I can't complain too much as I got mine for 20 just bummed the shuttle craft doors on back were missing but I have and old model from back in the day in pieces and those doors almost fit so I will crank them in. Cool video and beaming up!
I got the 2022 version last November, but really hadn’t warmed up to it until May of this year, when I relaxed and learned to enjoy it for the toy it is. I can live with the inaccurate lights which are just a fun added feature. I can also live with the added saucer detailing. My main issue with the 2022 release vs. the 1995, is the loss of accuracy in the sculpt ( well, and the nacelle screws ). The 1995 release was overall truer in proportions to the filming miniature ( it’s obvious it was based on an accurized version of the old AMT kit…as seen on the back of the box ). The newer release is a totally new sculpt that distorts the size and shapes of the components. For example, the saucer is too thick and smaller in diameter ( as you noted ), The nacelles are too long and much skinnier plus the inner trenches are angled up instead of directly facing each other ( which is what I first noticed in the earliest released images of the toy ) and the engineering hull seems stretched out. I also question why they changed the placement of the activation buttons. They were far less out of place and distracting on the ‘95. I really wish they had just started with the original 1995 toolings and made their improvements on those. But, as I said, I’ve learned to enjoy it for what it is. There are certain details that are better on this newer one ( for example the area where the deflector dish housing joins with the hull is more accurate ). Finally, in response to the impulse engines not being red on the 1995 release, I’d like to point out that the impulse engines on the TV Enterprise were never shown as glowing any color in the original vfx. The filming miniature was never equipped with lighting in that area. The engines were first seen glowing red in the remastered CGI effects added in 2006, so there really wouldn’t have been any inspiration to add lights to the toy in that spot in ‘95.
You might be able to peel off those registry stickers from the sides of the saucer and reapply them to their proper locations. Just use an Xacto knife or a razor blade to get under them, so you don't damage them, or the ship, while peeling them off. Also, those short red arcs on the underside should be along the inner curve of when it dips in, not way out on the edge. And the Starfleet pennants on the nacelles appear to be upside down.
the 1995 Enterprise has black windows to give detail on an otherwise bland colored ship. This also attempts to recreate the lit windows on the studio model when the electronics were on which didn't have all the windows lit.
With a little more effort it would certainly have been possible to illuminate the windows. Unfortunately, there is not a single fairly priced pre-built model in the entire Star Trek modeling world that manages to illuminate the windows reasonably well. A pity.
I can't complain too much as I got mine for 20 just bummed the shuttle craft doors on back were missing but I have and old model from back in the day in pieces and those doors almost fit so I will crank them in. Cool video and beaming up!
I immediately noticed the 2022 saucer section was inaccurately small. Glad you mentioned it.
The HD aspect of the primary hull on the new one would drive me crazy. It has so much detailing that wasn't present on the 11ft filming model.
I got the 2022 version last November, but really hadn’t warmed up to it until May of this year, when I relaxed and learned to enjoy it for the toy it is.
I can live with the inaccurate lights which are just a fun added feature. I can also live with the added saucer detailing. My main issue with the 2022 release vs. the 1995, is the loss of accuracy in the sculpt ( well, and the nacelle screws ). The 1995 release was overall truer in proportions to the filming miniature ( it’s obvious it was based on an accurized version of the old AMT kit…as seen on the back of the box ). The newer release is a totally new sculpt that distorts the size and shapes of the components. For example, the saucer is too thick and smaller in diameter ( as you noted ), The nacelles are too long and much skinnier plus the inner trenches are angled up instead of directly facing each other ( which is what I first noticed in the earliest released images of the toy ) and the engineering hull seems stretched out.
I also question why they changed the placement of the activation buttons. They were far less out of place and distracting on the ‘95. I really wish they had just started with the original 1995 toolings and made their improvements on those.
But, as I said, I’ve learned to enjoy it for what it is. There are certain details that are better on this newer one ( for example the area where the deflector dish housing joins with the hull is more accurate ).
Finally, in response to the impulse engines not being red on the 1995 release, I’d like to point out that the impulse engines on the TV Enterprise were never shown as glowing any color in the original vfx. The filming miniature was never equipped with lighting in that area. The engines were first seen glowing red in the remastered CGI effects added in 2006, so there really wouldn’t have been any inspiration to add lights to the toy in that spot in ‘95.
You might be able to peel off those registry stickers from the sides of the saucer and reapply them to their proper locations. Just use an Xacto knife or a razor blade to get under them, so you don't damage them, or the ship, while peeling them off. Also, those short red arcs on the underside should be along the inner curve of when it dips in, not way out on the edge. And the Starfleet pennants on the nacelles appear to be upside down.
This worked! I was glad it was so easy and they have enough sticky to reapply. Thanks for the catch on the nacelles too, I didn't see that.
Honestly prefer the older one. Thanks for the comparison man 👍
the 1995 Enterprise has black windows to give detail on an otherwise bland colored ship. This also attempts to recreate the lit windows on the studio model when the electronics were on which didn't have all the windows lit.
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With a little more effort it would certainly have been possible to illuminate the windows. Unfortunately, there is not a single fairly priced pre-built model in the entire Star Trek modeling world that manages to illuminate the windows reasonably well. A pity.
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