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

[gbg1701]

Hi Emii:

It is truly unfortunate that the entire model did not survive. I suspect it was likely 25 feet long or larger when fully assembled and suspended from the ceiling ... quite an engineering masterpiece! Here is a photo taken while the Experience was still open that also gives some sense of scale to the models ...

 

[akrembug]

If I only had the space. Wipes drool from chin.

 

[Studio B]

Gerald, ok you win! :cheers

What an awesome collection!

 

[The Prop Lord]

I am soooooo jealous right now.... Congrats!!!!!!!!
:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[gbg1701]

Hi folks: Thanks so much for these latest very kind words about my collection! Studio B: I am so thrilled to be able to preserve for the time being a few really cool pieces (in my opinion, LOL) - but there are several folks like Greg Jein, John Azarian, and some others I've met who have much more significant collections than mine ... literally containing multiple TOS Shatners and other key TOS recurring cast costumes ,etc. ... which my collection doesn't even come close to approaching. But I still feel honored none the less to have and help document a bit of Star Trek history! Thank you again!

Gerald

 

[CaptainJTK]

Nice collection Gerald!

John B.

 

[lulu]

I saw them shooting this model - actually the aftermath of the crash - when I was up at ILM covering the film many years ago.

I can't believe ILM let that piece go...

Great get, Gerald,

Ron

 

[SofaKing01]

I JUST stumbled across this post... my jaw is STILL on the floor!

WOW!

 

[gbg1701]

Hi folks:

Thanks for these latest very kind words.

Ron: I was surprised as well that it became available! It was in a CBS/Paramount warehouse, and, as you might know - they've cleared out virtually all of their stockpiles from the various Trek feature films and tv series in recent years with the big Christies 2006 40th anniversary auction and tons of ItsAWrap ebay sales after that. So they just decided it was time to let go of the model as well, LOL!

 

[Search4]

Gerald,

When you're done just pack it up and send it to me in NJ. OK?


Adam

 

[gbg1701]

Gerald,

When you're done just pack it up and send it to me in NJ. OK?


Adam

I promise to keep it safe and well protected from the elements, Adam, until the time comes for it to join all of its relatives in your collection, LOL.

 

[Raktageno]

Hey Gerald, and other Trek fans as well, you may be familiar with Larry Nemecek. He tends to have many exclusive Trek items for sale on his page he calls The Trekland Trunk: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trekland-Trunk/161224037419595

Right now he's got some blank LCARS sheets that were used on Data's console.


I have to say, your collection has me both jealous and inspired!

 

[Apollo]

Larry has some cool things from time to time! :thumbsup

 

[Winchester1701]

Amazing collection

 

[Duncanator]

I saw them shooting this model - actually the aftermath of the crash - when I was up at ILM covering the film many years ago.

I can't believe ILM let that piece go...

Most of the props that ILM built remained the property of the production company (Paramount in this case). So when the shoot is over, all the props are destroyed or given to the production company to store; particularly for franchises like Star Trek.

Occasionally the production companies will give the prop to ILM to be displayed. The production companies don't want to bother with the expense of storing them if they don't plan on making sequels to a film.

 

[CyberGolem]

Am I the only person that is saying that would make an Awesome Dining Room Table when looking at that Saucer Section....

Love it...
.........Jeremiah

It's a cool and tempting idea but personally I'd never treat it like a piece of furniture. It's a piece of art so I'd treat it as such and put it on a wall with some appropriate lighting. Nothing in front of it either. No couch, no table. Simply allow viewers the opportunity to step up close and appreciate it. At most I'd flank it with studio stills [WIP pics if avaialble] and a ribbon of images from the shot when it crashes. You know, a real exhibit piece.

~Chaz

 

[CyberGolem]

hi emii:

It is truly unfortunate that the entire model did not survive. I suspect it was likely 25 feet long or larger when fully assembled and suspended from the ceiling ... Quite an engineering masterpiece! Here is a photo taken while the experience was still open that also gives some sense of scale to the models ...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa196/gbg1701/stte.jpg

CHEESE ON RICE that's awesome!!!

 

[TOS]

Your new piece is stunning, Gerald. As is your entire collection. Amazing!