Scale: 1/1400

Parts: 10 resin

Instructions: N/A

Decals: N/A

Molding Quality: 9 - very little flash, a few small bubbles.

Detail: N/A

Accuracy: N/A

MSRP: $16.00 USD, available from Federation Models

Federation has gained a reputation for well-executed work, and these peieces are no exception. The Galaxy-Class Warp Nacelles accessory set contains ten resin pieces that build up to make two nacelles. These pieces, cast in a fine tan resin, are exact duplicates of the original kit parts, with the exception that all the surface detail has been removed. On my sample, there was virtually no flash, no voids, and only a few small bubbles to remove. The resin sands easily, but is not excessively soft, and is not brittle (in spite of sitting in my mailbox in zero degree weather for the better part of a day!).

Image: The four nacelles halves.

Image: The "clear" parts - grilles and scoops.

Fit of the resin pieces to each other is equally good. All you'll need to do is lightly sand the join surfaces to get a perfect fit.

Conclusions

This set is perfect for the kitbasher - sure, you can probably still find the original kit for less than the price of this set, but only if you live in a major US metropolitan area. And since ERTL has long since discontinued production of this kit, it will only get harder to find. Unless you plan on lighting your model, the opaque parts are not a drawback (and even then, you can use the kit's clear parts). The lack of the kit's raised panel details is a plus, in my book - one less thing you have to sand off. The only improvements I could suggest is to mold the warp grills as one "U"-shaped piece, to eliminate the seam at the back.