Does anyone here have the Eaglemoss Enterprise D dedication plaque? If so, did you figure out a way to mount it on the wall? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by FlyingSquid@lemmy.world to c/startrek@startrek.website

22 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I can't figure it out. It isn't huge, but it's heavy. Specs are 9 x 2 x 12 inches - ‎1.52 pounds. And it's totally smooth on the back. Nowhere to put a hook. Has anyone figured out a way to do it?

The picture is where I have it now. On the mantle, next to Robbie. But I have a giant Spock on my wall and I want it next to him.

top 22 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[-] Frenchy@aussie.zone 15 points 10 months ago

You could always try command picture hanging strips - I’ve had great success with stuff weighing more than 1 kg. They can theoretically hang up to 5.5 kg so you should be fine. Each time I got them off the wall without damaging the paint too so bonus for that.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

The not damaging the paint part is the best news about this method. I will definitely look into it. Thanks!

[-] Frenchy@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Glad to help - I was surprised as well that they really didn’t take off even the cheap paint in my last rental. I had some quite heavy framed mirrors stuck up. When the time comes you have to be a bit careful pulling them off - follow the instructions carefully when doing so. You have to push down on the bit stuck to the wall quite hard and then pull the tab along the wall until it stretches right out and it all comes off perfectly.

[-] khaosworks@startrek.website 2 points 10 months ago

I second this, because this is exactly how I've mounted it on my office wall.

[-] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

Is it metallic? Specifically anything a strong magnet can attach to?

If so maybe a wall mount with several strong neodymium magnets and a lip on the bottom to lessen the chance of it falling would help?

It’s the kind of thing 3d printing is great for.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I didn't consider that. I'll have to see if it is magnetic. I don't know where a magnet is offhand, but that's a great idea. It does feel like metal and it's so heavy... plus Eaglemoss stuff is good quality.

[-] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Just a quick search across printables and thingiverse to show what some people are doing with eaglemoss. May find something that matches your needs exactly if there’s somebody who can print it (or via your library)

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=600400644&q=site:printables.com+OR+site:thingiverse.com+Eaglemoss+plaque

https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aprintables.com+OR+site%3Athingiverse.com+plaque+mount

Or as inspiration for any woodcraft or other diy solution.

Another one that comes to mind would be some kind of acrylic/plexi case but that gets real pricey real fast.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I think that someone else's suggestion of command strips is probably easier. I'd have to figure out how to use the library's 3D printers to do it that way because I don't have one. They make you take a class to do it too. But thank you for the suggestions.

[-] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Command strips are great for that. And obvious now that it’s mentioned. They even gave some heavy duty ones if you’re really worried about it dropping.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I didn't even know such things existed! I'm going to the hardware store to pick some up later today.

[-] ValueSubtracted@startrek.website 5 points 10 months ago

I don't have the plaque, but would a holder for decorative plates do the trick?

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Possibly, but they put part of the wires in the front and it doesn't look very nice. I want it to look like a mounted plaque like on the bridge if I can figure out a way.

[-] Window_Error_Noises@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

There's always velcro? Though you may not want to attach it directly to the wall because of paint, you could probably use it to attach something for hanging, to the back. I recently mounted a nearly 10lb, 48"x24" white board directly to a metal door with a single package of adhesive mounting velcro. It wasn't even intentional, I had a whole over-the-door hook plan worked out for its mounting holes, using the velcro to keep it level and from any movement, and it turned out to be plenty, shockingly strong enough.

It's actually got me super excited for more hanging of weird things, cause I've gotten pretty good with Command Hooks, etc, and often find them wanting... Literally tonight, though I can't prove the timeliness, had one fall off the wall, that wasn't holding anything heavier than its load, just an old walking stick. Eventually, they die, and it seems the newer adhesive quality has become subject to enshitification, but I may also be a cynical shite. (งツ)ว

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I think the command strips are the best idea because they won't ruin the paint.

[-] z00s@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

On a side note, does anyone know why it's designated "USS"? Doesn't that mean "United States Ship"? Isn't the federation a kind of whole earth effort? I know that there's an actual US aircraft carrier with that name, but I thought space travel was nonpartisan.

[-] explodicle@local106.com 3 points 10 months ago

United Spaceship

[-] Jaccident@startrek.website 4 points 10 months ago

I am no TOS expert but I think this is right, though I think the later instances of it being said are as Star Ship.

I think I also read in one novel it meaning UFP Starfleet Ship, but that’s at best Memory Beta.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

You think that's confusing... Starfleet was originally UESPA, the United Earth Space Probe Agency. And there have been some very laudable, but still very poor, attempts to reconcile that... especially in Enterprise... but it just makes no sense based on the rest of Star Trek.

[-] simonzerafa@infosec.exchange 2 points 10 months ago

@FlyingSquid @startrek

UESPA was a decent of JPL and Star Fleet was a decent of NASA?

Some intercooperation was bound to happen though 🙂

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Maybe, but it shouldn't still exist by the time of Charlie X.

[-] thejohnr@universeodon.com 2 points 10 months ago

@FlyingSquid @Jaccident

If you look at it through the lens of “it was just people writing a script and having no idea it would become a much-scrutinized cultural icon”…. It makes enough sense.

[-] Thisfox@sopuli.xyz 1 points 10 months ago

You can see where the four screws that mounted the original are sticking out. What a pity they didn't put holes where there are meant to be holes.

this post was submitted on 22 Jan 2024

30 points (91.7% liked)

Star Trek

10571 readers

101 users here now

r/startrek: The Next Generation

Star Trek news and discussion. No slash fic...

Maybe a little slash fic.

New to Star Trek and wondering where to start?

Rules

1 Be constructive

All posts/comments must be thoughtful and balanced.

2 Be welcoming

It is important that everyone from newbies to OG Trekkers feel welcome, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race.

3 Be truthful

All posts/comments must be factually accurate and verifiable. We are not a place for gossip, rumors, or manipulative or misleading content.

4 Be nice

If a polite way cannot be found to phrase what it is you want to say, don't say anything at all. Insulting or disparaging remarks about any human being are expressly not allowed.

5 Spoilers

Utilize the spoiler system for any and all spoilers relating to the most recently-aired episodes, as well as previews for upcoming episodes. There is no formal spoiler protection for episodes/films after they have been available for approximately one week.

6 Keep on-topic

All submissions must be directly about the Star Trek franchise (the shows, movies, books etc.). Off-topic discussions are welcome at c/quarks.

7 Meta

Questions and concerns about moderator actions should be brought forward via DM.

Upcoming Episodes