Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action!

MarsWeeps · October 22 2011, 06:31 PM

I've been keeping an eye on this since they started construction. This is the Starship Farragut's bridge, almost ready for filming. They did an excellent job!

Starship Farragut Bridge

Another Bridge shot

Barbreader · October 22 2011, 08:49 PM

Yay!

Admiral Buzzkill · October 22 2011, 10:18 PM

It's a very cool set, as is the whole sound stage. I went down there a couple of times last year and helped out with painting, hammering and failing at taking simple instructions.

They actually shot their episode "The Price Of Anything" (written by Paul R. Sieber) on these sets last week, BTW. You can find images from their shoot on Facebook and at their website, http://www.starshipfarragut.com.

Here's some footage of their Romulan bridge set under construction:

Kelso · October 23 2011, 12:01 AM

Wow. Really fantastic stuff.

CorporalCaptain · October 23 2011, 12:16 AM

Congratulations, Starship Farragut. I always feel like I'm in a dream when I see such well-crafted recreations of TOS sets!

chardman · October 23 2011, 06:16 AM

Just out of curiosity, now that Farragut has a bridge set of it's very own, how many TOS era bridge sets are there in private hands? Anyone know?

I know only of Phase II's bridge, and Ajax's soon to be completed restoration of Exeter's bridge set, but I know there are at last a couple of others, like the partial bridge built for "Enterprise's" mirror universe episode that was sold in the big Trek auction at Christie's a couple of years back. Anyone know who owns it now, and what they're doing with it? They planning to use it to make a fan film, or giving it to a museum, or what?

Barbreader · October 23 2011, 06:26 AM

In addition to Phase II, Farragut, and Ajax, Star Trek Eagle has a bridge set. http://startrekreviewed.blogspot.com/2009/06/36.html A partial bridge set was used in Star Trek Spoof. http://startrekreviewed.blogspot.com/2009/06/45.html There could be others...

chardman · October 23 2011, 09:30 AM

Not to be a pain, but neither of those look like permanent standing sets, which is what I'm actually looking for.

And rather than clutter this thread with my somewhat off-topic inquiry, I think I'll start up a new thread for it. Please look for it if interested.

Admiral Buzzkill · November 8 2011, 02:33 PM

I had dinner at John "Captain Carter" Broughton's last evening and had the opportunity to watch about ten minutes of the rough cut of their new episode "The Price Of Anything."

I was blown away by it. The overall production values, lighting, photography, direction, performances, sets, costuming - it goes on and on. The show's absolutely top notch, and as much dedication and care as this group has put into all of its shows this one looks to be a great leap forward on all fronts. John himself has some really emotional material to play in this one and he nails it.

This show is the result of six years, at least, of patient work and investment in all aspects of this series by the folks involved and that really shines through.

Among other things I saw the opening scenes on the Farragut bridge, some scenes in the transporter room and the shuttlecraft...and this just looks and feels more like TOS Trek than anything else to date. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it (John could tell you how many times I made him back up and replay particular shots, though.

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MarsWeeps · November 9 2011, 01:23 AM

My Name Is Legion wrote:

I had dinner at John "Captain Carter" Broughton's last evening and had the opportunity to watch about ten minutes of the rough cut of their new episode "The Price Of Anything."

I believe I read on his blog that he was stepping down as Captain after this episode. Sad to hear that but it will be interesting to see how it's addressed in the show.

I swear the Farragut's bridge is the best I've ever seen. Watching it being built from scratch and seeing how incredible the detail is, you can't tell the difference between their bridge and Kirk's.

JimTheBuilder · November 10 2011, 04:13 PM

Farragut's done some nice work, and from my few PMs with John, he seems like a helluva nice guy.

Admiral Buzzkill · November 10 2011, 04:21 PM

He's about the nicest guy on Earth, really.

Lord Garth, FOI · November 14 2011, 08:32 PM

Awesome!

I have enjoyed all they have done. They and Exeter were really the tops by leaps and bounds in these fan productions

Kail · November 27 2011, 09:41 PM

My Name Is Legion wrote:

He's about the nicest guy on Earth, really.

I have to agree. He and Michael Bednar are very down to earth, and very friendly. Can't say enough about how much I admire them both.

Admiral Buzzkill · February 19 2012, 12:58 AM

I got a chance to watch the trailer for Starship Farragut's upcoming episode, "The Price Of Anything," at the Farpoint convention today. I assume that it will be viewable online sometime in the very near future.

I have to say that it looks outstanding. This is closer to the look and feel of the original Star Trek television series than any fan film I've seen to date; the production values are all first-rate and the performances and action are strong. Really, really good work all around.

October 22 2011, 06:31 PM	#1
MarsWeeps Commander Location: Red Tardis	Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! I've been keeping an eye on this since they started construction. This is the Starship Farragut's bridge, almost ready for filming. They did an excellent job! Starship Farragut Bridge Another Bridge shot

October 22 2011, 08:49 PM	#2
Barbreader Captain Location: New York, New York	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Yay! __________________ Star Trek Reviewed links to hundreds of Star Trek Fan Films and Reviews

October 22 2011, 10:18 PM	#3
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! It's a very cool set, as is the whole sound stage. I went down there a couple of times last year and helped out with painting, hammering and failing at taking simple instructions. They actually shot their episode "The Price Of Anything" (written by Paul R. Sieber) on these sets last week, BTW. You can find images from their shoot on Facebook and at their website, http://www.starshipfarragut.com. Here's some footage of their Romulan bridge set under construction: __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

October 23 2011, 12:01 AM	#4
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October 23 2011, 12:16 AM	#5
CorporalCaptain Vice Admiral Location: In pre-production	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Congratulations, Starship Farragut. I always feel like I'm in a dream when I see such well-crafted recreations of TOS sets! __________________ John

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October 23 2011, 06:16 AM	#6
chardman Vice Admiral Location: The densely wooded mountains of Indianapolis	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Just out of curiosity, now that Farragut has a bridge set of it's very own, how many TOS era bridge sets are there in private hands? Anyone know? I know only of Phase II's bridge, and Ajax's soon to be completed restoration of Exeter's bridge set, but I know there are at last a couple of others, like the partial bridge built for "Enterprise's" mirror universe episode that was sold in the big Trek auction at Christie's a couple of years back. Anyone know who owns it now, and what they're doing with it? They planning to use it to make a fan film, or giving it to a museum, or what? __________________ "Two things that Teabaggers hate: being called 'racist', and black people." - Bill Maher "Prying the guns from their cold dead hands sounds swell." - Me

October 23 2011, 06:26 AM	#7
Barbreader Captain Location: New York, New York	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! In addition to Phase II, Farragut, and Ajax, Star Trek Eagle has a bridge set. http://startrekreviewed.blogspot.com/2009/06/36.html A partial bridge set was used in Star Trek Spoof. http://startrekreviewed.blogspot.com/2009/06/45.html There could be others... __________________ Star Trek Reviewed links to hundreds of Star Trek Fan Films and Reviews

October 23 2011, 09:30 AM	#8
chardman Vice Admiral Location: The densely wooded mountains of Indianapolis	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Not to be a pain, but neither of those look like permanent standing sets, which is what I'm actually looking for. And rather than clutter this thread with my somewhat off-topic inquiry, I think I'll start up a new thread for it. Please look for it if interested. __________________ "Two things that Teabaggers hate: being called 'racist', and black people." - Bill Maher "Prying the guns from their cold dead hands sounds swell." - Me

November 8 2011, 02:33 PM	#9
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! I had dinner at John "Captain Carter" Broughton's last evening and had the opportunity to watch about ten minutes of the rough cut of their new episode "The Price Of Anything." I was blown away by it. The overall production values, lighting, photography, direction, performances, sets, costuming - it goes on and on. The show's absolutely top notch, and as much dedication and care as this group has put into all of its shows this one looks to be a great leap forward on all fronts. John himself has some really emotional material to play in this one and he nails it. This show is the result of six years, at least, of patient work and investment in all aspects of this series by the folks involved and that really shines through. Among other things I saw the opening scenes on the Farragut bridge, some scenes in the transporter room and the shuttlecraft...and this just looks and feels more like TOS Trek than anything else to date. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it (John could tell you how many times I made him back up and replay particular shots, though. ) __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

November 10 2011, 04:13 PM	#11
JimTheBuilder Lieutenant Commander Location: In a van, down by the river in Vermont	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Farragut's done some nice work, and from my few PMs with John, he seems like a helluva nice guy. __________________ - - "He's dead Jim. You get his phaser, I'll get his wallet."

November 10 2011, 04:21 PM	#12
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! He's about the nicest guy on Earth, really. __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

November 14 2011, 08:32 PM	#13
Lord Garth, FOI Lieutenant Commander	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! Awesome! I have enjoyed all they have done. They and Exeter were really the tops by leaps and bounds in these fan productions

February 19 2012, 12:58 AM	#15
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Starship Farragut Bridge - almost ready for action! I got a chance to watch the trailer for Starship Farragut's upcoming episode, "The Price Of Anything," at the Farpoint convention today. I assume that it will be viewable online sometime in the very near future. I have to say that it looks outstanding. This is closer to the look and feel of the original Star Trek television series than any fan film I've seen to date; the production values are all first-rate and the performances and action are strong. Really, really good work all around. __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.