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The upper impulse-shuttle decks are very different on both kits. On the Clever kit, they are more cleanly and easily fit, as squared-off additions [see pic 1] that glue flush to the rounded deck. The PSF kit encompasses the decks as part of the lower hull fold process, instead of using two...

The upper engineering hull connection is different on both kits. The Clever kit does not make for a smooth connection. You would have to rig it, or you'll have this awkward gap. Its just a kit flaw. The PSF kit is much better. It provides a flush connection between the engineering hull and the...

You might be seeing why I built rough-builds of these before attempting a quality, attractive final build. The lack of instructions, and potential fit problems, suggested pre-emptive experimentation. This differences extended to the nacelles. The Engines on the Clever kit are easier to build...

Continuing... The Clever kit has the better fit of this notch [see pic 3], though it is a little tight and narrow a shape compared to the screen-Digi kit. Where the better graphics on the PSF kit provide a more accurate visual (with the exception of the erroneously omitted deflector pad in...

So, lets finish up this kit review/comparison... Another difference between these kits shows how one is stronger in some areas and the other is stronger in different aspects. The secondary deflector set in the notch in the forward hull has a better support system on the PSF kit, with accurate...

Appreciate the directions but I don't have, and by contract am not allowed, to access social media sites like Facebook. Any chance the author will permit his kits to be placed on this forum? Thanks for the build pics!

Yea, Zathros, I usually do cut them off and use strips, both to join and to provide framing. I agree with your process completely. Thanks for the support. In this case, I was doing two rough builds, trying to replicate the author's intent, so I used the tabs to see how the author planned the...

I am under severe time crunches tonight, but I'll try to add a quick chapter. I hope that this material is along what was requested and messaged. I know that organizing the observation for these chapters is helping me re-examine my build experiences! One thing I should have noted earlier about...

Nice find! Thanks for making the effort to make this available to all of us! Much appreciated!

Looks great! Tell us about it and your solutions!

One last bit of difference to share with you tonight... Along the edges of the upper hull, the Digi-model had inset sensor pallets that were composed of dark areas with tiny accent lights of several colours. The PSF model represents these well (compare PSF pic 1 with Clever pic 2). And in...

AN important note for detail oriented Trekkers. I had to play with these images to get them to load!!! The Clever model has a serious error in the printing that the PSF model got right. Look at the Clever model, pic 1, where the red lines suggest the sensor pallet along the front of the...

Lets compare the upper hull portions of both kits. To do this, we'll need to examine my rough builds; and they are both very rough here! The first thing to note is that the PSF kit [pic 1} has a flat print of the bridge section, relying upon graphics to convey dimension. I really think that...

Comparing the two kits, after the rough builds, suggests a real need for internal framing. In both kits, the shape distorts as the glue cures and pieces start drying and tugging against each other. The PSF kit has one framing piece, shown in pic 2. There are no directions, but I think it is...

Okay, for those thinking about building these, here's the beginning of comparisons, to help you choose which to build, whether to combine the kits, or maybe offer me advice on how to make these work? I am going to share some rough builds; very bad builds, that were completed just to figure out...

I have run programs like this, for troubled, challenged, and mentally ill youth and adults, and Zathros gives good advice. Many youth today have little, or no, hands-on craft skill experience. Picking a subject initially valuable yo them, increases persistence. Learning physical skills, and...

The PSF Kit Warpgondeln, from the StarFreak's website, provided the PSF kit. It has high potential. The graphics are very clear, the size is slightly larger than the Clever kit, and the hull details have important features lacking in the Clever kit. There are several more accurate details in...

The Clever Kit Clever Santos Equinox kit is very attractive and detailed. It looks like a professional package [see pic 1]. Even if you do not ever build this kit, the version is worth downloading and examining, as will be explained below. Clever did a very nice job of packaging the kit and...

The Kits There was a strong, positive response from fandom over the appearance of the Equinox, during the end of season 5 and beginning of season 6 two-part episode. The battle between the Equinox and the Voyager was positively received as one of the better fx moments of that series. The...

The Nova class Equinox history Okay; so some background upon the target of these two models, before discussing the two kits in more detail. The Nova class vessel could have had on its dedication plaque "The little ship that could..." or even "A design before it’s time!" The background...