Great video bud, fantastic comparison. I had the original (2001) printing for many years and ended up giving it to my friend to build as he was a huge fan of the Refit (like myself). Sadly he never got around to building it and passed away in 2019. I am currently thinking to pick up the new printing and do a fully lit display with her. Found some great 3rd party detailing (internal Bridge details etc) so I'm thinking of going full museum piece with it. Fantastic video once again.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I really appreciate them. I am glad you enjoy my videos. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I lost a close friend last year and ended up finishing his 1/350 U.S.S. Enterprise 50th Anniversary model from the Original Series. I hope you get your model and have a great build my friend!
Hi, I bought the 3rd version and was wondering where to buy the aztecing decals. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Btw thank you for making a video explaining all three versions.
I am glad you enjoyed the video, thank you. To answer your question, I would suggest eBay. Or maybe round2models.com and click on the links on where to purchase them. Good luck with your Enterprise. =->
I've got that first release kit as well as the 1/350 NX-01 in the stash but nowhere to display her as she is a big girl. Plus mine is in the rarer blue plastic as opposed to the usual white hence another reason why I haven't built her
The YORKTOWN has a small appearance in Star Trek 4. Admiral Cartwright contacts it's Captain. The YORKTOWN was knocked out by the whale probe. ( probably why Scotty had so many repairs in No.5.)
Iv never gone back to this ship I had one years ago and the necelle pylon I glued to the hull didn’t stick there was nothing to fix it together I held it till the glue set and did all I could but the engines just broke off
Do these Polar Lights models have the lights cut out already? I built one of the old AMT Enterprise-D models from the 90s and had to cut all the lights out and it was a daunting task.
To answer your question, yes the windows and light sections are pre cut. I agree, it would daunting indeed to have to drill out the windows and the light openings.
The history of the A actually has several clashing “origin” stories from being a renamed ship to a just built ship, but nothin officially has been released as cannon on the A’s origin’s
I bought the 2017-Release with a Lightning-Kit, but i can't get the Aztec Decals, because they are out of Print. So the Package ist standing in the Cellar, until they will get back in Production.
Not sure why the Polar Lights kits say the "USS Yorktown" was renamed "USS Enterprise A". - The Yorktown was shown in "The Voyage Home" as being crippled by the probe. So it was already captain'd, a crew, and a mission. Its - The "Enterprise A" was described as a brand new ship that was built new from the keel up. It was riddled with issues during its shakedown cruise and scotty was in charge of repairs at drydock. Why would it be riddled with issues if it was renamed from the Yorktown and had already logged hundreds of space hours?
If they made a 1701-D, it would probably be somewhere in the 6 to 7 foot long range in 1/350th scale, and have a price tag at around 1,000 dollars. Just check out the 1/2500 scale kits as they make all of the Enterprises in the same scale and the D is a little more than twice as big as well as the rest of the Enterprises. Round 2 doesn't have the money to spend on molds for kits of that size. I am a machinist and even the cost to upgrade the molds for the re-issues is in the tens of thousands of dollars. As for the aztec decals they have been selling those as far back as 2007.
I am aware of the size a 1/350 scale USS Enterprise D would be. I personally would think it would be great to have! That is my oppinion, you are free to yours. As far as the aztec decals, I spoke of them being included in only one issue of the Kit. The other two kit issues do not include them.
I wasn't trying to be a smart guy or put your idea down. Most modelers in the community don't understand why modeling companies put out models in smaller scale as opposed to doing certain models in much larger scales. Being a machinist in the tool and die field, I have reworked and made new molds for companies. A new mold is less than half the cost as it is to rework or remachine an old mold. Most mold machines can handle molds as in the size of the 350th refit or tos Enterprise models. A mold that would be needed for say a 350th scale Enterprise D, would most likely need a much larger molding machine made to specifically handle molds of that size. This would be a very expensive undertaking and cost the model company dearly.in turn that expense would be passed down to us modelers. This is the reason model kits have gotten so costly these days. I have been model building for some 48 years now, and I have seen the steep jump in prices over the last 10 years. I was just trying to bring to light why most model companies wouldn't take on a model of this size and it is the same reason why model companies make an announcement about doing some models and then they never go past the design stages because the find out the cost of a mold wetter it is new tooling or reworking a mold that they already have. I was just bringing to light the reality on this topic and not trying to put your thoughts or ideas down. Sure all of us would like to see large scale models of our favorite ships and sad to say most of them will always be just that, a wish or thought. They do have large scale Enterprise D fiberglass or resin kits available and the prices are very high. I hope no offense was taken by you and none was meant. Happy modeling. Looking forward to seeing your ships finished up.
No offense taken my friend. I completely understand. I think that is why we can still see the original casting of the USS Enterprise from AMT when it first came out. I totally agree, everything is very expensive. Even the decal and lighting kits can be very pricey as well. Of course I cannot afford as much as I would like. My collection was gradually built over the years. If I could I would have bid during the auctions when they auctioned off the props and large ship models used in the Star Trek Films. Of course my wife woudl have different ideas, ha ha. Take care and happy modeling to you as well!
I watched this in hopes of learning all the differences between releases, not having opened them, much of the “ information” was speculation and fanboy stuff, fine for a 5 minute video, not for over 20. Didn’t learn a thing, bummer.
Alright it would be amazing if there was a 1/350 uss Enterprise D but it would probably not even fit in a normal house and if it did good luck getting it true a door😂🤣
It's not really clear that it was the Yorktown. Some other sources saying it was the USS Ti-Ho, others saying it was the USS Atlantis and some saying it was a complete new build ship. Non of this is canonical confirmed
Roddenberry reportedly suggested the second USS Enterprise-A, launched at the end of Star Trek IV, had previously been named USS Yorktown since it seemed unlikely that Starfleet could have built a new Enterprise so quickly. If this was the case, the Yorktown may have made it safely back to Earth and been repaired and renamed, or perhaps there was a newer, replacement Yorktown already under construction at the time of the probe crisis.
In hindsight, I really wish that the ship had retained its original name. Would it really have been so bad for Kirk and his officers to take command of USS Yorktown, and create a new legendary starship name. IMHO the whole NCC-1701 A, B, C, D, etc. got to be silly. Even in TNG if you want to name the ship Enterprise at least give it a unique hull number.
That is an interesting view. I think that the USS Yorktown was due to be decommissioned but with the enterprise' destruction they rushed to rename the Yorktown the Enterprise A. The Enterprise was due to be decommissioned as well so I totally get where your coming from.
With the problems the "Yorktown" had in the beginning of ST V, there could be nice exchange between Scotty and Uhura near the begining of the movie when Scotty had brought her the packet (of peanuts?). Scotty, frustrated with all the ship's malfunctions: "This is definitely not the Enterprise". Uhura as she opens the packet: "It's not like she did'nt have her problems too, but we grew to love her". Scotty chuckles lightly, looking at the view screen seemingly beyond the stars themselves: "Aye".
@@jnichols3 She brought him dinner as he could not get away from his work. All the problems that were going on with the Enterprise (Yorktown) makes me understand why it was going to be decommissioned lol. But Scotty did get her ready.
Now I remember, thanks. Anyway, Yorktown could have been a separate unique character like Enterprise had been. That first movie (V) she was troublesome child. The second (VI) she proves she is every bit the ship her sister was. Dont mess with a "Connie". BTW, in one of the novels, Enterprise-A was lost about 6 months before the launch of Enterprise-B. I do not remember the name of the novel. I had just thumbed through it at a book store. Do you know what book that was?
Great video bud, fantastic comparison. I had the original (2001) printing for many years and ended up giving it to my friend to build as he was a huge fan of the Refit (like myself). Sadly he never got around to building it and passed away in 2019.
I am currently thinking to pick up the new printing and do a fully lit display with her. Found some great 3rd party detailing (internal Bridge details etc) so I'm thinking of going full museum piece with it.
Fantastic video once again.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I really appreciate them. I am glad you enjoy my videos. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I lost a close friend last year and ended up finishing his 1/350 U.S.S. Enterprise 50th Anniversary model from the Original Series. I hope you get your model and have a great build my friend!
@@TrekFanNCC-1701 Thank you bud. Yea I just saw some of the video on the build your talking about. Haven't finished it yet but I bloody well plan to.
Yes! Finally! Someone else who goes with the Enterprise-A previously being the Yorktown!
Absolutely!
Nice! I need to pick me up refit version just to stick back until I can build it one day
Its well worth it. A truly amazing kit.
Hi, I bought the 3rd version and was wondering where to buy the aztecing decals. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Btw thank you for making a video explaining all three versions.
I am glad you enjoyed the video, thank you. To answer your question, I would suggest eBay. Or maybe round2models.com and click on the links on where to purchase them. Good luck with your Enterprise. =->
@@TrekFanNCC-1701 thank you I will check those links. Have a good day
@@kylethompson7831 My pleasure. You have a great day as well.
I've got that first release kit as well as the 1/350 NX-01 in the stash but nowhere to display her as she is a big girl. Plus mine is in the rarer blue plastic as opposed to the usual white hence another reason why I haven't built her
Awesome! That would make a great video! They are big, but they are wonderful!
The YORKTOWN has a small appearance in Star Trek 4. Admiral Cartwright contacts it's Captain. The YORKTOWN was knocked out by the whale probe. ( probably why Scotty had so many repairs in No.5.)
Iv never gone back to this ship
I had one years ago and the necelle pylon I glued to the hull didn’t stick there was nothing to fix it together
I held it till the glue set and did all I could but the engines just broke off
Do you know if the lighting kits are still out there? I've had the model for years but cant seem to find the Polar Lights light kit.
I don't think Polar Lights produces the lighting kits for these models anymore. However, you can find them on ebay still.
Pretty sure there wasn't a lighting kit from Polar Lights for the Refit/A, only for the TOS version, just all the aftermarket ones.
Do these Polar Lights models have the lights cut out already? I built one of the old AMT Enterprise-D models from the 90s and had to cut all the lights out and it was a daunting task.
To answer your question, yes the windows and light sections are pre cut. I agree, it would daunting indeed to have to drill out the windows and the light openings.
@@TrekFanNCC-1701 Thank you so much! Man, it really was...but it sure looked badass!
The history of the A actually has several clashing “origin” stories from being a renamed ship to a just built ship, but nothin officially has been released as cannon on the A’s origin’s
I bought the 2017-Release with a Lightning-Kit, but i can't get the Aztec Decals, because they are out of Print. So the Package ist standing in the Cellar, until they will get back in Production.
Maybe you can find some on eBay. That is where I get a lot of my out of production star trek stuff.
No need to buy them. The original files are available on the web. Just buy some decal paper and print your own
Not sure why the Polar Lights kits say the "USS Yorktown" was renamed "USS Enterprise A".
- The Yorktown was shown in "The Voyage Home" as being crippled by the probe. So it was already captain'd, a crew, and a mission. Its
- The "Enterprise A" was described as a brand new ship that was built new from the keel up. It was riddled with issues during its shakedown cruise and scotty was in charge of repairs at drydock. Why would it be riddled with issues if it was renamed from the Yorktown and had already logged hundreds of space hours?
I think thats why she was such a pile in Star Trek 5 and nothing on the ship worked. It would be like repairing after EMP attack nothing would work.
If they made a 1701-D, it would probably be somewhere in the 6 to 7 foot long range in 1/350th scale, and have a price tag at around 1,000 dollars. Just check out the 1/2500 scale kits as they make all of the Enterprises in the same scale and the D is a little more than twice as big as well as the rest of the Enterprises. Round 2 doesn't have the money to spend on molds for kits of that size. I am a machinist and even the cost to upgrade the molds for the re-issues is in the tens of thousands of dollars. As for the aztec decals they have been selling those as far back as 2007.
I am aware of the size a 1/350 scale USS Enterprise D would be. I personally would think it would be great to have! That is my oppinion, you are free to yours. As far as the aztec decals, I spoke of them being included in only one issue of the Kit. The other two kit issues do not include them.
I wasn't trying to be a smart guy or put your idea down. Most modelers in the community don't understand why modeling companies put out models in smaller scale as opposed to doing certain models in much larger scales. Being a machinist in the tool and die field, I have reworked and made new molds for companies. A new mold is less than half the cost as it is to rework or remachine an old mold. Most mold machines can handle molds as in the size of the 350th refit or tos Enterprise models. A mold that would be needed for say a 350th scale Enterprise D, would most likely need a much larger molding machine made to specifically handle molds of that size. This would be a very expensive undertaking and cost the model company dearly.in turn that expense would be passed down to us modelers. This is the reason model kits have gotten so costly these days. I have been model building for some 48 years now, and I have seen the steep jump in prices over the last 10 years. I was just trying to bring to light why most model companies wouldn't take on a model of this size and it is the same reason why model companies make an announcement about doing some models and then they never go past the design stages because the find out the cost of a mold wetter it is new tooling or reworking a mold that they already have. I was just bringing to light the reality on this topic and not trying to put your thoughts or ideas down. Sure all of us would like to see large scale models of our favorite ships and sad to say most of them will always be just that, a wish or thought. They do have large scale Enterprise D fiberglass or resin kits available and the prices are very high.
I hope no offense was taken by you and none was meant. Happy modeling. Looking forward to seeing your ships finished up.
No offense taken my friend. I completely understand. I think that is why we can still see the original casting of the USS Enterprise from AMT when it first came out. I totally agree, everything is very expensive. Even the decal and lighting kits can be very pricey as well. Of course I cannot afford as much as I would like. My collection was gradually built over the years. If I could I would have bid during the auctions when they auctioned off the props and large ship models used in the Star Trek Films. Of course my wife woudl have different ideas, ha ha. Take care and happy modeling to you as well!
I watched this in hopes of learning all the differences between releases, not having opened them, much of the “ information” was speculation and fanboy stuff, fine for a 5 minute video, not for over 20. Didn’t learn a thing, bummer.
Alright it would be amazing if there was a 1/350 uss Enterprise D but it would probably not even fit in a normal house and if it did good luck getting it true a door😂🤣
It's not really clear that it was the Yorktown. Some other sources saying it was the USS Ti-Ho, others saying it was the USS Atlantis and some saying it was a complete new build ship. Non of this is canonical confirmed
Roddenberry reportedly suggested the second USS Enterprise-A, launched at the end of Star Trek IV, had previously been named USS Yorktown since it seemed unlikely that Starfleet could have built a new Enterprise so quickly. If this was the case, the Yorktown may have made it safely back to Earth and been repaired and renamed, or perhaps there was a newer, replacement Yorktown already under construction at the time of the probe crisis.
The latter scenario could be supported by dialogue from Star Trek V where the Enterprise is described as a "new ship" by Scotty,
In hindsight, I really wish that the ship had retained its original name. Would it really have been so bad for Kirk and his officers to take command of USS Yorktown, and create a new legendary starship name. IMHO the whole NCC-1701 A, B, C, D, etc. got to be silly. Even in TNG if you want to name the ship Enterprise at least give it a unique hull number.
That is an interesting view. I think that the USS Yorktown was due to be decommissioned but with the enterprise' destruction they rushed to rename the Yorktown the Enterprise A. The Enterprise was due to be decommissioned as well so I totally get where your coming from.
With the problems the "Yorktown" had in the beginning of ST V, there could be nice exchange between Scotty and Uhura near the begining of the movie when Scotty had brought her the packet (of peanuts?).
Scotty, frustrated with all the ship's malfunctions: "This is definitely not the Enterprise".
Uhura as she opens the packet: "It's not like she did'nt have her problems too, but we grew to love her".
Scotty chuckles lightly, looking at the view screen seemingly beyond the stars themselves: "Aye".
@@jnichols3 She brought him dinner as he could not get away from his work. All the problems that were going on with the Enterprise (Yorktown) makes me understand why it was going to be decommissioned lol. But Scotty did get her ready.
They made the Enterprise a "Kenny". As in "OMG! They killed Kenny! You bastards!". Shows up later as if nothing happened.
Now I remember, thanks. Anyway, Yorktown could have been a separate unique character like Enterprise had been. That first movie (V) she was troublesome child. The second (VI) she proves she is every bit the ship her sister was. Dont mess with a "Connie". BTW, in one of the novels, Enterprise-A was lost about 6 months before the launch of Enterprise-B. I do not remember the name of the novel. I had just thumbed through it at a book store. Do you know what book that was?
You only showed the boxes. Oh, well.