I wouldn't say interest has necessarily "died" per se, maybe just gone into hybernation. I personally have been working on some other projects, but I have still been collecting some Stargazer bits here and there. Last year at Wonderfest, I was also able to get my grubby paws on a Sci Fi Spaceship Miniatures Constellation class vaccuform kit. While I know it is based more on Greg Jein's studio model than the Ready Room model, I got it for help with how some of the elements fit together. Plus, it will likely end up being a 3D blueprint for my ultimate dream project, which is a Constellation/Stargazer in 1/350 using the Polar Lights Enterprise refit kits (of which I have two in storage).