Do you have to paint it?
1183103
Whenever u get a model you will always have to paint it unless it it a snap together model but I don't count them. to me they r just fancy toys.
1183104
If you want it to look like a real ship YES I painted mine and it looks great, but if you just want a toy to play with do what you want, but why get it if your not prepared to do a nice job and make it look like the real thing. That is what modeling is.Don't get started doing things half way it is a bad habit to break always do the best you can at what ever you start and you'll never go wrong.
1183105
Painting is optional. If you are happy with the original look, then it should not be a big issue. I didn't paint mine either. Good Luck!
1132284
Not absolutely necessary, looks good as it is in white, but it will take paint very well.
1587195
It comes painted but you put on decals yourself. It wasn't that difficult, though. It only took me 15-20 minutes.
770806
Yes, you have to paint it yourself after you assemble it. It's just grey plastic.
193134
Sorry I cannot give a definitive answer since I haven't tried to paint it. It is lighter than the picture shows, however, it is an attractive piece. As we know, for perfection and having it exactly was we want, you have to pay. Price is right for this one. I also don't know much about paints. I believe it is doable but would have to gently take the top finish off. It may take a little effort but again cannot make any guarantees. Hope that was somewhat helpful.
1008650
You have to paint it and assemble it yourself. It comes in quite a few pieces.
496765
No it doesn't, it comes completely painted all you have to do is put it together.
2217650
No paint necessary. Unless you really want it a different color. I'm sure regular spray paint will work.
1333993
If you want it to come out like the picture does, then it does require considerable painting. Technically, any model you don't have to paint, it's all in how you want it to come out. I did all the painting required and it came out beautiful, it's now one of my favorite models that I love to show off. Not sure if you saw it in the description, but one of the selling points of this model for me is it contains the decals for each shuttle, including Enterprise, so you can build whichever one you like. Hope this helps!
404876
Although I haven't done this myself, I would think that it could be painted. I don't see why not.
201298
Yes - I painted mine and it took paint well. i lightly sanded it - just roughed it up a bit - and painted it with 2 coats of paint. That was almost 4 years ago & it still looks great.
61669
I wouldn't hesitate to paint it. If in doubt, scuff a bit with sandpaper first.
1219483
I'm sure that it can be painted with the proper prep. We ended up returning ours do to change in design plans.
1008649
You have to build it. It's a fairly easy build, however the painting on this particular kit is quite difficult.
1644936
I sprayed mine with polyurethane to cover up some mess ups.. worked out real well... so I assume you could paint it as well..
1888105
I think you could paint it with any good paint. I would just paint it after its installed, otherwise the paint could crack and peel. I stained mine and since stain kind of permiates the product, it would fine for me.
816498
No you need to get the spray paint and atleast a starter kit that comes with some paint and I think glue