Thunderbirds.....just how FAB was it for you?
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Eric Mc said:
unrepentant said:
Proving that even as a young lad you really needed to get out more Eric. A career in accountancy was already beckoning.
All part of the fun for me so no need to be a smarty pants.Indeed, the preponderance of model work in these series was inspirational to me and showed what could be done regarding weathering etc to make models look more realistic.
I would argue that Gerry Anderson, in conjunction with the Bond films, ensured that Britain assumed a leading role in the world of cinema special effects - a role it still has.
I would also like to think that his series also inspired youngsters to take an interest in aircraft, space and engineering - not just accountancy
Gerry Anderson was brilliant at making the most of available resources.
Take UFO as an example: SHADO HQ uses a film studio as cover, which means Anderson can use the entire studio back-lot to film in - genius!
Sad to see what's happened to Straker's car, although I imagine it wasn't built to last in the first place.
Take UFO as an example: SHADO HQ uses a film studio as cover, which means Anderson can use the entire studio back-lot to film in - genius!
Sad to see what's happened to Straker's car, although I imagine it wasn't built to last in the first place.
the pips said:
The first series I remember was 4 feathers fall but it was Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray and Thunderbirds that were my favourites. The later stuff didn't do it for me. Joe 90 in particular fell way short of my expectations.
Anyway back to Thunderbirds. I'm sure I saw an episode of Lady Penelope in FAB 1 took to the water out to her yacht FAB 2? No-one else seems to remember it. Did I dream it, or maybe it was in TV21 magazine.
Anyone remember?
Cheers
Doug
That little tale led me to this : http://www.grahambleathman.co.uk/salecrosssections...Anyway back to Thunderbirds. I'm sure I saw an episode of Lady Penelope in FAB 1 took to the water out to her yacht FAB 2? No-one else seems to remember it. Did I dream it, or maybe it was in TV21 magazine.
Anyone remember?
Cheers
Doug
Say goodbye to productivity for the rest of the day.
BraveSirRobin said:
Gerry Anderson was brilliant at making the most of available resources.
Take UFO as an example: SHADO HQ uses a film studio as cover, which means Anderson can use the entire studio back-lot to film in - genius!
Sad to see what's happened to Straker's car, although I imagine it wasn't built to last in the first place.
The car was built for a previous Anderson project, a 1969 film called 'Doppelganger'. It was based on a Ford Zodiac and was by all accounts a horrible thing to drive and downright dangerous to boot. The gullwing doors required a strategically-placed broomhandle or off-camera stagehand to hold them in the open position.Take UFO as an example: SHADO HQ uses a film studio as cover, which means Anderson can use the entire studio back-lot to film in - genius!
Sad to see what's happened to Straker's car, although I imagine it wasn't built to last in the first place.
Ok shameless, but i think these were done sympathetically.
i like the stingray one best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZeKH_1pEg
The UFO one is good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjaAiwro-og
ill get me coat
Its entry speed was too high
i like the stingray one best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZeKH_1pEg
The UFO one is good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjaAiwro-og
ill get me coat
Its entry speed was too high
Eric Mc said:
DoctorX said:
and what's with the ramp? Managed a vertical take off everywhere else.
If a ramp was good enough for a Sea Harrier.......
t load of speed and torque. T2 at take off was a London bus in the wrong gear up hill. (The bit of wood flying it made it lighter mind).DoctorX said:
Eric Mc said:
If a ramp was good enough for a Sea Harrier.......
Come on then Eric, explain please! More efficient, save fuel, engine wear?The fuel thing would be valid for FB2
Edited by 98elise on Friday 7th March 05:32
Come on guys!
You are forgetting just how cool the whole process was!
I mean the friggin palm trees folded down to clear the wings as she taxied out for launch!
I am sorry but as a small boy, that was me sold forever, it was the coolest thing I had ever seen!
Of course when captain scarlet and the crew, and his SPV came along, no one could beat that, I mean come on,,they drove the SPV facing backwards looking through a camera system to drive!
Nothing' was ever cooler!
You are forgetting just how cool the whole process was!
I mean the friggin palm trees folded down to clear the wings as she taxied out for launch!
I am sorry but as a small boy, that was me sold forever, it was the coolest thing I had ever seen!
Of course when captain scarlet and the crew, and his SPV came along, no one could beat that, I mean come on,,they drove the SPV facing backwards looking through a camera system to drive!
Nothing' was ever cooler!
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