Growing up I built several TOS Enterprises, but that was the only ship available, and even then I was like "Ehh, it's a cool ship". When the D came out I really fell in love with that ship. BUT NOW, after seeing this model I have a new appreciation for the TOS 1701. Several times I've stopped to look at it and image the crew going about their assignments on the inside of it.

It's a beauty, I love it!!

@@TheMakersCave Hope they build the "MP Enterprise & Enterprise A" to refit next year?

I think it would be fantastic to have a Starfield, like a planetarium effect. And why not add some music. What a fantastic model.

Hi, thanks for watching. This is really an impressive model, I wish I had bought two.

Hey, just a heads up, I called the Tomy outlet store out of the blue on Monday 1/29/24 last week, and I was able to purchase three of them for $599 each, $30 each shipping. I wasn't expecting to be able to purchase any of them directly from Tomy, but ended getting three. I have no idea how many they had or if they still have any now, but give them a call, you have nothing to lose.

Thanks for the sub!

It's a replica of the filming model that currently resides at the Smithsonian. It is not even close to being white.

The turbolift red doors are offset on the bridge as on the show.

The turbolift is offset so the Captain can see who's coming onto the bridge at a glance without turning his chair completely around.

The bridge is supposed to be offset. The turbolift is in line with the neck of the ship, while the bridge is rotated off-center. Or at least that's how it's been shown in the blueprints and such.

Not necessarily, the Franz Joseph plans (and others) leave a lot to be desired, I have them too. Very inaccurate if you try to scale something from them. The dude building this thing gives the best explanations as to why the bridge and TL shaft may actually be inline with the Constitution Class main axis and the TL doors are NOT. TL storage while in use. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9yggsiQ3MnGdKM.htmlsi=kkky0P1w-_D4UAG_

Words can't express!! Thanks for watching!

When you open the box, the shear size makes you smile :)

I haven't done a battery test yet. I would love to be able to leave it lit all the time but I would worry about LED burnout as there is no way to replace the LEDs.

A lot of people can't wait to disparage it. I love it. And your right, a few feet back you don't notice a thing. Every time I walk by it I have to stop and look at it :)

@@TheMakersCave word dude! My wife is now calling it the "other" wife lol. I almost can't keep my hands off her either lol. I do wish her port side saucer lights (Deck 6?) lit up as that's my display side. Not because of hiding the starboard side covers, because I display ALL my ship models port side so they appear going forward to the viewers left. Like an Engineering Drawing. I told the aforementioned wife that's the midwatch crew and they're sleeping so the lights are off! But I've been waiting 57 of my 61 years on this 3rd planet from the sun for this baby, NO regrets! So glad I didn't cancel like the other children did. So when is the ST:TMP Refit coming lol? TOMY, you hear that?? I'll take TWO!

I actually ignore instructions on some things. I find exploring the set up fun.

Being able to customize the name and numbers would be cool.

Being a partwork builder I've seen lots of REALLY bad battery placement that makes changing them a daunting process. I think Tomy did a pretty good job balancing placement/changing with the aesthetics of the model. I would have like to have seen some contacts between the star drive unit and the saucer so when it's together the saucer can bypass it's batteries and use the star drive batteries, that way you only have to worry about one set of batteries. I do whish I could leave it lit for longer durations but I have no idea on how they would have put in an external power port and still kept the looks.

Thank you.

Yep, figured that out after the stream.

It has several names. memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Secondary_hull

They're in there, the last page. I was just to excited to notice them :)

From what I hear Tomy isn't going to produce anymore. But yes, if they release a refit version I would get it at $1,000. Being a partwork builder where the models can cost up to $2,000 AND you have to assemble them, I would consider that a deal :)

Actually, yes, I'm looking at ways to modify the stand. I agree that the stand is unsightly but Tomy had to find a way to make a support that solved both showing the model together and separated. I might take away the saucer support and replace the plastic rod with an acrylic rod that can hold more wait and stay the same size. Another option is to remove the saucers supports completely and use a acrylic rod at the very front of the saucer section. This would allow for the details under the center of the saucer to be seen. Some people have just removed the saucers support completely and just relied on the mechanical screws of the two sections. I'm not a fan of that as over time I think the stress could lead to drooping or even breakage. I think I might go with the very front support so the underside of the saucer can be seen.

They could have but the weight feels so perfect. I don't think they could keep the details if they went any thinner. BTW, ask anything you want :)

A Galaxy class in 1/350! Take my money please!

If you backed it from the start is was around $600. But Tomy isn't making anymore of them. The rumors are flying fast furious around this model. Some say that it was a great success and and some say that Tomy was disappointed with the response, that the rivet countering die-hard collectors just beat it up.

a 1/350 refit would be incredible!

In the video no, but I figured it out on the HTM stream.

I'm hoping they do!

I'm hoping the interest in this model will allow them to make more ships, like the refit. This was originally a crowd funded program that need 2,000 backers, a goal they reached last year. Here's a link to the page, but it only has a link to add it to a wishlist. I believe, right now, that only the original backers received one. Hopefully they will produce more. us.tomy.com/prestige-select-1-350-star-trek-enterprise-34-inch-die-cast-metal-replica/

@@TheMakersCave I’ve emailed them and plan on calling to ask them if they can make more

TOMY said the molds for these were to be destroyed after this run. There are less than 3000 of these. They will not be making this one again.

@@wteg4356 dumb. Sucks.

2515 were actually made, and yes, they said they were going to destroy the tooling and molds for this model. I have one of these beautiful replicas and feel very fortunate (living in the UK), to have one...

4 feet away you'll never notice

That’s funny. I do a lot with Halloween props. I’m going to be doing a video on how you can take a kids ventriloquist dummy and animate it.

I have to agree that the stand takes away a little from the aesthetics but I can understand their thinking. Until you hold the model in your hands you can't fully appreciated the weight of this thing. It's mainly the supports for the Saucer Section that are unsightly but they designed it so it could be displayed separated. I'm not doing that so I plan to replace the clear plastic rod with an acrylic rod that can bear more weight and since the two sections are physically connected I can remove that large Saucer support and just go with the acrylic rod as a Saucer support.

I’m given to understand that you do not need the saucer support. The screw and posts in the neck are designed to stop the saucer from drooping. Tomy recommends the extra saucer support for displaying the saucer separation and for making the model stable and less likely to be knocked over. But the central stand is effectively all you need. That is how I display this amazing model.Paul H

@@TheMakersCaveCan’t wait to see what creative minds come up with for a different support for the saucer section. Keep is informed what you create!

That takes all the fun out of it!

Yeah, but it's still an impressive model.

Options vary 😀