Star Trek Models

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Star Trek models are popular with enthusiasts who have a favorite ship from the series. Most of the models are not meant to be played with or handled in such a manner that threatens the structure. You can find Star Trek models ranging from ships in the Starfleet to alien ships to smaller models of weapons or parts of the ships. Where can you buy these models?

Star Trek models are fantastic gifts.

Vintage Vs. Modern

Vintage models tend to be more detailed, but harder to find. Ebay or collectors is probably your only chance to snag one of these type of Star Trek models, especially if you are looking for models from the original series. The more modern models can typically be found at big box retailers like Toys R Us and Walmart and my cut back on the authenticity. With modern models, craftsmanship is weakened in order to bring the price down. Whichever you choose, vintage or modern, depends on your purpose and how you wish to display them.

Where to Find Star Trek Models

Online

Visit Starfleet Models to find different ships released from 1991 to the present. All the television shows are represented: the original series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise. You will also find different classes of Starfleet ship, like the Akira class ship, and other alien ships like the Dominion fighters. The website also has decals and special paint available.

For smaller replicas, go to Space Toys. They carry a snap together model from the Nemesis as well as highly detailed miniatures of the USS Enterprise or USS Voyager, complete with a stands. For something a little different, you can purchase a set of models called Furuta, which include small models of various ships. You get five in a set, which are put together without glue.

If you are in the bidding mood, then visit My Model Hobby. They have a nice collection of Star Trek models for sale through eBay, but the models are listed in one convenient location. The items are typically listed with the shortest time left first.

Big Bad Toy Store has a few ships and other models to purchase. A few of the models are re-releases from vintage Star Trek models from the 1960's.

Offline

If you are a beginning modeler or collector, start with the obvious stores that carry models of any kind. Walmart carries some models in general and may carry Star Trek ones during the holidays. Check there periodically. Do you have a Toys R Us near you? While you won't find collector type models, you can get your collection started with basics while you learn the craft of modeling.

The best place to find models is your local hobby shop. Not only will you find collector items and general models, they owner or employees may know of people in the area that are selling ships or deal in a certain model you are looking for. It helps to network!

Just for Show

Do you just want to look at ship models from Star Trek? You can view many models online that others have created.

The Club House has links to models that have been created or built by Star Trek enthusiasts. There are quite a few character models as well as ships. Some of them are even for sale.
For reviews of model kits, go to Ex Astris Scientia. The reviews are detailed and you can read reviews about many of the ships from Star Trek. There are two lengthy reviews on the how-tos of building the Enterprise-C and Enterprise-E. Interested in reading how the experts building the ships of Star Trek? Check out the guidelines for Starship modeling. There is a list of guidelines that you can also transfer over to the building of other models, not just Starships.

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