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Let the support group for intimidated modelers come to order......
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Yesterday I was wistfully looking at my kit of the 1/350 NX-01, saying that is cries out for lighting, but being too afraid to start, fearing that I might irretrievably destroy the kit.
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How do you guys overcome intimidation?
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One guess I might have would be to start small. The one lighted model I've done was a Cardassian Galor Class (ertl). I got these little pre-wired grain-of-wheat craft light kits from Lee Valley.
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I glued the lights in place and masked them, then proceeded as usual. It turned out ok, even won an award at local contest in Albuquerque. I'll post a pic if I find the model.
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But this Enterprise beastie is a whole different animal.
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What do you guys think?
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Should I do a few smaller projects before tackling the big NX?
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I know it sounds like I might be answering my own question, but I seriously want your: feedback, warnings, words of wisdom, random insults, bring it all!
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I promise I will maintain the thread if we get a good discussion going.
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