Will Polar Lights be doing the new Enterprise?

[GeneralFROSTY]

I thought I had read somewhere that PL would be doing kits from the new Trek, but I can't find any concrete information.
It is my hope that if they do release a kit of the new Eterprise, it will be in the scale of thier massive refit kit.

 

[Robiwon]

Yes, they will be doing one in 1/2500. Here's a pic. Now the Refit is 1/350 scale. If they made the JJPrise in 1/350 it would be JYNORMOUS! I think the JJPrise is supposed to dwarf anything we have seen so far.

 

[Rhett J Martin]

At that scale that'll still be a big'un right? I can' wait to get the DVD, cuase I'm still SURE and CERTAIN she's not that big . . .hmmmm . . .definatly will get the kit though! Keep up the good work PL!!

 

[Robiwon]

Supposedly the ships length is 2357ft that would make a 1/350 model over 6 and a feet long. At 1/2500 the model will come out to just over a foot long.

 

[SgtFang]

What ever happened with their plans for a 1/350 TOS Enterprise? I haven't seen anything new on that in quite a while. Did they shelve that in favor of this thing? :unsure

-Sarge

 

[Robiwon]

The 1/350 TOS is still in the works. However they are going to release the JJ Prise first and then the 1/350 TOS. The TOS I think has been pushed to '11. I'll have to double check that though.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Any word on a release date for the new one?

 

[Smiling Demon]

The PL 1:1000 Enterprise is only about 9-10 inches long. So how do you figure the a 1:2500 will be bigger?

 

[Jedi Dade]

Because JJ in his infinite wisdome rescalled the ship to be huge. Hell its 1/2 the size of the galactica now...

Jedi Dade

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Still would like to have seen PL do the new ship in the same size as the refit. Bigger models always look better.

 

[Jediscum]

Still would like to have seen PL do the new ship in the same size as the refit. Bigger models always look better.

I'm one of those that completely refuses to be believe JJ's scaling of the Nu E, believing it to be roughly the same size as the refit. That being said, a "1/2500" Nu E would look perfectly at home at 1/1000 scale next to the other 1/1000 kits (Refit, TOS, Excelsior) out there at about 12".

I still hate it but I will probably get a couple kits anyway.

 

[Smiling Demon]

I would much rather have a larger kit. The 1:1000 kits are good for those that don't have the space. The smallest JJPrise I would like to see is roughly the size as the AMT/Ertl kits!

I like the new Enterprise and could only dream of having it the size of the PL refit 1:350 kit!

 

[Robiwon]

Whilst I'm not a fan of the new JJPrise, I think something in the 2 foot size would be awesome. While they are nice easy kits at 10-12 inches, that's too small. The 3 foot Refit is a wee bit big for my apartment.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

It's a real shame because 12 inches (when it comes to model ships) is way too small. I hope PL decides to do a larger version down the road, but I waited so long to see what they had up thier sleeves for this one and I have to say I am dissapointed.

 

[Petseal]

According to the CultTVman site the New Movie Enterprise from Polar Lights will be released in the first half of 2010. Their site has it on pre-order right now for $19.95, retail price $23.95.
The kit is marked at 1/2500, the same scale as the two three piece Enterprise kits released by AMT years ago and will be approximately 12 inches long.
BTW there is also a listing for another three piece set but with a small difference. The one for pre-order consists of the TOS, the refit and the B (not the D as in the first two releases) It also states it "may feature improvements to the kit detailing, decals and base".
later, Petseal

 

[roguepink]

From Round 2's website.

The USS Enterprise from Star Trek '09 is due out late this year or early next. It is sized, regardless of scale, to be equivalent of the NCC-1701 Classic in 1:1000. So you can call it 1:2500 or 1:1000, whatever your interpretation of the so-called "official" scale is.

More current projects under the Polar Lights label:

* U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-A 1:1000-scale (due out early 2010)
* U.S.S Enterprise NCC 1701-A 1:350-scale (released May 2009)
* Enterprise NX-01 (released in October 2008)
* Klingon D7 Battlecruiser (released in October 2008)
* U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 (released in August 2008)

Yes, you DID read NCC-1701 Refit in 1:1000. This looks like a gem of a kit. (The panel detailing decals will be toned down for production.)

Also, Round 2 owns the AMT brand. The following kits are to be reissued:

* Vulcan Shuttle (due out December 2009)
* U.S.S. Enterprise Space Ship Collector’s Edition (due out December 2009)
* Mr. Spock (due out in October 2009)
* Mr. Spock Collector’s Edition (due out in October 2009)
* U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E (released in February 2009)
* U.S.S. Enterprise Space Ship (released in 2008)
* U.S.S. Enterprise Space Ship Limited Edition (released in 2008)

Round 2 is planning to re-release many more of the old AMT/ERTL Star Trek kits in future. They are not just repopping these, Round 2 is upgrading and improving all of these classic kits with new decals, stands, magnetic attachments on the Vulcan shuttle, etc.

The Big 1:350 NCC-1701 Classic is in the works. According to Round 2, most of the plans have been received and are being reviewed. They are taking their time on this one because it needs to be perfect.

 

[BDK]

BTW there is also a listing for another three piece set but with a small difference. The one for pre-order consists of the TOS, the refit and the B (not the D as in the first two releases) It also states it "may feature improvements to the kit detailing, decals and base".
later, Petseal

Maybe they are doing them in order? TOS, A, B, in one set then C,D,E in another

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I just read that if the 09 E kits sell well, there will be plans for a 1:1000 scale (23" or something) version. YAY!