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PL 1/1000 NX01 Review (FINISHED!)
So here's my review of the new Polar Lights 1/1000 NX-01. The comes packages similar to the other 1/1000 kit. The box states their are 35 parts, I
didn't count them but that seems about in line. The detailing looks superb but at first glance I am not sure I would recommend this to children as it
has many small parts that can break or get lost. It's great for expereinced modelers but beginners may have some issues.
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Once I got the kit and started looking it over I thought it screamed to be lit up so the first thing I did was solder a couple of LED's back to back
to put in the nacelles. These are both actually two white LEDS that have been painted with Tamiya tranparent colors. I am not sure how the impulse
engines will light, but I intend to light the deflector and lower saucer.
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After doing some minor assembly I got most of the parts ready for painting. Here's a shot of most of the parts after they are primed.
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One area the kit lacks is painting instructions, at least mine did not come with any. I did pick up the painting masks for this over at Cult. The kit instructions refer you to thier web site where they do have some nice color pictures but no key.
http://www.playingmantis.com/pl/color/color.php
As mentioned in an earlier link, here is Thomas Sassers review of the kit:
http://www.thomasmodels.com/1000nxreview.html
Unfortunately I didn't see any painting references there either but he does have a lot of other good reference material.
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thanks ross
i have a conversion in mind already :)
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Well you learn something new everyday. All these years I go around hunting for the "correct" LED colours that I want.
 All I had to do was paint a white LED with transparent paint.
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Looks nice... I can hardly wait! 
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You did'nt waist any time,can't wait to see what to see how it turns out.
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This time I carefully read the instructions on using the Aztek Dummy Templates and I have to say I am impressed. First here is a shot of the parts
after they have been primed, painted with MM Metalizer Stainless Steel, buffed and then sealed with the MM Sealer. Then the masks have been applied.
The instructions suggest that you paint the Stainless Steel let it sit for 2 hours, buff it with an old t-shirt and then seal it and wait atleast 24
hours. I let mine sit all weekend. The masks where applied on Monday, then the whole thing was painted with MM Metalizer Aluminum (Non-Buffing).
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The results were fantastic! I have always, and I mean always had trouble using two different color MM Metalizer together, I had pealing, flaking and
the like. This time following his instructions I could not be happier. It sells me on the masks for other projects and encourages me to do more NMF
with MM Metalizer products. You be the judge show far...
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And how about this one.... Sorry if they are a little out of focus, I was too lazy to get the tripod or run downstairs to take the pictures. Next I
need to seal this do the detail painting, decals and light the thing up...
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Wow tough crowd....
After clear coating or sealing the pieces the aluminum really gets toned down. I went ahead and started doing some of the detailing and adding other
pieces. Tomorrow I will wrap up the wiring and close up the unit. Then I will finish up the detail painting, clear coat it and add the decals and
recoat it.
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Here's a closer look at the upper saucer section
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And the lower...
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VERY cool looking
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Whoah! That looks great!
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Very nice so far!
I can't wait to see it finished and with the lights.
Keep up the good work.
/Scott
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I got all the electircal work done last night and started to button things up when the storm hit last night. Hail, winds and rain. We have been
without power now for about 3/4 of the day but I have heard rumors that it won't be restored for another 1-5 days, so stand by...
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Ross, Jr. - all I can say is WOW That is one impressive model You are making it look real good
Richard
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Looks great. Seems like an ideal model to cut your teeth on lighting.
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