will930
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this is awesome! i worked on the set for derek and its nothing compared to this!
not sure if i missed it but what are the vehicles based on?
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not sure if i missed it but what are the vehicles based on? The RT Transporters were based on the Tatra 815 which looks like this:  Three of them were imported into the UK and stripped back to a bare chassis. In order to get the vehicles to match the concept drawings, the engine needed to be relocated along with a lot of other major changes. I'm just uploading the photos now and will post them up as soon as I can. In the meantime, here is a teaser shot of the workshop with the Tatra on the left and the concept drawings and plans on the right....  |
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capriscort
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Feb 11, 2014 11:30:11 GMT
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Amazing pictures
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Feb 11, 2014 21:08:34 GMT
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Went to the Secret Cinema version of Prometheus in 2012 with work,used a number of the props,couple of sets and the vehicles,think the visual effects where done by. Framescape.
Anyone who has never been it gives a number of clues to those that sign up then you are given instructions of where to be and what to wear(normally something that relates to the film).You ruck up an then you take part in an interactive version of the film and then watch it back afterwards.
Top night was had by all the original movie stuff just added to the experience tell your friend his work is top notch(he probably knows this already)
Steve
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Feb 11, 2014 21:17:37 GMT
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Search as much as you like online, you'll not find these exclusive behind the scenes pics anywhere else (unless they were copied from here). These are taken straight from the computer of the guy that built the Transporters..... Start to strip down the Tatra. Forget engine cranes and trolley jacks, proper heavy duty stuff is used on these builds!   Frame of main body starting to be constructed around the chassis   Once the basic layout was sorted, the body was made seperately on the workshop floor  Back on and mocking up the general panel placement (finished ones were made from moulded GRP, this was just the mock-up stage.  Body and chassis sperated *again*  I know that the engine and gearbox had to be moved back/relocated in order to get the cab to work as per design drawings, but I'm not sure exactly which stage this was done?  The panelwork for the cab interior arrives so they can make sure the engine and other bits are in the right place.  More panels start to arrive and the vehicle starts to take shape. This is the main side door which is used quite a lot in the film. The front door can also be seen here...  This is how it's going to end up.  Cab really starting to take shape.  Imagine coming to work every day to play with making one of these? How about having to make three of them?     Rear of the transporter. The rear door is hydraulic and HUGE! See the grille thing on the left? That's one of the rear light covers. I've got one of them somewhere and it's massive! So much work had gone into just that grille alone. Multiply that across the whole vehicle...  Closeup detail of rear corner  Want big wheels? Big tyres? Pure off road porn!  |
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Feb 11, 2014 21:25:32 GMT
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One of the other vehicles mid-construction. Time to play!   Obviously this is all for technical research purposes....(click picture below for video)  |
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Feb 12, 2014 14:46:58 GMT
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lovin this thread.......epicness in the making
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awesome stuff, a mate of mine used to do similar stuff, he was involved with spitting image, batman and the origional robot wars off the top of my head
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Feb 27, 2014 22:18:54 GMT
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So much want for one of those transporters. Remind me a little bit of the landrover based taxis from the original judge dredd film.
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Great stuff. I am just wondering about the designs of the seat. Do you know if the seats used for the bridge set had as well a tatra frame underneath the fibreglass covering. I have been told that they used a kind of lorry frame for the structure. The bridge seats could swivel but not sure if the tatra seats can do this as well .
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Great stuff. I am just wondering about the designs of the seat. Do you know if the seats used for the bridge set had as well a tatra frame underneath the fibreglass covering. I have been told that they used a kind of lorry frame for the structure. The bridge seats could swivel but not sure if the tatra seats can do this as well . Sorry, I have no idea how the seats were constructed. I've got a video of the interior somewhere but that's about all the info I have I'm afraid. I can ask though? It's been a long time since I've done anything towards an update on this thread, so have some shots for now showing what I did with my wheel cover from the RT-01 transporter.     The triangular warning sticker is missing from the spoke, but I also got a handful of new ones with the covers, so I've since stuck mine back on. Looks SOOO good on the wall and is a real conversation piece, even from people who have no idea what it is and just like it as a piece of art. I'll have to get a photo of the sticker in place, it really finishes it off.... |
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MiataMark
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That does look good, could you turn it into a clock with some hands?
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I wouldn't want to do anything to it. I just love it as it is....plus it would lose pretty much all of its value if it was modified. (even if I touched up some of the scuffs it would lose value)
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I want it to rotate and then the fireplace slides back to show your volcano lair  |
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Wow i would love to have one of thos. But i cant collect anything big at the moment. Where abouts are you? I often work around the UK so could probably get one to you depending on where you are? They are for sale for £500 each (not my price, that's what 'Pinewood Guy' is wanting for them. The massive airlock doors are for sale too.....  |
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I want it to rotate and then the fireplace slides back to show your volcano lair I'd love it if that happened because it would take me into the very large, unused garage next door. That would be very, very handy. |
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Mar 12, 2015 14:43:10 GMT
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Great living room feature. I definitely would not touch it and make a clock out of it. It is good as it is. Original is always better in my opinion. Definitely would interested in buying anything Prometheus related and I am based in South London. Let me know what they have on offer. I doubt that the bridge seats are based on a Tatra frame but I am not sure. I found some better photos of the frame. Maybe someone recognises them. Have a look www.modelminiatures.co.uk/folio%20update%20resizes/film/promethius%20chair/IMG_4617.JPGEven the prop guys from Shepperton studios who build those don't know what vehicle frame was used as they were only delivered to them. |
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Have you watched the Martian? The design of the Mars rover reminded me very much of Prometheus. I think the movie was mainly shot in Hungary but maybe they manufactured the rover here again. If so I guess you did help building the vehicle again. Very nice design.
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seat bases look like boat captain bases, exact same as the ones that ive seen fitted in some
small navy vessels and cabin cruisers.
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