the USS Shaw
the USS Virginia
cover story
from the plane dock
poster
Howdy all Times are way busy and I’m old and brain dead sometimes and I have to ask for a reminder, Aside from Richard Knapp. Someone asked for a replacement print from my daughters horse auction, and I can’t find the requested print or info so if whoever it was could you send me a note again and reinvigorate my memory, HAAAA! Thanks
Howdy all does anyone out there have a bat’leth and does sword play with one,,, I have questions about how they handle,, If you do give me ago and let me know how I can reach you!!! thanks.
from the film
Howdy all It’s been a few weeks but I’m back for a quick post,, BUSY BUSY SHOW and not a lot of free time to spare!!! So without hesitation here is a a speedy story about the flying police cycle from JJ”s Trek 09. The concept began as a pretty big bike, more of a helicopter size craft and it took a few long passes at the drawing board to get the copter version layed out and approved. As time, story changes, and budget revisions took place the cycle had to scale down drastically to fit the new constraints and thus the flying speed bike came to be. As much fun as would have been to see the big version I have to say this smaller bike really was a very cool departure and one big treat to see on the screen. The size screamed police more so than the previous and it was a good call on all fronts. The bike went through a few design changes and what you see in today’s sketch was the final design. At Comicon 09 the prop was in a corner of the Mattel booth and it was great to finally get some pictures of her. SO with all that said time to get back to work so enjoy today’s post and have a great weekend.
the early copter sized concept version of the cycle
the smaller cycle designs
from the 09 con
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the back view
vic at vasq
Happy end of the week and welcome to another addition to pinup Friday!!! If your a regular viewer and fan of the red dress series than you’ll remember the lovely Victoria Vertuga from previous posts, Victoria was one of the first models I ever shot with a few years ago and the red dress theme was our second outing. Were in the works for another outing and can’t wait!!! Victoria is a good friend and one fabulous model… She so loves to be in front of the camera and she adds so much to each theme. For the classic Star Trek series Victoria attacked the theme with a seriously sassy, and sultry attitude. She is the best and love how she broke all the traditional rules by added her on twist with boots n pumps, and her choice of props. We shot at the historical Vasquez Rocks and the lighting was overcast with breaks of sunshine making for a perfect day and shoot… So with that all said enjoy the works of Victoria and this Fridays pinup update.
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Today’s sketch is of the final design of the Enterprise B, The B came to be because of budgets reasons on the production and there was just not enough cash available to make a new ship and shooting miniature for Generations so the USS Excelsior model from previous films was recruited to be the B. Story line called for some hull changes so that the Nexus ribbon could whip off a chunk of the ship without destroying the whole ship. This was my first art assignment on Trek and what a fun one to say the least.. I was one huge fan of Bill George’s Excelsior and despite all the changes we were asked to do it was important to maintain the overall design as much as possible. To seek out inspiration the PBY Catalina came to mind with it’s built in boat like belly detail which made for the perfect reference to re translate into the Starship’s new hull lines. As for the big wing top props the same is seen on the top of the saucer with twin impulse engines located on the back of the dish. After Herman Zimmerman and the producers were happy with the design the sketch and some rough plans went to ILM and the reboot was underway headed by famed model maker John Goodson. The end result looked beautiful on film and the folks up in Marin County again made movie magic. Stay tuned for more on the B and lots of art n pics to come.
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the uss enterprise b
plans for the bridge graphic by Mike Okuda
an old pin up pby
title card
October the 3rd, 1961 was a landmark day for CBS, for this was the day that (The Dick Van Dyke show) aired for the first time… The program was in Black and White, and it’s pilot episode did little as far as outstanding new arrival. The show caught on quickly and the new fans of the show followed Dick and Mary for 5 seasons. Created by Carl Reiner and stared Dick Van Dyke
Mary Tyler Moore
Rose Marie
Morey Amsterdam
Larry Mathews
Richard Deacon
Jerry Paris
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Joan Shawlee
This was a favorite growing up and as a kid, and it was so cool to watch Dick Van Dyke’s hilarious performances and later to see him in so many of my favorite Disney Movies as well.. “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, written by Ian (James Bond) Flemming. Mary Poppins, and Oh so many more, and oh so many laughs and fun memories… The Dick Van Dyke show has know reached legendary status and is a fan favorite on many of the flashback and vintage Television stations. Below is a link full of info on the show and Sorry for the short post but work is calling n just had enough time to at least get this up on this special day in classic TV history. Enjoy
Mary Tylor Moore, n Dick Van Dyke
Dick, Rose and Morey
the cast, Dick, Mary, Morey, Rose and Richard Deacon
Happy Friday all and it has been quite a while since we had a pin up update.. I was able to squeeze shoots in here n there during the last several busy months so today’s post will be a best of day, featuring pics from a variety of familiar faces and some new models too. I have been quite fortunate to work with some incredibly talented models and I so love getting the opportunity do so.Lots n lots of great pics to see so kick back and enjoy all the images from these fine and talented lady’s
First up is the world famous Miss Kendell Clements, Kendell is no stranger to the blog, and since those first few shots of her were posted here in the SCIFI outfit she has gone on to have her work published in two CD’s, she has about six pics in (Science Fiction’s Finest, part one) CD, a cover pic forthe (Metamorphosis 5 single), and a third one on it’s way. In addition to her take on the classic Star Trek red dress theme, she tackled another lady in red, Number 6 from Ron Moore’s, Battlestar Galactica. I LOVE WORKING WITH KENDELL and she is an artist who paints such a wickedly beautiful canvas using herself as the medium every time. Kendell is has the right stuff and will go far,,, she always brings something new to every theme & shoot, as well as her little Chihuahua Lilly. Lots of fun pics here from a few different shoots.
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Miss Emily Rose Harris,
Emily is a new name to the modeling world and she is best known for her rodeo lifestyle of barrel racing and CGA Queen status. Emily has branched out into the world of modeling with a vengeance… Her passion for modeling has no limits and her style is very diverse & unique,,,, she is always fun to shoot with and love all the opportunities we get to work together. Emily also got one of her Trek pic’s into the (Science Fiction’s Finest, part one) CD and Here are a few themes in addition to the red dress series we have done, and I’m sure you’ll agree she has a magic about her work.
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Miss Elizabeth Meacham,
Elizabeth is a model from Bishop California and her style is athletic and sporty in nature, and she added a very new spin on the red dress theme. Her sleek n flirty poses are so fun and her bubbly personality translated into every picture!!! Elizabeth has no problem climbing rocks and standing on the edge of cliffs in heels and I so love the way she works the camera,,, Liz also got the last spot in the (Science Fiction’s Finest, part one) CD,, fun times for sure. She has a great talent and can’t wait to back up North to work with her again.
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Miss Meagan Moorman,
Meagan and I spent probably a good year trying to set up a shoot and it finally happened a few months ago… Meagan is also a newcomer to the modeling world and well on her way to stardom.. She is a treat to work with and I love her enthusiastic perspective about what she is trying to put across in her images. Her elegant posing style and hypnotic eyes cast a spell with every shot. I was so glad that she was able to attack the red dress theme on our first shoot, and for our next outing she is going to do her take on SUPERGIRL!!! I absolutely can’t wait for this one!!! She is one nice gal with a great outlook on life and she too is from the world of rodeo and barrel racing, A bag horse accident sadly ended her riding ambitions, but with any good cowgirl you get back on after you’ve been thrown and Meagan has done just that with her lovely modeling… I love Meagan’s work and I’m sure you will too!!!
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And that’s it for this Friday, Stay tuned for more updates from the lady’s above and look forward to posting more next week, Till then God Bless n have a good one
John
Hi all,,, Hollywood is calling and they need an artist who can model props from 2d drawings in Rhino, and is familiar with setting up files for the growing of parts… Advanced skills and proficiency a must… Give me ago ASAP and please send links and examples. OK and thanks
rhino model by an unknown artist
It’s flash back Thursday, so lets journey back to 1996 and the early days of First Contact. At the time that these drawings were being laid out on paper, the film was untitled and ST Resurrection was a loose working title for the 8th film in the Star Trek film series. The film called for a lot of designs from every aspect of production and one of the more fun and obscure requests were for a new style of upgraded photon torpedo. The E was advancing in it’s on board weaponry and the newly established Quantum torpedo was the in thing. We had broken for lunch one afternoon and were venturing off the lot to one of the two choices of restaurants and on the walk a car drove by with this cool thing strapped to the hood. What was that!!!, I wondered and back at the desk a few hours later that shape kept coming to mind and I wanted to go stand on the corner to see if another one would go by so I could learn more about what it was. it was a few weeks before I saw another one and thankfully the odd shaped box was stopped at a traffic light and I was able to catch the brand name off of the side. back at the office I was describing the box to Mike Okuda and he ventured onto his computer and found out that the box’s were a new kind of storage unit for travelers. With all of this new info it was off to the drawing board and a combination of the Mark V torpedo and the Yakima box made for the first and final pass of what the new torpedo was going to look like. At that time the torpedoes had a much larger section in the script and were to be built for many of the scenes that called for them to be physically handled. as time went on the scenes were cut and all that was left were the concept drawings. So after years of sitting in the flat files these drawing are seeing the light of day once more, so without further delay here is the torpedo sketch and some of the inspiration that went into the Quantum’s final look.
yakama 1
Yakima 2
#3
The Thule box
and the Quantum
Eavesdropping with Johnny 
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