hull modules like I was, I'd recommend jigging the parts together with pieces of sprue while the glue dries, but it WILL hold its shape once fully cured. You can zoom it around the room just taped together - it's that well-engineered. All glued up, it's shockingly sturdy and stable. The instructions are a weak point. For example, many manufacturers, such as Moebius, use the model's CAD drawings in their instructions, giving them a crisp, clean, authoritative look. Revell is still relying on handmade art. Overall, this an excellent kit that will just about fall together, but will need a little help if you're concerned about 100-point geometric accuracy. Oh, and Revell designed it from the get-go for lighting. Even those amazing pylon-nacelle joints incorporate wiring channels, which makes them all the more impressive. Another plus. The only real complaint I have goes out to the aftermarket - Acreation, please make a set of Aztecs for this one! I'd buy this one again.

Item arrived in great condition shame it wasn't packed inside another box for protection..checked it over and it's good quality can't wait to start building it

I haven't started it yet but inital inspection looks good, It's a clean well produced model. I have not built a model in some time but this one appears straight forward so ought to appeal to a range of kit builders. Those with limited skills will be able to produce a strait from box model with no difficulties, while because of its size and the way it has been produced kit builders with moderate abilities may want to try lighting it. All in all a lovely looking model, now we just need the dreadnought to go with it.

Box came damaged but kit is seemingly ok.

The latest iteration of TV and films most famous starship is presented in a large styrene kit from Germany. The design and construction of the kit is logical, but in places, especially the nacelles, the plastic is VERY thin. I felt the need to strengthen the engines themselves and whilst not lighting this particular model, I found there was ample room to do so. The detail on the kit itself is crisp and well defined. The decal sheet is comprehensive but as with all Star Fleet ships since 1979, the movie version featured fine "Aztec" panels that on Round 2 Star Trek kits are represented with decals. Simply painting the ship white leaves it toylike and so I had two options - leave it with a simple base coat until after market decals are released or attempt to paint the panels manually. Having painted several Enterprise kits over the past 30+ years that required this detail I'm afraid I've wussed out and decided to hang fire and complete the build and decals as and when Aztec sheets become available. For that reason I give this otherwise superb kit 4/5

A fantastic product for Lighting. One point though, it would have been great to have had Revell include the Aztec Decals for this kit, even if it was more expensive it would have been worth paying the extra. As is, if you want to make this model stand out, you have to buy after market aztec masks which are mostly only available from the USA, and particularly expensive. Enjoyed every part of lighting this kit, but had to purchase a dedicated strobe board to accurately replicate the screen version. Do yourself a favour and buy this kit, its very good quality and excellent value for money. I hope that Revell will launch a bigger version of the USS Enterprise for the hard line modellers out there, rather like the Polar Lights USS Enterprise 1701A Refit. They missed an ideal opportunity to take the Trek Modellers by storm.

very good model is basically the first enterprise on steroids. i like it. not a kit for the beginner decal placement is very tedious . should be spread over two or three sheets. l painted mine with red bussard collectors and a light gray hull like the original it looks good i have every version of 1701 every scale. this is a very good model but i would like to see a bigger one. i would also like to see the new 1701A.

Can't say I've ever been too fond of the design of the enterprise in the JJ Abrams films, but I'm a Trekkie; we're critical of EVERYTHING. I had heard good things about the model on various forums (well molded parts, good solid fit between pieces, very detailed, etc...) All of it is true; Revell has made a great kit. Truly top notch work. First one I purchased, I decided to have some fun and detail it like the 60's TV show ship. Red nacelle caps, copper deflector dish, aluminum body color. I have to say, with those details, I'm far more fond of the design. I've ordered a second kit to build, this time with the proper movie detailing.

Llegó bien

Amazing kit perfect scale begs to be lit and displayed

La caja mide alrededor de 40-50 CM El modelo armado al rededor de 45 CM, es de Revel, buen material, con calcamonias, (Sin pintura) Como no se ve que la caja en la miniatura de la compra, la pongo aqui OJO se debe de armar, no viene armada, para los nuevos en la compra de estos productos,

This model is very detailed and not the easiest to build, but worth the effort.

Dopo trent’anni mi sono dedicato nuovamente a costruire modelli statici e ho ripreso con questa Enterprise . Non semplicissima, ma dona grandi soddisfazioni. Il risultato finale è stato di gran lunga superiore alle mie aspettative e mi sono divertito come un matto a costruirla. Attenzione perché è abbastanza grande.