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Mike_S Ensign
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Posts: 8
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:01 am Post subject: Fed NCA/NCL question |
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I purchased Fed Fleet Box #1 (0200), and noticed the saucers of the NCA and NCL vary in height going from port to starboard. Specifically, the port side of the saucer is about 1mm tall, while the starboard side is 2mm tall.
I'm just wondering if this is normal, or whether I received a dud?
Regardless, I'm glad I got these miniatures Wanted to back in the '80s, but my parents were paranoid about the lead used back then.
Thanks,
-Mike |
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Darkwing Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 23 Oct 2010 Posts: 249 Location: ZZ 9 plural Z A
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Good eye you have. I have couple that I have not finished yet, but I went and looked at them and - sure enough they do vary slightly from side to side just as you describe. _________________ Let's get DANGEROUS!
Tice Leonard, U.S.S. Lexington & IKV Annihilation |
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Mike_S Ensign
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:15 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info!
-Mike |
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leathernsteel Lieutenant SG
Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 196 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:42 am Post subject: |
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I would blame that on wartime production, I bet the federation was in such a hurry to turn out new ships and get them into the fight that such things didn't matter.
Oh and welcome aboard, Mike_S! |
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Dal Downing Commander
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 652 Location: Western Wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Not holding one in my hand right now, I am willing to bet it is a anomaly of spincasting. If you looked at other minis I am sure you would notice similar oddity. It trace back to metal flow and gate locations in the molds.
All in all I have to cut ADBs production methods a break. For the quanity they produce it is the most reasonable and cost effective way togo. I work in a Plastic Injection facility but the expense in going that route really only becomes piratical when you make hundred of thousands of cycles. _________________ -Dal
"Which one of you is the Biggest, Baddest, Bootlicker of the bunch?"
"I am."
"ARCHERS!!! THAT ONE!!!!" |
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phdillman Lieutenant SG
Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 180
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Dal Downing wrote: | Not holding one in my hand right now, I am willing to bet it is a anomaly of spincasting. If you looked at other minis I am sure you would notice similar oddity. It trace back to metal flow and gate locations in the molds.
All in all I have to cut ADBs production methods a break. For the quanity they produce it is the most reasonable and cost effective way togo. I work in a Plastic Injection facility but the expense in going that route really only becomes piratical when you make hundred of thousands of cycles. |
Check the legacy board about the new Starline 2500. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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phdillman wrote: | Check the legacy board about the new Starline 2500. |
Yep. Already seen it.
I'm going to go broke buying new minis and will die of sleep deprivation trying ot paint them all.
And what shall I do with the 4 or 5 hundred painted, 2 to 300 prepped and primed, and 3 to 400 unopened Starline miniatures sitting in my workroom now??? _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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phdillman Lieutenant SG
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Scoutdad wrote: | phdillman wrote: | Check the legacy board about the new Starline 2500. |
Yep. Already seen it.
I'm going to go broke buying new minis and will die of sleep deprivation trying ot paint them all.
And what shall I do with the 4 or 5 hundred painted, 2 to 300 prepped and primed, and 3 to 400 unopened Starline miniatures sitting in my workroom now??? |
E-Bay??? |
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Wolverin61 Commander
Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 495 Location: Mississippi
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Scoutdad wrote: | Yep. Already seen it.
I'm going to go broke buying new minis and will die of sleep deprivation trying ot paint them all.
And what shall I do with the 4 or 5 hundred painted, 2 to 300 prepped and primed, and 3 to 400 unopened Starline miniatures sitting in my workroom now??? |
You're breaking my heart, Tony. You know you can never be too rich or have too many minis _________________ "His pattern indicates two-dimensional thinking."
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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It's not too many... I just want the new ones. Did you see the image of the proposed first release in the Starline 2500 series?
I need about a dozen of those:
CAx3
CAD
CS
CC
GSC
CX
DCS
CVL
CVS
CVH _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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ctchapel Lieutenant JG
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 84 Location: Federal Way, WA
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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You know Tony, that Mongoose plans on releasing limited editions of some ships. That may mean you won't need a dozen Fed CA minis, just a bit of patience. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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ctchapel wrote: | You know Tony, that Mongoose plans on releasing limited editions of some ships. That may mean you won't need a dozen Fed CA minis, just a bit of patience. |
Patience! Patience I got. What I don't gt is new Starline 2500 minis, so give them to me.Now!
Besides, If I decide to wait for that limited edition CAD, they'll decide to release a D7D instead...
Now to establish a secret "slush" fund so that when LE ships are announced, I can immediately order them.
Hmmm... I wonder If I could open a Christmas Club account and then convince my wfe to forget about it when Christmas rolls around and she wants to plunder it... _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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ctchapel Lieutenant JG
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 84 Location: Federal Way, WA
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea Tony. Too bad wives are immune to Jedi mind tricks, or you would be all set |
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Mike_S Ensign
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Posts: 8
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Here are some quick photos of the NCL (now completed) that started this thread:
Sorry the lighting isn't that great.
Thanks to all the posters for sharing tips and photos on this board! Helped me a lot while working on this mini.
-Mike |
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leathernsteel Lieutenant SG
Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 196 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Ship looks great! I'm not seeing any flaws in the saucer. |
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