| |
|
|
|
|
This
is a model of the prototype vessel for the Galaxy Class,
commissioned in 2357. In 2375, the U.S.S. Galaxy was involved in
a decisive battle in the Chin'toka System, a skirmish near
the end of the Alpha Quadrant's war against the Dominion.
This model is
depicted as it would look after the battle-damage suffered in
the Chin'toka System was repaired at a drydock. The Starfleet
symbols reflect the standard for Starfleet vessels of the time.
The only modification to this kit is the addition of the
indented window set in front of the Captain's Yacht on the
saucer bottom. This feature was left out of the kit and was
scratchbuilt for accuracy.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
The
model was built straight from the box, with some custom made
decals, decals from AMT's U.S.S. Defiant, and aftermarket decals
from Web Games. The Defiant's Starfleet symbols were used in
place of the Next Generation era symbols to indicate an upgrade
to the vessel from the time it was commissioned; back when it still
retained its NX registry prefix.
The nacelle grills were painted Mat Sky Blue, and when dry were
lightly painted with Testors' fluorescent Horizon Blue to give
them a bit of a glow.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
The model was
airbrushed with Model Master's French Light Blue Gray, and the
'Aztec' pattern was carefully hand painted with Future Floor
Wax. This gave a slightly semi-gloss shine to literally half the
vessel, while only darkening the base color of the waxed panels a minor amount. The
effect is that the model looks to be a uniform color at a
distance, but the pattern becomes apparent close-up, depending on
the angle of the light.
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
The
background of this photo was created with Adobe Photoshop.
The sun flare visible near the starboard side is illuminating a
portion of the saucer's underside. The area of the saucer was
selected and the brightness was increased. The engines and the
deflector dish were slightly illuminated with Photoshop.
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
The
USS Galaxy received a Silver Medal for sci-fi at the 'Maritime
Modelers Meet' Show and Contest in April, 2000.
|
|
|
|
|
Photos
by Stephen
L.
|
|
|
