This type of craft, initially descended from its counterpart from a century earlier, was one of the most versatile warships employed by the Empire, serving a variety of mission roles, including that of a scout, raider, patrol. I just wish this re-release was part of some larger movement to add another movie or TV series to the Star Trek universe. The Klingon Bird-of-Prey was a type of warship utilized by the Klingon Empire serving the Klingon Defense Forces from the late 23rd century into the late 24th century. This model is somewhat of a cheat though as we’ve already had this ship way, way. It has everything going for it with its sweeping wings, wingtip weapons and aggressive bridge. In fact it is one of the most well known aside from Enterprise.

The kit includes a display stand, though I am a bit skeptical about how steady that stand will be - I'll probably apply that stand to a larger base just to make sure.Ĭlear parts are provided for the torpedo tube launcher and inpulse engine, so you can install lighting in the model to replicate the appearance of the Bird of Prey on the prowl. Klingon Bird of Prey (Attack Position) Of all the Klingon ships the Bird of the Prey is the most iconic. The detailing on the surface of the model is nicely done and will definitely make painting the red feathers on the underside of the wings much easier. There are no provisions for displaying the wings in any other angle than provided in this kit.

Molded in light gray styrene, the Bird of Prey kit is an easy build with an oustanding set of instructions and painting guides. Since then, this kit was released as it appears in this reissue, then once more with an innovative clear disk to mount the ship on to depict the vessel in flight. I remember buying an expensive resin version of this ship, which all-but-guaranteed a styrene version would follow. The B'rel class features a torpedo launcher in its forward hull below the bridge, while armed with a pair of phaser cannons on the tips of its variable angle wings.ĪMT/ERTL has re-released the Klingon Bird of Prey kit.

Since that time, we've seen the original cast haul whales through time in this vessel in Star Trek IV, and others make appearances in various other Star Trek movie and television episodes. We were first introduced to the Klingon B'rel-class Bird of Prey in Star Trek III.

Klingon bird of prey bridge