The 5K Enterprise

[Rico]

WOW!  Again - WOW!!!

QMx is making a Studio Scale, warp engines on FULL, ULTIMATE, movie refit Enterprise.  Gorgeous and simply incredible.  I may need a second or even third job to swing this baby!

She's arguably the most famous space-exploration vessel ever: the iconic Constitution-class starship, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. Launched in 2245, it underwent a refit in 2270 — and today it can be yours as a breathtaking Artisan Replica from QMx.

Our most ambitious work to date, this 1:350 scale filming-quality miniature recreates
perfectly the starship featured in the first three Star Trek motion pictures. It measures 34.5 inches long and 7 inches high (14 inches high when mounted on the base). And it includes more features, more visual effects, more detailed painting that any licensed ship replica from any major Sci Fi movie or TV show to date.

Design features include:
Decorated VIP lounge complete with crew members.
Botanical garden with foliage and people.
Illuminated cargo/landing bay, including shuttles and work bees.
An individually-numbered, brass dedication plaque on the mirrored base.
Semi-transparent pearlescent paint is applied by hand in overlapping layers using multiple masks to create an Aztec patterning.

Custom-built electronics in the QMx Enterprise Refit control a complex lighting system that sports a total of 130 LEDs, including:
Blue LEDs for warp-engine illumination.
Warm white LEDs for interiors.
Blinking formation lights.
Anti-collision lights that flash in a pulse-strobe pattern.
An active deflector dish that ramps up to an amber glow and brightens to blue when warp engines are engaged.
Firing photon torpedoes that flash red and white.
All lighting systems are operated by a four-function remote control and are powered by a 12-volt AC/DC transformer.

It takes our artisans about 100 hours to hand assemble the styrene, resin, acrylic, brass and MDF parts that go into this legendary starship, hand applying 26 different paints, and adding special decals and hand-painted stencils.

As with all QMx Artisan replicas, the Enterprise Refit is made to order in the U.S. Not only does this allow us to offer you a replica of great intricacy and beauty, it also allows you to make your Enterprise Refit uniquely your own.

Customers purchasing the Enterprise Refit Artisan Replica are eligible for all the benefits of the QMx Concierge Service, including a personal concierge to help you with your order and any customization requests.

If you have a customization request, please make note of it in the "Comments" field on the third page that appears when you check out. A concierge will contact you to discuss your ideas and see what's possible. Please note that customizations may result in extended build time and additional costs.

Although every Artisan replica we make is, in a real sense, an edition of one, we understand having an edition number is very important to collectors. That's why we've set the edition size for U.S.S. Enterprise Refit at 250 ships total. Each hand-built starship is $4,995.

http://store.qmxonline.com/Enterprise-Refit-Artisan-Replica_p_135.html#

[Bryancd]

I have been reading a thread on this t the RPF! It's just a Polar
Lights model made with lights. Jason Eaton over there who as easily as much talent as Steve or anyone at QMx will do the same build for $3500 and offered to cook dinner! This is a HUGE rip off. Trek modeler will also do a $3500 build. Boo on QMx.

[Rico]

So it's not a new casting/mold in any way?

[Bryancd]

Nope. Here's the thread, skip to page 4.

http://www.therpf.com/f10/qmx-enterprise-90403/

[QuadShot]

I say we all pitch in!! It can be the community collectible! :)

[Bryancd]

But we can get a better one for $1500 less!

[QuadShot]

Let's DO IT! :) So, if there's at least 50 of us on the forums...(I know, there's more), that's only about $70 each! It can be our traveling mascot!! :)

[Rico]

Even if the price was lower, I still think I want to tackle building my own anyway.

[Bryancd]

Even if the price was lower, I still think I want to tackle building my own anyway.

Yes! I have been waiting for you to do it!

[turtlesrock]

looking at that made my eyes widen. a traveling mascot, you say? sounds like a good idea. that or someone could design a small enterprise made from common household objects so everyone could have their own, kinda like a trademark. that would be nice. ;)

[batmite]

I was really considering getting this until this new information was brought to light.. thanks for the head up.

[Bryancd]

I was really considering getting this until this new information was brought to light.. thanks for the head up.

No problem and if you ever want to speak with someone who can do a great build up, I would be happy to reffer you. :)

[QuadShot]

Bryan, you are too modest. You are our resident evil...er, I mean, resident expert on model building!