'Star Trek' superfan rebuilds entire set from original blueprints

Meet the "Star Trek" Superfan James Cawley who has meticulously recreated the sets for the Enterprise from the original 1960s television series.
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[@euximgarcia4066]

When he said his job was being an Elvis and has the exact replica of Star Trek I was like this guy is living the dream

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Euxim Garcia Yep. I can’t imagine he has a bad day anymore..... color me jelly.

[@IIISentorIII]

He is living and recreating other people dreams, there is a difference. Amazing work and dedication.

[@stevew8610]

Where is this located ?

[@chevon1920]

More like living a delusion, 😕

[@flyaway7636]

Why didn't he just work for NASA? He's got the brains & ambition.

[@DonJoyce]

I'm not sure what's more amazing: the set, or the fact that Elvis impersonation pays so well! Either way, well done!

[@itsokifwedisagree8909]

Or pet detecting ...

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Thank you, thank you very much.

[@bsharp3281]

I always thought Shatner was playing Kirk with a bit of young Elvis in there.

[@Durwood71]

Either Elvis impersonating pays extraordinarily well, or this guy will be paying off loans for the rest of the his life.

[@robsaxepga]

Lol! Great comment! 😂😂

[@holton345]

Best "Man Cave" ever.

[@Garnog404]

I'd never leave except to buy crispy fried tribbles, even if there wasn't a Covid lockdown.

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

@Holton 345 I agree!

[@ebayerr]

Holton 345 : "Best "Man Cave" ever".... of all time.

[@willielarimer7170]

If my man cave was like this my wife would refuse to go in there.... Awwwww😆

[@TheLightinTheDarkness2565]

13,000 square foot man cave

[@ricogoldstar]

This is a man who had a dream and the ambition, and he is living the life he wants because of his hard work and efforts. I applaud him.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Yes! Life is too short, and everyday, it gets a little shorter.

[@DJ_Force]

Wait, being an Elvis impersonator pays well enough to recreate the Enterprise sets...as a hobby?! I'm in the wrong line of work.

[@alancastaneda8322]

I was thinking the same! Either this guy is one hell of an Elvis impersonator, or we're fools! It's likely both.

[@pamm8608]

He is a GREAT Elvis "tribute artist". I have seen his show. Full band and backup singers. He does nothing half way! Excellent!

[@Alvan81]

Well he also may be a great Contractor, carpenter etc.

[@DJ_Force]

@@Alvan81 He's definitely a great something!

[@baltzars]

Trust fund.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

He deserves a part in the next Star Trek movie. Even if it's just a redshirt who dies.

[@monkeybuttslap]

He was an uncredited crew member in the 2009 movie.

[@pchowardoakham7736]

We don't paint bullseye on the red shirts anymore.

[@cherokee43v6]

@@monkeybuttslap Yep! At the point when Shatner was complaining that he wasn't part of the 2009 movie, the FANFILM Kirk got a cameo!

[@davidjoe3368]

Yep, if you wore red, you were dead!

[@andaroo79]

why be a red shirt if he cast himself as captain kirk.

[@darthkek1953]

He's living his dream. He's also living my dream.

[@Garnog404]

And mine :)

[@inmatejason]

Everything except the elvis part for me.

[@Garnog404]

@@inmatejason At least he didn't pussy out for the FAT Elvis.

[@-M0LE]

When he said uhura said she was home a tear ran down my face

[@johnwoa]

+MOLE What Ms Nichols said was truly genuine and real! And that is what separates the original series from all the banal sequels. I read many decades ago when I was at University of Florida studying for electronics and aerospace engineering (BSEE) that the actors would get so wrapped up in their roles and scenes that they actually thought that they were on a starship in interstellar space. One classic instance was where James Doohan (Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott) was instructed by a director in one scene to move a lever a certain way on the transporter unit and Doohan refused. When the director on the set told Doohan that the lever was nothing more than a studio prop and wasn't real, Doohan still refused to do it the director's way saying it was incorrect and the scene wasn't filmed until Doohan was allowed to move the transporter lever the proper way! In a way, Doohan believed that the whole thing was real. A lot of the original Star Trek series is very believable and would most probably resemble "real life" on a military space vessel. I NEVER got that feeling with TNG and all of its melodramatic theatrics.

[@oldironsides4107]

Her breathe is absolutely disgusting. She literally smells like shit

[@holton345]

@@oldironsides4107 Why are you bringing your mother into this discussion?

[@lordofthestings]

Old ironsides is some kind of a crazy troll. He posted a few times on here for no apparent reason.

[@goodolzimm5827]

I was really surprised that my dad liked Star Trek. One of the few shows we actually watched together. I didn't get a tear, but the lump in my throat was unmistakable.

[@blockmasterscott]

That was so cool that you just picked up the phone and called Paramount.

[@timothyyyhaywood1475]

Well technically back then you could do that

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Timothyyy Haywood You still can... some people answer phones, some people don’t....

[@geemanbmw]

@Sam Mencia pay attention!! He said it was like getting the keys to a car at AGE 16 !!!

[@atmakali9599]

And so what ! It’s just a shitty factory that makes a product that brainwashes people. I’d like to shut it down. It makes people into the krank you’ve just been watching. He needs psychiatric help.

[@adisharr]

@@atmakali9599 Found the Star Wars fan.

[@bbenjoe]

This guy could trademark the word "fan" for himself. I tip my hat, this is impressive.

[@missingbitz9831]

The look is somewhat ruined by the strip mall dropped ceiling, complete with fluorescent lighting.

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Now we know that Elvis really didn't die, he did just 'go home' to outer space.

[@SPCLPONY]

Wait... somebody 'beamed' Elvis up?

[@robertmaxwell6065]

one of the best lines in Men In Black

[@Garnog404]

Nice that this guy isn't doing the 'fat Elvis'. Good reason to stay in shape.

[@DGOODWIN19]

James Cawley is my hero. He obviously is a Star Trek analyst, from his sets to the original music to his acting. I recommend his videos to all Star Trek fans, very well done indeed.

[@ericmadsen9655]

DGOODWIN19 I concur. I liked James too he was good but when Vic took the captain's chair and tried his hand at commanding the Enterprise, the dude just took off like a Saturn V rocket. Taking nothing away from Cawley and the guy after him, Vic Mignogna is, by far, the closest you would get to having Bill Shatner in the center chair. IMO.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

It would be cool to make everything, like the cafeteria etc. work so that you could hang out there with your friends. Live there!

[@EVAUnit4A]

Cafeteria was a redress of the Briefing Room but the camera was located where the viewing screen was. ...Wasn't it?

[@danielmarinucci9342]

Kind of like your own personal fortress of solitude 😊

[@mikehunt3688]

Ill build them a set of replicators in exchange for a room on-board

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

It would be cool to kill some of them off with a plasma conduit.

[@amightysailingman]

The Hotel Enterprise, where each room looks like crew quarters. The front desk where you check in looks like the transporter room. Could be a great moneymaking opportunity.

[@brucegraner5901]

As a fan of the original series, and someone who organized one of the petitions circulated to keep the original series on the air, this is amazing. Fantastic job and I hope it leads to many more fan films. 🖖

[@cocoabeacher]

I want to go to there.

[@samdrake51]

Don Roberson Perfect! (Wondering how many people understand the comedy show behind that one! ...)

[@lonewolfcello9814]

Don Roberson Me too!!!

[@4seeableTV]

@@samdrake51 It involves a number and a hard substance?

[@Garnog404]

I want to LIVE there. With a bottle of 300 year old Romulan brandy...

[@Name-ps9fx]

My first and only question was, “Why does he have Elvis style hair?” Not why he built the set...because, DUH! Of course every Star Trek fan would, if they could! Dude...you win the Trekkie award for the decade! (Co-winning with the guy who rescued and rebuilt the original Galileo shuttlecraft! )

[@wayned6242]

Because he's an Elvis impersonator, for real

[@krzysztofgrybos1010]

And the people that made star trek continues.

[@hemroid6133]

The hair is obviously a wig/hair system.

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

@@hemroid6133 I know this guy...the hair is real.

[@dannycostello3048]

This guy is a legend. What a sterling life he’s living

[@RickRufus1]

Thank you for saving my childhood .I hope it stays there along time safe in your care.

[@buick1955]

Absolutely a fantastic job in recreating the original sets !

[@tiggergolah]

This is so cool. The anecdote about Nichelle Nichols expressing warm fuzzies about the familiarity of it, is the true seal of perfection to me. Truly well done, sir.

[@ermannofrassine8629]

Visited the sets with my son in 2019. Amazing! Well worth the trip! And yes you get to sit in the big chair!

[@weeniehutjunior]

OMG I would freak out sitting in the captains chair!

[@jay6817]

When Spock and Elvis was joined in The Transporter accident they formed this guy

[@thefrogsscalp777]

D Bee his name is Spovis. Or Elock.

[@holton345]

D Bee - He is playing Kirk. So it would be Kelvis.

[@peterslaby9782]

A logical explanation.

[@elbiewatson]

Spot on. Very unique observation. Hopefully he's read your comment because there is a fantastic storyline here.

[@SPCLPONY]

@@holton345 Hahaha, Kelvis sounds so badass! It would be a great name for a Captain of this badass starship!

[@antonnym214]

James, I wrote a book about the original series. This is amazing. You are beyond brilliant! Thank you for all your effort!

[@jonwright8219]

Been there a couple times. 1st time there James was outside up a ladder painting. We pulled in the parking lot and I said to my wife, "why is Elvis up a ladder in Ticonderoga NY painting a building?" James came down the ladder and while they were closed he was generous to chat with us for more than a few minutes sharing his dream well enough to get us back for a tour in a few weeks. We were lucky to have him as a tour guide. Amazing experience. Go visit.

[@SPCLPONY]

It would be cool if his childhood friends that he used to 'play Star Trek' with, had a 'play date reunion' on the bridge!

[@Rockin_Ross]

I too was that kid in the ‘70’s watching it over and over. I had the Mego bridge playset and would duplicate the action on screen with my figures. When I got my first phaser and communicator set, I was in heaven. This would be a dream come true to just step onto that set and relive it for a short while. Worth every dime of admission. 🖖 🖖

[@janetfayard672]

Wholeheartedly agree! Definitely would be worth the admission to be there. Hope you get to go and one day I hope I do too. Live long and prosper!

[@TheFlamingPike]

Did you get the infamous helmet?

[@Rockin_Ross]

The Flaming Pike: Nah. I did have the walkie-talkie pair for a while. The phaser and communicator set was my “holy grail” acquisition as a kid. Once I had those, I was on a “landing party mission” everyday.

[@MrMikeyx007]

Have you realized or are you realizing now when you walk in the Walmart doors the CVS doors those are the Star Trek doors but without the amazing sound effect

[@Durwood71]

There are a lot of things in the original series that people take for granted today but were pure science fiction in the 1960s. It's amazing how many accurate predictions the show creators made.

[@DementedCaver]

Personally, I sometimes imagine those doors are from Star Wars. I can wave my hand and use the force to open them. ;)

[@FP194]

Cell phones were inspired by the communicators

[@AgentExeider]

@@Durwood71 were they really predictions? Or perhaps Star Trek inspired their creation.

[@Durwood71]

@@AgentExeider Good question. Perhaps a bit of both?

[@keithdavidson4723]

Wow! Star Trek:: TOS remains my favourite ever programme to this day. How much I’d love to visit that set. Thank you for posting this, and best wishes from Northern Ireland ☘️

[@danielmarinucci9342]

I love it. I wish I could visit it someday. Thanks for posting this. And thank you Mr. C for building everything.

[@monkeybuttslap]

I was one of the few who got to see the very first "episode" as it were, shortly after it showed up online so many years ago and I've seen every single one since then including the final ones with Brian Gross at the command.

[@robertjakicic5878]

Thank you to you and your staff and the volunteers that have produce the excellent episodes, as a long time star trek fan i have enjoy each one i just wish that your Journey and trek could continue.

[@CliftonWood]

This is an accomplishment. My hat is off to Mr. Cawley. May you continue to sail your ship of dreams, sir!

[@TotinosPizzaRollz]

Jim Cawley's New Voyages were the first professional style fan film of Star Trek I ever saw on the internet. There's been many others, but I consider Jim to be the pioneer of the genre. JJ Abrams even gave Jim a cameo in the first Star Trek reboot!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Other Trek should also!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Incredible, simply incredible!

[@Bootmahoy88]

I’ve been a big Star Trek fan since ‘66, and this just makes me feel so good. I’m literally smiling inside. Thankyou. You’ve done this ailing heart very well. Even if I can’t see it for myself in person, I know it exists.

[@Parmen0901]

Dude. I drove from Ontario 8 hours with my brother in law to see this. I was shocked. I arrived to see the owner working outside with a circular saw working to make the experience better. I loved this tour.

[@jamesbridges7821]

Dang man, gotta say He deserves a lot more attention for so much hard work. I Love the Original version of Star Trek. The Cast and other Stars alike will be remembered by so many of us. Even the Original Movies with the Original version Star ship and cast just made it great to watch. Yeah the newer ship was cool but loved seeing the Original version Ship with the engines on and all put together as a whole. The cast well loved by many. The whole thing just Rocks it.!!

[@dukedurell]

I am going to make it a priority to come see that set asap!

[@uweb.7586]

That's incredible. This is actually a super fan. And I thought I was crazy with my little 1/350 models. Live long and prosper.

[@artic6015]

Thank you for keeping Star Trek alive. I loved all the episodes that were done by you and the others actors. I have seen them many times overs.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Mate of mine at school had his bedroom decorated like the enterprise D, looked really impressive. Did it all himself.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Was his girlfriend Green?

[@gordonmusic97]

I'd pay a kings ransom for the alien set,furniture and all,holograms everything

[@TheVergile]

good thing, because thats just what you'll need to do to get it

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

Just so incredible! I love when people do things like this, and bring this stuff into the real world! GREAT JOB!

[@jcortese3300]

Good for him! An Elvis impersonator who builds real-life Star Trek sets as a hobby and shares them with fans is a hell of a life.

[@erikhawkke4861]

Star Trek: New Voyages is a good watch.

[@supersonic12r]

This is on my Corvette road trip list.

[@jackpijjin4088]

I'll meet you there in my 64 Galaxie. :V

[@johnbuchman4854]

I'll stop by in my Cybertruck.

[@pamm8608]

See you there in my Plymouth Satellite! JK! Lol

[@michaelc4060]

Gotta tip your hat to anyone who has made their dream come true. Especially one of simply enjoying his life and bringing enjoyment to others. Bravo. You are a true entertainer.

[@StevenEverett7]

Sir: You have done a fantastic job! I was privileged to watch the series when it first came on TV and have been a fan ever since. I applaud your labor and tenacity to do what you have done. Cheers, Steve

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

This and Star Trek Continues are the two highest quality fan-made series on the internet, but if I had to put one above the other I'd say that Continues just eeks out ahead of this one. That being said, Vic Mignogna (who plays Captain Kirk on Star Trek Continues) appreciates this show as much as they appreciate his. Star Trek Continues produced 11 episodes in total, with the last being delivered just a few weeks ago. Due to CBS/Paramount rules, there will be no more. :( - Episode 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXiQq5yKd6aemLM - Episode 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap6yoaB_e7mroac - Episode 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnvJY6Kshtl8bNk - Episode 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHZmH1_a8ipnpo - Episode 5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTLipuOnc9qrLs - Episode 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4SpeXqvgb6EY8U - Episode 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37EpIawe72UgbM - Episode 8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLIgGirqrqVfpY - Episode 9: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYeoi3tul9asqqM (John DeLancie!) - Episode 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3SlppSKo6mmh9U (Part 1 of final episode) - Episode 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqvaYNnjdyhl6M (Part 2 of final episode) The ending of episode 11 ties nicely into Star Trek The Motion Picture, explaining how and why Kirk had a desk job, why Spock was on Vulcan trying to "find himself" and why Bones had quit altogether. Nicely done! kzbin.infovideos

[@bc1969214]

What do CBS/Paramount rules state about continuing on with more episodes? I thought their prohibition was no profiting which didn't seem to be happening here.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

This was cool, didn't even know it was out there! Thanks for posting it!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 Yeah, one of the best fan-made video series of any kind (in my opinion) on the internet. Very high production values. It's just too bad they had to stop making them. :(

[@stantheman9072]

bc1969214 Rules my butt. They are just jealous that fans make good Star Trek and all they can produce is crap.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@stantheman9072 Be that as it may, they own the rights to the property and can decide what to do with it, whether we like it or not. The guys that made "Axanar" are really the ones that caused the problem in the first place because they actually made money off of their kickstarter, which is NOT cool. Star Trek Continues never made any money (in fact almost certainly it COST them money out of their own pockets), so it sucks for them, but making money off of someone else's work is not cool.

[@spuwho]

Been here, sat in the chair. Met Mr Cawley. Well done.

[@TheLevel52]

Dosen't get any better than this ...thankyou for keeping the Star Trek world alive....

[@Garbanzo884]

I toured this place a decade ago. It is AMAZING.

[@pamm8608]

He keeps improving it! Now adding TNG. Has more items in the museum collection. I cannot say enough good about it! I love it!

[@oldtymer9106]

I'll bet if someone designed a Star Trek hotel it'd be really popular!

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

or something like a Disney cruise with everyone in character lol

[@Maniac536]

They did. It had a good run. Unfortunately it closed and the world is sad about it

[@vaiosan775]

Next step: The entire set of Star Trek: The next generation.

[@IceQueenNL]

Yes please!

[@ingwiafraujaz3126]

I need that in my life.

[@ingwiafraujaz3126]

Same with Voyager.

[@IceQueenNL]

@@ingwiafraujaz3126 yes indeed, TNG and Voyager are my fav ST series. Only now I'm seeing DS9 for the first time. Somehow I never gave that serie a try after rejecting it after only seeing 3 episodes in the past. Imo the 1st and 2nd season are OK, not very good, but now I'm really liking it. I'm somewhere halfway the 3rd season now.

[@bassmandanmartin3700]

He is building TNG sets in an adjacent building. I can't wait to go visit again!

[@TheKrazyKajeevieShow]

Absolute legend. I have so much respect for this bloke. He's clearly followingbhis passion and love and not caring what anyone thinks. Its his life and he's doing his thing. Im building a mock Blockbuster video store in my garage and my family think Im nuts but friends and strangers think it's a great idea and im do8ng it for me. This guy has inspired me further.

[@TheRetroShed]

That is outrageously brilliant! I watched TOS from as young as I remember back in the 70s and have always loved the show. Would love to see that set in person! Great work.

[@finnmccool684]

I'm SO going there. Is there a Star Trek hotel anywhere? I really wanna stay in one.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@Marcus Knightingale Imagine how much money green hookers would make.

[@blueviper1099]

I've been there. No Star Trek hotel sadly but the hotel at Ticonderoga is a pretty nice place

[@finnmccool684]

@Marcus Knightingale That would be so much fun!

[@ricktatum]

thank you

[@SkyShazad]

You know what, Good for him, He had a Dream and now he's living it, Hard work pays off

[@nebularain3338]

Hard work only pays off if your job pays well enough. Many people bust their ass just to survive these days.

[@SkyShazad]

@@nebularain3338 Sadly True

[@mickd6942]

The fact he built this is amazing and it’s fantastic that some of the original cast got involved too

[@Dim4323]

Now rebuild the TNG enterprise D

[@ericmadsen9655]

Anthony Barratt That would be a challenge for James for sure.

[@samdrake51]

Anthony Barratt I'll drive, fly, walk, transport to come and help!!!

[@billymorgan7717]

I think the Enterprise D bridge would make for one awesome home theater !

[@keithford245]

They are now planning to build the set designs for TNG Enterprise D next door in a newly acquired building.

[@EVAUnit4A]

@@billymorgan7717 Don't think people _haven't_ tried that before... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYnTo5RsZ6iletU

[@tomsmith1545]

"I was playing Captain Kirk" ... well of course! My mom's kitchen was engineering. :)

[@bobbova8708]

really a first class effort -Thank you Mr. Cawley for sharing with us all!

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

This is incredibly charming man. What a fantastic story. Well done.

[@metalmugen]

And people say the TOS-like sets would look silly right now. THIS is how Star Trek Discovery tech should look.

[@esecallum]

i agree.STD is a TERRIFIC DISAPPOINTMENT.Watched Orville episode 12 and I THOUGHT IT WAS EXCELLENT.great clear photography.great ship shots.great special effects and good moments.This is what STD should have been instead of being a gay ass jerk fest with crap cgi.

[@TechCarnivore1]

STD is a legit STD on the Star Trek name.

[@CenturianCornelious]

Seriously. STD is a mess.

[@Anth230]

I agree...

[@klein2042]

The TOS sets looked amazing in Star Trek Enterprise

[@cyborbot547]

there is a guy in the UK who did something like this but because he lived in a counsel home the DHS made him remove it, he spent something like 30k sterling but you might have him out matched.

[@ecc84]

www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32736286/star-trek-flat-for-sale-after-owner-jailed

[@samdrake51]

Cybor Bot Sorry for posting a reply so late after your comment. That's too bad the guy had to take his set down. Cheers to you from across the pond!

[@kevindonald8625]

Brilliant work and a great tribute to possibly the best sci-fi tv show ever. Well done James.

[@justincase2281]

Incredible!!! It's 1967 all over again. Very, very cool!!! Masterful workmanship!!!

[@kademcarthur5362]

Alex Kurtzman should’ve hired this guy

[@ThePilot3332]

This guy should’ve been hired instead of Alex Kurtzman

[@phsphs4332]

I would like to stay in such a startrek room TOS

[@pamm8608]

Yes! There should be a Star Trek Hotel! Where every room is your "quarters"!

[@zorkmid1083]

Many thanks Mr. Cawley! You're dedication took fan productions to the next level. Plus, you were classy enough to not air dirty laundry in public.

[@lumenpraetorius4592]

I watched Star Trek from its premiere episode on September 8, 1966 and this set reproduction is absolutely first class. Bravo!

[@radiobikini6429]

Are you and Vic friends from Continues? I've watched all of both series reboots and they are both four stars.

[@steakslave]

They know each other. Vic actually played a Klingon in a New Voyages episode with the Duras family. I'd imagine they're friends, but Vic went on to do his own show, so who knows.

[@zorkmid1083]

steakslave Vic also played a bit part as an Andorian captain.

[@mlmaronilla]

He built an entire ship out of ‘historical documents’

[@Billy_Hollywood]

I just visited this amazing place (7-7-2024) and by chance got to meet James Cawley in front of the building as he and another guy were building set pieces for James's batman project, he happily let me get a picture with him, he was really cool and down-to-earth!

[@dandeliondown7920]

Thank you, James Cawley, for what you have done for Star Trek, and especially for what you have done for the original series. Live long and prosper.

[@Aetila]

I find it strange that the ultra-rich people don't have this kind of vision...except maybe Bezos who is a scifi fan too, supporting scifi series. If I had that kind of money I would have built scifi theme parks with 1:1 ships that one could check out inside and also creating scifi hotels onboard and more...

[@ThePilot3332]

Who needs that when you can buy a 100,000$ watch or 60,000,000$ yacht or some other useless shit to impress your “friends”.

[@OminousVoice]

Fun fact: Back in 1992 there was a plan to build a 1:1 scale replica of the TMP era Enterprise in downtown Las Vegas. The interior was going to be fully decked out with various set replicas as well as hotel acommodations, the works. The head of Paramount at the time nixed it fearing it would be a failure.

[@1212sman]

This is what you accomplish when you don't waste all that energy on sex with an actual partner.

[@stevesloan7132]

Kudos to you sir. I admire both you and your marvelous accomplishments. And I really love your series too. Thanks so much.

[@noiseintheoffice]

James, I loved the episodes you shot. Really great stuff.

[@mrspicolli]

It just me or does that guy look like Seth MacFarlane smiling in that chair

[@korg13]

Qapla'

[@MarcDimmick]

Wow, fantastic job, brings back so many memories. Thank you

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic! Extremely well done. That's what I definitely call a fan! Thanks a lot for making recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

[@BondFreek]

Yes James collie is obsessed with Star Trek. But he doesn't understand Star Trek. He thinks it's a political springboard for the left. It is not it's a show me just to think about the world we live in. He also mistakenly says that is anti-religious. In the entire history of Star Trek there is only three anti-religious episodes and none of them where's sanctioned by Gene Roddenberry when Gene Roddenberry was healthy. In fact Gene Roddenberry root several Pro religious episodes... This includes Bread & circuses and Dagger of the Mind. To watch true Star Trek buy fans for fans watch Star Trek Continues

[@Bill23799]

I agree with you BondFreek. At first I really was enjoying Star Trek: New Voyages. They lost me when they felt the need to appease the gay community by having the BF of Kirk's nephew lay on his back and twerk his privates into Peter's butt. IDIC is a great thing but it does not supercede good taste. Vic Mignona has truly captured the heart and soul of the original Star Trek series. I loved the stories and the production of Star Trek: Continues. Damn you Preclude to Axanar for ruining the great fan films we have lost because of you.

[@chrimigules]

Bill23799, you mean the episode adapted from an unused Star Trek TNG script?

[@Sammy10100]

Just think. James is an elvis Presley impersonator by night. And a star ship captain in the day tyme hours. Elvis has really gone where no man has gone b 4.

[@theothertroll]

Fk - the whole show is based on atheist science - going into space, extraterrestrial life, evolutionism - learn proper grammar, STFU and stop smoking meth in church ~

[@paulgee4336]

"Star Trek" WAS a "liberal" / "left" / "progressive" show in that it was "ideal" (or sought to be so), (super-) "normal" and "the way things SHOULD be", rather than ridiculous, asinine, ignorant "conservative" / "right" CRAP that we are weighed down with WAY TOO MUCH these days, and it is now so much worse than it has EVER been. We have "NEVER" been farther from "Star Trek" than we are now as an "advanced" society, culture, and civilization. (except for the select, 'rare' few who are the standard bearers and people who keep things on an even keel, more or less, and moving forward into a BRIGHT future, which is about 10% to 20% of the population) ALL of the "bad guys" in "Star Trek" could EASILY be Once-GOP RepCons (or 'Libertarians' aka Psychotic Republicans), because that is the Truth and Reality of who and what these people are and choose to be. (that is, people who are (overly) egocentric, anthropocentric, arrogant, selfish, self-absorbed, self-interested, greedy, 'hateful', indecent, uncaring, lacking in compassion and empathy, with tendencies toward violence in all of its forms, and sociopaths of various levels and degrees and manners, etc....) "Star Trek" is ALSO COMPLETELY ANTI-religious in nature. Although it is semi-spiritual in nature, especially if you consider "good things" spiritual in nature, such as goodness, kindness, caring, compassion, empathy, non-violence and pacifism, and the like. "Religion" ALWAYS causes problems, and is contraindicated. (because it is COMPLETELY IRRATIONAL (and fictional and fantasy-based) in nature, which is anathema to the rational, intelligent, learned, knowledgeable, thinking, objective, open-minded, reality-based person)

[@nikprntss]

Made the trek to Ticonderoga with my wife on June 29/2018, we had so much fun being on the Enterprise it was amazing. They've done a great job recreating the ship and the tour was informative. We had a nice lunch across the street in this little diner... wearing my star trek t-shirt, I'm sure the town is going to love the Trekies and Trekers as we visit Ticonderoga with arms wide open. Thanks James !!!

[@lothean2099]

Oh that is on my bucket list. I hope you're still around

[@leosrule5691]

And, because of your dream, millions of us Trek fans are able to see continuing sagas of the 'original'. Bless you.

[@datruth9872]

That is flippin awesome ! How can you not love this ! Well Done !

[@jamesshumar-yu5tg]

Yes! I love it! I remember the first time I found your team and watching your series, AwEsome Share!

[@deangray4512]

That is awesome! Beyond amazing. It's now on my bucket list to visit

[@CaptApril123]

My friends and I built a section of the bridge based on the Franz Joseph Tech manual in 1976.. it was pretty good. You sir have taken it to the 'next' level... thanks!

[@DonMiguelYT]

This is a great place to visit. Mr Cawley was there when my family came to the Star Trek Set. He was very gracious and took a photo with us after the tour.

[@612Tiberius]

This recreation is fantastic!!! Kudos..

[@lordbyron3603]

You’re amazing! I’m a huge Trekkie myself and hats off to you! Money well spent!

[@scottfirman]

We used refrigerator boxes one summer and built the bridge in my Aunt and Uncles Basement. It wasnt anything fantastic but we played for hours down there. My cousins saved it for a few years and we would get together every summer and I would actually write episodes. Some I turned in for credit at school.

[@colinclarkemanofalltrades]

love this guy, watched all the episodes he made , more please .

[@Francois424]

Back when Startrek had more colors than Grey, Blue, White and Black. I miss the original, 80-ies movie and TNG estetics. From Enterprise-onwards we lost colors... and then we lost 'real' Startrek entirely. Thanks for the nostalgia trip !

[@sparkynm156]

James it was a pleasure to hangout with you and hear your dream. To see it start being built and Vic jumping in and absolutely glowing with enthusiasm. So many people pouring out their souls and now series of episodes and a whole real Star Trek here on Earth. It seems like yesterday that I was having dinner with Elvis, Edward, Buck Rogers, Michelle , I'm going to start building the Engines and Dilithium Matrix as well as the Transporters. I will also start working on the Metallurgy for the Super Structure. Feel free to start laying out plans for the next phase, organizing teams and alot sections and projects anytime. I believe that we may want to consider atleast pursuing technology towards the holodeck as a pet project.. In anycase... YOU DID IT ! YOU ALL DID IT ! Thank You ELVIS ! err .. YOU DID IT ! YOU ALL DID IT JAMES ! AMAZING ! Let's shoot for a Launch Date of 2040 ! Take Care and keep Those Blue Suede Shoes and Phasers Clean !

[@misterscottbiddiscombe]

Amazing recreation! My first cousin Carl Biddiscombe was the Set Designer during the first year of the original series in 1966. You've really done well in bringing his initial vision to life once again.

[@sandal_thong8631]

I read recently they used the color lighting to try to sell color TVs!