Star Trek - The Official Starships Collection
#2841
Posted 22 March 2017 - 10:25 AM
#2842
Posted 22 March 2017 - 10:34 AM
First glimpse of Eaglemoss' Franklin:
Instant purchase!
#2843
Posted 22 March 2017 - 01:42 PM
Preview day - easily the most disappointing ship in the collection coming up for me:
#99 - Borgified Arctic One:
And so to #100 - the Daedalus class USS Horizon (the ship from Sisko's office):
I was really looking forward to getting this one, but it just doesn't look right - looks like a furuta model.
EDIT: My main gripe other than the overall hull colour, is the colour of the windows. The paint is too light for the blue to come across well. I'd really appreciate them being black (and to be honest, the hull colour being that of the TOS-Enterprise would be most welcome).
#2844
Posted 22 March 2017 - 01:43 PM
#2845
Posted 22 March 2017 - 04:30 PM
Better picture of the Franklin. Paint job does seem to be lovely on this:
#2846
Posted 22 March 2017 - 05:15 PM
The Daedalus is... interesting.
I also don't like th light blue windows, and I feel th paint apps overall are pretty lackluster.
The in game model for STO is fantastic, which they'd use it as a base.
#2847
Posted 22 March 2017 - 05:22 PM
Yeah that's really nice. That guy they brought on board who fixed a load of errors with the other ships (Defiant etc), he's really good.
#2848
Posted 22 March 2017 - 07:22 PM
I was really looking forward to the Daedalus too. It's always had a special place in my heart.
I'll probably still buy it because I doubt I can get a better one, but I really hope they update the paint apps.
#2849
Posted 23 March 2017 - 10:23 AM
For those that might think I'm being too harsh on it, here's a comparison with Sisko's desk model:
Now, Ben did say that he'd asked for a few changes here and there, and he showed off some beautiful CG renders of it at a convention (there's pictures somewhere, will try to find them), but I have to say that the model really doesn't reflect them.
If you check my old posts, it's clear to see I give Eaglemoss a lot of praise, but I'll always call out the 'duds' in the collection, and this one is currently at number one on that list. I really hope there's some changes in the final version (however, there rarely is by the time those publicity shots have come out). :/
#2850
Posted 23 March 2017 - 10:58 AM
Adding some black lines to the sphere would also be nice.
I imagine doing some customizing on your own on this girl wouldn't be too hard. I haven't done it before, but may try it here.
#2851
Posted 23 March 2017 - 02:02 PM
I've honestly no problem doing that, but I'll be waiting for some detailed photos first. Windows are no problem, and I just found a chrome pen the other day (one of the guys on the facebook page showed off what he'd done to an Attack Wing Scimitar - amazing), so I'll keep an eye out for a copper version.
Just as I was about to post this, I noticed Ben has posted some more pictures of it on his twitter, saying the preview version is 'far from the final version':
Hi-res: https://pbs.twimg.co...AIycgs.jpg:orig
Hi-res: https://pbs.twimg.co...AAuuRr.jpg:orig
A little better, but it's still missing the copper ring.
#2852
Posted 23 March 2017 - 03:42 PM
#2853
Posted 29 March 2017 - 01:22 PM
Welp, it has been almost 5 years since a provisional list was posted that showed we would be getting the Enterprise J. Back then it was planned to be an issue in the upper 30's. Now, finally, I have received a shipping notice for it. Perhaps the most intriguing curiosity to be included in this line, in my personal opinion. Soon it will be mine! Nice to finally catch that carrot on a stick that drew me along for 90 issues.
#2854
Posted 31 March 2017 - 07:44 PM
#2855
Posted 02 April 2017 - 09:45 AM
#2856
Posted 11 April 2017 - 12:42 AM
People are just starting to get the next two ships, one of which is the Academy Trainer, and it's gorgeous:
Hi-res: http://i.imgur.com/lucT6UQ.jpg
Hi-res: http://i.imgur.com/SotcStL.jpg
Lovely detail.
#2857
Posted 11 April 2017 - 07:12 PM
Picture of the Franklin from the subscriber's email:
#2858
Posted 13 April 2017 - 11:49 AM
Smaller than usual, but here's the latest preview pictures for issue's #101, #102, and both upcoming specials:
Antares class Freighter
Klingon D5 class
USS Franklin
Swarm ship
#2859
Posted 13 April 2017 - 12:36 PM
Can't wait for that Franklin.
#2860
Posted 13 April 2017 - 12:49 PM
Special (look at the stand, t'is a big one).
The Franklin's paint job seems to be one of the best in the entire collection from the pictures.
I know not everyone wants this, but I don't mind a bit of weathering on my models, as it really makes them pop in my opinion. Some ships I wouldn't want it on (the Refit for example), but some are just crying out for it (Klingon BoP, Maquis Raider, the Runabout and the Defiant). Nothing too heavy, just a very light amount.
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