I have some parts left over from my
Protector kitbash model, and as it turns out they are exact parts I need for my next kitbash, a "Star Trek" style Viper from Battlestar Galactica.
So I have parts from this:
In particular, the nacelles, which is what I need.
Combine them with this:
Which I still need to buy mind you.
I can add the nacelles to the viper wings, modify the nose with a deflector dish (which I have). Change the red decals to blue, could just paint them on, put on the Protector's registry number NX-3120 and it will look like it is part of the ship.
I did this mod years ago but I honestly can't recall what happened to it, it was 40 years ago. The one thing I didn't figure out then and still need to figure out now is how to account for those giant-ass thrusters in back. I might need to 3D print some additional parts or see what I have laying around. In my first version of this I used the V8 engine out of an 82' Corvette.
My goal is something like these:
At least that is the plan. Have it ready for my BlackStar game. Imagine this going up against MiGo in space.
Hope to get working on it soon!