trekprops.de » Console http://www.trekprops.de Star Trek Prop Replicas - Made in Germany Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:25:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Found: Voyager Desktop Viewer Base Identified! http://www.trekprops.de/found-voyager-desktop-viewer-base-identified http://www.trekprops.de/found-voyager-desktop-viewer-base-identified#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:01:14 +0000 trekprops.de http://www.trekprops.de/?p=1234

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    • ]]>     tn_apc_power_managerIdentifying found items which the prop makers used to build the props for the show is always a challenge. But with the help of some fine folks in the prop community as well as a few very helpful pointers from people in the prop industry, the base item used for the construction of the Desktop Computer on “Star Trek: Voyager” has been identified! The item in question is an old power switcher/-manager/surge protector device made by APC. I don’t think that it’s still being manufactured today, but it’s pretty easy to get nonetheless. One source is of course eBay, which is where I got mine.

    For it to be the correct size, a good portion needs to be cut off the back of the unit. The display screen of the Desktop Viewer was scratch built for the show, then the whole thing was (re)painted and decorated with pieces of black acrylic as well as vinyl tape.

    I’m currently looking to get the missing pieces (screen, etc.) from fellow prop builders. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll scratch build them myself. Anyhow, this project is on the back burner for now.

    Are you going to try to get one of these for yourself? Leave a comment and tell me!

    apc_power_manager_4389

    apc_power_manager_4393

    apc_power_manager_4396

    apc_power_manager_4395

    Below are some screenshots. Notice the power plug socket on the side which was concealed on some prop units and visible on others.

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_1

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_2

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_3

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_4

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_5

    voy_desktop_viewer_ref_6

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