Changes: Studio model

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Template:Realworld The studio models used for spacecraft in the several Star Trek series and movies were often modified or "kitbashed" to be used again. In some cases the exact same footage of a model would be used an simply referred to as a different ship. There are several possible explanations for similar designs, perhaps shared technology among species, or maybe designs dictated by nature or base technology. Of course, the real reason for so much re-use in Star Trek was the economic limitations of producing a TV series.

Edo God

The Edo God model from TNG: "Justice" was reused as the Lysian Central Command in TNG: "Conundrum".

MIDAS array

This CGI model created for MIDAS array in VOY: "Pathfinder", was reused as the Yosemite 3 research post in ENT: "Zero Hour".

Merchantman

The Merchantman (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
Altec vessel (TNG: "The Outrageous Okona")
Sheliak colony ship (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command")
Peliar Zel II Beta Moon ship (TNG: "The Host")
Cardassian freighter Bok'Nor (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")
Vidiian starship type 1 (VOY: "Phage")
Klingon civilian transport (DS9: "Rules of Engagement")

See also: Template:Exastris

Orbital office complex

The model for the Orbital office complex was created for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. In Star Trek II, the model was turned upside down and used as the station Regula I. It would later be used as several starbases in 24th century based Star Trek series, including Starbase 173 and Starbase 375, although Starbase 375 was a CGI model based on the original studio model.

Promellian battle cruiser

This model was designed and built by Tony Meininger for the movie Night of the creeps but was later used in in TNG: "Booby Trap" as the Promellian battle cruiser. It would be modified to become one of Skrreean ships in DS9: "Sanctuary". Re-colored stock footage of it was re-used for Noggra's ship in DS9: "Sons of Mogh".

Romulan scoutship

The Romulan scoutship was designed by Rick Sternbach, and appeared only in the episode, "The Defector". It would later be modified to represent the Romulan science vessel in "The Next Phase". The model was then repainted and became the Nasari starship Nerada in VOY: "Favorite Son".

Reptohumanoid Ship

This CGI model was orignally the Repto-humanoid ship in VOY: "Parturition". The Vidiian starship model in "Deadlock" was a modification of this model. Later modifications for Dralian vessel in "Critical Care" and Nygean prison ship in "Repentance".

See also: Template:Exastris

SD-103/Sydney Class

The model of the short range orbital shuttle SD-103 from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was substantially modified with Constitution-class and Miranda-class components to look like a full starship with several decks. The modified model would become the Sydney-class USS Jenolan for TNG: "Relics". The USS Nash that visited Deep Space 9 several times was also a Sydney-class ship.

Spacedock

Earth Spacedock was designed by Dave Carson and Nilo Rodis. The model was built at Industrial Light and Magic. The model was re-used more than once in Star Trek: The Next Generation: for Starbase 74 in TNG: "11001001", Starbase 133 in TNG: "Remember Me", Starbase 84 in TNG: "Phantasms", and Lya Station Alpha in TNG: "Ensign Ro".

Straleb security vessel

The Straleb security vessel model from TNG: "The Outrageous Okona" was re-used as the transport ship Dorian in TNG: "Man of the People" and an Anteres-class Corvallen freighter in TNG: "Face of the Enemy".

Talarian freighter

The Talarian freighter Batris from TNG: "Heart of Glory" was re-used as the Federation freighter Norkova in DS9: "The Passenger". The model was then re-painted to become Kassidy Yates' freighter Xhosa for DS9. Also, an upside down version of the model was used as a Skrreean ship in DS9: "Sanctuary".

Talarian observation craft

The Talarian observation craft model was originaly built for the TNG episode "Suddenly Human" and was based on sketches drawn up by Rick Sternbach. It would later be heavily modified to become the Tamarian starship in TNG: "Darmok". After that, it was futher altered to become the Klaestron starship. In this usage, the entire model was turned upside down and given a blue nacelle glow (versus the formers red glow). The glow would be changed to orange when it was used as the T'Lani munitions cruiser in DS9: "Armageddon Game". It also had two Star Trek: Voyager appearances, the Bothan ship in "Persistence of Vision" and the Drayan ship in "Innocence".

See also: Talarian observation craft model at Ex Astris Scientia

Talarian warship

The forward part of the primary hull for the model of the Talarian warship used in TNG: "Suddenly Human" was constructed from an Imperial Star Destroyer. The remaider of the model remains true to the "Talarian design" found in the similar observation craft. This model would be used for the Lysian destroyer in TNG: "Conundrum", the Frunalian science vessel in DS9: "Emissary", and several other ships throughout the 24th century based Star Trek series.

See also: Talarian warship model at Ex Astris Scientia

Tarellian starship

The Tarellian starship (or plague ship), was created for TNG: "Haven". After modifications, it was used as the Zalkonian warship in TNG: "Transfigurations" and the Ktarian starship in TNG: "The Game". It would later be used as the Hunters' starship in DS9: "The Game".

Vulcan transport

The Vulcan transports seen in TNG's "Unification II" was modified to become DS9's The Tosk's starship in "Captive Pursuit" and the Vulcan freighter from "For the Cause".

Zibalian freighter

This model was built as the Zibalian freighter Jovis for TNG: "The Most Toys". It would later be used as the Kaelon warship in TNG: "Half a Life" and as the Valtese transport in TNG: "The Perfect Mate". Stock footage of the Jovis was used for the Kallisko in TNG: "Silicon Avatar".

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 == Promellian battle cruiser ==
-This model was designed and built by [[Tony Meininger]] for the movie ''Night of the Creeps'' but was later used in in [[TNG]]: "[[Booby Trap]]" as the [[Promellian battle cruiser]]. It would be modified to become one of [[Skrreean ship]]s in [[DS9]]: "[[Sanctuary]]". Re-colored stock footage of it was re-used for [[Noggra|Noggra's]] ship in [[DS9]]: "[[Sons of Mogh]]".
+This model was designed and built by [[Tony Meininger]] for the movie ''[[Wikipedia:Night of the Creeps|Night of the creeps]]'' but was later used in in [[TNG]]: "[[Booby Trap]]" as the [[Promellian battle cruiser]]. It would be modified to become one of [[Skrreean ship]]s in [[DS9]]: "[[Sanctuary]]". Re-colored stock footage of it was re-used for [[Noggra|Noggra's]] ship in [[DS9]]: "[[Sons of Mogh]]".
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