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   From: fluidNOstatesSPAM_REMOVECAPSTOREPLY@mindspring.com   
      
   "Bill Carey"  wrote in message   
   news:jo6dnbaQReRn_RXfRVn-3w@comcast.com...   
   > I'm very slowly working on a model, but it's a inbetween project. If   
   anyone   
   > beats me to it, that's okay.   
   >   
   > I agree it's nothing the prissies in the TNG would have wanted to build,   
   but   
   > Kirk would have drooled over it. Different times, different attitudes.   
      
   With respects, that is certainly not correct.  NCC-1701 was designated a   
   /Heavy Cruiser/ - Roddenberry was *very* explicit in NOT identifying the   
   Enterprise as a highly developed, focused warship.  He wanted versatility in   
   the design, but most importantly downplay the weapons aspects to show that   
   the Federation, Earth and humans have evolved to focus on peace -   
   exploration - and not military victories.   
      
   Enterprise always had a particular look - elegant, strong but yet, somehow,   
   not "visually life threatening".  The newest TNG ships certainly do not have   
   those qualities.   
      
   Please be careful in re-interpreting Roddenberry's express wish with his   
   ships.  Try to balance those desires as best you can.   
      
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