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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 26/09/2026

Next up on the list of “Started over a year ago and lost interest” is the 1/350 #Defiant class. Got some panel lines to scribe on the nacelles, sanding the milliput then apply another primer coat. #StarTrek #DefiantClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model painted black with white milliput in several areas.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 19/09/2026

Replacement decals finally arrived and the cracked decal on the nacelle has been replaced. Tomorrow it’ll get its final clear coat. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

White decal with the words U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-F applied to a dark grey surface.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 15/09/2026

Most of the decals are now on the U.S.S. #Olympic. Just waiting on white decal paper to arrive to print more escape pods that go on the darker areas. #StarTrek #OlympicClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 13/09/2026

While waiting for replacement decals to arrive for the #EnterpriseF commission, I found the momentum to return to the 1/1000 #OlympicClass I started over a year ago 😳. Major paintwork is now done. Detail painting next. #StarTrek #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

The model where I left it a year ago with the first colour (blue) painted over it all.

Today’s update. Main colours painted and masks removed showing different shades of greys and blues.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 11/09/2026

Final clear coat has been applied to the #Aquarius and put the finishing touches on both sides of the base. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

The open and closed versions of the Aquarius finished.

The black base with the words USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-F painted in gold on the longest sides.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 10/09/2026

The remaining decals have now been applied. I’ll leave them to set properly overnight. Now I just need to wait for the replacement decal set to arrive so I can get it finished. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 10/09/2026

Started on the dorsal decals and one of the white decals for the nacelles has cracked. I will remove it and order a new set. In the meantime I’ll continue with the rest of the decals. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

White decal on a dark grey surface with a crack through it.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 09/09/2026

Decals have been applied to the ventral as well as both Aquarius’. Tomorrow I’ll apply the dorsal decals. #StarTrek #Enterprise #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #Starfleet #Federation #Starship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Bottom of the model with escape pod and registry decals in place.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 09/09/2026

Cleanup is complete and a gloss coat has been applied over the entire model. Next up is applying the decals. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #Starfleet #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 04/09/2026

The remaining windows have been scraped out and the “off” windows have been filled using a black gel pen. I’ll leave it for another few days to let the gel ink dry properly then it’s on to cleanup. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

One side of the model showing some windows lit up and some black.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 03/09/2026

Major paintwork complete and I’ve wired up, assembled and painted the base. Now I can get back to scraping out the windows on the secondary hull. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Top of the model with the paintwork finished.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 31/08/2026

Milliput applied carefully at the gaps. Tomorrow I’ll get it sanded. In the meantime I’ll get the model’s base wired up. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 30/08/2026

Detail paintwork is done on the secondary hull and I’ve glued the saucer section to it. Next I’ll apply milliput to the gaps between the parts. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 29/08/2026

Most of the major paintwork is now complete and all masks removed. There are two areas unpainted on the top half that I’ll finish once the saucer is glued in place. Next up is detail painting and window scraping. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 28/08/2026

I’ve masked off the dark grey areas on the secondary hull and will begin painting the light greys. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Bottom of the secondary hull with yellow masking tape applied over the dark grey areas.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 24/08/2026

Painted both Aquarius dark grey. The open version isn’t included with the kit, just a bonus extra. I’ll mask off the areas that need to stay that colour before starting the light greys. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Closed and open versions of the Aquarius auxiliary ship painted dark grey.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 23/08/2026

Dark greys painted and all masks removed from the secondary hull. I’ll leave it a few days before masking it all off. In the meantime, I’ll start painting the main deflector and the Aquarius. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Bottom half of the secondary hull painted three shades of dark grey, with red stripes running along the middle.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 22/08/2026

Applied masks over the red paint along the bottom of the secondary hull. Tomorrow I’ll begin painting the dark greys. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

The grey masks along the middle of the bottom half of the secondary hull part.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 22/08/2026

Masked the bottom of the secondary hull then painted a strip of red along the middle. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #OdysseyClass #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Bottom of the secondary hull part masked off and a strip of red painted.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 22/08/2026

Getting the secondary hull ready for paint by masking off the dark grey areas along the top. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Top of the model with yellow masking tape running along the top.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 20/08/2026

Detail painting and window scraping done on the underside of the saucer. Cleanup is next, then I can move on to the secondary hull. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Underside of the saucer with details painted and lights on

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 17/08/2026

Applied masking strips to the light grey, painted the area black then removed the masks. Over the next few days, I’ll begin detail painting and scraping out more windows. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Masks removed showing the black and light grey striping.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 17/08/2026

More masking and painting today. Starting with a light grey thats just a bit darker than the main hull colour. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Top of the saucer masked and covered with tissue paper.

Light grey painted on the unmasked areas.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 16/08/2026

Got caught up in what I was doing I forgot to post progress pics. Blending coat and dark greys are painted and I’ve started scraping out the windows. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 14/08/2026

Final light grey applied and masks removed, next I need to do a blending coat. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Top of the saucer section revealing the different shades of grey.

Bottom of the saucer section revealing the different shades of grey.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 14/08/2026

Next even lighter shade of grey applied. Another two hours then I can begin the final round of masking (for the light greys anyway, still got the dark greys to do). #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 13/08/2026

Second round of masking done, next up is painting the next lighter grey. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Top of the saucer with more masks applied randomly.

Bottom of the saucer with more masks applied randomly.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 13/08/2026

Second light grey painted. Will leave for an hour or two then begin the next round of masking. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model painted a lighter grey with masks underneath.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 10/08/2026

First of the hull colours has been applied. I’ll leave it to dry properly for a few days, then I begin applying masks. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model parts painted light grey sitting on a green cutting mat.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 10/08/2026

Back to it today. I’ve applied a lightening coat of grey to the #EnterpriseF. I’ll let it dry for a couple of hours then apply the first of the hull colours. #StarTrek #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model painted light grey but not covering the entire surface showing some darker areas.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 04/08/2026

Six layers of black paint later and the #EnterpriseF is light blocked. Will leave for another few days to let it set properly. This will give me time to work on the Aquarius. #StarTrek #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Black model parts on a light brown table.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 02/08/2026

Underestimated how much black paint I’d need and it ran out while light blocking (only had the nacelles to do). More should arrive on Tuesday 😉. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model parts painted black sitting on a green cutting mat.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 31/07/2026

Milliput and sanding is done and another primer coat applied. Will leave for a few days then begin light blocking. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 25/07/2026

Sanded the entire model to smooth it out more then applied the second round of milliput to the gap/seams. Tomorrow I’ll sand it again then apply another coat of primer to see if anything else needs done. #StarTrek #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model parts sanded with some black primer remaining and white putty along the joints.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 25/07/2026

Milliput on the gaps/seams have been sanded. I’ve applied a black primer coat to show up areas I’ve missed. #StarTrek #Enterprise #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 22/07/2026

First round of gap/seam filling with milliput done. Tonight I’ll get it sanded and begin round 2 tomorrow. #StarTrek #Enterprise #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #1400Scale #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Model parts with white putty on the joints.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 19/07/2026

LEDs wired up in the saucer parts and a quick light test before I glue the two halves together. #StarTrek #Enterprise #EnterpriseF #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

Two halves of the saucer section on a brown table.

The two halves of the saucer with lights on.

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