Just saw the pics at Thomas Models website
TF
Sweet. I can't wait. The TMP E looks small compared to the NX-01. I figured the NX-01 would be tiny.
I haven't been following the development of this model so I don;t know the background research for it. Was this modeled from actual dimensions of the studio model or was it from photographic references?
I am working on the NX-01 now and the fit is not as good as their other Trek kits. I was a bit surprised as I built the TOS Enterprise and Klingon D-7 and they were fairly good fit wise.
However this is one BIG model. Not sure what I am going to do with about the aztec pattern. Any news on aftermarket. I don't think masks would be that easy.
Alex Styrofoam Guy
T. Forward wrote:
At this scale, I think a very bold/talented modeler might try what the original Motion Picture Enterprise painter did, as described at these websites:
I read webboard rumblings that Meteor Productions is working on a Black Magic vinyl mask set for the NX-01...reportedly for release this month. Meteor already makes a aztec mask for the older AMT/Ertl refit model, don't know if they'll turn one out for the PL 1/350 Refit.
Sat
Please forgive but I am a bit of a dormant Trekker. What version/movie is this Enterprise from?
And I hope they got the nacelle thing figured out because I never could get them damn things even.
Craig
Don't forget Vger!
Craig
Movies 1-6, the motion picture Enterprise. To avoid confusion, (so many Enterprises!) it's collectively referred to as "The Refit" by most of us sci-fi model geeks. Re-fit/re-design of the Constitution class cruiser- which is what appeared in the original series.
The decals will allow you to depict either a 1701 (Movies 1-3) or a
1701-A (Movies 4-6)
From the prototype shots, it looks very similar in assemblage to the Bandai pre-painted/lighted Refit model. Those nacelles/pylons were a lot easier to align than the Ertl/AMT kits- and it was a snap-together!
Sat
Sorry I meant did PL have access to the refit Enterprise Studio model when making their prototype or did they have to go off photographs?
Alex Styrofoam Guy
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