The yellow coloring of the Stargazer model may be explained by a statement in the TNGTM. There is a statement in the "journal entry type" log of the E-D development that states that the ship was coated in a warp-stress yellow paint during spaceworthy trials.
This could explain why the Stargazer is painted yellow as depicted in Picard's model. It's a model reflecting the pre-deployment configuration. I doubt TPTB did this on purpose for the model, but the mention in the TNGTM could have been an "out" for them. Wonder if anybody has ever thought to ask???
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On the other hand perhaps he likes the color yellow...
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You know, when Comedy Central asked us to do a Thanksgiving episode, the first thought that went through my mind was, "Boy, I'd like to have sex with Jennifer Aniston."
-Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park
-Why is there no colour on this model?
-Um, I never got it finished.
-Finished? You haven't even started!
-Well, I didn't want to spoil that beautiful shape, it's like a blank canvas to me, representing hope and...
-Looks like shite t'me.
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Or maybe it was a present from his Nephew who just was too young to know any different?
Andrew
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Homer: I'm gonna miss Springfield. This town's been awfully good to us.
Bart: No, it hasn't, Dad. That's why we're leaving.
Homer: Oh, yeah. [pokes his head out the window] So long, Stinktown!
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David: Allright, I'm going, dad.
Kirk: Good, son. Good... Um, can I just give you something to try and make up for the thirty birthdays I missed?
David: A Special edition aluminium-laced Excelsior-model??? Woohoo!!! I'll start on it right away, dad!
Kirk: *smirking* Good, good. You know anywhere to hang it?
David: Actually my quarters here on the Enterprise is a bit small...
Kirk: Oooh, too bad... Might I make a suggestion?
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"Species 5618, human. Warp-capable, origin grid 325, physiology inefficient, below average cranium capacity, minimum redundant systems, limited regenerative abilities."
Ex Astris Scientia
Personally, I wonder if maybe the modelmakers all had their kids in at work the day they built those hated DS9 kidbashes...
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[This message has been edited by MinutiaeMan (edited March 27, 2001).]
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"No, 3 & 6 are mandatory, so you only have to do them if you want"
Alex, fellow classmate, trying to explain an assignment (2/2/01)
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"Replicate some marmalade, Commander - helm control is toast!"
Why did the set designers make it yellow? They thought it looked nice that way.
Why did Picard make it yellow? He thought it looked nice that way.
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