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The K7 Space Station. A subject I never thought I'd revisit multiple times on this channel.
I didn't realize it at the time, back in 2013, but the K7 Space Station would be a very important model in my development as a model builder.
Previous to building it, I had never tried more advanced techniques. On the first attempt I added lighting, scratch building and air brush detailing. It, quite literally, laid the ground work for everything I've done in the last 10 years.
I eventually donated it to a silent auction.
Then I built, a less detailed, second one...that the cats destroyed.
When Round 2 reissued the kit this year (2023) I couldn't figure out why. No one was really asking for it. Though, I suspect, any of the original AMT kits sell well.
I actually had no plans to ever revisit the AMT K7 Space Station kit. But then I started the process of recutting my old, multi part, multi part videos into single, highly focused 'retro build reviews'. I got a little nostalgic and the idea of picking one up, and giving it another go, started to grow on me.
Then I saw one in my local hobby shop and decided to pick it up. And here we are, getting ready to build it one more time. Let's see if third time really is a charm.
Like the first one, this one will have lighting and I'll be air brushing some areas, to increase the amount of detail.
I may even do something with the shuttle bay.
Before any of that happens I need to start, at least in earnest. So to get the process going I decided to do an unboxing videos.
Now, I'm not very good at unboxing videos. I don't know how to make them engaging or interesting. So, it's short and I just talk about stuff related to it. And that's pretty much all there is to say about the video...
Thank you for watching, I really do appreciate it.
As always, remember to keep feeding to your plastic addiction and keep on building.
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ABOUT THE K7 SPACE STATION
The K7 Space Station was first seen in the Star Trek episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles' (S02E15)
Deep Space Station K-7 was a Federation deep space station in the mid-23rd century. The station was constructed by Starfleet and administered by a civilian staff. In 2268, the station's manager was Mr. Lurry. K-7 was located within Federation space and near the border with the Klingon Empire. The nearest Klingon outpost was only 3.26 light years away from the station. K-7 and this Klingon outpost were also in the same quadrant as Donatu V and Sherman's Planet. The station was over two hundred light years from Bajor.
Gene Roddenberry, who, at the time, had connections at the Douglas Aircraft Company, and was able to procure one of their space station concepts. In the end, the eventual Deep Space Station K-7 was to be based on a concept model for a real-life space station/moon base concept, proposed by Douglas Aircraft as early as 1960 for NASA. Intended to be housed in the top stage of the Saturn 1B or Saturn V rocket, it was designed to deploy like an inflatable balloon. Concept models and concept art of the Douglas inflatable space station are featured on the PROJECT RHO Reference website and on Datin's website.
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ABOUT JASON'S MODEL SHOP
Welcome to the Jason's Model Shop KZitem Channel, I hope you enjoyed the video you just watched.
At Jason's Model Shop we're all about the niche of Sci-Fi Model Making with a secondary focus on Pop Culture, Movies/TV and Miniature War Gaming subjects as well.
I also host The Sci-Fi Model Podcast that features hobby news, topical discussions, in depth interviews with amazing guests. We also feature the occasional panel discussion where we deep dive into a topic/subject and really look at it from all sides.
Experienced Builder of First Time plastic assembler the SciFi Model Podcast has something for you!
A NOTE FROM JASON:
I love to share my knowledge with others via video. My build ups are presented in a manner similar to a tutorial, where I walk the viewer through the process. Describing, in detail what I've done and why.
What can you expect to find in a Jason's Model Shop Video? Parts Preparation, construction, seam filling and smoothing, painting, wiring & soldering, lighting, fiber-optics, modifications, Photo-etch parts, resin replacement parts, decals
I hope to inspire you to build that model you've always wanted to by providing the tips, tricks and techniques to make it a reality. That's what this channel is all about.
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