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T O P I C R E V I E WJay ChladekI tried doing a google search, but came up short. So I thought I would ask here.Anyway, I've been watching NCIS lately and I've noticed that on one side of the NCIS office set, there is a framed poster/painting of a space shuttle lifting off from the pad as taken from the air above the pad. Judging by what I can see, it sort of looks like it was done in the same art style as a couple of posters I picked up at Kennedy Space Center in 2006 of the (then) Ares I and V designs in similar displays.This particular artwork has been seen in the office since at least season 2 and several episodes usually have a camera pointing right at it (albeit a little out of focus due to the foreground action). But I've only noticed it recently. Anyone know anything about it? Reason I ask is although I know it is a long shot, I like such artworks and I would potentially love to add a piece like this to my own collection if I can figure out who the artist was and the organization it was done for. And frankly it is a very COOL shuttle artwork!So, any collectSPACE members know anything about its origins?heng44Sounds a bit like the Mark Waki painting 'T plus 30'.E2M Lem ManAfter lots of looks, it is "T-plus 30".heng44I have a Morton Thiokol poster of 'T plus 30' by Mark Waki, which was apparently painted for the company. Waki is based in Brigham City, Utah, which explains the connection. I must say that it is a great painting and I wish I had his skills...TRSIt is part of a pair on my wall - the second is Separation Complete. Both beautiful works with pride of place in my collection! If you go to the thumbnails page form the link Heng has put up you'll find the second one (plus some nice ISS ones as well)garymilgromT plus 30 And Flying Again comes up from time to time on eBay. I found mine for $9 including a frame! It is front and center in my office - a great painting from an unusual angle.Jay ChladekThat has to be it. Makes sense that Mike Waki painted it as he is on ATK's payroll (not as a contractor, but he works in the ATK offices). He does paintings, CGI work and even has a hand at model work (both Mike and Matt have won IPMS USA model shows for their models). He even designed the Ares 1 paper model ATK offers.If you ever see ATK's booth at the conventions and trade shows, Waki built all the models on display. The main ones are a Monogram 1/72 shuttle stack featuring a cutaway of one of the SRBs, an Ares 1 (2006-07 configuration) and an Ares V. The SRBs on both the 1 and the V were done with the Monogram SRBs.Come to think of it, I think ATK also offered the posters I got of Ares 1 and V back in 2006. As such Mike Waki probably painted those, hence the similarities to T-plus 30.Thanks guys!Joel KatzowitzHey Gary, would that be your office garage or your garage office?Flying DutchmanDoes anyone have a good scan of the T+30 painting for me? I am looking for that one for quite some time now. I hope someone can help me. Robert PearlmanAs "T-Plus 30" is an original artwork, it really should not be reproduced (at least not in high resolution) without permission of the artist.Jay ChladekAnd in this case since it was a painting commissioned by ATK, they would be the license holders of it in addition to the original artist.SpacefestNot necessarily. Copyright stays with the artist unless specifcally contracted for, and I doubt ATK would pay the extra money (but maybe they would).I first saw Waki's Shuttle painting when it was the cover of the Clear Lake phone book in the early 90's. Reminded me of Wilson Hurley who did one for the NASA Art Program called "Columbia at 30 Seconds" which was painted in 1981 (STS-1), 6 years before Waki's version.Let me turn you on to another great military aviation artist Dru Blair.heng44As an artist myself and consious of the copyright issue, I think in this case it would not be a big deal if the painting was reproduced for private use because Morton Thiokol printed posters of it and sent them out by the thousands.Flying DutchmanIt was not my meaning to start a discussion regarding copyrights. Of course I am fully aware of Mark Waki's rights not to reproduce. But I thought when thousands of posters for Morton Thiokol have been reproduced, maybe someone has a poster or a scan for me. At the other hand I contacted Mark Waki via his website on his e-mail address but I get a undeliverable. Mail could not be addressed. Robert PearlmanWaki's website includes the following notice: ATK art is reproduced with permission of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Unauthorized use of any images on this site is strictly forbidden. His "T-Plus 30" page notes it is © Alliant Techsystems Inc. At the bottom of the page, a possible solution for a print is noted: Many of the ATK paintings are available as high quality lithographs through ATK Launch Systems, MS PUBS, PO Box 707, Brigham City, Utah 84302. While not normally available to the general public, the prints are available to military units, aerospace organizations and industry representatives. It certainly wouldn't hurt to write a letter asking for a print. I'll also inquire with the ATK representatives at the STS-130 launch site about the print's availability.Flying DutchmanWOW! I certainly will do so. I'll start to write a letter right away. Many thanks.Jay ChladekWell, thanks to the sleuthing by you guys, I now have T plus 30 in my collection. I just need a frame for it now. As such it never hurts to at least ask since I got mine direct from an ATK rep at KSC and she was genuinely surprised when I said the painting was visible in NCIS episodes.alanh_7I have tried to reach Mark Waki through the e mail on his website to no avail. There are a few of his paintings I would like to buy prints of. Any idea how I may contact him directly? On edit: I read the thread closer and see Robert posted an address. Thanks.Fezman92Anyone have recent success with trying to get a print from ATK? I wrote to them a while ago and haven't heard back. alanh_7No and I have tried several times. I love Mark's work.
Anyway, I've been watching NCIS lately and I've noticed that on one side of the NCIS office set, there is a framed poster/painting of a space shuttle lifting off from the pad as taken from the air above the pad. Judging by what I can see, it sort of looks like it was done in the same art style as a couple of posters I picked up at Kennedy Space Center in 2006 of the (then) Ares I and V designs in similar displays.
This particular artwork has been seen in the office since at least season 2 and several episodes usually have a camera pointing right at it (albeit a little out of focus due to the foreground action). But I've only noticed it recently. Anyone know anything about it? Reason I ask is although I know it is a long shot, I like such artworks and I would potentially love to add a piece like this to my own collection if I can figure out who the artist was and the organization it was done for. And frankly it is a very COOL shuttle artwork!
So, any collectSPACE members know anything about its origins?
If you ever see ATK's booth at the conventions and trade shows, Waki built all the models on display. The main ones are a Monogram 1/72 shuttle stack featuring a cutaway of one of the SRBs, an Ares 1 (2006-07 configuration) and an Ares V. The SRBs on both the 1 and the V were done with the Monogram SRBs.
Come to think of it, I think ATK also offered the posters I got of Ares 1 and V back in 2006. As such Mike Waki probably painted those, hence the similarities to T-plus 30.
Thanks guys!
I first saw Waki's Shuttle painting when it was the cover of the Clear Lake phone book in the early 90's. Reminded me of Wilson Hurley who did one for the NASA Art Program called "Columbia at 30 Seconds" which was painted in 1981 (STS-1), 6 years before Waki's version.
Let me turn you on to another great military aviation artist Dru Blair.
ATK art is reproduced with permission of Alliant Techsystems Inc. Unauthorized use of any images on this site is strictly forbidden.
Many of the ATK paintings are available as high quality lithographs through ATK Launch Systems, MS PUBS, PO Box 707, Brigham City, Utah 84302. While not normally available to the general public, the prints are available to military units, aerospace organizations and industry representatives.
On edit: I read the thread closer and see Robert posted an address. Thanks.
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