How to Build the Star Trek USS Excelsior w/Aztec Decals 1:1000 Scale AMT Model Kit #843 Review

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How to Build the Star Trek USS Excelsior w/Aztec Decals 1:1000 Scale AMT Model Kit #843 Review

Review and Photos for Right On Replicas, LLC by Alan Mann

One of Star Trek modelers’ favorite ships flies back to the market with this re-release of the U.S.S. Excelsior from Round2/AMT! Unlike the previous release of the kit this edition features newly tooled parts that more accurately portray the ship and includes options to build either the NX-2000 version or the NCC-2000 version. ALSO, take your U.S.S. Excelsior kit to the next level with the fantastic new decal set from AMT! These high quality water-slide decals are produced by Cartograf. They offer excellent adhesion and wrap around the contours of the model. These Aztec decals provide coverage over nearly the entire model. The set includes bonus ship registry pennants and numbers for the U.S.S. Hood, U.S.S. Valley Forge and U.S.S. Melbourne and includes two “Strongback” color schemes. Any Star Trek fan should love this re-release, and with the Aztec decals it is a winner!

For the Modeler:  This review covers the UPDATED Re-release of the U.S.S. Excelsior by AMT with the Hull plating Aztec decals (AMT part # MKA017) also released as an additional accessory. The kit has seen multiple previous releases as both the Excelsior and Enterprise B over the years and this is time includes updates for more accurate details and allows for both the NX and NCC versions to be built. It is 1/1000 scale and Skill Level 2 for ages 10 and over. The kit has almost 50 parts molded in White and Clear and includes a Black base with a Metal rod. The decals are Waterslide and include all major markings, stripe, phasers and windows. The kit is built in modules and assembled in one final assembly. Fit and finish is good. The AZTEC decals come on 3 standard size sheets of paper and are waterslide decals with almost no carrier around each individual decal. The color registry is sharp and the printing is perfect. You get all the plate and hull designs with all the colored parts of the ship. This eliminates the need to paint all but the base color of the model.  Overall dimensions are: Length: 18”, Width: 5-1/2”, Height: 8” on the base.

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USS Excelsior w/Aztec Decals Review

 

 

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