Modeling is enjoyable as long as the subject holds interest for the builder. So, Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Monsters (and their TRUCKS), Ships- from the Sea AND Space plus all the Life Forms that go with them - real and imagined - ALL modeling subjects. I had to say that aloud so I would hear it. Chris, you have opened my eyes to the real world of modeling, and I am forever grateful to you for that. Thank you for sharing...
Hi Chris! I'm a long time fan of your reviews & modeling skills so now I thought I'd tell you so. I've learned a lot from this channel. Thanks so much! This is a great kit for a Star Trek fan who doesn't have much room to display larger models. I love the way you painted them. Makes them go from 'impulse' to 'warp speed'! Very nice job indeed. Keep up the wonderful work and 'live long and prosper'!
I gained a newfound appreciation for this ship after seeing it in the Fleet Museum, in season 3, episode 6 of STP. Although it's not a Starfleet ship, it definitely matters as much as any Enterprise, just by virtue of it being used by Kirk's crew. The omission of a Bounty decal, was a big mistake.
I've always loved the design of the Bird of Prey. Leonard Nimoy had a hand in the early design stages. For Star Trek III he wanted the Klingon ship to look "brutish", so the basic look (from the front) was based on a football player with a helmet & big shoulder pads.
Very nice. Especially the BoP. Only thing I would have added is a couple of panels of lighter green on top of wings. Other than that, thanks for letting me know that this kit is worth considering.
Lucky. Here in the UK you're lucky to find this kit for less than £40. For such tiny kits a ridiculously expensive price tag. Fortunately I got Warp Models much larger resin Oberth a few years ago. Really nice kit too.
Watching you go over the parts reminded me of how ILM built all of the actual scale models for the movies; ILM kitbashed hundreds of plastic models to add detail work to their movie models. Models look nice. Scale is a little small for me. They look nice!
The Oberth class ship that the Grissom is was seen in Season 7 of ST:TNG when Riker revisits his old ship the USS Pegasus that used the Phasing cloak technology. The only reason I bought this kit as I have Bird of Prey models already but this helped me recreate the scene from the 3rd movie so I went with it lol.
The Orbeith class is such a weird class of ship. Supposely it's 120m and has 13 decks, while the Defiant is 170m and has only 4 decks. So, if the 13 decks is canon, it would need to be bigger than the Defiant. All that to say that I'm surprised they were able to make an in-scale rendition of that ship. That said, you did some good work again.
The Defiant class is a warship. So it needs less decks because it don't need laboratories or other scientific equipment. The decks are bigger as the ones of the Oberth class because it needs more place for the over powered warp drive and weapon systems.
ChasseGallerie My theory is that the saucer and engines are 120m long, and the underslung hull is a module that can be swapped out depending on the mission. 13 decks I guess would be the full height when you include the module. Headcannon-y I know, but I've always kind of loved the Oberth, even though it's primary function in Star Trek seems to be exploding.
Originally the Bird of Prey was going to be a Romulan ship, and the Romulans were going to be Star Trek 3 villains.( Remember the TOS episode " The way to Eden" , that planet was in the Romulan neutral zone, it appeared to be a Genisis style planet that went wrong.)
I’m just building the Grissom from the kit. This kit is a decal nightmare. They break, they roll up and stick to its self and once down there down unless you preform surgery and use a knife as wet brush to maneuver them in to place. I’m using all the decals required on my kit. Not an easy kit to decal.
Nicely done... I'd gotten so bored with the Bird of Prey over the years, but this turns out a really good looking little kit. Thanks for showing the Defiant with these two, I really like that ship. BTW.. what is the music used in your slide show?
Must be another version of the bird of prey becuz it’s not much bigger then the 2500 bird of prey compared to the 2500 defiant the 1000 defiant and bird of prey are not both 1000 unless it’s a different version of bird of prey which canon says there is multiple sizes for that same ship ugh I can’t do my kit bash until I find a bird of prey that matches defiant scale 1/1000 the head of the bird of prey should fit almost perfectly in the area the defiant nose sits ugh might have to get one 3D printed which is even harder for me becuz the aft of the Klingon head is the part that fits snug inside the defiant nose area the front of the head is wider then the opening that’s the whole point of my kitbash
Modeling is enjoyable as long as the subject holds interest for the builder. So, Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Monsters (and their TRUCKS), Ships- from the Sea AND Space plus all the Life Forms that go with them - real and imagined - ALL modeling subjects. I had to say that aloud so I would hear it. Chris, you have opened my eyes to the real world of modeling, and I am forever grateful to you for that.
Thank you for sharing...
Thanks, I like it all. BIG figure kit coming up in the next few weeks, stay tuned!
Kind of wish I picked up this kit now.
Hi Chris! I'm a long time fan of your reviews & modeling skills so now I thought I'd tell you so. I've learned a lot from this channel. Thanks so much! This is a great kit for a Star Trek fan who doesn't have much room to display larger models. I love the way you painted them. Makes them go from 'impulse' to 'warp speed'! Very nice job indeed. Keep up the wonderful work and 'live long and prosper'!
Thanks, I appreciate the nice words always!
It would be nice if the Bird of Prey has an "HMS Bounty" decal in the set. so you can display the ship in the Voyage Home version
I gained a newfound appreciation for this ship after seeing it in the Fleet Museum, in season 3, episode 6 of STP. Although it's not a Starfleet ship, it definitely matters as much as any Enterprise, just by virtue of it being used by Kirk's crew. The omission of a Bounty decal, was a big mistake.
All comes together well, thanks for showing us how it is done.
Great build/review! Grissom is kinda on the small side for me! But.....still gonna get it for those awesome decals!! Thank you sir!!
Thanks Kenny!
Working on the Bird of Prey as I watch your work/review.
Great job and wonderful insight.
Thanks
Thanks Darth!
Thanks! You sold me on the 1:1,000 scale Defiant kit too!
Enjoy!
These look much better than I thought they'd be, you did a great job, excellent color choices
Thank you!
love the scale, easy to display
Yes, and still detailed.
I've always loved the design of the Bird of Prey. Leonard Nimoy had a hand in the early design stages. For Star Trek III he wanted the Klingon ship to look "brutish", so the basic look (from the front) was based on a football player with a helmet & big shoulder pads.
Cool info!
I just bought the two pack and what I find funny is that on the box it shows you don't need paint but in fact you do
What a great edition to the 1/1000 scale star trek kits I WILL BE GETTING the kit when it go's on sale in the UK.
Thanks John!
Very cool builds. FYI: the main hull of the Grissom is on upside down!
It was for a few test fittings in the beginning of the video when I wasn't paying attention but that was corrected long before the final reveal.
Those are really cool, I like the way you painted them. Keep up the great work and have a great day.
Thank you, much appreciated!
Just added this kit to the stash. Thanks for the great review. Looking forward to it. Going to use the BOP as a primer to build my 1/350 BOP. :)
Thanks Dave!
Love the overview. Are there any plans to release another big Bird of Prey kit?
Most i've found online are way overpiced or require large import fees.
Very nice. Especially the BoP. Only thing I would have added is a couple of panels of lighter green on top of wings. Other than that, thanks for letting me know that this kit is worth considering.
Thanks Alex!
Snagged one at Wal-Mart on clearance.. Great video, I was wonder about solvent for the grissom decals.. Now I know that you !
Glad I could help!
Lucky. Here in the UK you're lucky to find this kit for less than £40. For such tiny kits a ridiculously expensive price tag. Fortunately I got Warp Models much larger resin Oberth a few years ago. Really nice kit too.
Watching you go over the parts reminded me of how ILM built all of the actual scale models for the movies; ILM kitbashed hundreds of plastic models to add detail work to their movie models. Models look nice. Scale is a little small for me. They look nice!
Thanks!
The Oberth class ship that the Grissom is was seen in Season 7 of ST:TNG when Riker revisits his old ship the USS Pegasus that used the Phasing cloak technology. The only reason I bought this kit as I have Bird of Prey models already but this helped me recreate the scene from the 3rd movie so I went with it lol.
Thanks man, and thanks for watching!
Wish they made a 1/350 GRISSOM
It should be possible to do it on your own. It`s a simple shape. Compared to other Starfleet-Ships. Doesn't meant it will be ez though.
Thanks for posting this one Chris, i have been wondering about these kits. Think I'll pick one up now.
Thanks Bryan!
Considering how big the bird of prey is to the Grissom , I can see how that Klingon got his " lucky shot" and destroyed the ship.
Do you have any of the Enterprises, TOS, Refit, maybe even the reliant you could pose them with for size comparisons?
On hand I just had the Defiant at the moment.
I wish the Grissom was bigger. The bird of prey looks awesome
Well maybe they'll make it in 1/350 some day if this kit sells well.
Do you know if anyone makes a Klingon battle cruiser 1/1000 like in the movie
I would really like to see you do the decals as the decals from polar lights can be really daunting at first glance.
See my Enterprise D review. Thanks!
EXCELLENT!!!
Thanks!
The Orbeith class is such a weird class of ship. Supposely it's 120m and has 13 decks, while the Defiant is 170m and has only 4 decks. So, if the 13 decks is canon, it would need to be bigger than the Defiant. All that to say that I'm surprised they were able to make an in-scale rendition of that ship. That said, you did some good work again.
Thanks man!
The Defiant class is a warship. So it needs less decks because it don't need laboratories or other scientific equipment. The decks are bigger as the ones of the Oberth class because it needs more place for the over powered warp drive and weapon systems.
ChasseGallerie
My theory is that the saucer and engines are 120m long, and the underslung hull is a module that can be swapped out depending on the mission. 13 decks I guess would be the full height when you include the module.
Headcannon-y I know, but I've always kind of loved the Oberth, even though it's primary function in Star Trek seems to be exploding.
Looking beautiful man
Thank you!
Great job, I love your sci-fi model work. Would like to see your take on the Bandai Star Wars 1/72 B-wing. Keep up the good work!
I have that, just waiting to get it in the rotation. Thanks!
Originally the Bird of Prey was going to be a Romulan ship, and the Romulans were going to be Star Trek 3 villains.( Remember the TOS episode " The way to Eden" , that planet was in the Romulan neutral zone, it appeared to be a Genisis style planet that went wrong.)
I’m just building the Grissom from the kit. This kit is a decal nightmare. They break, they roll up and stick to its self and once down there down unless you preform surgery and use a knife as wet brush to maneuver them in to place. I’m using all the decals required on my kit. Not an easy kit to decal.
Another great video my friend! Great job on these builds!
Thank you Todd!
Nice review.
Thanks!
Awesome!
Thanks!
Nicely done... I'd gotten so bored with the Bird of Prey over the years, but this turns out a really good looking little kit. Thanks for showing the Defiant with these two, I really like that ship. BTW.. what is the music used in your slide show?
Thanks Eric.
The music is royalty free stuff that came with the video software. It's literally called 'Track 12' or something.
Nice birds.
Thanks!
Very nice .. Looks great .. Thanks for sharing.. :)
Thanks Nick!
Where can you get the white grey paint? Do you have a link online?
Hobby Lobby has a nice stock of it. Or you can google the name and I'm sure it will come up.
Must be another version of the bird of prey becuz it’s not much bigger then the 2500 bird of prey compared to the 2500 defiant the 1000 defiant and bird of prey are not both 1000 unless it’s a different version of bird of prey which canon says there is multiple sizes for that same ship ugh I can’t do my kit bash until I find a bird of prey that matches defiant scale 1/1000 the head of the bird of prey should fit almost perfectly in the area the defiant nose sits ugh might have to get one 3D printed which is even harder for me becuz the aft of the Klingon head is the part that fits snug inside the defiant nose area the front of the head is wider then the opening that’s the whole point of my kitbash
The Grissom looks weirdly squished to me.
Pairing the release of the Grissom with a Bird of Prey model, is ironic.
Poor, poor USS Grissom.....
Yeah, didn't last long at all.