Enterprise model lit up in the dark

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2005-01-09 08:02pm

It's grainy because I took it with the camera in my cell phone, but I like how the camera makes the lights seem so much brighter than they are.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2005-01-09 08:03pm

That's a pretty sweet model.

I think you can see the nacelle's reflection on the back of the drive section.

Macross · Post by **Macross** » 2005-01-10 12:07am

Ah, the Bandai 1/850 Enterprise.

I got one myself this past year. Its a real pain to wire the engineering section, but once its together (and WORKING!) its a real beauty!

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2005-01-10 12:58am

I like the grainy effect, most nebula-like.

Does anyone who's gotten this kit think that the "Aztec" patterning to the paint is overdone?

Post by **Dalton** » 2005-01-10 01:51am

Ooh, that is very nice. Reminds me of the huge scale models they have hanging over Quark's over at the Vegas Hilton.

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2005-01-10 01:55am

Frank Hipper wrote:I like the grainy effect, most nebula-like.

Does anyone who's gotten this kit think that the "Aztec" patterning to the paint is overdone?

I think it's done just about right on the saucer. It's the stardrive section where it really glares.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-01-10 07:59am

Ack! Why is the port nacelle shut down?!

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2005-01-10 08:04am

Chardok wrote:Ack! Why is the port nacelle shut down?!

Lack of warp coils. They're supposed to be installed this Tuesday.

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2005-01-10 08:23am

Very awesome, the grainy effect does work, but if you can get a clear shot, that'll be cool.

Maybe this time with a the other working nacelle

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Still, damn awesome when all lit up and shiny.

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2005-01-10 11:27am

Chardok wrote:Ack! Why is the port nacelle shut down?!

On the refit-Enterprise, only the insides of the nacelle grilles light up at warp power. The port nacelle is on, you just can't see it.

Although, ironically, the starboard nacelle light went out (AGAIN, jesus...) the day after I took that picture.

Post by **Dalton** » 2005-01-10 05:52pm

Stofsk wrote:
Chardok wrote:Ack! Why is the port nacelle shut down?!
Lack of warp coils. They're supposed to be installed this Tuesday.

Ten points, nothing but net!

aerius · Post by **aerius** » 2005-01-10 06:55pm

Wow, that is a very nice realistic model. If I didn't know better I'd say you'd taken a screencap off a DVD or something.

Chardok wrote:Ack! Why is the port nacelle shut down?!

Quantum fluctuations in the warp plasma relays must've tripped a breaker or something.

SPOOFE · Post by **SPOOFE** » 2005-01-10 07:10pm

I like how the camera makes the lights seem so much brighter than they are.

If you like that, put a camera on a tripod, set the F-stop to maximum, and capture a, say, 3-second exposure. It'll go from looking cool to looking FUCKING KICKASS, mate.

Lord Poe · Post by **Lord Poe** » 2005-01-11 04:00am

Couldn't help but play with it:

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-01-11 06:49am

Damn, Mr. Poe. That looks like a screen cap from STII or something. Excellent job!