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Another found blueprint - photo of part of the blueprint for Discovery transporter room.
Two images, the original photo and the source site's photoshoping to remove perspective distortion to make it easier to read.
Flickr archive:
Original photo
Adjusted
Source: https://ncc-1031.com/news/blueprints-confirm-transporter-room-photos-are-uss-discovery/amp/
Two images, the original photo and the source site's photoshoping to remove perspective distortion to make it easier to read.
Flickr archive:
Original photo
Adjusted
Source: https://ncc-1031.com/news/blueprints-confirm-transporter-room-photos-are-uss-discovery/amp/
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So to head off any drama, I am not demanding here, I am just asking.
I found this page here (http://startrekauction.blogspot.com/2010/04/) it list a bunch of auctions, more then half way down there is one labeled Transporter Panels. It also gives measurements for the panel. I think it would be a really easy thing to model. It could also act as a guide to measure things as anything you see on the transporter pad now effectively has a scale behind it.
I bet if you find the time to model this one piece, you will find yourself doing the entire transporter room. But regardless I think this is something valuable for you to keep on hand. Either way, I love this thread.
I found this page here (http://startrekauction.blogspot.com/2010/04/) it list a bunch of auctions, more then half way down there is one labeled Transporter Panels. It also gives measurements for the panel. I think it would be a really easy thing to model. It could also act as a guide to measure things as anything you see on the transporter pad now effectively has a scale behind it.
I bet if you find the time to model this one piece, you will find yourself doing the entire transporter room. But regardless I think this is something valuable for you to keep on hand. Either way, I love this thread.
It would just be nice to have exact measurements of the size of the black parts and the distances between everything. Since it is not quite straight on I could never be truly accurate. I was about to say it was not from the Esperance but it appears you are right.
This is something that could probably be figured out with any basic photo editing software. I won't do this for you, as I have no interest in this panel, but will throw you a bone to help you get started
This pattern is relatively simple. I would estimate each line is 1 inch thick, and that there is a 2 inch space between the graphic and the edge.
There are some people on forums more geared towards LCARS who would probably be able to help you with the more exact graphics provided that they already did these.
I also would recommend taking a look at the techniques previously referenced for determining measurements from photos as you seem to have a lot of these that you are interested in. The tools have been provided for anyone to teach themself how to fish, or rather determine set measurements in this case.
This pattern is relatively simple. I would estimate each line is 1 inch thick, and that there is a 2 inch space between the graphic and the edge.
There are some people on forums more geared towards LCARS who would probably be able to help you with the more exact graphics provided that they already did these.
I also would recommend taking a look at the techniques previously referenced for determining measurements from photos as you seem to have a lot of these that you are interested in. The tools have been provided for anyone to teach themself how to fish, or rather determine set measurements in this case.
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well thank you
@Star Trek Apolgist
Honestly, for your own benefit, take some time and learn both Inkscape and Blender.
I'm self-taught on 3ds Max, back before there were any even half-way decent free programs out there, and I learned because I wanted things badly enough.
Those are truly free programs, and if I were starting anew, I would be using them.
There are tons and tons and tons of free tutorials on YouTube for whatever program you wish to learn that will get you going pretty quickly.
BTW, I'm not accusing you of demanding anything, but as they say, if you want something done right, you do it yourself.
Honestly, for your own benefit, take some time and learn both Inkscape and Blender.
I'm self-taught on 3ds Max, back before there were any even half-way decent free programs out there, and I learned because I wanted things badly enough.
Those are truly free programs, and if I were starting anew, I would be using them.
There are tons and tons and tons of free tutorials on YouTube for whatever program you wish to learn that will get you going pretty quickly.
BTW, I'm not accusing you of demanding anything, but as they say, if you want something done right, you do it yourself.
@Star Trek Apolgist you can download SketchUp if you don't have the time to learn a lot of stuff for the time being. Their toolset makes it very easy to draw 2D images as well. I've been using that for my 2D renders because I have grown to really dislike Illustrator for how it handles things. For something simple as this panel, with its recurring pattern, I think you'll be done within ten minutes as soon as you figure out how to use the Draw tool and accept some eyeballed measurements. If you need any help, hit me up; I can get you going in no time.
A few months ago a set of 10 Voyager series blueprints went up for auction. Unfortunately the picture available showed only the corner description box from one sheet. Although I didn’t know what the blueprints were of, I took a chance and managed to win the item.
I thought that the plans would be photocopies, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were the original pencil drawings. This did present a difficulty - the only nearby scanning services had roller fed scanners which could tear the flimsy paper and smudge the pencil lines.
My only solution was to use my A4 scanner to scan each blueprint in chunks at 600dpi and then manually reassemble it in photoshop. Each blueprint took around 12-18 scans each (depending on complexity and overlap requirements).
A size comparison between the scanner and the blueprint:
Each plan was folded, resulting in warping at each fold lines, but I have tried to minimise this as best I can.
Blueprints (flickr links):
Any help identifying on screen the two unidentified panels would be greatly appreciated.
I thought that the plans would be photocopies, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were the original pencil drawings. This did present a difficulty - the only nearby scanning services had roller fed scanners which could tear the flimsy paper and smudge the pencil lines.
My only solution was to use my A4 scanner to scan each blueprint in chunks at 600dpi and then manually reassemble it in photoshop. Each blueprint took around 12-18 scans each (depending on complexity and overlap requirements).
A size comparison between the scanner and the blueprint:
Each plan was folded, resulting in warping at each fold lines, but I have tried to minimise this as best I can.
Blueprints (flickr links):
- Alien:
- Temporal chamber [“Year of Hell”]
- Hirogen Door [“Hunters”]
- Stage 9:
- Corridor Alcove [“Deadlock”]
- Engineering Red Alert Lights [“Initiations”]
- Unidentified Sickbay Panel [“Initiations”]
- Stage 8:
- Bridge Ceiling Centre [“Pilot (Caretaker)”]
- Damaged Bridge Ceiling [“Pilot”]
- Rear Bridge Console 1 [“Pilot (Caretaker)”]
- Rear Bridge Console 2 - Caretaker [“Pilot (Caretaker)”]
- Unidentified Bridge Panel [“Permanent Set”]
Any help identifying on screen the two unidentified panels would be greatly appreciated.
Ohh, these are great!
The sickbay panels appear to be the shelf that appeared briefly on that episode, though it wasn't very clearly seen.
Regarding the bridge panel, it appears to be the one on top of the side Engineering station.
The sickbay panels appear to be the shelf that appeared briefly on that episode, though it wasn't very clearly seen.
Regarding the bridge panel, it appears to be the one on top of the side Engineering station.
Well spotted - I've updated the flickr descriptions to match and added "Part identified by Rekkert of trekbbs"
You have to take a look at this before it is gone.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Orig-Sta...BWtw%2FOMfCbS7jERVfCk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Orig-Sta...BWtw%2FOMfCbS7jERVfCk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Yes, I won that set of prints and the Voyager one.
Oh, then we were bidding against one another.
No worries my friend.
