plastic Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Well, got the beauty today! Wot a lot of plastic and decals!! Box size is 16.5"X16.5"X5.5". Took some (crap) piccies to give you some idea of wots in the box---- The box front-- The Back-- Lid off--- The plastic-- Main dish, just smaller than the box,16" in dia!!-- Bag of decals, 5 sheets, 4 the size of the box!!-- Main markings-- 'Aztec' decals sheet 1-- 'Aztec' decals sheet 2-- 'Aztec' decals sheet 3-- 'Aztec' decals sheet 4-- My piccies are crap but the decals are not! They are lovely, sharp and in register--slightly glossy, nice. Better buy in a couple of gallons of Set and Sol for this All-in-all, a lovely bundle! Thanks to Graham at Relish Models----A wonderful chap!! Instruction sheets can be downloaded here http://www.round2models.com/models/polar-l...prise/pol808-11 if any one is interested. Instructions----2, A2 double sided sheets, one side of which is assembly the rest for decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheModeller Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Mmmm, I wonder if it's possible to buy the decals seperately? I've got the original release of the kit in my stash, the decals would really make it simpler to do a decent job of the paintwork! Cheers for the look-see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Not sure if the word 'simpler' really applies mate!! Four, 16X16" sheets of the little devils!! Virtually the whole thing is supposed to be covered apart from a couple of areas such as the secondary hull blue top etc. Might be worth a try through the Polar Lights/Round 2 website. They've got a --contact us--bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've got the original kit but I'm too scared of it to open the box! I've done loads of the AMT kits but the Polar Lights kits are gigantic! I was thinking they'd overpriced this new version but after seeing your pics it looks worth every penny. Be interesting to see how all those decals work out! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've seen the PL monster for under £20 at some model shows, I think next time I'm going to bag one. Not a great Trek fan per se, but I've always like the refit and as a model project, its challenging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheModeller Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've got the original kit but I'm too scared of it to open the box! I've done loads of the AMT kits but the Polar Lights kits are gigantic! I was thinking they'd overpriced this new version but after seeing your pics it looks worth every penny. Be interesting to see how all those decals work out!Paul Harrison To be honest I'm not sure it is! I bought mine for 30 quid from Modelzone a couple of years ago, the current price on this kit is more like £90 isn't it? The decals are fabulous but are they, new box-art and a new instruction sheet worth another 60 quid!!! I know the economy and exchange rates are in a constant state of flux at the moment but c'mon, an extra 60 quid!!! Like I mentioned, if I can buy a set of decals from Polar-Lights then I'll be happy, I probably wouldn't use them all, the larger colour accents and blocks are probably best painted anyway, I was thinking the repetitive geometric panel-work on the saucer and the small panels on the engineering hull would benefit from the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 To be honest I'm not sure it is! I bought mine for 30 quid from Modelzone a couple of years ago, the current price on this kit is more like £90 isn't it?The decals are fabulous but are they, new box-art and a new instruction sheet worth another 60 quid!!! I know the economy and exchange rates are in a constant state of flux at the moment but c'mon, an extra 60 quid!!! Like I mentioned, if I can buy a set of decals from Polar-Lights then I'll be happy, I probably wouldn't use them all, the larger colour accents and blocks are probably best painted anyway, I was thinking the repetitive geometric panel-work on the saucer and the small panels on the engineering hull would benefit from the decals. I've got the original one too so would be interested to hear how you get on with trying to get decals from PL. Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That is a right big beastie, good luck with the decals, I think you're gonna need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheModeller Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've got the original one too so would be interested to hear how you get on with trying to get decals from PL.Regards, Andy I've sent them a message asking if they can supply or sell them seperately, I'll let you know if I get a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 If not , look on Starship modeller- plenty of Am stuff decal wise..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Last I heard, PL has no plans to sell the decal sheets separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've got 3 of the original release kits... 2 of them purchased from Play.com when they were selling them for £14.99 each. I do think the current price is a bit steep, but the aztec decals do look nice. If your looking for them seperately, then you can buy THESE from Starship modeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 IIRC in the new release you get a new metal rod stand and some of the parts are supposed to have been upgraded as well as the new decals. The Acreation decals set works out at about £30 plus whatever postage there is added on, I got my refit for £30 so the new one isnt too bad for value considering some companies prices these days. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 IIRC in the new release you get a new metal rod stand and some of the parts are supposed to have been upgraded as well as the new decals. The Acreation decals set works out at about £30 plus whatever postage there is added on, I got my refit for £30 so the new one isnt too bad for value considering some companies prices these days.Paul Harrison Right indeed about the metal stand. It's also a single pole affair rather than that convoluted three-legged mess that the first release had. Supposedly the hangar bay interior was improved as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'd heard that about the hangar bay too David. First thing I'll do when I start my older one is chuck the stand out and fit some brass rod instead. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'd heard that about the hangar bay too David. First thing I'll do when I start my older one is chuck the stand out and fit some brass rod instead.Paul Harrison I look forward to seeing a build! All I do is take the kit out to drool over it, then get scared and put it away... Gonna do the big NX-01 first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheModeller Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Got a response from Bob Plant at Round2Models who own Polar Lights "Hi Les, Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the aztecing decals separately at this time. However, it’s something we are looking into and hope to have available in the next few months or so. Please occasionally check our website for updates; it’s something we will ultimately offer through our online shop. Best regards, Bob Bob Plant Creative Director" And hey, I'm a patient man, the kit has been in my stash for a while already, and I don't have anywhere to put the damned thing at the moment anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Right indeed about the metal stand. It's also a single pole affair rather than that convoluted three-legged mess that the first release had. Supposedly the hangar bay interior was improved as well? Hanger pic courtesy of Round2/Polar Lights website----pic used for illustrative purposes only. As regards the stand, I can confirm that it is now a huge, rectangular moulding with a 3/8" dia SOLID metal rod. This now locates just behind the front, main sensor disc. I imagine this is the balance point. Should be a lot sturdier but anyone thinking of lighting it will have no tunnel to lead wires down to the base. Good to hear about the decals mate, if they actually apply ok they will be well worth it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copernicus Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I've had one of these since they were first released and finally got round to building it this year. I have fully lit the interior and added some - note the word some- of the aztec panelling that I downloaded for free from starship modeller. I have still to finish the paint job and add most of the kit decals. When finished I will post some pictures if anyone is interested. I agree that the current price of nearly £90 is expensive even on E-Bay they go for nearly £60 and thats for the old origional issue. I contacted a guy in the States who could supply me with a full set of aztec decals for about £30 but the p & p was another £20 so I decided not to bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim_UK Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 At 2.5 feet this is one helluva beast. Youre a braver man than me Gunga Din. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 At 2.5 feet this is one helluva beast. Youre a braver man than me Gunga Din. 2,5 feet? You're not kidding? I got the AMT kit and that thing is quite big as it is. It's on a shelf in my room but it's really a bit too big. 2,5 feet would be enormous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboseven Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Got a response from Bob Plant at Round2Models who own Polar Lights"Hi Les, Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the aztecing decals separately at this time. However, it’s something we are looking into and hope to have available in the next few months or so. Please occasionally check our website for updates; it’s something we will ultimately offer through our online shop. Best regards, Bob Bob Plant Creative Director" And hey, I'm a patient man, the kit has been in my stash for a while already, and I don't have anywhere to put the damned thing at the moment anyway! Just been on Round 2 website: This is what they now have advertised.... 1:350 U.S.S. Enterprise 1701A Decal Set Item No: MKA001 Release Date: October 2010 Huge decals to fill a huge demand! The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701A as seen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture was originally painted various shades of pearlescent paints to give the smooth ship a paneled look. The patterns created were intricate and iconic and is the standard by which modelers compare their own attempts at the ship. Since the first announcement of the 2009 release of the 1:350 scale Enterprise A, modelers have been clamoring for the Aztec panel decals it contained so they could incorporate them into the kits already sitting on their shelves. Round 2 has heard their plea and is now delivering to the delight of large scale modelers everywhere. •Scale: 1/350 •5 HUGE (approx. 15” x 15”) sheets •4 sheets of Aztec decals used in the 2009 1:350 Enterprise 1701A release •1 NEW sheet created specifically for this set with alternate ship names and registry numbers •Engineering colors in blue, gray (onscreen appearance), and green •Detailed application instructions I can see no pricing though Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Martian Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 There's an alternative set for the PL Enterprise at Starship Modeler's store at $59 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 saw this at the show today to give you lot a idea of the size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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