[DinoMike]

Just wondering... are there any pics out there of the original filming model of the Romulan Bird of Prey from TOS?

Just acquired a built-up off the e-place, and was wondering how close it is to the original miniature.

I'm lucky... the kit is complete except for the base being missing, and the bird decal was applied when the kit was first assembled and has cracked & peeled a LOT over the years. Good thing it's easy to find replacements these days that are even better than the original decals.

 

[BEBruns]

CultTVMan has a reference page for this:

http://www.culttvman.com/acromulan.html

As for how accurate the AMT model is, I think the general consensus is "not very."

 

[Lloyd Collins]

Not accurate, but a good fine. A couple of months ago I was digging in a box of old models I had since teen years, and found the BOP model in good shape. Needs rework.

 

[DinoMike]

Wow... no kidding. Oh well... I'm not gonna do all that to this kit. I kinda like the thing "as-is"... except for the aftermarket decals I'll be adding, it'll be just like the one I had back in 74. I just bought a BOP in scale with the PL TOS Enterprise, so that will take care of the "accurate BOP" angle. :dude:

 

[Trek Ace]

Here are some good pics:

http://www.cloudster.com/Sets&Vehicles/STromulanBirdOfPrey/RomulanBirdOfPreyTop.htm

 

[Trek Ace]

...and a Film Effects bluescreen shot:

 

[DinoMike]

Sweet... thanks, TrekAce!