Topic: Good News on Hobby Front (Read 17720 times)

Storvick_XC · « **on:** July 24, 2008, 02:46:05 am »

The owner of Round 2 (was the former owner of Playing Mantis) has bought the AMT, ERTL, Polar Lights line from Raceing Champions. He is re-releasing the Original Enterprise from the 1970s model line and also the Polar Lights Enterprises. Also for next year they are releaseing a 1/1000 scale Akira Class model that will be a little over 18 inches long in plastic. R2 has stated they will be re-releaseing the old Star Trek line that AMT had along with makeing new Star Trek kits. So be on the look out.

Centurus · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2008, 03:09:13 am »

Quote from: Storvick on July 24, 2008, 02:46:05 am

The owner of Round 2 (was the former owner of Playing Mantis) has bought the AMT, ERTL, Polar Lights line from Raceing Champions. He is re-releasing the Original Enterprise from the 1970s model line and also the Polar Lights Enterprises. Also for next year they are releaseing a 1/1000 scale Akira Class model that will be a little over 18 inches long in plastic. R2 has stated they will be re-releaseing the old Star Trek line that AMT had along with makeing new Star Trek kits. So be on the look out.

Could you give us a link?

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2008, 08:50:10 am »

http://www.autoworldhobby.com/newsdetail.aspx?id=32

Scroll down for the amt 18 inch re-release and polar lights 1/1000 enterprise re-release info on the above link. The akira news was announced at wonderfest last week and there is a lot of talk at starshipmodeler about this in the forums there. Round 2 was also polling the patrons there for what models they would like to see. http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/viewtopic.php?t=64603

Storvick_XC · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2008, 11:18:38 am »

Dax I didn't know ya visited Starship modeler also. I thought I was the only one that visited there and Hobbytalk.com.

Tus-XC · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2008, 02:13:19 pm »

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2008, 05:58:08 pm »

Quote from: Storvick on July 24, 2008, 11:18:38 am

Dax I didn't know ya visited Starship modeler also. I thought I was the only one that visited there and Hobbytalk.com.

I have placed a few orders with them. One of my 1/350 enterprises, the detroyat conversion kit for the 1/1000 PL and some tools and supplies. The side cutters are nice. I used to just cut parts away with an exacto knife. Side cutters went really well with a model I just built with my son.

I just haven't had the chance to build anything for myself. I have had the ptolemy tug (from federation models) out on the work table for a little bit and the 1/350 enterprise saucer is sitting there right now. I want to put in LEDs but it looks like I won't start until the kids are back in school and that start will just see me getting the electronics together on a breadboard.

Storvick_XC · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2008, 06:52:15 pm »

*hires Dax to help with the LEDs on his 1/350 Enterprise model* I am going to need soem big time help on that part.

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:08:07 pm »

It's going to be awhile as "stuff"keeps happenning, but I'll be glad to share when I get there. I'm brt on starship modeler forum.

http://www.unique-leds.com/index.php

http://www.goldmine-elec.com/

These are 2 of the recommended sites by modelers at sm for 1.8mm LEDs. 1.8mm is as small as you will get for now. That's still too big much much closer to scale for the nav and strobe lights. 3mm and 5mm can be used for internal lighting.

psytce · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:11:03 pm »

Quote from: Storvick on July 24, 2008, 11:18:38 am

Dax I didn't know ya visited Starship modeler also. I thought I was the only one that visited there and Hobbytalk.com.

Nope ... I'm over at both also.
Same Username ....

Tommy

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2008, 06:50:12 pm »

Quote from: psytce on July 31, 2008, 06:11:03 pm

Quote from: Storvick on July 24, 2008, 11:18:38 am
Dax I didn't know ya visited Starship modeler also. I thought I was the only one that visited there and Hobbytalk.com.

Nope ... I'm over at both also.
Same Username ....

Tommy

Heh..I'm also on Hobby Talk....Crimnick...HO slolcars...

My Track "build" thread...

Walker's Glen

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=208603

Storvick_XC · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2008, 10:32:43 pm »

is listed as Storvick on Hobbytalk, and Tomar at Starship modeler. The only person i hate on those forums is Don. From the way he talks and replies to my posts makes me feel that just because he selling modeling stuff he has the right to be snobbish and rude to some of the people.

psytce · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2008, 09:54:28 am »

Quote from: KBF-Crim on August 04, 2008, 06:50:12 pm

Quote from: psytce on July 31, 2008, 06:11:03 pm
Quote from: Storvick on July 24, 2008, 11:18:38 am
Dax I didn't know ya visited Starship modeler also. I thought I was the only one that visited there and Hobbytalk.com.

Nope ... I'm over at both also.
Same Username ....

Tommy

Heh..I'm also on Hobby Talk....Crimnick...HO slolcars...

My Track "build" thread...

Walker's Glen

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=208603

Man that brings me back.......
I use to race AFX cars back in the 70's.
I was involved in a 24 hour race that Autoworld sponsored at one of the NY auto shows. I thiink it was in 78.
I used to help Autoworld out when they came to NY for the shows ......

Tommy

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2008, 11:24:19 am »

http://trekmovie.com/2008/08/02/the-collective-the-return-of-star-trek-model-kits/#more-2235

info on releases and planned releases through to and including 2010 for star trek models from RC2 (amt and polar lights)

A 1/350 TOS enterprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

psytce · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2008, 11:13:35 pm »

Good News .... My PL Enterprises just shipped from Culttv's shop. Should have them in a few days ....

Tommy

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2008, 12:43:34 am »

Starship modeler sold out on their 1st shipment. More due there wednesday. I just got a dvd in the mail from cultman on building the 4 foot enterprise refit.

psytce · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2008, 12:29:24 am »

Not sure if everyone here knows ....

They are re-releasing the Enterprise E, it should be out in January. Limited release.

I'm going to get me a few of them .....

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2008, 04:18:00 pm »

Latest hobby show pic, I'm going to be spending more money.

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2008, 08:56:38 pm »

starship modeler and culttvman have the new old amt 18 inch enterprises in now in the regular box for 19.95. The lines on the suacer section are gone and the decal sheet is amazing.

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:42:49 pm »

Re-release of enterprise E is now out. Should be able to find in for $22.95 U.S.

TAnimaL · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2009, 03:07:47 pm »

whoa... in that hobby show pic, is that a Mystery UFO (aka Leif Ericson) model I spy? Was that actually for sale? The box looks different from ones I've seen before... In my dreams, someone would rerelease THAT someday. I've seen smaller-sized resin ones, but, oh, how I wish I had just got one as a kid when they were about $4

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