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???
posted
Possibly, but why? Picard commanded the "post-development" design Stargazer.
On the other hand perhaps he likes the color yellow...
------------------ Signature for sale! For a mere price of $20 per letter you get this wonderful little space to say your own things. Get it now while there's still space!
posted
I have no idea regarding the actual ship, the Stargazer. But as for the model, I got the impression that it's actually UNpainted, except for the Starfleet-type markings.
posted
Except bits of it (the engines, for example) are made out of parts from an AMT/ERTL movie Enterprise model kit. Which are white. So it HAS to have been painted yellow.
------------------ 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
posted
The starfleet captains visiting must be very impressed!
-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.
posted
Well maybe the only model available - or the one he kept for sentimental reasons - was the pre-mission warp stress painted, 'prototype number' (cause remember the registry is different) version...
Or maybe it was a present from his Nephew who just was too young to know any different?
Andrew
------------------ 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!
posted
Would explain a great many things. Perhaps it's a tradition to have one's kids build these models? No wonder the family-carrying E-D was full of those misassembled Constitution and Constitution-refit models, and Sisko's shelves were littered with semi-accurate models. Janeway is fortunately single, childless and model-free (although I shudder to think what those amphibian kids of "Threshold" would have come up with). And Kirk never kept contact with his presumably vast numbers of offspring.
posted
I think David Marcus, being a scientist, would've been a model-builder ace. Kirk should've pressed him on the matter before sending him away with the vulcan pedophile.
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?
Starbuck "Replicate some marmalade, Commander - helm control is toast!"
Member # 153
posted
It could be that the warp-stress-yellow model was a commemorative item given to the Stargazer's original captain by the design team; then Picard "inherited" it with the centre seat. Of course, I subscribe to the five-year-old theory myself
------------------ "Replicate some marmalade, Commander - helm control is toast!"
posted
I still don't see why Picard can't just have a yellow model if he wants one.
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.
------------------ "As part of Mr. Lee's good neighbor policy, all Rat Things are programmed never to break the sound barrier in a populated area. But Fido's in too much of a hurry to worry about the good neighbor policy. Jack the sound barrier. Bring the noise." -Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash
Printer-friendly view of this topic
