Luke Skyvader
Sr Member
Same.
But it still looks pretty junky from what I've seen. The prototype looks 100% better.
Pete
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Same.
But it still looks pretty junky from what I've seen. The prototype looks 100% better.
Pete
MooMooEgg
Sr Member
Didn't MR already say they were raising the price of the AP for people who haven't placed their orders yet? I could have sworn I read that somewhere. Kinda lame, especially with the quality of the phasers that we've been seeing...
WinstonWolf359
Master Member
I dug up a couple pics I had of the real phasers...
So it seems like MR exactly copied one of the original tags, and went with the version Roddenberry didn't do, which I suppose is a good thing, even if a little confusing.
As was already pointed out, the original phasers were plastic, so even adding the metal cowl and rear section is making it heavier than the original prop. I know MR kinda set a standard for using metal when metal wasn't needed in the past, so I might be alone in the thinking that an all metal or mostly metal assault phaser would be ungodly heavy, and that plastic really might have been the way to go.
Of course, I've not yet held the MR assault phaser, so I have no idea if it's balanced or feels right in the hand or not...
As for the actual accuracy of the details, this phaser looks perfect to me. I just don't get the screwed up paintjob...
So it seems like MR exactly copied one of the original tags, and went with the version Roddenberry didn't do, which I suppose is a good thing, even if a little confusing.
As was already pointed out, the original phasers were plastic, so even adding the metal cowl and rear section is making it heavier than the original prop. I know MR kinda set a standard for using metal when metal wasn't needed in the past, so I might be alone in the thinking that an all metal or mostly metal assault phaser would be ungodly heavy, and that plastic really might have been the way to go.
Of course, I've not yet held the MR assault phaser, so I have no idea if it's balanced or feels right in the hand or not...
As for the actual accuracy of the details, this phaser looks perfect to me. I just don't get the screwed up paintjob...
Actually, if you really look at the plaque, the letters in STAR and in TREK all touch each other so there is a small space between the two words. (pointed out by someone on RS). But yeah, there should be a more pronounced space.
I dug up a couple pics I had of the real phasers...
So it seems like MR exactly copied one of the original tags, and went with the version Roddenberry didn't do, which I suppose is a good thing, even if a little confusing.
As was already pointed out, the original phasers were plastic, so even adding the metal cowl and rear section is making it heavier than the original prop. I know MR kinda set a standard for using metal when metal wasn't needed in the past, so I might be alone in the thinking that an all metal or mostly metal assault phaser would be ungodly heavy, and that plastic really might have been the way to go.
Of course, I've not yet held the MR assault phaser, so I have no idea if it's balanced or feels right in the hand or not...
As for the actual accuracy of the details, this phaser looks perfect to me. I just don't get the screwed up paintjob...
Thanks for posting those, I had never seen the other tag so the MR is right, just not the one everyone is used to seeing.
The paint seems to be the only issue then. I've asked for a replacement, mostly for the glue or what ever it is on the front lower seam.
Luke Skyvader
Sr Member
Thanks for the pics winston
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AnsonJames
Sr Member
I'm wondering if the coating that everyone is talking about is graphite powder?
I'm still wondering if this filmy hazing will not simply wipe off with detail spray?
Or is it like frosted painted dull coat and that's that?
Or is it like frosted painted dull coat and that's that?
MooMooEgg
Sr Member
hopefully, they'll address any paint/coating problems if people keep complaining, and there wont be issues when dealers get their shipments *nudge nudge, wink, wink*
It does almost seem like a frosted coating on the phaser and I'm beginning to wonder if they meant it to be that way, like a weathering of some sort. It looks like it shows up on some Phasers more than it does on others and on mine is mostly around the vents on the top and is not too noticable.
AnsonJames
Sr Member
The more I think about this coating, the more I think this is graphite powder.
Rod.com instructs it's builders to use graphite powder on the Assault Phaser kit - maybe MR used Rod.com's paint guide?
Rod.com instructs it's builders to use graphite powder on the Assault Phaser kit - maybe MR used Rod.com's paint guide?
kuyadavid
Well-Known Member
Quite possible. In looking at the assembly instructions for the Rod.com kit, I see a striking resemblence to the MR piece -- particularly the way the P1 is made and painted.
WinstonWolf359
Master Member
Well, the phaser I is a fantasy piece, since it wasn't a part of the original prop, so I suppose MR had to get their design from somewhere.
I'm happy they reconciled the addition of the phaser I with the light at the top of the clip like the originals had so your could have a visible light when you slide the cowl back AND the tiny phaser.
It just seems odd they could have such a big problem with probably the most simple paint job ever to appear on a phaser...
I'm happy they reconciled the addition of the phaser I with the light at the top of the clip like the originals had so your could have a visible light when you slide the cowl back AND the tiny phaser.
It just seems odd they could have such a big problem with probably the most simple paint job ever to appear on a phaser...
SFPROPS
Sr Member
How much does Rod.com have to pay to license that piece?
...I don't think anything, as part of a deal that was made with Gene R. If they did, I'd bet pricing would be higher.
AnsonJames
Sr Member
I don't know if Rod.com get a special deal for licensing but at least the kit is made in the U.S.A.
The instructions for the kit also tell you to remove the seam - shame MR didn't follow suit...
The instructions for the kit also tell you to remove the seam - shame MR didn't follow suit...
Well, waited all day to hear back from MR CS via e-mail, not a word and you can't get through to them by phone, it's either busy or you get a recordering.
The question I asked over at the MR Forum about why the big difference between the prototype and the production peice just went unanswered.
Tomorrow is another day, we'll see.
The question I asked over at the MR Forum about why the big difference between the prototype and the production peice just went unanswered.
Tomorrow is another day, we'll see.
AndySertin
Well-Known Member
well.... dammit.
