Battle at the Gates of Silandis

Let's see if I can drive Jeff further into insanity by posting another wombo.art creation. As you can see, I wrote "USS Enterprise vs Klingon D-7," and in response is something that almost maybe looks like it could be a space battle, sort of? 
 

Where No Coasters Have Gone Before

Enterprise and Exeter

More "e" ships, including "The Big E" herself, the U.S.S. Enterprise. To her right is the Exeter. Once again, we see the difference between the 3D printed model at left and the die-cast metal version at right. You can also see an improvement (such as it is) in my painting skills, as I painted the Exeter quite some time ago and the Enterprise only recently. Actually, it looks like poor Enterprise needs some touching up...but I don't know if I'm brave enough to try now that I've applied her decals. 

No Smoking on the Enterprise

Intrepid Excursion and Laughter in Gotham

Sylvia takes a morning of rest as I venture to the USS Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum. While I have a passing interest in military history, I'm really here for one thing: the space shuttle Enterprise, which now rests on the deck of the Intrepid.

The flight deck holds several helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from across the last several decades.

The real prize--the Enterprise--is inside a weatherproof enclosure on the flight deck. Only when you see one up close do you realize how large these things are.

The museum also houses a used Soyuz capsule. I soon realize I missed seeing Richard Garriot (creator of the Ultima games who flew into space a couple of years back as a private citizen) by one day. One day!

Roomy.

After basking in the glow of the Enterprise for a while, I explore the Intrepid's conning tower.

Many dials, buttons, and switches tempt me to twist, push, and flip them. But I resist.

And that is where we are.

The hangar deck is home to a number of interactive and special exhibits.

The Intrepid in Lego.

Intrepid recovered many returning astronauts. Here's a Mercury capsule recreation.

And a Gemini mockup.

All smiles as we prepare for an evening of laughs at the Gotham Comedy Club.

The stage after the sets.

This set list is missing an unexpected guest: Jim...something. I don't know him, but it's an appearance that thrills Sylvia.

Parallel Enterprises

Silverlight Enterprise

I like the silvery sheen the lighting imbued to this tiny Enterprise toy. The model doesn't look nearly this metallic in the real world.