EMvTW Special 21 - Surak VS-5047-81192259584-5 (Vulcan Long Range Shuttle (SW7 Class))

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Rewrites: NONE YET

Our next Special Edition model from the Eaglemoss Star Trek collection is the SW7 Class Long Range Shuttle, and is from one of the movies rather than a series.

It's been two month since my last review.  This time, the delay wasn't financial.  I actually have completed collecting all 180 of the Standard Edition models that were released and I am continuing to collect the Specials and Extras as they trickle into the collection.  Sometimes, life throws curve balls at you.  And I think we can all agree that 2020 has... how shall I say it... not been the best year.  Well, there have been lots of things happening behind the scenes for me which can best be summed up with the following picture...

But, I really want to push through and continue with these reviews, so enough of that introduction and let us move forward.  Hopefully I can get back into some sort of groove and keep writing these things on a more regular basis.

We first get to see this starship in the movie called Star Trek: The Motion Picture. (1979).  My collection consists of the very large Eaglemoss model, and the very small MicroMachine model.

EMvTW 171 - Denobulan Medical Ship

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Our next review is going to cover the Denobulan Medical Ship.  At first glance, and from a distance, this rather unassuming looking ship could almost pass for a Vulcan vessel of the same era.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Cold Station 12".

EMvTW 170 - Tsunkatse Arena Ship

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With only TEN more Standard Edition models left in the Eaglemoss collection after this, we continue to see more and more one off ships.  Our next review is that of the Tsunkatse Arena Ship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Tsunkatse".

EMvTW Extra 23 - Friendship 1 (UESPA-1) (Deep Space Probe)

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Rewrites: NONE YET

The next Bonus Edition model to come out of Eaglemoss was not a starship at all, but rather a deep space probe called Friendship 1.

We first get to see this deep space probe in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Friendship One".

EMvTW 169 - Kes' Shuttle

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Rewrites: NONE YET

This review is going to focus on a ship we see in one episode, a ship that Kes used to visit the USS Voyager.

We first get to see this types of starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Concerning Flight".  Apparently though, the CGI model was reused in a slightly modified way in at least five different episodes including the variant we see for this Eaglemoss model.  This particular one appeared in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Fury".

EMvTW 168 - Suliban Freighter

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Rewrites: NONE YET

The Suliban were an interesting race to encounter in the Star Trek Universe.  During our many encounters with them, we also got treated to several different types of ships as well.  The Suliban Freighter was one such vessel.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Future Tense".

EMvTW SC06 - Shuttlecraft Collection Set 6

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It has been a little while, but here we are again, departing from the regular lineup of Standard Edition, Special Edition and Bonus Edition models.  This time around, we are reviewing the Shuttlecraft Collection Set #6.  This review is going to also differ from others that I typically write, in that it will cover four different Eaglemoss models in one article.  

The set consists of four smaller than Standard Edition sized models, with accompanying half height magazines and something called Okudagrams.

EMvTW Extra 22 - Cardassian Orbital Weapons Platform

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We stray from Eaglemoss' Standard Edition models to focus on another Bonus Edition release from them, the Cardassian Orbital Weapons Platform.

We first get to see this weapon in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called "What You Leave Behind".

No Golden Tickets (or Enterprises) Here...

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We are going to take a quick divergence from my regular writings for a minute.

For a while now, I have skipped certain Bonus (or Extra as I call them) Line of Eaglemoss models because I couldn't bring myself to spending money on essentially a re-skin of an already published model.  It didn't seem to me like the build quality was going to get any better and chances were, the paint work was probably going to be almost identical to the originally released model except for the new registry markings.

It looks like Eaglemoss is now scraping the bottom of the barrel for ideas on how to part us with our money yet again, and I am thinking that I will now be skipping purchasing certain Special Edition line of models going forward.

Starting with Special Edition #20, Eaglemoss has decided to bring us a golden model of the U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1707-D).

I believe their intention is to give us the ability to create a display much like the one on the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) that was located in it's observation lounge.

Photo Credit: John Eaves

You really should go check out John Eaves' blog entry (at THIS LINK) about the USS Enterprise-E's Golden Enterprise Display.  It is a long and well illustrated article about his work on this iconic display case.

EMvTW 167 - Axanar Cargo Ship

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For this issue of Eaglemoss vs. The World, we are going to take a look at the Axanar Cargo Ship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Fight or Flight".

EMvTW 166 - Tamarian Deep Space Cruiser (Darmok Class)

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“Mirab, with sails unfurled.”  We set forth on this Standard Edition review with the Tamarian Deep Space Cruiser, also known as the Darmok Class in the non-canon resources.

Note: The picture above actually shows the MicroMachine model of a Klaestron Ship.  Apparently, the filming model was reused for both races.  Since it does not seem like we will see a Klaestron model from Eaglemoss, I figured that I would share it.  As for the actual Eaglemoss model of the Tamarian Deep Space Cruiser, we first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Darmok".

EMvTW Extra 21 - Klingon D4 Concept (D'ama Class)

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The next Bonus Edition starship to be released by Eaglemoss was a concept model of what the D4 would have looked like in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Unexpected".

Sadly, this design was never used on screen.

EMvTW 165 - Karemma Starship

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Up next for review in the Standard Line of Eaglemoss vessels is the Karemma Starship.

It's been a long time since I've had a MicroMachine model to display next to my Eaglemoss model.  We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called "Starship Down".

EMvTW 164 - USS Alka-Selsior NCC-1404 (USS Excelsior Nilo Rodis Concept III (AKA U.S.S. Excelsior Prototype Mk III))

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This next review is of a ship that almost wasn't cannon, but thanks to a brief appearance, it now is considered part of the fleet.

We very briefly get to see this starship at Surplus Depot Z15 in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Unification, Part I".

EMvTW Special 19 - Li'seria (Ru'afo's Flagship / Son'a Destroyer)

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The next Special Edition model from Eaglemoss is the Li'seria, otherwise known as Ru'afo's Flagship, which is a Son'a Destroyer.

We first get to see this starship in the movie Star Trek: Insurrection (1998).

EMvTW 163 - Orion Interceptor

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This review of Eaglemoss' Standard Edition models focuses on an alien vessel, the Orion Interceptor.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Borderland".

EMvTW 162 - SS Lakul NFT-7793 (Whorfin Class)

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Rewrites: NONE YET

This review is going to focus on a ship that we see briefly in one of the movies, the SS Lakul (NFT-7793).

We get to see this starship as well as it's sister ship, the SS Robert Fox, in the movie Star Trek: Generations (1994), and then they get destroyed.

EMvTW Extra 20 - SS Conestoga (Discovery Class)

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Our next Bonus Edition (or Extra Edition I like to call them) model from Eaglemoss takes us to the days before the Star Trek: Enterprise era.  This is a much older starship of the fleet, the SS Conestoga.

We first get to learn about this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Terra Nova"  I always liked the look of this ship and long before I knew that Eaglemoss was going to produce one, I bought a resin model kit from a company called Resin Modeler.  Unfortunately, at the time of this article's writing, I have the resin kit packed away for a starbase move so I can not give you a comparison picture.  I'll talk more about that model at the end of this article.

EMvTW 161 - Night Alien Void Ship

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Our next Standard Edition model from the Eaglemoss collection is a rather sinister looking vessel called the Void Ship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Night".

EMvTW 160 - UES Sarajevo NC-27 (Sarajevo Class)

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Rewrites: NONE YET

Our next Standard Edition model from Eaglemoss takes us back to the Star Trek: Enterprise era, and an older starship of the fleet, the Sarajevo.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Storm Front, Part II".  I always liked the look of this ship and long before I knew that Eaglemoss was going to produce one, I bought a resin model kit from a company called Resin Modeler.  Unfortunately, at the time of this article's writing, I have the resin kit packed away for a starbase move so I can not give you a comparison picture.  I'll talk more about that model at the end of this article.

EMvTW Special 18 - IRW Scimitar (Reman Warbird)

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We are going to break from the Standard Line of Eaglemoss models to focus briefly on a Special Edition line model.  This one is the IRW Scimitar.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) movie.

EMvTW 159 - Batris (Talarian Freighter)

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Our next Eaglemoss vs. The World review is going to focus on the Talarian Freighter named Batris.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Heart of Glory".

EMvTW 158 - USS Excelsior Nilo Rodis Concept I (AKA U.S.S. Excelsior Prototype Mk I)

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For this article, we are going to take a good look at the USS Excelsior Nilo Rodis Concept I model (AKA U.S.S. Excelsior Prototype Mk I).

We very briefly get to see this starship at Surplus Depot Z15 in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Unification, Part I".

EMvTW SC05 - Shuttlecraft Collection Set 5

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For our next Eaglemoss vs. The World review, we are going to depart from the regular lineup of Standard Edition, Special Edition and Bonus Edition models.  This review is going to also differ from others that I typically write, in that it will cover four different Eaglemoss models in one article.  This is because, this time around, we are reviewing the Shuttlecraft Collection Set 5.

Photo Credit: Eaglemoss

The set consists of four smaller than Standard Edition sized models, with accompanying half height magazines and something called Okudagrams.

EMvTW Extra 19 - U.S.S. Enterprise Shuttlecraft (Phase II Concept) (Leif Ericson Type)

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It is time for another non-Standard Edition model from Eaglemoss' series of Star Trek starships, or as they call then, a Bonus Edition ship.  For this one, we are going to take a look at a concept model from a series that never was.

We don't ever get to see this ship on screen, but thanks to Eaglemoss, we get to see it now..

EMvTW 157 - Groumall CUF-2700 (Cardassian Freighter)

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Our next review is of a Cardassian vessel.  While it is not a glorious attack vessel, it does give us another vessel from this race and brings the Eaglemoss collection to a total of four.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called "Return to Grace".

EMvTW 156 - USS Melbourne NCC-62043 (Nebula Class)

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Moving back to our regular lineup of Standard Edition models, we now bring our focus on to the slightly peculiar looking USS Melbourne (NCC-62043).

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II".

EMvTW Special 17 - Planet Killer (AKA Doomsday Machine)

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It has been a while since I reviewed a Special Edition model from the Eaglemoss Star Trek collection.  I am thankful to say that once again we are treated to something that IS NOT a NewTrek vessel.  For this Special Edition model, we have been given the Planet Killer, which is also known as the Doomsday Machine to some folks.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode called "The Doomsday Machine".

EMvTW 155 - Vulcan Survey Vessel D'Vahl

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First Contact Day is a holiday celebrated to honor both the warp 1 flight of the Phoenix and first open contact between Humans and Vulcans on April 5th, 2063 in Bozeman, Montana.

We later find out in the second season of Star Trek: Enterprise that the Vulcans had actually visited Earth before then, between October, 1957 and January, 1958.  We also learn that the visit, and the extended stay was not intentional.

For this issue of Eaglemoss vs. The World, we are going to take a look at the D'Vahl.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Carbon Creek", where it went to Earth to rescue the three Vulcans who were stranded there..

EMvTW 154 - Klingon Transport (22nd Century)

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Swinging back into reviewing the Standard Line of Eaglemoss models, we come to issue number 154, which is a 22nd Century Klingon Transport Ship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Judgment".

EMvTW Extra 18 - U.S.S Enterprise Shuttlecraft (Jefferies Concept)

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Rewrites: NONE YET

We are going to take a break from the Standard Edition series of Eaglemoss models and take a look at something from their Bonus Line of models, or as I like to call them, "The Extras".  This series of models is a subset of the Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection and consists of ships that are either non-canon in nature, or in some cases, ships that are a little more special, like glow in dark models or "cloaked" models.

And for this review, we are going take a look at the Jeffries Concept model for what later evolves into the Class F shuttlecraft that we see throughout Star Trek: The Original Series.

We never get to see this ship on screen, so I find it actually very cool that Eaglemoss has produced a physical model of this ship for us.

EMvTW 153 - Devore Warship

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In this Eaglemoss vs. The World article, we are going to take a look at a rather sinister looking vessel, the Devore Warship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Counterpoint".

EMvTW 152 - USS Excelsior Nilo Rodis Concept II (AKA U.S.S. Excelsior Prototype Mk II)

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Eaglemoss had me worried on this next review.  I placed the order for the model and then it took them a little over two weeks to get it to me.  Luckily, it arrived and I was not held up with writing the review.

For this article, we are going to take a good look at the USS Excelsior Nilo Rodis Concept II model (AKA U.S.S. Excelsior Prototype Mk II).

We very briefly get to see this starship at Surplus Depot Z15 in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Unification, Part I".

Missing Eaglemoss Bonus Reviews...

As I do this push to catch up on a year's worth of Eaglemoss model reviews, you may notice that I will miss a few of the Bonus Edition model, or as I call them, "The Extras", in my line-up.  That is on purpose.

First, let us get the XL Editions out of the way.  I won't be reviewing them because of two reasons...

Reason #1 - They are too darned big.  I prefer my models in my collection to be around 6 inches in length.  Yes, size does matter.  I actually am not a fan of the Special Edition models because of their size, however, they came as part of the subscription when I first started, so I just kept buying into those models.

Image Source: TrekCore Blog

Reason #2 - The XL line is too expensive for my tastes.  I wrote the initial Eaglemoss vs. The World reviews to help fellow collectors find the best model for the best price.  The XL series goes against that better price philosophy. 

It is for the size and price reasons that I also have not bought into the Star Trek: Attack Wing or  HeroClix series either.  They are too small, and in some cases, too pricey.

Unfortunately, the Standard Edition series has reached a point where they are producing models that no one else has done in a pre-built and pre-painted format so the "vs. The World" part of my series just sort of hangs there waiting for something to be applied to.

Wait... I was supposed to talk about "The Extras"....

Most of the models that have been produced in the Bonus Edition line of models have been very cool additions to my overall fleet.  However, there have been some models that in my opinion are redundant and perhaps a gimmick on Eaglesmoss' part to grab up as much money from us collectors as possible. 

Do I as a collector, need ISS versions of all the Standard Line of models?  No.  Do I need five differently named TOS era Constitution class starships? No. Do I need one of those Constitution class starships that glows in the dark? NO! Do I need a version of the TOS era USS Enterprise that showed up in the pilot episode? No... but I bought it anyway because it was slightly different with those pointed bussard collectors.

I think that the one Bonus model that had me shaking my head at the most though was the "Cloaked" USS Defiant, which is nothing more than Eaglemoss pouring clear plastic into their original Issue # 9 molds.  I'm sure that with it being all plastic, the molded details must be nice, but how can you tell except by feeling it up like some date in the back seat of your beat up car?

I'm sorry Eaglemoss, but I was duped into buying a "cloaked" MicroMachine Defiant many years ago for a higher price.  A guess what?  It wasn't worth the money then, and this one that Eaglemoss is producing isn't worth the money now.  I mean really, they are going to charge us more money for a "Bonus" model that has less details than the cheaper "Standard" model?  Nope, nope and a big fat NOPE to that, thank you.

 

And let us face it, price is still the key ingredient here.  I don't make a dime writing these reviews.  I don't like advertising because as a computer tech, I know that some advertisements can be hazardous to your computer's health.  And I feel that they detract from the beauty of my work (LOL).  And god forbid that Eaglemoss would actually send a reviewer free merchandise to review.  Nope, I pay for all of these models that are reviewed.  And part of my prefers it that way because it allows me to give a more honest and less tainted review where I'm not trying to please a manufacturer.  My having to pay for everything is also why from time to time, I have to take a hiatus from writing.  Sometime, you gotta feed the family over writing a review. 

Although, my collection has grown quite a bit over the last 12 years, so perhaps one day I'll build a house out of them.

Image Source: Alamy

NOTE: I can't believe I actually found an image like that.  LOL.  

And there you have it.  My reasons why you won't see certain Eaglemoss models go up for review by me.

Anyway, I am happy to be back and writing for now.  I have missed creating the reviews and hearing comments from my readers both her on the blog as well in my FaceBook posts.  Thank you for sticking around this last year and let us hope that the next year continues to be filled with fun reviews.

---DS Pat

EMvTW Extra 15 - USS Voyager NCC-74656 [Assimilated] (Intrepid Class)

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I will take a quick break from the Eaglemoss' Standard Edition line of models to take a look at the next "Bonus Edition" issue or as I like to call them, "The Extras".  The next model that they chose to give us was the Assimilated USS Voyager.

We first get to see this rendition of our beloved starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "Scorpion, Part II".

EMvTW 151: B'omar Patrol Ship

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With this issue of Eaglemoss vs. The World, we have shot past our 150th review of the Standard Edition models and start the final journey to that last one at #180.  Do we think that Eaglemoss will extend the collection again?  I'm not so sure this time.  They are now scraping the bottom of the barrel for materials to produce.  That is also coupled with the fact that they are now spinning up new collections for other Star Trek ships (like Star Trek Online) as well as other TV series starships (like The Orville).

So for Issue #151, we get to take a look at the B'omar Patrol Ship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Voyager episode called "The Raven".

ATTENTION PLEASE!!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled series of articles to bring you a special announcement.

EMvTW 150: USS Antares NCC-9844 (Miranda Class)

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It is a new week for my rally to catch up with a year of missed Eaglemoss vs. The World reviews.  This week starts off with the USS Antares (NCC-9844).

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called "Favor the Bold".

EMvTW Extra 14 - USS Altair (Prototype) (Altair Class)

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Rewrites: None Yet

I have fallen so far behind with my Eaglemoss collection this past year that to catch up with all the reviews, I will have to produce three a week and then after 4 months, I'll be back on track.  As such, every third review will be either a Special Edition, Shuttle Collection, or one of the Shop Exclusive (or Extras as I call them).

This review is going to focus on the shop exclusive, the USS Altair, which was one of Doug Drexler's concept models for the USS Voyager.

We never get to see this ship on screen, which makes this model a non-cannon ship, even though it was the brain child of one of the best Star Trek modelers of all time.

EMvTW 149 - Krenim Warship

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As I finish, or maybe start my own personal "Year Of Hell", it seemed almost fitting that I now am reviewing this model, the Krenim Warship.

We are first introduced to this type of vessel in the Star Trek: voyager episode called "Before and After".

EMvTW 148 - Jem'Hadar Battleship

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It has been just a few days over a year since I last wrote a review for this blog.  While I have been keeping busy building other models from time to time, I have not felt motivated enough to do any articles about those builds.  It has just been that sort of year.  I stopped writing this last year because I went into the second half of 2019 feeling kind of crappy.  Things were going really well until about 2 weeks ago and then things "went to shit" again.  I finally decided to just bite the bullet and start collecting the Eaglemoss models again and bury my head into writing the reviews.  We'll see how this therapy goes.  :-)

And so, without any further dragging of feet, I present to you Eaglemoss vs. The World, Issues # 148, which happens to be the Jem'Hadar Battleship.

We first get to see this starship in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called "Valiant".

Hark! I hear somehing in the distance!!!

It has been exactly one year since my last post here at Deepspace Pat.  A lot has happened over the last two years, and I clearly did not end up where I thought I would at the end of this year long ride. 

And so, it is time for the Phoenix to rise up and start again.

I have decided to bring myself some sort of peace, and feel that it is time to start doing reviews again.  I will start publishing three article a week, timed for Thursday.

Hopefully, my readers are still there...

---DS Pat