The latest addition to my Star Trek collection ... only 12 feet long

gbg1701 · Jul 20, 2012

Here's my pet checking out the latest addition to the collection on delivery day last month ...

and she couldn't resist posing with the saucer ...

I think this is a great image of it being unloaded ...

Of course it's the Enterprise D saucer section model used in Star Trek: Generations (1994) for the crashing landing sequences on Veridian III. I posted many more photos of the model as well as some shots of it on location during filming in '94 at my site in the following article:

Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Authority: The U.S.S. Enterprise D Saucer 12 foot filming model from Star Trek: Generations

It's still hard to believe that this item is part of my collection - it's definitely a once in a lifetime type of acquisition for me, and a thrill to have.

Gerald

Shizman · Jul 20, 2012

What a beauty! I'm jealous.

Thanks very much for posting the pics. They'll be very handy as reference.

SSgt Burton · Jul 20, 2012

Hooooolllllleeeeeeyyyyy Shhhhh----!!! :eek

Unbelievable!

Thanks for sharing!

WOW! :eek

Kevin

Deleted · Jul 21, 2012

yeah, h o l y sh....! Where are you going to put that thing?!

Tim

The Prop Stop · Jul 21, 2012

Well so much for a museum.

Just do one thing mate...don't leave it outside like Bob did with the Nostromo.

CessnaDriver · Jul 21, 2012

That's off the charts!

Am I the only one that thinks... build the rest! LOL

jkno · Jul 21, 2012

Very cool! Now you need to find a proper display space for this!

TerryMcIntosh · Jul 21, 2012

That's a wonderful piece. I wish I had read about this on Alec's blog just a bit sooner -- you beat me to it. Please take good care of her and congratulations! =)

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Thanks, everyone, for your kind remarks! I've already installed air conditioning and am partially complete on plans to fully insulate the garage door and ceiling; so the model will never be exposed to a harsh outdoor environment and will not experience any great temperature extremes. Regarding the thought about completing construction of the ship; I don't plan to alter it at all as I do think of it as a "complete" screen used model; but - interestingly, I do also own a pair of Enterprise D nacelles from the huge model that was on display at Star Trek: The Experience. There is one against another wall in the garage ...

Gerald

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Somehow that dog keeps sneaking into the photos, :lol !!!!!

Gerald

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Here's another pic showing the other Nacelle on display inside my home. It's just outside a room containing my full scale partial TOS Bridge replica (a project that spanned the last 12 years or so; characterized by long breaks between periods of heightened activity.)

Here's a link to a post on my site with many more images of the simulated Bridge environment: Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Authority: Simulated Bridge Environment Update III

Gerald

CessnaDriver · Jul 21, 2012

Am I crazy? Or should all homes have a bridge environment!

At this point I think the dog is a shapeshifter keeping eye on all the federation technology.

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Very insightful, CessnaDriver, LOL.

lol:lol

Here's the shapeshifter keeping an eye on more Bridge equipment - this time TNG as opposed to TOS - in a different room. (The Captains Chair and Ops console are from the Star Trek: The Experience attraction ... though they came without their LCARS panels and so have some simple homemade replica ones in place.)

Gerald

Shizman · Jul 21, 2012

That's beyond cool. I'd love to have that stuff.

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Many thanks, Shizman!

More photos of the TNG Bridge furniture are posted here:
Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Authority: Star Trek: The Experience TNG Captain's Chair & Ops Station Restoration

And a fairly detailed measurement study of the Captain's Chair can be found here: Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Authority: Star Trek: The Experience TNG Captain's Chair Measurement Study

I couldn't help but notice that you are a fellow Canadian. I was born and raised in Toronto; and spent almost 30 years in Ontario - mostly the metro Toronto area - before heading to the States in 1990. (I've been a U.S. citizen for many years though; and so have dual citizenship.) One brother attended the University of Waterloo; not far from your location.

Gerald

feek61 · Jul 21, 2012

Very cool piece for you collection and nice seeing your "bridge environment." I have done extensive study on all of the bridge dispalys;so if I can help let me know (also check out my site at: tosgraphics.com).

Take Care,
Will

gbg1701 · Jul 21, 2012

Thanks, Will.

You should see this post filled with some photos of the TOS bridge panels that I was allowed to shoot in the TOS bridge replica that is part of the Star Trek: The Exhibition attraction; when it was on display in Detroit in 2009:

Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Authority: Star Trek: The Exhibition In Detroit - Bridge Display Panels

Very Best,
Gerald

Yellowjacket · Jul 21, 2012

Your collection is unfair to my collection, but it is oh so cool.

Stormy320 · Jul 21, 2012

I'm impressed.

Shizman · Jul 22, 2012

Yep, a Canadian Trekkie here.

I'd love to change some of the rooms in my house to a TNG theme. I'm so jealous of your props. I love the Ent D too. You've got a piece of movie history, regardless of what anyone thought of the film it was in.

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