Starfleet Command Insignia

DakotaSmith · January 19 2013, 05:02 AM

In one of those weird, serendipidous moments, I happened across this little gem:

After reviewing HD screencaps at TrekCore, I agree: the Starfleet Command insignia was, in fact an ordinary filigree flower bead:

They sell for a buck. That and a little paint, and my next costume will have a Starfleet Command insignia.

Dakota Smith

Warped9 · January 19 2013, 03:08 PM

Well it's easy to see how it could pass for a stylized starburst or something of the like, particularly when you really don't see it that clearly onscreen (especially vintage CRT televisions).

FalTorPan · January 19 2013, 03:44 PM

William Ware Theiss, you are missed!

Metryq · January 25 2013, 10:35 PM

And McCoy did surgery with salt shakers, while Luke defended the galaxy with a camera flash unit.

Sir Rhosis · January 26 2013, 03:14 AM

^^^Not being as big a Wars fan as I am a Trek fan, this reference escapes me. Elaborate please.

Sir Rhosis

CorporalCaptain · January 26 2013, 03:20 AM

Good find, DakotaSmith!

Albertese · January 26 2013, 03:54 AM

Sir Rhosis wrote:

^^^Not being as big a Wars fan as I am a Trek fan, this reference escapes me. Elaborate please.

Sir Rhosis

I forget what they're called, but certain old-timey cameras used to make use of cylindrical flash units about one foot long and a couple inches in diameter. At least three of these units turn up in the Star Wars films with surprisingly few modifications. One is Luke's lightsaber, another is either either Ben Kenobi's or Vader's (I forget which) and the third shows up as some instrument on the dashboard of Luke's X-Wing.

--Alex

scotpens · January 26 2013, 08:54 AM

. . . and the TOS Klingon belt buckles were painted cardboard and plastic bubble wrap.

Captain Nebula · January 26 2013, 09:50 AM

Albertese wrote:

Sir Rhosis wrote:

^^^Not being as big a Wars fan as I am a Trek fan, this reference escapes me. Elaborate please.

Sir Rhosis

I forget what they're called, but certain old-timey cameras used to make use of cylindrical flash units about one foot long and a couple inches in diameter.

Graflex flash handle.

They added a solar panel from an old calculator and pieces of windshield wipers to complete the look of Luke's lightsaber.

Emperor Norton · January 26 2013, 12:44 PM

It should also be mentioned that all the TOS medals shown onscreen were earrings and women's jewelry, and that becomes clear if you really look at it. I, however, prefer to retreat into my world of whimsey, reject that, and totally accept that they are honorable citations from the Starfleet.

Sir Rhosis · January 27 2013, 06:45 AM

^^^Me too.

Sector 7 · January 28 2013, 03:36 AM

Emperor Norton wrote:

It should also be mentioned that all the TOS medals shown onscreen were earrings and women's jewelry, and that becomes clear if you really look at it. I, however, prefer to retreat into my world of whimsey, reject that, and totally accept that they are honorable citations from the Starfleet.

Works for me.

BoredShipCapt'n · January 29 2013, 02:30 PM

Captain Nebula wrote:

Albertese wrote:

Sir Rhosis wrote:

^^^Not being as big a Wars fan as I am a Trek fan, this reference escapes me. Elaborate please.

Sir Rhosis

I forget what they're called, but certain old-timey cameras used to make use of cylindrical flash units about one foot long and a couple inches in diameter.

Graflex flash handle.

They added a solar panel from an old calculator and pieces of windshield wipers to complete the look of Luke's lightsaber.

Fascinating, Captain.

And the Death Star's prime weapon controls were an old TV studio panel, with the T-shaped fader control activating the beam.

Redfern · January 29 2013, 03:05 PM

And elements upon Vader's belt were segments of translucent garden hose. Honest, you can see the reenforcing "webbing" which I think was the point as it had visual interest. I read that somewhere and kinda' "laughed it off". Then I saw a life-sized "standee" in a store and looked at the belt. Sure enough, it certainly looked like a small half section of garden hose even if it wasn't actually that.

Sincerely,

Bill

Metryq · January 29 2013, 08:54 PM

Emperor Norton wrote:

It should also be mentioned that all the TOS medals shown onscreen were earrings and women's jewelry

During "Court Martial" we learn that one of Kirk's decorations is "Starfleet Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry." What exactly does that mean? Did Kirk pause while running across a battlefield to pose for the cameras?

BoredShipCapt'n wrote:

And the Death Star's prime weapon controls were an old TV studio panel, with the T-shaped fader control activating the beam.

So Alderaan was, uh, wiped out? I wonder if that could be seen as a commentary on television...

January 19 2013, 05:02 AM	#1
DakotaSmith Fleet Captain Location: Redfield, Iowa, USA	Starfleet Command Insignia In one of those weird, serendipidous moments, I happened across this little gem: After reviewing HD screencaps at TrekCore, I agree: the Starfleet Command insignia was, in fact an ordinary filigree flower bead: They sell for a buck. That and a little paint, and my next costume will have a Starfleet Command insignia. Dakota Smith __________________ "No human being has the right — under any circumstances — to initiate force against another human being, nor to threaten or delegate its initiation." - The Zero Aggression Principle

January 19 2013, 03:08 PM	#2
Warped9 Admiral Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia Well it's easy to see how it could pass for a stylized starburst or something of the like, particularly when you really don't see it that clearly onscreen (especially vintage CRT televisions). __________________ *STAR TREK:* 1964-1991

January 19 2013, 03:44 PM	#3
FalTorPan Vice Admiral Location: Out there... thataway.	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia William Ware Theiss, you are missed! __________________ Watch ASTRONUTS! Visit Trekplace! Check out my personal website!

January 25 2013, 10:35 PM	#4
Metryq Commander	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia And McCoy did surgery with salt shakers, while Luke defended the galaxy with a camera flash unit. __________________ "No, I better not look. I just might be in there." —Foghorn Leghorn

January 26 2013, 03:14 AM	#5
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January 26 2013, 03:20 AM	#6
CorporalCaptain Vice Admiral Location: In pre-production	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia Good find, DakotaSmith! __________________ John

January 26 2013, 08:54 AM	#8
scotpens Rear Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia . . . and the TOS Klingon belt buckles were painted cardboard and plastic bubble wrap. __________________ “All the universe or nothingness. Which shall it be, Passworthy? Which shall it be?”

January 26 2013, 12:44 PM	#10
Emperor Norton Lieutenant	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia It should also be mentioned that all the TOS medals shown onscreen were earrings and women's jewelry, and that becomes clear if you really look at it. I, however, prefer to retreat into my world of whimsey, reject that, and totally accept that they are honorable citations from the Starfleet. __________________ Tales of the Lost Fleet: A TOS ship rpg

January 27 2013, 06:45 AM	#11
Sir Rhosis Commodore Location: Cincinnati, OH	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia ^^^Me too.

January 29 2013, 03:05 PM	#14
Redfern Fleet Captain Location: Georgia, USA	Re: Starfleet Command Insignia And elements upon Vader's belt were segments of translucent garden hose. Honest, you can see the reenforcing "webbing" which I think was the point as it had visual interest. I read that somewhere and kinda' "laughed it off". Then I saw a life-sized "standee" in a store and looked at the belt. Sure enough, it certainly looked like a small half section of garden hose even if it wasn't actually that. Sincerely, Bill __________________ Tempt the Hand of Fate and it'll give you the "finger"! Freighter Tails: the Misadventures of Mzzkiti