Scale: 1/1400 - about 6¾"/ 17.2cm long assembled

Parts: 3 resin + resin base

Instructions: 1 page, generic assembly & painting tips

Decals: None

Molding Quality: 6 - Fair, but the mold seams, surface pits and sub-surface bubbles will need attention

Detail: 7 - engraved lines and drilled-out windows

Accuracy: Not rated - see review

MSRP: No longer available

Overall Rating: 8 - nice, simple kit that should come together quickly.

Image: Closer look at the main hull details

Image: Some flaws will make clean-up a bit more involved.

Image: Instructions are generic.

What You Get

There's not a lot to this kit, which makes it a good choice for less experienced modelers. The ship comes in the three pieces: hull, warp ring, and a fin that pins the two together. A Starfleet arrowhead base is provided, though you'll have to find a piece of rod to attach the ship to the base. A sheet of generic instructions rounds out the package. No decals are provided; as far as I can tell, they're not needed.

The model itself is well-enough detailed, given the size and the dearth of references beside what's been seen on TV. Detail mostly consists of engraved lines and drilled holes (for windows), though there are some raised structures on the engine ring and stern. The engraved lines are consistent in depth and width, and perfectly straight. The windows are also consistently deep ... but not all appear exactly aligned. I'm not sure if that's the way they should be or not, however.

Casting is on par with much of the industry. There are some mold seams that will need attention (particularly on the warp ring). All the parts exhibit areas wjere the surface is dimpled with small pits. These should be easily cured with your favorite filler and a swipe with sandpaper though. There were also a couple bubbles visible just under the surface on the review kit - so be careful not to get to vigorous with the sandpaper!

I can't really comment on accuracy, as I have seen nothing outside of screenshots from the show to judge by. It appears Nova have captured the look of the ship quite well, judging by those, and have the right number and placement of windows.

Conclusions

Don't get me wrong - despite the (relatively minor) flaws, this looks like a decent model. Assembly and finish should be very simple, and well within the abilities of anyone who has built a couple of kits. She'll certainly stand out anongs the greys, greens and tans of the other races' ships in your Trek fleet.

Recomended!