MPC USS Enterprise Finished

Sometimes a build without painting is a nice break.
This was a quick build, most of the time was spent converting it for 24mm engines.
Considering the finished model weighs 4.25 oz., a 18mm C6 engine isn't much power. The box specifications say the empty weight is 3.67 oz. Considering all the plastic I cut out of the engine mount it should be closer to the spec. weight.
The 18" parachute will be replaced with a smaller generic chute.



The model feels sturdy, I'm a little concerned about the front strake area of the fins. They aren't attached and just "float" above the main tube.
At the picture at the right you can see how the rear of the fin is glued in. The top half of the root edge isn't touching anything.