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Next up from the list of “Started over a year ago and lost interest” is a 1/350 Nova class. This started as 1/1000 scale, but I scaled it up, hollowed, then printed it. Got a lot of sanding and milliput to do. #StarTrek #NovaClass #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

A mostly assembled model sitting on a table. Some areas have been painted black, some areas sanded to show the translucent plastic and some areas have white milliput on them.

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 06/10/2026

These raised details were missing from the 3D files, so I created and printed them, then glued them into place. Not accurate, but they’ll do. #StarTrek #Defiant #DefiantClass #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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MKM Modelwerx @mkmmodelwerx.scot · 04/10/2026

Detail painting and clean up done. A gloss coat has been applied over the model. Next I’ll apply a dark grey wash to dirty her up a bit and bring out the panel lines. #StarTrek #Defiant #DefiantClass #Starfleet #FederationStarship #3DPrinting #ScaleModels #MKMModelwerx

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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 · 21/09/2026

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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 · 06/09/2026

Wow! I wish I had the ability to weather models like that.

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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 · 31/08/2026

Thank you, it’s getting there.

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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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