feek61
Sr Member
The builder of the original Star Trek Enterprise, the shuttle hangar bay and space station K-7 died a few weeks ago. Here is the obituary:
Richard Datin
Richard Datin
SS TOS Enterprise builder died :(
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SteveNeill
Sr Member
Thanks for the post. And we thank him for one hell of a contribution to the field we all love so much.
Richard you are an inspiration!
Steve
Richard you are an inspiration!
Steve
Not really sad. The old fellow lived a good life and did what he wanted to. That's pretty darn satisfying!
Also, not many people can honestly go a Smithsonian Museum and point and say, "Hey, I built that!"
This guy aided in production of an ICON... It's more than just a TV show or a specific miniature. THIS IS AN ICON of American pop culture and history.
Again, very cool, but not sad at all in this case.
I'd say he did very well. Aside from very questionable studio decisions and some very greedy dealers, overzealous fans, and licensees, the show's influenced a lot of people to do good and excel in a variety of sciences.
That's something very good to be connected to. His friends and family should be very happy he was associated with that in some way.
What more could you want???
Also, not many people can honestly go a Smithsonian Museum and point and say, "Hey, I built that!"
This guy aided in production of an ICON... It's more than just a TV show or a specific miniature. THIS IS AN ICON of American pop culture and history.
Again, very cool, but not sad at all in this case.
I'd say he did very well. Aside from very questionable studio decisions and some very greedy dealers, overzealous fans, and licensees, the show's influenced a lot of people to do good and excel in a variety of sciences.
That's something very good to be connected to. His friends and family should be very happy he was associated with that in some way.
What more could you want???
trekriffic
Sr Member
Thank you Mr. Datin from Star Trek fans everywhere.
Godspeed as you journey on to the next frontier.
Godspeed as you journey on to the next frontier.
Shaw
Well-Known Member
Wow, that is incredibly moving phase pistol... thanks.
Commander Max
Sr Member
Very sad indeed, but he sure did leave a legacy for some of us to follow.
Blackbirdcd
Well-Known Member
He appears to have led a fascinating life. Thank you for sharing the news!
