Hey vidman....
Thanks for appreciating my efforts on..... (Into Darkness) I didn't work on JJ's first film. It was a challenge. As you guys probably already know, the first film guns were spring loaded. Actually, that's really all the prop master wanted me to do on the Into Darkness guns. However, I had already decided in advance that I wanted to do a great job for them.... especially since this was my first time working with this prop master. So, I went to work on designing a circuit for the new phaser and didn't tell anyone. It was only after I created the prototype with the working digital servo that I told anyone what I did. Since I didn't have any CAD models available to me and all at my disposal were the hero guns from the fist film. Which, really didn't do me any good cause I changed the hero design and had to start from scratch. The gun's design has a lot going on and anyone familiar with Solidworks can relate when I say it was a bitch. After making a bunch of changes
As for this new design, there is no P1. It only looks like there is one because I left the shape and colors in the model. This weapon is specifically designed for a heavy duty combat version with the intent of blowing holes through Klingons. That's why the emitter looks like a cross between a jet engine and the muzzle of the wave motion gun from Star Blazers. LOL I hope that doesn't disappoint that the cowl doesn't raise.
So, I know you guys are wondering why I'm changing the design or what project this weapon is for. Since I dropped the dime that it needs to be a heavy duty weapon and since its only another concept version and not the final, I can let it out what its for. I especially need to make it clear what it's not for. If this was intended for the new installment of Star Trek, I would certainly not be showing it anywhere to begin with. LOL Especially before offices open up or the film screens. LOL My GOD, the studio would have a field day with me. So, sorry to disappoint guys, its not for that project.
Now, since I would like to see one of my TOS concepts used for a production, I have been in communication with the producers for the Axanar project. SO, there ya have guys.... now you know where you may see it.