Enterprise studio model color question

[Djh69]

Since the studio model is the A version and not the original refit from TMP, shouldn’t it have the blue string back color pattern? All the Christie’s auction pictures clearly show the green strong back paint scheme. (Pictures below) I’ve seen the studio model a couple times at Blue Origin, (unfortunately they don’t allow pictures to be taken or I’d have taken a ton of them) and it’s definitely green and not a faded blue or some color issue with the camera. I’m trying to get paint to match and the Trek Modeler guide is vague about this part. Mixing a bit of this and a bit of that is hardly specific. Figured I’d ask here about all this and see if anyone had any answers.

 

[division 6]

Well consider that what was on film had the color graded (changed) in the final print and there is also the color of the studio lighting as apposed to the lighting where it is on display.
Plus the color settings on your monitor / TV.

Model kit's usually come with decals of both blue and green.
The ship QMX offered had green.

 

[pengbuzz]

Since the studio model is the A version and not the original refit from TMP, shouldn’t it have the blue string back color pattern? All the Christie’s auction pictures clearly show the green strong back paint scheme. (Pictures below) I’ve seen the studio model a couple times at Blue Origin, (unfortunately they don’t allow pictures to be taken or I’d have taken a ton of them) and it’s definitely green and not a faded blue or some color issue with the camera. I’m trying to get paint to match and the Trek Modeler guide is vague about this part. Mixing a bit of this and a bit of that is hardly specific. Figured I’d ask here about all this and see if anyone had any answers.

You may want to consult these pics then, which were taken in better lighting; you'll see that the secondary hull strongback on the A is indeed bluish:

Source: Mark Dickson/ Paramount Pictures; link: Starship Modeler: Star Trek: Movie Starship Reference

I would strongly suspect the lighting where you saw the filming model. As you can see here, it can skew the colors:

The lighting has a yellow cast to it, which is going to skew the rest of the hull colors. I would consider the source carefully, given that in real life, the filming model is pretty white overall (trim colors notwithstanding).

 

[Djh69]

It’s not far off from being the green from the refit after all this time and fading. Bezos has it sitting in the lobby of Blue Origin. Should be in the Smithsonian next to the TOS model.

 

[edge10]

Pretty blueish to me

 

[Jamesfett]

I am confused as usual. I agree these amazing pics look blue but didn't Djh69 start this thread saying seeing it in person it is green for sure????:?

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[division 6]

He did.
BUT lighting changes things, just look at the TIE Fighter Blue.
Goes from dark blue to almost white depending on the light.

 

[edge10]

I am confused as usual. I agree these amazing pics look blue but didn't Djh69 start this thread saying seeing it in person it is green for sure????:?

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Pictures, or it didn't happen.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

It’s not far off from being the green from the refit after all this time and fading. Bezos has it sitting in the lobby of Blue Origin. Should be in the Smithsonian next to the TOS model.

I wonder…since I’m a Prime Member (not to brag) would The Bezosian allow me to photograph the model?

 

[Djh69]

I wonder…since I’m a Prime Member (not to brag) would The Bezosian allow me to photograph the model?

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Sure be great if they would let you. Their security is super tight since they’re building rockets there. Not many places where you can see and actual rocket engine being built so they take it seriously.

 

[publiusr]

I always like the deeper blues of ships in Spacedock anyway

 

[PHArchivist]

Best

Sci-FI model

Ever


Well...

Second best - to the Death Star.

Maybe fourth or fifth (M. Falcon, X-Wing, ESB SD)


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[Djh69]

Best

Sci-FI model

Ever


Well...

Second best - to the Death Star.

Maybe fourth or fifth (M. Falcon, X-Wing, ESB SD)


OK - Best Star Trek model EVER...

This is the best model ever, but we can’t have everything… Building the Dream: The Motion Picture USS Enterprise Refit Replica - PART 1 -