MR TOS Enterprise - new pics
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DarkKnight
Sr Member
well one more flaw found on mine, see the small gap on the saucer. so should I keep or return? Other than the scratch on bottom and this I think the ship is great
pielock373
Well-Known Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DarkKnight @ Feb 10 2007, 07:35 PM) [snapback]1416187[/snapback]</div>
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
Lynn TXP 0369
Sr Member
I'd Keep it.
Lynn
Lynn
Mola Rob
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pielock373 @ Feb 10 2007, 08:40 PM) [snapback]1416214[/snapback]</div>
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
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I agree, that is too much money to have a gap on the saucer. Even though some of the LE's we are seeing seem better there are still some major issues appearing. What a shame.
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
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I agree, that is too much money to have a gap on the saucer. Even though some of the LE's we are seeing seem better there are still some major issues appearing. What a shame.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(The Watchman @ Feb 10 2007, 06:08 PM) [snapback]1416237[/snapback]</div>
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
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I agree, that is too much money to have a gap on the saucer. Even though some of the LE's we are seeing seem better there are still some major issues appearing. What a shame.
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If it were mine, I might take a whack at repairing it myself if it offended the eye enough. My main concern would be if that crack will grow over time though.
I hate to see images like this, its heartbreaking. If it were mine it would go back. For $1200 they would have to do better then that.
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I agree, that is too much money to have a gap on the saucer. Even though some of the LE's we are seeing seem better there are still some major issues appearing. What a shame.
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If it were mine, I might take a whack at repairing it myself if it offended the eye enough. My main concern would be if that crack will grow over time though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DarkKnight @ Feb 11 2007, 09:35 AM) [snapback]1416187[/snapback]</div>
Although I agree that it's a shame to see quality issues on such an expensive and eagerly anticipated piece, I think that the flaws on yours are comparatively minor. I doubt that a single model will ship that doesn't have an issue of some sort, particularly in the eyes of the hell-bent-for-perfection RPF. Which is to say, if you send this one back for a replacement, I'm pretty sure the replacement will have some imperfection, too, no matter how tiny.
Be happy, man. Your Enterprise rocks.
I'd keep it.
Although I agree that it's a shame to see quality issues on such an expensive and eagerly anticipated piece, I think that the flaws on yours are comparatively minor. I doubt that a single model will ship that doesn't have an issue of some sort, particularly in the eyes of the hell-bent-for-perfection RPF. Which is to say, if you send this one back for a replacement, I'm pretty sure the replacement will have some imperfection, too, no matter how tiny.
Be happy, man. Your Enterprise rocks.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(yodasan @ Feb 10 2007, 10:38 PM) [snapback]1416319[/snapback]</div>
Imagine what the 1/350th doomsday machine with atomic fire lighting inside will cost.
Imagine what the 1/350th doomsday machine with atomic fire lighting inside will cost.
Mola Rob
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CessnaDriver @ Feb 10 2007, 09:28 PM) [snapback]1416241[/snapback]</div>
The gap looks like it would be very easy to repair as long as you can find paint that matches. But as Cessna pointed out I would be afraid of these gaps we are seeing growing bigger over the years. Such a dilemma, on the one hand the model looks so nice but on the other we have the quality issues and questions on durability.
The gap looks like it would be very easy to repair as long as you can find paint that matches. But as Cessna pointed out I would be afraid of these gaps we are seeing growing bigger over the years. Such a dilemma, on the one hand the model looks so nice but on the other we have the quality issues and questions on durability.
12Rogues
Sr Member
If I spent $1200 on a model and it had a gap in the saucer like that I would send it back. The scratch on the bottom is not as major a deal. The gap in the saucer could mean the adhesive they used is failing. The gap could grow even after you fill and fix it. Also I'm not sure if they would take it back after you try to fix it yourself.
I hate to say it, but I would send it back until I got one I was 100% happy with.
Does the gap have a matching jagged edge to it that looks as if it opened after it was painted? If so, definitly send it back. That would tell me that the adhesive failed maybe after production and it's not just an oversight.
I hate to say it, but I would send it back until I got one I was 100% happy with.
Does the gap have a matching jagged edge to it that looks as if it opened after it was painted? If so, definitly send it back. That would tell me that the adhesive failed maybe after production and it's not just an oversight.
This ought to get minds off of cracks and blotches for a little while....
TucsonDon's video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ZCbHgvG_0
TucsonDon's video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ZCbHgvG_0
pielock373
Well-Known Member
Thants a great video. It gave me goosebumps..
Thanks for finding that one CD.
Steve
Thanks for finding that one CD.
Steve
