Star Trek Addons

[MadDogX]

Wasn't that 'written' into history by the later shows? I don't remember it being in TOS.

I could be wrong, though.

Abs

There were indeed no Bat'leths in TOS. Not sure about the pre-TNG movies though.

[topas]

Yes, this was probably only an attempt on the side of writers of DS9 to establish the Bat'leth as a traditional, ancient weapon...

As for the weapon's apperance - it was not before the TNG episode when the Vorcha class was introduced (can't remember the name, it was about the dying chancellor, Duras, succession and so on).

[Abs]

I've finished off the model of the TypeIII Phaser Rifle. Now I have to unwrap and texture it. As it's a simple model, I'll make a quick video showing the process of unwrapping...probably won't have time this week for it though, but keep your eyes peeled.





Also, I've created a Facebook page for the mod. When Topas linked the old post that I had made so long ago I figured it would be nice to have a stable place to store all these images online, so I dug up the old renders and posted them there. All new updates will be on there too, so 'Like' us today!

Abs

[Fox '09]

awesome I'll give you a shout later this month about the units if you still need the job done, I think I can put something nice together using what you sent me.

[CameronMcDonald]

Set phasers to "fabulous!"

[topas]

Yet another nice piece of classic sci-fi coming to life.

It's a shame that it was never used during the series... Maybe it was, but honestly can't remember seeing it in use except for the Kirk / Mitchel fight in the 2nd pilot.

btw; since you're doing one weapon from this era, any chances for the handphasers from the same period? (the cage / where no man has gone before) It was a pity that the visual style of The Cage was abandoned in favor of the candylike, colourful crap of the TOS... The first pilot was in many regards (sets/props/overal attention to detail) much more better than the actual series...

[Abs]

Thanks guys.

@Fox, I'll let you know. I need to make changes to that model, but as you know time is a limited resource, and I haven't gotten around to it yet. The changes should be minor, but necessary.

@Cam: Haha...Why do I imagine you saying it in a Zoolander-type voice?

@Topas: That was the only episode that it was used. They later decided that it was against the ideals of Star Trek, and limited them to Type II phasers. I've decided to add them as standard weaponry to the red-shirts just so they have a fighting chance. PS: I was half asleep when I checked this thread with my iPad earlier, but did you post an image with some crazy looking Type III variations? If so, can you send me that link again, please? Also, if you mean the hand lasers, then I'm sure I could work something out. Should be easy enough.

I personally prefer the colourful route that they decided to take. Everything in that first pilot really was too bland, and I found Pike to be somewhat unlikable. I wonder if they had more money to spend on the first pilot. There is one thing to be said about that episode, however, and that is: I'll always be creeped out by a smiling Spock.

Abs

[topas]

did you post an image with some crazy looking Type III variations?

I'm sure I didn't as type 3 is a TNG design and has nothing to do with the topic. On one of the pics with the klingon disruptor replica there is a type 2 and a strange modification of the TWOK phaser, maybe you meant that?

if you mean the hand lasers

Yes, that's what I meant

Everything in that first pilot really was too bland,

I prefer to think of it as a more utilitarian look, monochrome, military color scheme, which made it look more serious and probably work-friendly (the distracting palette of all thinkable colours in TOS made the bridge look more like an amusement-park attraction rather than a workplace, it was overdone and lots of stuff was missing functionality and sense.. what's with those 'acces panels' below the consoles, backlit with vivid rainbow colours?).

Black finish, silver lining, fine wood accents here and there featured in the Cage are much more timeless and stylish.

For those here who do not know the difference:

production bridge
the Cage bridge

and I found Pike to be somewhat unlikable.

It was unfortunate circumstances we got to meet him in, that's all (he's already tired in one of the first scenes and admits it to his doctor, now instead of a leave after what seemed a difficult away mission [with crew casualties] he gets confined and served a brainwash from aliens eager to experiment...). If we had more time maybe he'd evolve in a more at-first-glance-likable character, like the new 2009 movie Pike.

In general I found the way he seemed a bit 'lost' on the bridge with female officers and yeomen present funny and making him a 'living' character. A nice contrast to sexist, alpha male Kirk.

I wonder if they had more money to spend on the first pilot.

$615751 spent on the Cage, no info on the 2nd pilot to be found..

There is one thing to be said about that episode, however, and that is: I'll always be creeped out by a smiling Spock.

He did smile on numerous occasions during the series

[Abs]

Yes, that's what I meant

For you: Done!

It was unfortunate circumstances we got to meet him in, that's all (he's already tired in one of the first scenes and admits it to his doctor, now instead of a leave after what seemed a difficult away mission [with crew casualties] he gets confined and served a brainwash from aliens eager to experiment...). If we had more time maybe he'd evolve in a more at-first-glance-likable character, like the new 2009 movie Pike.

In general I found the way he seemed a bit 'lost' on the bridge with female officers and yeomen present funny and making him a 'living' character. A nice contrast to sexist, alpha male Kirk.

Have you seen the TOS Writer's Guide? This gem talks about Kirk's playboy attitude, and how it is due to his love for his ship and crew that he can not maintain a normal relationship with anyone else.

You're right about the circumstances we see Pike in. I imagine if Pike were left on the show, he would end up being more like Admiral Odama in BSG...which isn't bad, but Star Trek was intended to be a cowboy show set in space.

He did smile on numerous occasions during the series

Most of the time he was under the influence of some alien/drug/mind-state. And none were as creepy as this one, though.
Click me.

Abs

[topas]

Click me.

Ah, those away team (pardon, landing party) jackets...One of those neat things left out of the actual show... too bad... I was really glad to see them making a return for Enterprise.

Thanks for the retro phaser. Much appreciated. Now if Bushlurker would only do Talos IV