Or, instead of possibly destroying a beautiful replica as is, go build yourself one of the 1:350 Kits available from Polar Lights. Seems logical to me!
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Die Cast Lighted 1/350th TOS Enterprise (TOMY crowd funded)
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Just Sayin…
Spidey7
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I gotta watch at LEAST two or three other people ruin theirs first before I try it with mine!Go ahead and take the plunge !
xlowes
Well-Known Member
Come on you know you want to !I gotta watch at LEAST two or three other people ruin theirs first before I try it with mine!
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Spidey7
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You know what?!?!? You’re RIGHT!!! I’m going to be first! Now lemme go dig out my pneumatic drill and circular saw.
xlowes
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Don't forget the sand blaster !You know what?!?!? You’re RIGHT!!! I’m going to be first! Now lemme go dig out my pneumatic drill and circular saw.
Spidey7
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I’ve got a belt sander just to knock down the high spots.
animator
Sr Member
I had actually gotten some supplies ahead of the model arriving and planned to try filling the seams and adjusting the stand, but after seeing it I thought it was fantastic the way it came and lost any interest in changing it.
If someone creates a great stand someday I might update that, but really I'm just enjoying how it is.
Thanks, TOMY!
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If someone creates a great stand someday I might update that, but really I'm just enjoying how it is.
Thanks, TOMY!
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So looking for some advice - I have the option of buying either a Master Replicas Enterprise from 2007 or a Tomy. Similar price for each. What would people recommend? I'm erring towards the due to the die cast and the fact that MR is older and therefore can't guarantee how long the electronics would last (it's second hand and in full working order but still)
pootboy
Member
If someone has the skill and interest in making modifications like that, I'd hardly call that "destroying".
...edit... I missed the word "possibly".
I suppose there's a chance the modifier could be delusional about their talent level.
The polar lights kit would be a lower cost proving ground if there's any doubt, tho I suspect that would amp up the electronics difficulty substantially as there aren't any built-in.
And there's something to be said for metal construction over plastic.
More earthquake proof at least. Not to mention planet eating ice cream cones and grumpy whale probes.
Edit #2: wait, is there a 1701 polar lights with electronics? Including spinning nacelles?
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1138sw
Sr Member
Really similar price for each??? You're kidding? The TOMY E must either have really gone up in price or the MR E has dropped. I have been seeing some MR E's for very low prices of late though those were damaged and some electronics were not working perfectly...still working but not perfect.
Can you get both? If not it is a very tough call. The MR E is very much loved by the community. Wish I had bought one all those years ago but i was still in school.
Now I'm really happy with my TOMY. The details are tremendous and the paint job is exceptional IMO. The Die Cast is very cool. The shuttle bay alone is worth the price of admission.
That being said I think the MR is more like a real studio model and the TOMY with it's seams less like. The seams don't bother me for the overall presentation is fantastic but if you are a stickler for details go with the MR. It's the OG of the classic TOS! But either way you can't lose!
Good luck!
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1138sw
Sr Member
I to hope someone creates a stand someday! The ship deserves a new stand!
RobertJSawyer
New Member
I have the Master Replica. I also had the Tomy on order, but cancelled when I saw the photos of the finished Tomy product.
Yes, the electronics in the Master Replica have failed on some people's models, most often with the turbine at the front of one of the nacelles failing to rotate. But mine is functioning perfectly after all these years; the only degradation (and it's slight) is some staining from what looks to be glue that's run a bit at the inside bottom of the frosted nacelle endcaps. The nacelle support struts have metal inside ithem, and there has been zero droop. Given the choice, personally, I'd take Master Replica over Tomy in a heartbeat. The MR looks gorgeous from every angle (no plugs or seams) and has one simple metal pole holding up the model instead of that rat's nest the Tomy shipped with.
Yes, the electronics in the Master Replica have failed on some people's models, most often with the turbine at the front of one of the nacelles failing to rotate. But mine is functioning perfectly after all these years; the only degradation (and it's slight) is some staining from what looks to be glue that's run a bit at the inside bottom of the frosted nacelle endcaps. The nacelle support struts have metal inside ithem, and there has been zero droop. Given the choice, personally, I'd take Master Replica over Tomy in a heartbeat. The MR looks gorgeous from every angle (no plugs or seams) and has one simple metal pole holding up the model instead of that rat's nest the Tomy shipped with.
I agree...I've also been waiting for someone to come up with a better stand design.
May we ask how much they're being offered to you for? I'm curious what the going rate is.
pootboy
Member
As far as the US market, there's still a pretty big galactic barrier between the two ships on eBay.
Scanning the sold auctions, an MR in good shape will run you about 5k, while the Tomy is currently flirting with the 2K mark.
IIRC it's lubricant from the motor.
Yes not US market - both are in the $1.8k range
Thanks - it's a tough decision, like I say I like the die cast, bridge and shuttle bay of the Tomy but the MR lacks the seams and looks to have a slightly kinder paint job with the rust detail not being as pronounced (and will be easier for me to get as it's in country vs importing from the US)
I love my Tomy. If seams are an issue for you, get the MR. Some go nuts over scenes and some, like me, don't. If they don't bug you the Tomy if fun, metal, etc.
If they bug you get the MR, especially if they are the same price.
It seems like a low price for a MR???
If they bug you get the MR, especially if they are the same price.
It seems like a low price for a MR???
1138sw
Sr Member
Me I’ve been seeing some low prices recently. Yes some had damage but others didn’t…some as low as 1300…nor sure what the drop is due too.
Really tempted to get the one on EBay that eventually went for 1300. The antenna on the deflector dish broke off but some glue would fix that. One rotating bussard would get stuck occasionally, but everything else worked. But I already have the TOMY, and there were other expenses and commitments I had to make so it was a no go.
