xlowes
Sr Member
There was or is no link. The post was made by an individual who had some dealings with helping TOMY with the build !
Die Cast Lighted 1/350th TOS Enterprise (TOMY crowd funded)
- Thread starter CessnaDriver
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enterprise0216
Sr Member
Here is a screen grab for the member asking about Shuttle Craft names hard to make out from TOMY below. Its shame the shuttles as GC pointed out should have been one piece like the pics below. Oh well...
xlowes
Sr Member
Awesome display. How did you do the star lights ?
Love the underlit blue lights.
Nautilusnut
New Member
I just got mine this morning and I'm really happy I pulled the trigger! I build models for other all the time and have the Polar Lights kit and lighting package. I just have to find the time to build it and I know it would be a long build to high standards. This puppy is beautifully painted and I LOVE the light package! The plugs and seams are hardly visible on mine at any reasonable viewing distance or room light. I had to point them out to a friend and my wife. The shuttles are awkward- but the ship was the thing for me. The only real complaint is the weathering streaks on the hull front are a bit too pronounced and spaced too evenly for my taste, but it's no deal breaker. I'm sure later a better stand will be available on Etsy, but I'm really pleased with it and think it was quite the deal.
JiminSTLouis
Sr Member
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You know if we could get an official paint match I'd like to try to airbrush a few of them way down for a more random pattern matching the studio model. Has this thing been clear coated to I wonder.
Eh, looking again they go right over the rust ring. argh.
You know if we could get an official paint match I'd like to try to airbrush a few of them way down for a more random pattern matching the studio model. Has this thing been clear coated to I wonder.
Eh, looking again they go right over the rust ring. argh.
VitalNonsense
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My package was originally scheduled for saturday, but they hit me with the "delivery attempted" despite us being home and waiting for it. I think everyone experiences that old chestnut from UPS from time to time.
Following that, I requested a confirmed two hour window for their next attempt and watched the door closely. As of a few minutes ago, the box is now sitting in the livingroom, to be opened up in a couple hours! Fingers crossed everything arrived safely and in good condition. Will report back later.
Following that, I requested a confirmed two hour window for their next attempt and watched the door closely. As of a few minutes ago, the box is now sitting in the livingroom, to be opened up in a couple hours! Fingers crossed everything arrived safely and in good condition. Will report back later.
Spidey7
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Thanks! Those are all actually just dots I drew on with a glow in the dark paint-pen. Then there’s a hidden black light in the lid of the cabinet that really makes them pop.
Then I can also switch over from the black light to a bright white light in order for people to see the Aztec pattern and hull details.
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pootboy
Active Member
sweet romulan snatzch I'm literally drooling.
where the HELL did you get the refit? where from and how much, if you think the answer won't make me faint? Is the battle-damage custom?
It looks substantially bigger than the 1701. Just how many in inches IS that goddamned thing? (don't say it)
(is that one of the fabled DeBoers?)
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1138sw
Sr Member
Totally AGREE! I was all hot and bothered about getting a MR Enterprise since I couldn't get one back then so THIS IS MY MR!!!! So far I am loving it! Just waiting for my table to come in to finally set it up correctly!!!! : )
For anyone curious about battery life, I’ve done a couple of rough tests with both sections lit non-stop with no nacelle motors running.
Original batts that came in the box are as you would expect (not very good). About 3 hours until secondary hull was out maybe a half hour later for the saucer section.
I then put in my Amazon Basics rechargeable AAs in the secondary hull (2000mAh capacity) and AAAs in the saucer (800mAh capacity).
Secondary hull lasted just over 14 hours and the saucer cut out about 20 minutes after that. So let’s call it 14 hours non-stop run time with impulse lights on and no nacelle fan motors (just the passive twinkling mode).
Rechargeables are 1.2v/batt vs 1.5v for the standard alkaline batts, so I’m running 4.8v in each section vs 6v but I can’t say I noticed a difference in brightness (or fan speed when I turned them on after the endurance test). They likely are stepping down the voltage for many of the LEDs anyway so not unexpected. Worst case the lights might be slightly closer to scale if they actually are any dimmer.
Knowing 4.8v still looks good will make it a simple USB power connection which I still might do for the secondary hull since there is an existing small hole that will allow access to the battery compartment and won’t be noticeable with how I have mine displayed.
Saucer section is probably not worth ruining the clean lines of the ship to run a wire on the exterior.
I’ll never leave the lights on for anywhere near 14 hours at a time. I just wanted to gauge how often I would put the most fragile parts of the ship at risk (navigational deflector dish and planetary sensor array) with my clumsy hands every time I change out the batts.
I also did a quick continuity check on the battery covers (pics attached) to see how the 4 batts are connected in series in case I decide to run USB power connected to dummy AAs/AAAs. Gray lines show where the terminals are connected.
Original batts that came in the box are as you would expect (not very good). About 3 hours until secondary hull was out maybe a half hour later for the saucer section.
I then put in my Amazon Basics rechargeable AAs in the secondary hull (2000mAh capacity) and AAAs in the saucer (800mAh capacity).
Secondary hull lasted just over 14 hours and the saucer cut out about 20 minutes after that. So let’s call it 14 hours non-stop run time with impulse lights on and no nacelle fan motors (just the passive twinkling mode).
Rechargeables are 1.2v/batt vs 1.5v for the standard alkaline batts, so I’m running 4.8v in each section vs 6v but I can’t say I noticed a difference in brightness (or fan speed when I turned them on after the endurance test). They likely are stepping down the voltage for many of the LEDs anyway so not unexpected. Worst case the lights might be slightly closer to scale if they actually are any dimmer.
Knowing 4.8v still looks good will make it a simple USB power connection which I still might do for the secondary hull since there is an existing small hole that will allow access to the battery compartment and won’t be noticeable with how I have mine displayed.
Saucer section is probably not worth ruining the clean lines of the ship to run a wire on the exterior.
I’ll never leave the lights on for anywhere near 14 hours at a time. I just wanted to gauge how often I would put the most fragile parts of the ship at risk (navigational deflector dish and planetary sensor array) with my clumsy hands every time I change out the batts.
I also did a quick continuity check on the battery covers (pics attached) to see how the 4 batts are connected in series in case I decide to run USB power connected to dummy AAs/AAAs. Gray lines show where the terminals are connected.
1138sw
Sr Member
THAT IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!! AWESOME MY MAN!!!! : ) Is that a FE or EFX Kahn Enterprise?????
1138sw
Sr Member
That's a decent amount of time. I never plan on running the lights that long anyways just minutes at a time to enjoy. I wonder how long they retain power though when they are off. Supposed to be a power drain even when off which kinda sucks.
1138sw
Sr Member
Man I wish they had a outlet store in NY!!! LOL
madcow0812
Active Member
I saw a 20% off everything in their store. I doubt it would count toward these. The way people have acted about this, I wouldn't build another enterprise or anything for them.
Well it seems that everyone who has gotten it like it so far. But I don't think they will go down this road again. At least not in metal and at this price point. We shall see ..
1138sw
Sr Member
Sure there were people screaming and hollering but in the end there were plenty of very happy people! And I am sure the canceled orders will sell! Plus some who canceled really regret cancelling. I would love to know the exact numbers though! : )
I want them to build more Prestige Line ships! No one AND I MEAN NO ONE is building high end replica ships for prices that TOMY is offering.
The closet is MYC Sculptures and Force Laboratory. MYC has there ships in their ships in the 1200 dollar range and FL in the 600-1000 range but they are only sold in the Asia market and shipping is pricey.
FE is selling ships in the 15000 range so that's for millionaires/Billionaires.
pootboy
Active Member
Do you think the demand for a 1/350 refit is there, least in the 3k backers range?
or do you think their original goal--5K--- was the true sweet spot that would've gotten us more ships?
I suspect at 3K this project broke even (at best) and was finished just to defray sunk costs in the prototype and campaign.
at this size and weight, the profit margin has to be WAY slimmer than the BTTF DeLorean, which costs, what, $400 bucks for 1/4th the metal and heft?
or do you think their original goal--5K--- was the true sweet spot that would've gotten us more ships?
I suspect at 3K this project broke even (at best) and was finished just to defray sunk costs in the prototype and campaign.
at this size and weight, the profit margin has to be WAY slimmer than the BTTF DeLorean, which costs, what, $400 bucks for 1/4th the metal and heft?