Klingon D-7 Class - Coloration

In terms of color, I wanted to orientate myself on the TOS filming miniature and at the same time build a bridge to the IKS Gr'oth from the DS9 episode "Trials and Tribble-ations".

The hull color of the Klingon D-7 class consists of two colors.
A lighter one:
+ 50% US Grey Light (71045)
+ 10% Gunship Green (71014)
+ 40% USAF Medium Grey (71120)

And a darker one:
+ the color I had mixed before
+ 20% Medium Sea Grey (71049)

While the ship in TOS has a rather blue-gray basic shade, the makers of Star Trek chose a rather green-gray shade for the DS9 episode. I also like that more, because the ship then fits better with the other known Klingon ships, which all have a green basic tone.

screencapture by trekcore.com (DS9 "Trials and Tribble-ations")

Klingon D-7 Class

As seen in Star Trek TOS - this is the Klingon D-7 class resin kit in 1/1400 which I bought. It's a detailed kit with small parts and 16.8cm in length.

This sketch of Matt Jefferies is somewhat rudimentary than the final design. But the early stage of development for this Klingon D-7 is very clear.

design sketch by Matt Jefferies

The kit is pretty accurate. I only added a few details to the head and the disruptors.