LSP_K2 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 14 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Yep, that's the one! And yes, that's annoying. Kev It turns out there was also a 1:350 NCC-1701 (not the A), but I don't have that one, not yet anyway. Ryan and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: It turns out there was also a 1:350 NCC-1701 (not the A), but I don't have that one, not yet anyway. That's probably the one I'm thinking of, actually. Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 The large one on my desk is the 1960's TOS (the original series) Enterprise, there is also the 1979 TMP (the motion picture) Enterprise and a Enterprise-A that is essentially the TMP version with minor differences. The TOS retails for $130ish and the TMPs are around $99, both 350th and both huge. The light kits start around $200 beans....and for the TMP version more. Brett M and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ryan said: The large one on my desk is the 1960's TOS (the original series) Enterprise, there is also the 1979 TMP (the motion picture) Enterprise and a Enterprise-A that is essentially the TMP version with minor differences. The TOS retails for $130ish and the TMPs are around $99, both 350th and both huge. The light kits start around $200 beans....and for the TMP version more. Not down here, unfortunately: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/1-350-star-trek-uss-enterprise-ncc-1701-50th-anniv Kev Ryan and Lee White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Holy smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessus Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Not down here, unfortunately: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/1-350-star-trek-uss-enterprise-ncc-1701-50th-anniv Kev Yeah, but that's Hobbyco for you Kev. They charge insanely, even allowing for GST and shipping. Having a shop in the QVB comes at a price I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Nessus said: Yeah, but that's Hobbyco for you Kev. They charge insanely, even allowing for GST and shipping. Having a shop in the QVB comes at a price I guess Indeed. I'd be surprised if I couldn't find it somewhere locally for quite a bit cheaper than that. Still kicking myself for not being able to snaffle the one at Model Expo for $80 a few years ago! Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) Any guess on what shipping is from the US to Aus, @LSP_Kevin?I’ve seen lots of Enterprises in stock around here (I have an -A in the closet)…… Edited September 9, 2021 by Brett M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Brett M said: Any guess on what shipping is from the US to Aus, @LSP_Kevin?I’ve seen lots of Enterprises in stock around here (I have an -A in the closet)…… Based on recent experiences, I'd have to say the answer is prohibitive. I recently had a small box of 3D-printed parts shipped across the pond, and shipping was US$29, so I'd hate to imagine what a 1/350 scale Enterprise would cost! Oh, and apologies for the thread hijack, Ryan! Kev Ryan, LSP_K2 and Brett M 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Some interesting work, Ryan. Great improvements! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Also note: there are actually three 1/350 Enterprise kits out there: the NCC 1701-A, the first issue TOS NCC 1701 which had etched panel lines on the saucer section, and the new anniversary edition TOS NCC 1701 that has no panel lines (like the orig filming model) plus parts to create the pilot version. LSP_K2, Ryan and Brett M 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 7 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Oh, and apologies for the thread hijack, Ryan! Kev Oh no worries Kevin, I'm not one of those guys.....you folks feel free to talk amongst yourselves. Brett M, LSP_K2 and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 I built a missing dome at the aft of the lower hull with a cut off 1/48 missile. The curved base was achieved with sand paper wrapped around a paint bottle...then sanding with the direction of the seam. LSP_Ray, chukw, LSP_K2 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Nicely done! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 The lower hull had some great seams to fill and flats to flatten .....styrene and custom sanding blocks to the rescue! D Bellis, LSP_Ray, KUROK and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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