@00.30 - I should have said 'use *a copy* of the decals to place the windows'. I always make a copy of the decals, regardless, and print them on decal paper if needed.
Excellent work! I shall be adding the Reliant to my fleet of 1/1000 starship in the near future, and this was a very helpful video. Can I ask a question please....Once you've drilled the windows do you leave them open or do you,say, use pva glue to create the "glass"?
Thanks David. For larger scales I would use either plastic strips frosted or Micro Krystal Klear (depending on the amount of windows) but for this one, the windows were so small I found there was little need. After applying the coats for light blocking, primer, and main, they're even smaller. An exception would be if I had to position the LED strips standing up resulting in the light shining out, then yes I would create the glass effect. In this case the LEDs were flat, so I didn't think it was necessary
For me, the film ships are pearlescent white. However the FX shots over the years have played havoc with this choice :) but I always go with, paint it as you see it.