3DTy'Gokor Station

Brandenberg

This is far along but still a work in progress as I tweak elements closer and closer to the series model. Believe me, it is far from perfect, but I thought you all might be interested in it.

This model was sold at Christie's Auction and some pictures (many blurry) exist of it. None-the-less, a mystery remains about the detail on the far side of Ty'GoKor, since to my knowledge, no photograph of it exists. If you have one...

The station on the left is the Chrisite's Auction picture, and the right is mine.

Tralfaz

Man, you do beautiful work.

BlueNeumann

Wow.

Rekkert

You've made an amazing work so far.
I'm not sure that cruiser will fit there though.

Brandenberg

Ha! I was wondering who would be the first to say that!

Thanks to each of you for your encouraging comments.

(Note: The first image below goes with Rekkert's above observation about the cruiser not fitting. Had to move it to change the WIP thread image)

spacefighter

lovely. a nice model and nicely rendered, the image in orbit around what appears to be a highly volcanic world is great. i am guessing that the second picture is a comparison between yours and the model, yours is very close and i think better coloured.

Brandenberg

I suppose my interpretation of the back side of Ty'Gokor can't be any worse than nothing at all. I ended up rather pleased with the random window pattern.

trekki

Great job.
Was the station in time to see a show?
Like me, I like Klingons.
Make the window maybe a bit reddish? Just an idea ...
Any chance to get this station?
Greetings

Brandenberg

Thanks trekki. Not sure what you mean by "in time to see a show." This is work for a game. I replaced the windows with rooms that had a Klingon bridge picture projected on the walls (luminescence 300%). The original looks brighter than how it came out on this site (Re-posted the image above because of the image limit). I also added a spotlight lit emblem on the face. Better?

As far as getting the station I'll post orthos of some of the difficult pieces laid out flat. As usual, I have been doing and re-doing elements and then comparing the renders to the limited number of pictures I have, trying to improve everything including antenna placement. Also visible in the new backside image, I super-detailed and replaced the 3 long angled supports that attach to the docking bays

Brandenberg

To do:
1) Power reactor in the lower portion behind the hexagonal mesh
2) Lots of accuracy tweaking - including the main body may be too deep.
3) The upper front face isn't flat, it has a slight bulge to it.
4) Detail on the front face.
5) Greeble detail on the outside of the docking bays including undermount attachements for the angled braces.
6) More clearance lights
7) Oh, and that odd thing on the lower right with the satellite dish on it.

trekki

Was the station in a series?
We have a chance to download the station ?
Sorry, I can not good English I use a translator.
trekki

trekki

Was the station in a series?
We have a chance to download the station ?
Sorry, I can not good English I use a translator

two threads sorry

Brandenberg

This station appeared in the DS-9 episode "Apocalypse Rising" orbiting around the planet Ty'Gokor. It happens to be the only Canon Klingon space structure ever seen in Star Trek. It was designed and build by Anthony Fredrickson and Michael Okuda. The model was sold at Christie's auction for $8,300.

No download planned, just Orthos.

trekki

Thank you and good succeed.

vreenak-01

Wow. Orthos where so great!

Rekkert

I wasn't so sure about those windows until you applied the big Klingon logo there, now they look amazing. Maybe the surface they're on looks a little bit too flat though.

Brandenberg

Rekkert wrote: »

I wasn't so sure about those windows until you applied the big Klingon logo there, now they look amazing. Maybe the surface they're on looks a little bit too flat though.

Thanks Rekkert. Yes, it is completly flat, but it appears in the pictures I have that the real model is completely flat on that side. And to be honest, it's probably due to time constraints in making a model for a TV show. However, I just think of it as Klingon practical austerity. In other words, do just what gets the job done.

This render shows the docking bay supports more clearly.

evil_genius_180

That's some really top notch work. :thumb:

I knew the station was on DS9, because that's the only time I can think of where they may have gone to a Klingon space station. However, I couldn't remember which episode, so thanks for telling us.

lennier1

Wonderful model!
Hope this will see use in some scenes that are just as great.

Brandenberg

Thanks trekki, vreenak-01, evil-genius and lennier1. I'll have to do a scene with a Ktinga flyby.

commandersozo

look forward to the orthos. btw. awesome work, thnx, brandenberg.

japetus

Edit: I see later in the thread what it is from. Very cool! Great work Brandenburg!

Now I can send my Kronos One to go dock with it now

Brandenberg

Your Kronos One is an honorable ship, always welcome at Ty'Kokor.

Also, thanks commandersozo

lennier1

Sounds like a nice scene.
The chancellor's ship on a state visit and some regular D7 models on patrol duty or as honor guards.

Brandenberg

Since we see more than one kind of station in Starfleet, I thought I would take the battle hardened look of Ty'Gokor and make a larger Klingon Starbase. Feedback is welcome.

The Center section is a hunting ground / battle training module.

commandersozo

now that's a great idea. me likes. awesome work, brandenberg.

evil_genius_180

I like the new station also. It's good that you included a "run around and kill stuff" area. Very important for Klingons.

lennier1

Think about it, the Hirogen were an attempt by the moronic Voyager writers to use Klingons when the show did not allow for the option. It's only payback to give the Klingons a station similar to this (in terms of purpose).

Rekkert

Ooo, me like!

I like the inclusion of the little docking areas from the Ty'Gokor station. They add some little continuity to the design.

By the way, if those bays are of the same size on both stations, that's one big hunting ground!

wibble

This is looking nice, but I can't avoid to see the Trade Federation Ship from Episode I instead of a klingon station. Sorry, I'm sure it's just me.

Rekkert

wibble wrote: »

This is looking nice, but I can't avoid to see the Trade Federation Ship from Episode I instead of a klingon station. Sorry, I'm sure it's just me.

When I first saw the thumbnail I also though about the ships from the Trade Federation. It's drastically different, but the main shape is reminiscent of said design, at least in my eyes.