The Enterprise Restoration Project
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fraley1701
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Might that be Greg Jein and his half scale model of the Enterprise for the DS9 episode - "Trials and Tribble-ations?" :thumbsup
Aztek Dummy
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That, or maybe NCC-1701 circa 2271.
now THAT would get me to make another pilgrimage back to DC:thumbsup
fraley1701
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That, or maybe NCC-1701 circa 2271.
That works just as well! :thumbsup
fraley1701
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I agree based on the last known pictures of it. I suppose that restoration is up to the current owner.
JMChladek
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I don't know why anyone would want to "restore" the refit since unlike the TOS ship, the refit's paint has indeed been screen used (Trek 6). I don't believe it can ever be taken back to its TMP appearance, given that it had so many touch ups and repaints done in ALL the movies it was used in (six films). That paint work is like patina on a statue IMHO. Again it gets to the question of restoring versus augmenting. I would limit any restoration on that ship to internal modifications and improvements of its internal supports. Again, since it is a studio model, it was never really built for long term public display, but rather short duration movie effects shots.
At least with the 11 footer, it is more likely it can be taken back to an original baseline appearance and such a restoration seems more justified since the weathering work on the last restoration was not based on the original paint job.
At least with the 11 footer, it is more likely it can be taken back to an original baseline appearance and such a restoration seems more justified since the weathering work on the last restoration was not based on the original paint job.
Aztek Dummy
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based on the last pictures I saw, I'd be happy if they just ran the refit thru a car wash and touched up the decals
falcondesigns
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Imagine $5.00 from every Star Trek fan............you think we could muster enough for a proper refitting of the Enterprise?
What I wrote does not conflict with your statement - I actually beleive what you wrote - however I also believe that the museum thinks as I described. The cultural artifacts belong with Archies Bunkers chair - not the SR71 blackbird... That's how they view things. However they do realize that the Enterprise has inspired a TON of people that would also like to see the blackbird... so they keep it "with" them... in the gift shop away from the "real" artifacts.:thumbsdown
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Aztek Dummy
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JD,
I have to say I agree with you on this. I'm still in favor of the Air and Space Museum having Trek or Star Wars temporary exhibits, but the proper place for the Enterprise is in with the other "pop" cultural artifacts.
IIRC-when the ship was hanging in it's original spot, it was in a "space in popular media" section.
I do think the air and space folks do give it better treatment than it would get in the history building simply because there is more room in A&S.
I have to say I agree with you on this. I'm still in favor of the Air and Space Museum having Trek or Star Wars temporary exhibits, but the proper place for the Enterprise is in with the other "pop" cultural artifacts.
IIRC-when the ship was hanging in it's original spot, it was in a "space in popular media" section.
I do think the air and space folks do give it better treatment than it would get in the history building simply because there is more room in A&S.
TheWhiteGrail
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ixtore
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I'm a member at a website ( www.nautilussubmarine.com ) that discusses, primarily, Harper Goff's Nautilus from Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. In a separate section of the site is an area to post films or TV shows of interest. So I posted Star Trek TOS to start a thread on the show and automatically (almost without thinking; as if this was the most pressing aspect) opened with a discussion about the terrible restoration that sits at the Smithsonian. I felt I had to cut to the chase and point out the unfortunate restoration of the Enterprise. The more pictures I pulled up on the web, the more upset I became.
This is the perfect project to right this wrong. And to eventually get the model into an environment that will allow it to last for decades to come would be a crowning touch.
John - I wish you and all that join in your project much success. Money is what will make this miracle happen and I hope you and your team are able to generate what is needed.
A most excellent quest.
This is the perfect project to right this wrong. And to eventually get the model into an environment that will allow it to last for decades to come would be a crowning touch.
John - I wish you and all that join in your project much success. Money is what will make this miracle happen and I hope you and your team are able to generate what is needed.
A most excellent quest.
acereplicas
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I cant believe the oversights and mistakes in the restoration! This is a chilling fact for a Star Trek TOS fan...
