Episode 102, “Water” Concept Sketches, Version 3

A collection of 8 pages of originals on vellum and copies from the first season episode “Water.” This collection shows the evolution of this scene and the different concepts that went into the final scene. 8 pages. Original 11″ × 17″ pencil sketch on vellum. Please see the Internet catalog for more detailed descriptions. Water Tank and Rupture Concept- Graywash version of the tank. This version does not have an I-beam structure running through the center area of the tanks. Undamaged Water Tank Concept- Drawn in pencil on vellum. Concept of the water tank with I-beam structure in center of water tank. Depicts an undamaged water tank. Unattributed and undated. Ruptured Water Tank with Schematic of Intact Baffle System- Copy on regular paper with instructions in red pen. Dated March 26, 2004 by Ken Rabehl. Sketch of Intact Baffle System- Pencil on vellum. This is a concept of the water tank/baffle system that is undamaged. Unattributed and undated. 11″ × 17″. Sketch of Ruptured Water Tank- Pencil on vellum. Concept of ruptured water tank being surveyed by a Raptor and ground crews. Undated and unattributed. More closer to final version seen on screen. 11″ × 17″. Ruptured Water Tank with Schematic of Intact Baffle System #2- Scanned with computer-generated text and printed on regular paper, version includes notes, such as one on “magnetic or gravity active decking” that the ground crews use to survey the tank. Dated March 30, 2004 by Ken Rabehl. Version includes coffee or drink splatter staining. 11″ × 17″. Ruptured Water Tank Sketch- Pencil on wax paper. Unattributed and undated. 13″ × 18″-ish, odd-shaped. Water Tank and Airlock Plan, Elevations and Sections- Photocopy on vellum from originals. These are sections, plans, and elevations for the water tank and airlock leading to said water tank. Dated April 2, 2004 by Ivana Vasak. 12″ × 18″ approx.

Provenance

Taken directly from the set of the NBC/Universal production, Battlestar Galactica, by Propworx staff.