[Carl_G]

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this forum, so I thought I'd start off by sharing my first attempt at a resin model kit -- the 1/2500-scale Coventry class from Odyssey Slipways.

The decals are a mix; some are a custom set from JT Graphics, and I added some decals I had left over from a Cadet Series TOS-E to embellish it a bit.

She's called the USS Bombay, after one of the ships in the highly awesome Star Trek Vanguard book series (seriously, go and read it -- the first book has one of the most kick-ass space battles I've ever seen put to paper ). Who knows, if I'm feeling brave I might attempt a scratch build of Starbase Vanguard to go with her...

 

[sg-99]

Fantastic Build:thumbsup:

 

[Seashark]

Welcome. I'd say your first attempt was a success!

 

[John P]

:thumbsup:

 

[teslabe]

I think you did a fantastic job on the kit, the mix of decals work very well.......
Welcome to the group........:wave:

 

[Carl_G]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
I don't know how well it shows up in the photos, but I was really happy with how the bussards turned out -- I saw this technique where you paint them copper or gold and then paint over with a very thin layer of clear red. It gives you this great deep crimson that looks way better than plain metallic red paint.

 

[zysurge]

Great job! I've been thinking about doing do a 2500 build of this ship, too, and yours looks great. Thanks for sharing!