Rob does not make these ships.
Before you buy ANY of the ship mods out there, you should know that what they're selling you for $80+ are simply hallmark christmas ornaments that you can buy on ebay for about $10. Everything from the klingon bird of prey, Starship Enterprise, Romulan Warbird, etc. They are all easily modified to light up in the game or sit dormant if you wish.
See here:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...k+Hallmark+Ornament&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Also personally I think the laser cannons are lame. What is the point? It takes all the fun out of using the cannons. If you beat the battle simulation or hit the probe every time where is the satisfaction?
The only thing that modifies game play that I would actually consider are the extended outlane rails offered here (page 2):
http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_36&zenid=lu8382dfjdbb566885mn0pc8n6
In an interview Steve Richie even said that these made the game play more as he had intended. I still haven't done it since I haven't yet been able to bring myself to make it non factory original but I have considered it.