Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 is the specific scale model kits represented by this listing from Polar Lights. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.

Exact identity and distinguishing details

• Exact product: Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350
• Brand or vendor: Polar Lights
• Product type: Scale Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: F977-POL991M
• Scale stated in the record: 1:350
• Year appearing in the identity: 2026
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $72.70 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-POL991M. The scale marker 1:350 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 2026 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Build the USS Grissom NCC-638 from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock with Polar Lights kit POL991M. This 1:350 project includes registry and detail options for alternate displays. Kit specifications Brand: Polar Lights. Scale: 1:350. Item: POL991M. Skill level: 2. Parts: more than 79. Approximate assembled length: 13.75 inches. Condition: new. Build details Dome display base included Optional rear details and registries Optional Star Trek: The Next Generation pennants and registries Decal placement guide and colorful markings Compatible with a custom lighting installation; lighting is not listed as an included component Assembly and supplies Supplied unassembled. Paint and model cement are required and sold separately. Photos may show a completed example. Browse Polar Lights kits and 1:350 model kits and accessories .” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

How to evaluate this product type

Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number F977-POL991M keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.

Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.

Using the item with confidence

For accessories, confirm both nominal scale and actual dimensions; two products labeled for the same scale can still target different subjects or mounting points. For decals, verify printable side, required printer type, trimming method and finish compatibility. For kits, confirm whether the subject is snap-fit, glue assembly, precolored or intended for full paint.

These checks keep the article tied to the item rather than turning it into a generic modeling tutorial.

What to inspect in the product images

The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-POL991M to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

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Recording this product accurately

A useful record for Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 includes the original URL, item number F977-POL991M, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match F977-POL991M to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

Questions answered by the exact listing

Why does Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, item number F977-POL991M, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Polar Lights Star Trek USS Grissom NCC-638 Model Kit – 1:350 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.