AMT USS ENTERPRISE COMMAND BRIDGE

Some photos of my AMT Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Command Bridge.

The original kit first appeared in 1975. (kit no. S950), and over time there has been a few re-issues with different box art, and improved decals.

Later updated versions released in 2013 (no. 808), and 2022 (no. 1270) include improved detailing and additional control stations to complete the full circle of the bridge enclosing it completely.

My build is the second reissue, which was released in 1991 (version 6007) which is similar to first release, in that it does have updated decals, and, in my opinion more appealing box artwork.

I got the kit at this year’s Cromford event, and included were some duplicated parts, which allowed me to add a couple of additional figures and chairs, plus some extra walls, which I figured might be useful when I came to take some photos of the finished model.

The kit diorama shows all of the starboard wall of the bridge, a view not generally seen as, although wall sections could be removed to allow filming from different angles, a good number of shots from the TV series show the two rear starboard control stations, the turbo lift, and two or more of the port side control stations.

This, I’m told gave a more effective look toward the helm and Captain’s chair, and allowed for a more dramatic effect for personnel entering the set from the turbo lift.

The finished model is very nicely detailed, although for the nit-pickers, it does have one or two inaccuracies, particularly the turbo lift area, which should be a little wider.

Although the model has plenty of detail I felt the model needed a little extra, so I decided to scratch-build the overhead bridge lights, using card and coloured acetate, to give a more pleasing effect to my photos.

Ahead Warp Factor 2, Mr Sulu!