Too cool.
The Abyss Submersibles Project
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tsenecal
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Re: Flatbed Parts!
i won't name any names, but i know of at least one person who would write you a blank check to get his hands on a set of parts if you ever made molds from that spring cleaning find. my 1/8 scale Alvin and Delta would be happy to sit on a display shelf beside a 1/8 scale Flatbed.... by the way, at 18" by 18", it would be only a little bigger than the Delta... not large at all by my standards
It's spring cleaning time in my shop and I've benn pulling out old boxes of stuff to sort through and throw out. Mostly old junk that I no longer need or want. And then I come across this, a mostly complete set of original production castings for the 1/8 scale Flatbed model!!! I probably packed these away almost 25 years ago and had completely forgot I still had them. The ironic thing is that the box was on the top shelf, of a back storage closet and I almost didn't pull it down. Now I'm glad I did!
i won't name any names, but i know of at least one person who would write you a blank check to get his hands on a set of parts if you ever made molds from that spring cleaning find. my 1/8 scale Alvin and Delta would be happy to sit on a display shelf beside a 1/8 scale Flatbed.... by the way, at 18" by 18", it would be only a little bigger than the Delta... not large at all by my standards
Re: Flatbed Parts!
Studio scale replicas of Cab and Flatbed are not completely out of the question, it's just that many other projects have priority. But you never know...
:love
i won't name any names, but i know of at least one person who would write you a blank check to get his hands on a set of parts if you ever made molds from that spring cleaning find. my 1/8 scale Alvin and Delta would be happy to sit on a display shelf beside a 1/8 scale Flatbed.... by the way, at 18" by 18", it would be only a little bigger than the Delta... not large at all by my standards
Studio scale replicas of Cab and Flatbed are not completely out of the question, it's just that many other projects have priority. But you never know...
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SVTStingRay
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didnt want to make a new thread but does anyone have a hd cast pic
salmon
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tsenecal
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Mauiman
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I wonder what the bottom of the NTI Ark looked like or was it just flat? I seen a lot of the concept art in the collectors edition 2 Disc DVD that I own of the spires of the thing. But dang I really wish that there was a lot more pictures of that thing in the DVD's and such.
Our shop also built the NTI Ark model, it was about 12 feet in diameter. Just the top, the bottom was never seen, designed or built. I'll look to see if i have any photos of it.
salmon
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Re: Flatbed Parts!
WOW, Tim, you have that Alvin dialed in! I hope I get a chance to see it in person, any chance you will be going to the Keystone regatta or the fun run at Fossil Creek?
WOW, Tim, you have that Alvin dialed in! I hope I get a chance to see it in person, any chance you will be going to the Keystone regatta or the fun run at Fossil Creek?
Robfilmmaker
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Any updates on this project? I'm interested in a kit.
Robfilmmaker
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I found some rare behind the scenes footage about the sub models. It contains more info than the DVD special features doc. I thought I'd seen everything Abyss related on the web so I was excited to find something new. Its obviously very old footage so quality is bad, but here it is:
I also found this video of Steve Johnson destroying the abyss NTI props. I wonder if Cameron saw this:
I also found this video of Steve Johnson destroying the abyss NTI props. I wonder if Cameron saw this:
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Robfilmmaker
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My latest ebay grab:
Probably one of the coolest movie crew jackets I've seen. Has cool patches of the seals, submarine, benthic petroleum, and deepcore. If I were on the toughest shoot in film history this jacket would be a badge of honor, wouldn't sell it.
Probably one of the coolest movie crew jackets I've seen. Has cool patches of the seals, submarine, benthic petroleum, and deepcore. If I were on the toughest shoot in film history this jacket would be a badge of honor, wouldn't sell it.
Super cool!
Robfilmmaker
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I found some cool Deep Core blueprints in the comic book adaptation of the movie. Thought I'd share incase anyone is interested.
Working as Scuba PA at the Swim Stadium on Crimson Tide was one of my first paid VFX gigs. I have a dive plane from the Akula as my Wet-for-Wet souvenir. Good times.
-John
jmaerker
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Most definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. At one point a long time ago, I had a replica ballcap from the Montana; after seeing this, I might have to have another one made....
Now, my understanding is that there was at least one more Montana miniature used for the pre-wreck and sinking sequences. I'm most curious on this, and would love to know what became of it if it did exist.
Now, my understanding is that there was at least one more Montana miniature used for the pre-wreck and sinking sequences. I'm most curious on this, and would love to know what became of it if it did exist.
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