Re: 1701D was Starbase models

W. Nitsche wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 4 Feb 1997, Rutherford, Michael wrote:
> 
> > As a followup on yesterdays question... I was in the local SF&F
bookshop
> > yesterday afternoon and I saw the perfect starbase, DS9 and about 7"
> > diameter. Unfortunately its in pewter or silver or something and
costs $599
> > :-( As I said to the guy in the store I can't really justify
spending that
> > much just for a model.
> 
> I had the same problem with the Galaxy-class Enterprise D.  I've seen
a
> model that's to scale with the other ranges of Star Trek mini.  Cost:
$80
> in fine pewter.  I thought about it, but I just couldn't justify
priming
> and painting it.  Now, if it had been $50...

In Australia the same thing is $125 Aust. That's about $100 US. The
pewter is fairly soft too.

Meanwhile, can anyone help me with this....

> What I have is an Applause plastic 1701D MIP and two diecast 1701Ds
that I
> can't remember off hand who made (I think they're Ertl). Both of them
are
> roughly the size you describe. However, the diecast two piece ships
are C6-C7
> and run about $25US each (Good quality but some obvious paint wear).

(Size = will not quite fit on a standard CD)
 
Anyone know of any details about these? Are they the right scale?
Thanks.

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