EMvTW 49: ECS Fortunate (Y class)

NOTE:  You can click on most pictures to get a larger view of them.

Rewrites: June 2016 & January 2019

My next article in the Eaglemoss vs. The World series is on the ECS Fortunate, a Y Class freighter from the 22nd century.  We are first introduced to this type of ship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Fortunate Son".

This will be yet another short article as I really don't have anything else to compare it too.

If you have been a follower of my articles, then I apologize for sounding like a broken record.  I can't help it though by continuing to point out that Eaglemoss has really been a game changer when it comes to pre-built and pre-painted models of Star Trek ships.  The two new ships a month that Eaglemoss produces for us, has completely buried Hallmark's selection of ships and has far surpassed Furuta's deceased collection.

Per Memory Alpha and Beta, "The Y-class freighter (not to be confused with a Class Y starship) was a type of starship utilized by the Earth Cargo Service during the 22nd century."  They go on to say, "The ECS Fortunate (ECS-2801) was a United Earth Y-class cargo freighter that was in service with the Earth Cargo Service in the early to mid-22nd century. The vessel had a crew complement of twenty-three. In 2151, the Fortunate was commanded by Captain Jackson Keene. Matthew Ryan served as her first officer prior to 2151."

If you would like to read more official stuff on this type of ship, feel free to check out the following links:

Y Class Information: Memory Alpha LINK and Memory Beta LINK

ECS Fortunate Information: Memory Alpha LINK and Memory Beta LINK

Eaglemoss

 

 

 

 

Right off the bat, I have to say that this is a fan-freaking-tastic model from Eaglemoss.  This is probably my all time favorite when it comes to the amount of detail the manufacturer worked into it.

They have molded so much detail into the plastic and metal parts that it leaves your head spinning.  There are so many little details that were put into this ship.  The ship has little fins and antenna array that beg to be accidentally broken off, but they also give it a really nice look.

While the inter-connecting gantry is not hollow, the detailing has been done well enough that you can see what it is supposed to look like.

Following the belly of the ship towards the command module, we are treated to a very nicely executed antenna array.  But Eaglemoss didn't stop there and continued to treat us to even more details where the cargo section joins the command module.

Eaglemoss painted the model in such a way to not only highlight those details, but really bring out other parts too.  The model has that old used look, yet you can make out all all kinds of little details.

For instance, each of the cargo holds is individually numbered.

The impulse engines on the back of the "tug" are even painted.

Although there isn't any clear plastic parts, they did a nice job of painting the warp nacelles to give them a glowing look.

My only complaint is in regards to the stand and not the model.  The instructions they give are not the easiest to follow as where they want you to mount the stand is hard to do.  I've been told to take the plastic piece off the base before trying to attach it to the ship.  I found it easier to just turn the ship around and mount it at a downward angle like I did here.

I won't subtract points for this as I'm concerned with the actual models when I do these reviews, not their display stands, but I figured I would offer some friendly advice while we're at it.

I checked on eBay at at the time of the (re)writing (January 2019) of this article, you can get one, with the shipping included, for around $23.  NOTE: Prices were researched last on January 11th, 2019.  As of the writing of this article, you can also currently order the Eaglemoss model right from the company themselves for around $23 (shipping unknown).

This is one of those models that I really can't sing enough praises about.  I normally am used to paying up to $30 for a Standard Issue Eaglemoss model from eBay.  I say that, because I would dare say that given the great quality of this model, I would even be willing to pay and additional $10 for it if I had to do it all over again.  This ship is so different looking than your standard starships that it will easily stand out in your collection, and become a conversation piece that you can be proud to own.

As always, I hope you found this article useful and informative.  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to comment below.

So for now, "Live long and prosper!!!"



Additional Links To Photos Of My Collection:

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Other Reviewers Take On The Eaglemoss Model:
Some Kind Of Star Trek
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