Concept Kit "Shuttlecraft"

Probert Designs'
ST:NG

parts | decals

 

Stated scale:

1/76

Actual scale:

unverified

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Overall length:

~4"

Material(s):

resin

Number of parts:

3

Stand included?

no

Decals included?

yes

My Source:

Federation Models

Cost (w/o s&h):

US$ 35

This variant on the TNG "soapbar" shuttlecraft from TNG's is Probert Designs' first entry into kit production. The detail & fit are good on the simple model, and assembly couldn't be much easier - simply glue the nacelles on.

I'm puzzled by the choice of 1/76 for the scale, rather than a more standard 1/72. I don't think there's much demand for a shuttlecraft model to match OO-scale train layouts. And, I must say, upon opening the box and seeing the pale orange resin body of the shuttle, I got a strange craving for circus peanuts candy.