After walking through recreations of the Captain's Cabin in both Kingsland, GA (at Neutral Zone Studios) and in Ticonderoga, NY (Star Trek Tour), I began thinking about my own basement -- and could I create a "Fan Cave" hideaway that would allow a full-scale recreation of Matt Jefferies plans from Desilu in 1966? After all, I've been collecting key ingredients from the Cabin (props, and even furniture) for decades.
With the enthusiastic support of friend Will Smith, art director and set designer for most of the "Star Trek Continues" episodes, we figured out a way to make it work within the limitations of my basement. The result is incredible -- with the right lighting and even sound effects...
With the enthusiastic support of friend Will Smith, art director and set designer for most of the "Star Trek Continues" episodes, we figured out a way to make it work within the limitations of my basement. The result is incredible -- with the right lighting and even sound effects...