Kuhn Global BLUE SCREEN - K'TINGA built by REL

[Kuhn Global]

4/24/08...UPDATE

OK... EVERY photo AFTER the TMP Opening 3 K'Tinga shot is NEW!! As suggested, I kept the old photos as is, but changed the old photos zip file to reflect "old", and also added a new zip file for the 'new' photos. I hope you enjoy them?

Thanks for looking...again. :D
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Zip file of the photos were added 3/30/08 for faster downloading. ;-) ENJOY!!!

Thank you for looking! :grin:
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MORE ADDED 2/2/2008!!! ;)

This thing is sooooooo BAD ASS!!! :D :cool::cool::cool:

http://www.kuhnglobal.net/KG-KTINGA/2008-01-31_KG_K%27TINGA_SET1-000B.jpg

Sorry for taking so long to post these. It has been a mad house here lately. :)

Richard has outdone himself again! The 29 year wait is over with the delivery of the wonderful build of the TMP K'Tinga! :D

The tiny, fine detail ins AMAZING. It is no wonder he is sought by both the Industry, and us Collectors as well!

I photographed this beastie in many different light schemes. Richard has a signature in his painting with a slight metallic finish which make it BEAUTIFUL to look at in person, but VERY difficult to photograph. Well, at least for me! LOLOLOL

There is one photo that I did a color adjustment on. It will be obvious which one, but I wanted to leave in in because I very much enjoyed the aggressive positioning. ;)

I have yet to veiew this thread, but I am certain I will find some amazing renders from just the single shot I provided. I am excited to see what has come of it.

Again, feel free to do with what you wish of my photos. ;)

I wish to thank Richard for delivering a 29 year dream of mine! You are AWESOME my friend! :D

[R L Bleecker]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h91/Freddo6/themotionpicture018.jpg

" jU-taQ! "

[rider]

http://tubeimage.com/files/u7wxndy6bpsummhkyknd.jpg

[modeler1964]

http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/44025/2000084478353700672_rs.jpg

What can I say Kurt? Perfect! Looks exactly like the opening scene from ST:TMP. I love it! Great work!

[rider]

Take 2 :D
http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/40241/2006355919639679241_rs.jpg

[The Cat]

How many of you have that background music going thru your head right now?!?

[DocTor]

Just need to add the glow of one of the torpedo tubes.

[The Cat]

"The Starrrrrsss are aliiiiive wiiith the sound of Klingonnnnnnnsssss!!!"


Remember, General Chang actually starred in The Sound of Music... 8)

[rider]

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/43660/2005374131950915194_rs.jpg

[R L Bleecker]

How many of you have that background music going thru your head right now?!?

It's awful to admit... but I have " We are.... the Lollipop Guild, The Lollipop Guild, The Lollipop Guild " in my own head right now. Sorry.:grin:

[Scorpius]

Awesome!

3000 kellicams and closing!

[R L Bleecker]

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/43660/2005374131950915194_rs.jpg

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


" ChanG aY dAh-qum! "

[Talen]

damn..thats a sweet picture, rider why not do one with V'ger in the background

[Bishop37]

V'ger Encounter.

[Sean C]

Kurt, you're a master at those shots. What fun! I love Bishop's shot as well. Very cool!

Great looking build as well, eh? It's a beautiful piece.

[rider]

Nice :grin:

rider why not do one with V'ger in the background

Well, as you asked nicely, I got only a very few elements I made a few years back, so here's my take on it. If I feel brave enough I might post my V'ger in another thread :grin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/11copy.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/green.jpg

[Kuhn Global]

OMG!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!

I love the renders!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! :D Thank you gents! :D

More has been posted in the fits post! I hope you like them? ;)

[REL]

Wow!

[Max Zephyr]

Awesome pics rider!!!

[REL]

There's my new avatar, thanks Rider!

[R L Bleecker]

Yeah.... now THIS is what I'm talkin' about.... I've never seen the K'tinga looking so good. Richard outdid himself on the build and Kurt, you outdid yourself on the pix!

Congrats to you both!

[rider]

Rel, I'm really honored sir.

Agreed with everything everyone has said. This is a masterpiece of a model, and Kurt as always has done a superb job with the photography. Here are just a few renders. Hope you all like :grin:


http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/K5.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k1.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/bright.jpg

[Bishop37]

It's a great model, though maybe rel could try making a larger one! ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Oh man! Those are SWEEEEEET!

You guys ROCK!!! :D

[rider]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/K6.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/K7.jpg

[Kuhn Global]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

rider......:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::co ol::cool:

You are FANTASTIC my friend! :grin:

The fist shot above firing the torpedo just made my theater wallpaper! :D:D:D:D:D

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!:cool::cool::cool::cool ::cool:

[rider]

I'm honored Kurt, I hope it looks good sir, and I thank you :grin:

[Kuhn Global]

I'm honored Kurt, I hope it looks good sir, and I thank you :grin:

Thank YOU sir! Most incredible indeed! :D

[RKW]

Such a waste that this model wont see screen time.
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I wonder if ILM require a KTinga for the new Trek film?

[PHArchivist]

Superb. Simply stunning...

[Thomas E. Johnson]

Talk about lust!:rolleyes:

[Kuhn Global]

That is a SWEET render RKW!!! :D Thanks!

A Klingon Cruiser in the new flick? That would be interesting! :D

Thanks for all the compliment you guys! I know Richard has earned them! And I always love to see my photos 'rendered' like on-screen grabs! :D

I am not certain as to when Richard will be opening the order floodgates for this beastie. I believe he is getting ready new molds for mass production.

I DO KNOW that whomever gets one, or more from him WILL BE VERY LUCKY!!! Richard's items are usually done in limited runs. That topped with the quality he offers? There is no losing here... unless one forgets to order one, that is! LOLOLOL It is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!... and MORE!!!

[manjp]

Inpressive model and fhoto shop pictures!
Ok,no explosion?

[Loneknight]

First time posting here, but I couldn't help 'borrowing' a few of those wonderful blue-screen k'tinga's and doing some manipulation of my own.

First one, with regard to Rider's submission, was a dupe of the screengrab giving us our first glimpse of the three Klingon cruisers.

Here's the screen:
Trekcore screen (http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/tmp/themotionpicture0010.jpg)

Updated:
On Approach (http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/Loneknight776/Works/on_approach.jpg)

There's only a slight difference between the two....(watch the image)
Old vs. new (http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/Loneknight776/Works/2008-01-31_KG_KTINGA_SET1-000B.gif)

The last one I decided to screw around with a bit. I found it a little difficult to make the V'ger "hadoken" ball, so bear with me...
Screwed Klingons (http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg104/Loneknight776/Works/TINGA_SET1-021Bcopy.jpg)

That's it for now. I gotta say, I loved watching Rich's build-ups over at starship modeler. I had to follow him over here because I couldn't wait to see what he was doing with his Enterprise-D. Now that I think about it, I hardly go over there anymore....:D

[Kuhn Global]

Very kewl Loneknight! :cool::cool::cool:

Thank you for sharing your renderings! :D I love em'!

Don't ever worry about 'borrowing' the photos I post. ;) My Blue Screen photographs may be used however you like. :) It all done in FUN! ;) ;D I am not one to post what I don't wish people to have or use. :)

I see that I have some blue screen reflection in some of the shots. With that metallic paint, and the low lighting, I need to figure out how to counter that effect. The blue screen trials continue! LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[rider]

Welcome aboard, and nice work Loneknight.

I wanted to try and do a neater job on some previous efforts, also didn't someone mention explosions? Well, not for V'ger, so I tried some of the de-rez effects. Hope you all enjoy :grin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/K1rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/K2rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k3rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k4rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k5rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k6rider.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/k7rider.jpg

[rider]

Don't worry folks, she's okay. Two beauty shots I hope you will like :D
As always, thank you so much for letting me play ;)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/Beautyshot.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/beauty2b.jpg

[Loneknight]

Thanks for the welcome, guys!

Rider, I love 'em! I always have a pain doing lightning....what's your secret?

I can't wait until Rel is done with the Enterprise-D. That'll be something else to see, let alone play with in PShop.

[Kuhn Global]

GOOD LORD!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

rider! DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!! Those are FANTASTIC!!! :D:cool::cool::cool::cool:

You never cease to amaze me sir! :D

Loneknight... I would very much enjoy viewing more of your work as well! Richard will be hand delivering the "D" to me. When he does, I will try to get a photo of him with his creation. Plus, it will be a blast taking photos of the beastie D with him there as well! I know we are going to have a great time when he arrives. I look forward to that. :) I also look forward to seeing what you guys do with all the photos. It makes it truly fun to view these creations as if they were actually in the movies. :)

[Thomas E. Johnson]

Kurt you gotta take blue screen pics of this beast together with the 1/350 Enterprise-A and try and recreate some of the shots from ST:6 where the two ships are cruising side by side!!!!:D:D:D

[Kuhn Global]

Kurt you gotta take blue screen pics of this beast together with the 1/350 Enterprise-A and try and recreate some of the shots from ST:6 where the two ships are cruising side by side!!!!:D:D:D

Fellas, THAT WOULD be a great idea! :D

Alas, the 1/350 1701-A or Refit has eluded my build schedule so far. :( I keep looking at the PL kit sitting here and promising myself to get the beastie built soon.... and then just not doing it in light of other builds that are being done.

The Refit is one of my favorite designs that I came to love when the WOK came out. I was one of the fans that could not understand why the nacelles were flat! LOLOLOLOLOL. That stated, it is one of my top two favored starship designs now. ;)

I suppose I should make that beastie a priority, eh?

BTW... I certainly hope that someone releases a 1/350 Reliant soon. ;)

I have always stated that I wish to have an entire starship line in 1/350 scale, and know of the possibility of that happening soon, but a Reliant would be a kewl starting point. ;) .... hint hint...nudge, nudge. LOLOLOLOLOLOL I understand there is another collector out there that desires that same as myself. ;) We are all the same after all, eh? ;)

[Trekriffic]

Words fail me. REL 's talent is staggering. Kurt does a wonderful job on the bluescreen shots to show this ship off to it's best advantage. Love what Rider did too. This site rules !

[Loneknight]

I have always stated that I wish to have an entire starship line in 1/350 scale, and know of the possibility of that happening soon, but a Reliant would be a kewl starting point. ;) .... hint hint...nudge, nudge. LOLOLOLOLOLOL I understand there is another collector out there that desires that same as myself. ;) We are all the same after all, eh? ;)

You must have a big house, then. A 1/350 scale Enterprise-D would be hard to hold as you run through the house making spaceship flying noises. :tongue5:

[Kuhn Global]

LOLOLOLOLOL.... indeed Loneknight! :D

Now I seem to think differently with the pieces here. Instead of flying the pieces around, I close one eye and do camera passes as if I were the camera, making sound effect all the while! LOLOLOLOL... how geeky is that?!!! LOLOLOLOL... but it certainly works! ;)

Trekriffic! Thank you for the kind words sir! :D

[Thomas E. Johnson]

Fellas, THAT WOULD be a great idea! :D

Alas, the 1/350 1701-A or Refit has eluded my build schedule so far. :( I keep looking at the PL kit sitting here and promising myself to get the beastie built soon.... and then just not doing it in light of other builds that are being done.

The Refit is one of my favorite designs that I came to love when the WOK came out. I was one of the fans that could not understand why the nacelles were flat! LOLOLOLOLOL. That stated, it is one of my top two favored starship designs now. ;)

I suppose I should make that beastie a priority, eh?

BTW... I certainly hope that someone releases a 1/350 Reliant soon. ;)

I have always stated that I wish to have an entire starship line in 1/350 scale, and know of the possibility of that happening soon, but a Reliant would be a kewl starting point. ;) .... hint hint...nudge, nudge. LOLOLOLOLOLOL I understand there is another collector out there that desires that same as myself. ;) We are all the same after all, eh? ;)

I'm working on the 1/350 Ent-A now. Perhaps we can collaborate with some photography tricks and matt the two ships together, even though they are being photographed in completely different locations.

And Entire fleet in 1/350???????? Holy shit I'd be bankrupt if I tried that!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[rider]

Thank you so much, and really glad you guys liked them. ;)

Kurt, I see we share the same trait, we both think we're a Dykstraflex :D

Now, this 1/350th fleet would be a glory to behold.

[R L Bleecker]

Kurt, I see we share the same trait, we both think we're a Dykstraflex :D



Now THAT would be an interesting visual.... you guys mounted to rails, with a chain-drive pan and tilt system, LOL!!

[rider]

Now THAT would be an interesting visual.... you guys mounted to rails, with a chain-drive pan and tilt system, LOL!!

You should see the looks I've gotten :eek:

[Thomas E. Johnson]

You should see the looks I've gotten :eek:


Was one of those from a blonde babe with big boobs?:p:p:p

[rider]

At least :D

[Thomas E. Johnson]

At least :D

:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[ganguss]

wow the K'TINGA is incredible.

[Scorpius]

Sheer awesomenessesss!

[REL]

Here's a nice render someone on SFM did.

http://www.3dghetto.com/irml/ktinga.jpg

[RKW]

Now that's very good!

I can imagine that coming from a vintage Starlog magazine.

[Kuhn Global]

oooooooo that IS nice! :D I LIKE IT!!!

Richard, I had a guest over yesterday evening that was VERY complimentary of this beastie build. He was impressed! :D

Oh... and did I tell you that Scott and Jim were as well? They REALLY liked it!!

[Papa Smurf]

That's freakin' soooooo cool! Love it!

[rider]

Thanks for the welcome, guys!

Rider, I love 'em! I always have a pain doing lightning....what's your secret?

I can't wait until Rel is done with the Enterprise-D. That'll be something else to see, let alone play with in PShop.

Loneknight, I apologize that I overlooked this question, and hope you do not think badly of me, I'm not the best of teachers, but just for you, here's a quick run through.

PaintShop Pro actually has a pretty cool Lightning filter built into it as a pre-set which is very handy.

If you have Photoshop, ideally it would be cool to have a tablet and just pen draw all the little jagged edges, but in this instance, it is with a mouse. So, first draw your lightning. Check out brushes, and find one that will help and enhance your drawing for this, (I just used a simple round one here). Best to draw white color against black layer so you can view what you are doing. Next, in your layer styles, add the outer glow of your color and preference of levels. Then, honestly, it is up to you from there, just play with everything and see what you prefer with all the different distortions and filters. In this example, I used the ripple effect.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/rider4d/lightningrider.jpg

When you are happy, drop it into your model pic. The left is simply the example bolts dropped in, on the right, I just messed around with the lighting. Hope this helps.

Thanks guys, Catch you all later ;)

[Kuhn Global]

I have been looking at my photos in post one. Aside from the three in formation photo, I am just not happy with them. I am going to take them again and offer an additional zip file with the new photos. But should I replace the old ones in Post 1? Add them to post 1? Add them to a later 'reply' post in this thread? Or start a new thread?

LOLOLOL I can't decide. LOLOLOL...what do you guys think?

Anyway... I should have some new photos of this beastie to show in the next week or so. ;) I don't think I will ever be happy with my own photos! LOLOLOL.

[Thomas E. Johnson]

I would say just add the new photos, don't take down the old ones. Reason being is the originals, even if you aren't happy with them, can still be great for playing in Photoshop, as reference material for painting and finishing, or just plain old inspiration. Here's an idea, maybe you could have some type of "Work in progress" and "Finished" section for your photos Kurt. Personally I'd love to see more about various techniques and ideas on how to better photograph models. If you have the time I'm sure I'm not the only one who would appreciate any insight you might could share on model photography. Just a thought, and thank you for posting all the blue screen photos! I enjoy looking at them very much, and wouldn't mind trying my hand at a few comps sometime!

YEAH! A manual on how to take pics for us photography incompetent folks!:D

[rider]

But should I replace the old ones, what do you guys think?


Kurt, personally I would love it if you could keep the old ones and just add the new ones to them in all the bluescreen posts. Understandable though if its problematic, but if not, definately keep em. :D

[Kuhn Global]

4/24/08...UPDATE

OK... in post 1 of this thread, EVERY photo AFTER the TMP Opening 3 K'Tinga shot is NEW!! As suggested, I kept the old photos as is, but changed the old photos zip file to reflect "old", and also added a new zip file for the 'new' photos. I hope you enjoy them?

Thanks for looking...again. :D

[rider]

Excellent :D. The new photo's are utterly Fantabuloso. Thanks for keeping the old ones up, this way we get all coverage of this fine piece of work. Great work Kurt ;)

[Raist3001]

Boy I tell you. You guys create builds that could be in films tomorrow. Truly outstanding.

[Kuhn Global]

Thanks for the kind words my friends! :D

I absolutely cherish this piece that Richard created. I remember many stating it couldn't be done well... and yet.... here it is. It is obvious that those individuals now know the POWER of REL! ;) LOLOLOLOLOL

Tobiasrichter now has another of these that Richard built. And Tobias's photograph skills make mine look like I am in pre-school! LOLOLOLOL... that stated... I cannot wait until he posts his photos of his bird that Richard built! :D

[R L Bleecker]

My offer to be your coffee boy still stands Kuhn. ;)
I just want to play with those models.:cool:

More like...

http://www.michaelwincott.org/Wavs/scroop01.jpeg

" Cabin Boy..... "

[Kuhn Global]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL... you guys kill me! ;) :D

[Elkybaby]

Kurt I like the way you said the 29 year wait is over with the battlecruiser, and you are right, thats exactly how I felt when I got my Deboer Enterprise, well said my freind:D

[Kuhn Global]

Kurt I like the way you said the 29 year wait is over with the battlecruiser, and you are right, thats exactly how I felt when I got my Deboer Enterprise, well said my freind:D

:) Thanks Marc!

I am sooooooo looking forward to viewing your DeBoer build! I think we're all in for a treat with that one! :D

I am looking forward to meeting you in person! :D

Any luck yet on finding a studio scale beastie?