I need to clear some
space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. It seems
like Star Trek has been around forever. I was just a kid when it (now called
The Original Series) was on, and I remember I wasn’t allowed to stay up to watch
it. I only got to see it in syndication in the early 70’s when it was on
between school and dinner. The whole family watched, except for dad, who was
working (like a chump). Now there have been quite a few spin-offs, extensions
and reboots which just confirm that the premise is timeless and compelling. The
Original Series used actual models for all of their craft, as opposed to the
digital models used later. Now you can have one of your own, in case you want
to create a Star Trek series of your own.
There are about a dozen listings for this kit on eBay (in various
conditions), but as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I have this in stock and can
reliably ship this to you very quickly. Here is some of the information that I
have found online about this fun kit:
Round 2 is known
for re-issuing popular kits from other lines, like AMT, but this is a brand new
tool, so it is their own creation. Unfortunately, the round2corp.com site has
no listing for this kit, so it may be Out Of Production or Discontinued. From
other sources, I have found the following information about the kit:
Besides the Klingons, the most well-known villains in Star Trek (TOS) were
the Romulans. It is a little-known fact that the two enemy races had formed an
alliance that allowed them to trade military technology with each other. One
result of the pact was the Romulan version of the D-7 Battle Cruiser as
depicted in "The Enterprise Incident". In the episode, the U.S.S.
Enterprise was surrounded by Romulan commanded versions of the ship. This kit
brings the concept to life with blazing Romulan bird graphics that truly set it
apart from its Klingon counterpart.
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Skill Level: 2 (ages 10 and up)
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No glue or paint required
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Metallic plastic parts
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Romulan bird decals
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Includes clear and chrome parts
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Optional decals
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Dome base
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New spin on an iconic enemy ship
Scalemates.com has a
listing for this kit and confirms that it was a 2013 release based on the
Klingon D7 Battlecruiser kit from 2004. There is a link to download the
complete instruction set of a sibling Klingon D7 kit (POL #806), but little
other useful information about this kit.
I could not find
any reviews of this exact kit but found one on an earlier release (POL #806)
which appears to be the same kit since it contains both Klingon and Romulan
decals (as does this kit).
Bernd Heller did a nice First Look Review of the similar
Klingon D7 kit (POL #806) on the German-language modellversium.de site. There
are two photos that show all of the parts spread out and another pair to show
the decal and sticker sheets (they are identical). He lists a few strengths and
weaknesses, but in the end concludes with: “The kit of the D7 Battlecruiser can not hide its toy character. However, a
SiFi modeler will not be deterred and think: "Nice to have"!”
John Lester gives us a Preview of the Klingon D7 kit
(POL #806) on the starshipmodeler.com site that describes the parts and
supports that with photos. He describes the assembly process and gives his
assessment of fit and detail. He recommends gluing the parts to make sure
everything stays together and summarizes with: “it's a perfect subject for any modeler to practice their basic modeling
skills, and it does offer plenty of opportunities for the super-detailer and
the kitbasher alike.”
This modern kit is in an
intensely decorated box about 9.25” x 6.5” x 4”. As you can see from the
pictures, the box is in great shape and still snug in its original shrink
wrap, so I consider it factory sealed and
absolutely gift-ready.
This item contains one complete model
kit with 37 grey, chrome and red plastic parts, a wire frame stand and a black
plastic base, along with the real star of the show: the immaculate decal and
sticker sheets. It requires paint, but no glue (snap together assembly!) to
complete as shown. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship
internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid, and for a limited time, I
am offering this nostalgic kit with $6 Flat Rate Shipping in the US!
No reserve and a low starting
bid. Check out my other great auctions for combined shipping. Good luck!
Those familiar with my listings can tell
that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide
more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into
discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your
goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye
toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated
many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds
nicer than a hoarder).
As I am sure you have noticed, my items
are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since
I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these
products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the
Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your
project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality.
For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the
same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.