Careful scrutiny revealed that, due to a drafting error, the "N" on the original production model was slightly asymmetrical. An even closer look revealed that some of the "N" decals had been applied upside-down. These errors were reproduced to ensure the Enterprise model appeared as it did on TV. 

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