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[[File:Kazon Fighter studio model in original configuration.jpg|thumb|left|150px|[[Studio model]] at [[Image G]], as originally delivered]] |
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[[File:Kazon Fighter Studio model undergoing modifications by David Stipes.jpg|thumb|150px|David Stipes performing modifications on the studio model]] |
[[File:Kazon Fighter Studio model undergoing modifications by David Stipes.jpg|thumb|150px|David Stipes performing modifications on the studio model]] |
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− | The '''[[Kazon fighter]]''' was a design by [[Dan Curry]]. At the time, the production team of ''Star Trek'' was spread thin as several productions were in various stages of development ({{film|7}}, {{TNG|All Good Things...}}, {{DS9|The Jem'Hadar}} and {{VOY|Caretaker}} as well as the documentary [[Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation]]). The regular design team for ''Voyager'' had their hands full hammering out the details for the {{USS|Voyager}} and the [[Caretaker's array]] as was related in the book ''[[A Vision of the Future - Star Trek: Voyager]]''. To ease the workload, Curry, whose regular function was that of Effects Supervisor, pitched in by tackling the [[Kazon]] ships, wanting to imbue the ships with that culture's "rough, low-tech retro" look. ({{ |
+ | The '''[[Kazon fighter]]''' was a design by [[Dan Curry]]. At the time, the production team of ''Star Trek'' was spread thin as several productions were in various stages of development ({{film|7}}, {{TNG|All Good Things...}}, {{DS9|The Jem'Hadar}} and {{VOY|Caretaker}} as well as the documentary [[Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation]]). The regular design team for ''Voyager'' had their hands full hammering out the details for the {{USS|Voyager}} and the [[Caretaker's array]] as was related in the book ''[[A Vision of the Future - Star Trek: Voyager]]''. To ease the workload, Curry, whose regular function was that of Effects Supervisor, pitched in by tackling the [[Kazon]] ships, wanting to imbue the ships with that culture's "rough, low-tech retro" look. ({{STC|105}}, p. 59) For the same reason the build of the models, once the design was approved, was sub-contracted out to an outside vendor, [[WonderWorks Inc.]], who delivered the models as per specification.[http://wonderworksweb.com/ftpfolder/Photo/page3.html]. |
[[File:Kazon raider studio model.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Studio model in Raider configuration]] |
[[File:Kazon raider studio model.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Studio model in Raider configuration]] |
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[[File:Kazon fighter studio model at auction.jpg|thumb|150px|Studio model in fighter configuration]] |
[[File:Kazon fighter studio model at auction.jpg|thumb|150px|Studio model in fighter configuration]] |
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− | "''About six weeks into motion control photography, the producers decided to change the Kazon Fighter design. I mocked up possible design modifications for producers to look at.''", [[David Stipes]] recalled.[http://www.davidstipes.com/the_star_trek_years/index.php?directory=.¤tPic=8] Stipes embellished the studio model with various cardboard add-ons, amongst others the aft and front fins for assessment. Once approved, the modifications were made permanent at [[Tony Meininger]]'s [[Brazil-Fabrication & Design]]. The modifications meant that the footage of the model, shot until that time, had to be re-shot in late October/early November 1994. ({{ |
+ | "''About six weeks into motion control photography, the producers decided to change the Kazon Fighter design. I mocked up possible design modifications for producers to look at.''", [[David Stipes]] recalled.[http://www.davidstipes.com/the_star_trek_years/index.php?directory=.¤tPic=8] Stipes embellished the studio model with various cardboard add-ons, amongst others the aft and front fins for assessment. Once approved, the modifications were made permanent at [[Tony Meininger]]'s [[Brazil-Fabrication & Design]]. The modifications meant that the footage of the model, shot until that time, had to be re-shot in late October/early November 1994. ({{STC|105}}, p. 59) Part of the modification was the decision to have the model, which was originally conceived as a fighter craft only, to double as the as larger conceived [[Kazon raider]] as well. This was achieved by fabricating a cockpit module and a bridge module which were interchangeable on the model, confirmed by [[Rick Sternbach]] in private correspondence with [http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/articles/kazon-sizes.htm Ex Astris Scientia], "''I recall the model only vaguely. It was a Dan Curry design and I don't have any details, but essentially you're correct, the model was modified to be either one.''" |
{{bginfo|The late decision to have the model design modified, was reflected in the release of [[Galoob]]'s [[Galoob#Micro_Machines|Micro Machines]] (Set 66128), that showed the fighter in the configuration of the studio model as originally delivered by WonderWorks.}} |
{{bginfo|The late decision to have the model design modified, was reflected in the release of [[Galoob]]'s [[Galoob#Micro_Machines|Micro Machines]] (Set 66128), that showed the fighter in the configuration of the studio model as originally delivered by WonderWorks.}} |
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[[File:Kazon fighter studio model at image G.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Indeterminate Kazon ship class filmed at Image G]] |
[[File:Kazon fighter studio model at image G.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Indeterminate Kazon ship class filmed at Image G]] |
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− | [[File:Maje Jabin's ship.jpg|thumb|150px| |
+ | [[File:Maje Jabin's ship.jpg|thumb|150px|Jabin's ship]] |
− | When ''Caretaker'' was being filmed neither module was used, either because they were not constructed yet or because they were not conceived yet. Instead a smooth feature was applied to the area of the model were the bridge or cockpit were supposed to be in later episodes. As such it can not be ascertained with absolute certainty what class of vessels the Kazon ships were intended to be in the episode. In this configuration, the model is featured at [[Image G]] in the [[VOY Season 1 DVD]], Red Alert: Visual Effects Season One special, where Curry discusses the filming of the models.[http://www.star-trek-voyager.net/btshtm/bts_sts_vfx_kazon.htm] |
+ | When ''Caretaker'' was being filmed neither module was used, either because they were not constructed yet or because they were not conceived yet. Instead a smooth feature was applied to the area of the model were the bridge or cockpit were supposed to be in later episodes. As such it can not be ascertained with absolute certainty what class of vessels the Kazon ships were intended to be in the episode, though the visual of [[Maje]] [[Jabin]] on his bridge, suggested the larger class. In this configuration, the model is featured at [[Image G]] in the [[VOY Season 1 DVD]], Red Alert: Visual Effects Season One special, where Curry discusses the filming of the models.[http://www.star-trek-voyager.net/btshtm/bts_sts_vfx_kazon.htm] |
As the role of the Kazon as main antagonists was played out early on in the series, no [[CGI]] version of the design was ever produced, the few later appearances being either stock footage or [[Library Computer Access and Retrieval System|LCAR]] displays. |
As the role of the Kazon as main antagonists was played out early on in the series, no [[CGI]] version of the design was ever produced, the few later appearances being either stock footage or [[Library Computer Access and Retrieval System|LCAR]] displays. |
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− | The physical model, with the cockpit module and measuring 30x7x14 inches, known as [http://startrekpropcollector.com/trekauctions/items/1778-0353 Lot#353] and estimated at $3,000 |
+ | The physical model, with the cockpit module and measuring 30x7x14 inches, known as [http://startrekpropcollector.com/trekauctions/items/1778-0353 Lot#353] and estimated at US$3,000–$5,000 was sold on 6 October 2006 in the [[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]] [[Star Trek auctions|auction]], with a winning bid of US$5,000 ($6,000 including buyer's premium). |
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Template:Realworld Chronological list of studio models appearing in Star Trek: Voyager.
VOY Season 1
Intrepid class
- See main article: Intrepid-class model
Caretaker's array
Model variations | |
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File:Caretakers array.jpg | |
"Caretaker" |
"Cold Fire" |
- No information yet
Kazon fighter
The Kazon fighter was a design by Dan Curry. At the time, the production team of Star Trek was spread thin as several productions were in various stages of development (Star Trek Generations, TNG: "All Good Things...", DS9: "The Jem'Hadar" and VOY: "Caretaker" as well as the documentary Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation). The regular design team for Voyager had their hands full hammering out the details for the USS Voyager and the Caretaker's array as was related in the book A Vision of the Future - Star Trek: Voyager. To ease the workload, Curry, whose regular function was that of Effects Supervisor, pitched in by tackling the Kazon ships, wanting to imbue the ships with that culture's "rough, low-tech retro" look. (Star Trek: Communicator issue 105, p. 59) For the same reason the build of the models, once the design was approved, was sub-contracted out to an outside vendor, WonderWorks Inc., who delivered the models as per specification.[1].
"About six weeks into motion control photography, the producers decided to change the Kazon Fighter design. I mocked up possible design modifications for producers to look at.", David Stipes recalled.[2] Stipes embellished the studio model with various cardboard add-ons, amongst others the aft and front fins for assessment. Once approved, the modifications were made permanent at Tony Meininger's Brazil-Fabrication & Design. The modifications meant that the footage of the model, shot until that time, had to be re-shot in late October/early November 1994. (Star Trek: Communicator issue 105, p. 59) Part of the modification was the decision to have the model, which was originally conceived as a fighter craft only, to double as the as larger conceived Kazon raider as well. This was achieved by fabricating a cockpit module and a bridge module which were interchangeable on the model, confirmed by Rick Sternbach in private correspondence with Ex Astris Scientia, "I recall the model only vaguely. It was a Dan Curry design and I don't have any details, but essentially you're correct, the model was modified to be either one."
When Caretaker was being filmed neither module was used, either because they were not constructed yet or because they were not conceived yet. Instead a smooth feature was applied to the area of the model were the bridge or cockpit were supposed to be in later episodes. As such it can not be ascertained with absolute certainty what class of vessels the Kazon ships were intended to be in the episode, though the visual of Maje Jabin on his bridge, suggested the larger class. In this configuration, the model is featured at Image G in the VOY Season 1 DVD, Red Alert: Visual Effects Season One special, where Curry discusses the filming of the models.[3]
As the role of the Kazon as main antagonists was played out early on in the series, no CGI version of the design was ever produced, the few later appearances being either stock footage or LCAR displays.
The physical model, with the cockpit module and measuring 30x7x14 inches, known as Lot#353 and estimated at US$3,000–$5,000 was sold on 6 October 2006 in the 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection auction, with a winning bid of US$5,000 ($6,000 including buyer's premium).
Model variations | ||
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File:Kazon fighter (fore).jpg | File:Kazon raider (fore).jpg | |
"Caretaker" |
"State of Flux" |
"Persistence of Vision" |
- Additional sources: Template:Exastris
Kazon carrier vessel
- See main article: Kazon carrier vessel
Type 8 shuttlecraft
- See main article: Type 8 shuttlecraft
VOY Season 2
Repto-humanoid vessel
This CGI model and its various modifications made a total of five appearances on Star Trek: Voyager and one in Star Trek: Enterprise.
- Additional sources: Template:Exastris
Class 2 shuttle
- See main article: Class 2 shuttle
Cardassian ATR-4107
- See main article: Cardassian ATR-4107
Rakosan fighter
Model variations | |
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File:Talaxian fighter.jpg | |
"Dreadnought" |
"Basics, Part I" |
- No information yet
VOY Season 3
Akritirian patrol ship
Originally designed for use in Star Trek: Voyager, where it had several appearances as different ships, and later used in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Model variations | ||
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File:Ba'neth starship.jpg | ||
VOY: "The Chute" |
VOY: "Riddles" |
VOY: "Drive" (closest to camera) |
VOY: "Body and Soul" |
VOY: "Body and Soul" |
VOY: "Natural Law" |
File:Unidentified space ship docked at the Ledosian spaceport.jpg | File:Kriosian battlecruiser.jpg | File:Alien vessel fought off by the command module of the Horizon.jpg |
VOY: "Natural Law" |
ENT: "Precious Cargo" |
ENT: "Horizon" |
- Additional sources: Template:Exastris
Krenim warship
- No information yet
Voth research vessel
Model variations | |
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"Distant Origin" |
"Dragon's Teeth" |
- No information yet
VOY Season 4
Krenim patrol ship
- No information yet.
Krenim weapon ship
- No information yet.
Mawasi cruiser
Model variations | |
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"Year of Hell, Part II" |
"Drive" |
- No information yet
Nihydron warship
Model variations | |
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File:Nihydron ship.jpg | |
"Year of Hell, Part II" |
"Dark Frontier" |
- No information yet
Tau pirate fighter
- Additional sources: Template:Exastris
Prometheus class
- See main article: Template:ShipClass
Dauntless class
- See main article: Dauntless-class model
VOY Season 5
Malon export vessel, eleventh gradient
- See main article: Malon export vessel, eleventh gradient
Malon shuttle
- See main article: Malon shuttle
Devore warship
As a new design, the Devore warship made its first appearance in VOY: "Counterpoint". The CGI model [4] was designed and built at Foundation Imaging by Brandon MacDougall who commented, "The Devore ship was one Mojo asked me to design and model for Voyager season 5 episode "Counterpoint" I made some quick pen and ink designs on paper, Dan C[urry] and David L[ivingston] liked the direction and the rest was history. It was hard to make up my mind what way it would fly and I not sure even Mojo did know. Some of the cool things you do not see is a shuttle bay with yellow internal lighting and hydraulics doors."[5]
In later appearances, the model was scaled down to represent several smaller vessels of various alien races. It would otherwise unmodified, re-appear as a derelict in Abaddon's Repository of Lost Treasures (VOY: "Alice"), as one of the contestants in the Antarian Trans-stellar Rally, where it would, true to McDougall's comment, fly backwards (VOY: "Drive"), as a stranded alien vessel in VOY: "The Void" and finally as a Sphere Builder vessel, type 1 as part of the battle seen in ENT: "Azati Prime".
Qatai's shuttle
- Additional sources: Template:Exastris.
Borg Queen's vessel
- See main article: Borg Queen's vessel
Chaotic space hulk
Originally slated to make an appearance in VOY: "Vis à Vis" as a "ship of the week", the Chaotic space hulk was designed and built as a CGI model at Digital Muse. "They might say "We're looking for some design where we want to have tentacles, but we don't want it to look like an octopus," or things like that.(...)When the team are called on to help with a design, everyone gets a chance, It's actually a free-for-all. I think with "Vis à Vis" we had to come up with three ship designs, but we probably submitted 10 or 12.", John Gross remembered. Initially however, the design was one of the rejected ones, but was utilised in the later episode VOY: "The Fight". As to why it was initially rejected Gross further elaborated, "We ended up using it as the derelict ship in "The Fight". It was very organic, and it was something that didn't fit into the Star Trek universe. The reason it was able to be used in "The Fight" was because of the refracting space; the ship was so broken up you really couldn't see it very clearly. But I know Peter Lauritson likes to avoid having ships that look too much like life forms; Star Trek has a very good reason for having that consistency." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 10, p. 71)
That reluctance was put aside later, as the model, slightly modified at Eden FX, made additional appearances as the Romulan drone-ship in several episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise, Season 4. The model was affectionately dubbed "The Flea" by the production team.[6]
Hazari vessel
This CGI model was originally created for use in Star Trek: Voyager.
Model variations | ||
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File:RigelianScoutship.jpg | ||
VOY: "Think Tank" |
VOY: "The Void" |
ENT: "Storm Front, Part II", "United" |
Hazari shuttle
This CGI model first appearing in Star Trek: Voyager. A new CGI model of a similar design later appeared as Goroth's starship in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Model variations | ||
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File:Wysanti ship imperfection.jpg | ||
"Think Tank" |
"Imperfection" |
"Drive" |
Malon export vessel
- See main article: Malon export vessel
Nova class
- See main article: Nova-class
VOY Season 6
Alice
CGI model.
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VOY: "Alice" |
ENT: "Dawn" |
ENT: "Bounty" |
Hierarchy assault class
On the origin of the Hierarchy Template:ShipClass Rick Sternbach commented,"I vaguely recall the script saying it was an "alien ship bristling with antennae," since the crew were engaged in massive surveillance operations of everything around them. The two sketches I turned in were pretty different from most other things we'd seen before, maybe the first one more than the second one. Where the design went after that was (...) between Brandon and our VFX guru Dan Curry."[7] Starting from some of the details of the two sketches Dan Curry (who remarked, "Brandon carried it further when he made his excellent CG version. He really understood the aesthetic I was after…" [8]), and Brandon MacDougall refined the design further at Foundation Imaging into the final design as it finally appeared in VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" and VOY: "The Void" as a CGI model rendered in Lightwave.
For the seventh season appearance of the Hierarchy in VOY: "Renaissance Man", MacDougall altered the forward hull of the ship, by cutting down the number and changing the shape of the portholes and elongating the forward hull, for the ship to become the Hierarchy survey vessel.[9] The aft section remained largely unchanged. Out of courtesy, MacDougall re-rendered the original configuration for Doug Drexler's blog.
Sternbach's design sketches were later sold on 8 August 2010 as Lot #408 in the Sternbach's design sketches turned up at Propworx' "The official STAR TREK prop and costume auction" of 8 August 2010 as Lot 408 where they sold for $180 (including buyers premium), being estimated at US$100-$200, where they sold for US$180 (including buyer's premium).
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"Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" |
"The Void" |
"Renaissance Man" |
MIDAS array
Model variations | |
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File:Midas array.jpg | |
VOY: "Pathfinder" |
ENT: "Zero Hour" |
This CGI model was designed by Rick Sternbach and created as the MIDAS array in VOY: "Pathfinder". It was later reused as the Yosemite 3 research station in ENT: "Zero Hour".
Delta Flyer escape pod
- See main article: Delta Flyer escape pod
Borg tactical cube
- See main article: Borg tactical cube
VOY Season 7
Subspace warhead
- See main article: Subspace warhead
SC-4
- See main article: SC-4
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