Rovertech the Film ......anyone?

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:16 pm

BrackenFox wrote:
Mynheers_a_pint wrote:EDIT- i still have the details of the person who runs Collerne Airfield flight training school near Bristol. i'll make a phone call tomorow and let you know
Ooh. Rovers + Airfield = Bloody good footage!

I know someone who owns an airfield in Cornwall, but that's probably a bit out of the way for most people.

considering the thing being atempted i wouldnt simply poo-poo it. Find out, obviuolsy it would need to be 1mile plus long, and flat tarmac with easy access etc, but find out, whats the harm?

BrackenFox · Post by **BrackenFox** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:21 pm

I'll ask, and see what he says.

Has the added benefit of a pro recording studio on site too if we need to capture anything for commentary etc, heh.

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:46 pm

deffo contact him Steve, the more options the better! Also tell him it's for a film and he may come round sooner, good publicity etc

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:32 pm

Sounds like a plan. I could bring along the loudest non turbo 800 ever, oh and she passed 268,000 miles this evening.

My baby......

The Flying Dutchman · Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:10 pm

BrackenFox wrote:
Mynheers_a_pint wrote:EDIT- i still have the details of the person who runs Collerne Airfield flight training school near Bristol. i'll make a phone call tomorow and let you know
Ooh. Rovers + Airfield = Bloody good footage!

I know someone who owns an airfield in Cornwall, but that's probably a bit out of the way for most people.

Good one...as long as its in the last week of May.

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:31 pm

Oh Oh Ohhh airfield stuff sounds great!!

I reckon a "similar-spec" shootout would be cool. So you could have all the std/pretty much std cars together, all the medium breathed ons, then all the big powers.

With regard to the more community based side of things, perhaps people who aren't into the meet & greet side would still be willing to contribute in some way. e.g. george_chick - mine of fantastic info, tricks and tips but isn't into meeting etc. Maybe those folks would be willing to do a little writeup/script which could be 'acted' out by a mystery shadowed person, like on crimewatch etc where the person doesn't want to be identified... could be informative and amusing

How about some tutorials and masterclasses too?

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:27 pm

george_chick you only see his outline, LOL, we could build it up like no ones ever seen him - he's like the stig - only he's into technical stuff about Rovers

LOL, that is a superb idea and IMO would be very funny, ok so it's not true but we could do it in a humerous way which would work very well
i think.

good one LEO

oh yes similar shoot out spec for sure.

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:58 pm

With all this talk of film making, i thought id post up a cheesey picture of what i do for a living!

Grant620 · Post by **Grant620** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:06 pm

It;s the robotic man!

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:09 pm

When does he transform back into a peugeot

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:13 pm

raistlin295 wrote:When does he transform back into a peugeot

when somones filled him with garlic

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:44 pm

LOL all we need now is a rocket powered dolly and fordimus can film the cars all the way to the end of the airstrip

serously though nice bit of kit might be calling on you

LOL

Podman · Post by **Podman** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:23 pm

I'm well up for this, my car is about to go it for it's little bit of "modding" by Grant (or at least it is hopefully) woudl almost be a start to finish effort fo ryou to film, all it's got now is brakes and suspension. It's prrity much gonna have a total engine and drivetrain rebuild. I'm sure Grant woudln't mind you nosing about while he works his magic.
As long as you asked him of course

Post by **Punx0r** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:52 pm

Lol, I had to look twice at that picture - I thought it was Richard Hammond a first

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:36 pm

Anthonyti wrote:LOL all we need now is a rocket powered dolly and fordimus can film the cars all the way to the end of the airstrip

serously though nice bit of kit might be calling on you LOL

I've actually heard that on some top gear shoots they use a steadicam operator straped into the back of a fast estate car with the boot open!

Hmmm.... whens robs turbo tourer going to be finished?....

Punx0r wrote:Lol, I had to look twice at that picture - I thought it was Richard Hammond a first

Oh no...everyones going to start calling me the hampster from now on!

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:38 pm

Actually, i wouldnt mind being in the back of an estate- i could use my climbing gear to strap me down in the back. Could make an awesome shot- 2 cars head to head on an airstrip, with a fast estate filming them from the front! I'm getting all top geary now.... where are my half grad filters

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:46 pm

podman wrote:

It's prrity much gonna have a total engine and drivetrain rebuild. I'm sure Grant woudln't mind you nosing about while he works his magic.

sounds good will talk with Grant about times and things

turboestate · Post by **turboestate** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:55 pm

a good place for part of the film would be at Brunthingthorpe

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:18 pm

Fordimus Prime wrote: Hmmm.... whens robs turbo tourer going to be finished?....

Soon young Hamster! You must have patience!

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:14 pm

I saw a tv prog where the police pulled an 800 hatchback over because there was a cameraman sitting in the back with the hatch open. I guess it's a no-no on public roads. Shame really.

stevie147hcr · Post by **stevie147hcr** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:27 pm

On thursday i saw a range rover behind me on the m23 near Gatwick i could see the tailgate was up, i slowed down a bit for it to catch me up ,someone was filming out of the back, Clarkson was in a gold cadillac BLS right behind it followed them for twenty minutes down into Brighton,look out for me in me in my black nissan 4x4 if it comes on tv

mach1rob · Post by **mach1rob** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:33 pm

You realise they'll cut that bit out now

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:03 pm

BlueRover wrote:I saw a tv prog where the police pulled an 800 hatchback over because there was a cameraman sitting in the back with the hatch open. I guess it's a no-no on public roads. Shame really.

It's just been on Police, camera, action. I'll put it on the comp and do an mpg of it. It only lasts 25 or so seconds but the driver got a Â£40 fine and three points. Don't know if it was for the hatch thing or the fact he was holding up the traffic. Btw, it was a BBC cameraman too. Think they'd know better.

420gazza · Post by **420gazza** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:47 pm

count me in too always wanted to be a film star
Hopefully ill get to marry Nicole Kidman.

LOL

ti or not ti · Post by **ti or not ti** » Thu May 04, 2006 1:08 pm

I'll help - not sure how but i will help !

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Thu May 04, 2006 1:40 pm

ti or not ti wrote:I'll help - not sure how but i will help !

"Sandwich anyone ?"

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu May 04, 2006 2:47 pm

Righ. I've jsut got off the phonwe with Flight Lieutenant G. Street. Collerne Airfield, situated 5 miles away from Castle coombe, is an open venue, and activly supports motorsport use of the airfield.

Basically we are able to use the airfield for an event. All ive got to do is outline what we are going to be doing. I explained on the phone and he seems very happy about having us there. Jobs a goodun!

The only thing ive got to establish is how much its likly to cost. Being an active RAF sirte, the6y need to have staff there to oversee the event to make sure we dont damage stuff etc. But i will find that out when i hear back from the MOD property people.

xr4x4 · Post by **xr4x4** » Thu May 04, 2006 2:52 pm

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:Righ. I've jsut got off the phonwe with Flight Lieutenant G. Street. Collerne Airfield, situated 5 miles away from Castle coombe, is an open venue, and activly supports motorsport use of the airfield.

Basically we are able to use the airfield for an event. All ive got to do is outline what we are going to be doing. I explained on the phone and he seems very happy about having us there. Jobs a goodun!

The only thing ive got to establish is how much its likly to cost. Being an active RAF sirte, the6y need to have staff there to oversee the event to make sure we dont damage stuff etc. But i will find that out when i hear back from the MOD property people.

Ace...

just need to find out the costs..

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Thu May 04, 2006 3:01 pm

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:
Righ. I've jsut got off the phonwe with Flight Lieutenant G. Street. Collerne Airfield, situated 5 miles away from Castle coombe, is an open venue, and activly supports motorsport use of the airfield.

Basically we are able to use the airfield for an event. All ive got to do is outline what we are going to be doing. I explained on the phone and he seems very happy about having us there. Jobs a goodun!

The only thing ive got to establish is how much its likly to cost. Being an active RAF sirte, the6y need to have staff there to oversee the event to make sure we dont damage stuff etc. But i will find that out when i hear back from the MOD property people.

Top Man lets hope it's goer

so people, who wants to take part in this air field shootout? lets start getting an idea of numbers :- first come first served, But for the film to be a goodun obviously we need some exotic rovers there too i don't want to sound elitest but (no flames please ) too make it exciting to watch for the audience i feel we need FAST cars too. It's open to debate if any one feels strongly etc.

one question can anyone give me a contact for Andy the guy with a 600 odd hp Rover ? cheers PM if you have ta!

if you want to come and watch it's no problem - to cheer on your favourite car etc, just let us know

Anthony

Podman · Post by **Podman** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:41 pm

When are you expecting this to actually be ?

I'd liek to attend but my car is not complete yet.

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:46 pm

well from the sounds of it, it will take roughly a month for it to go through property before i'll even know, then another month or 2 to organie equipent, staff and the actual event. Not for a while yet, basically.

sidepants · Post by **sidepants** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:48 pm

rockin! provisionally count me in!

BrackenFox · Post by **BrackenFox** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:59 pm

Bloody brilliant!

Assuming I don't need a small mortgage to cover the costs, I am most definitely in.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Thu May 04, 2006 8:20 pm

Just thought I'd register my interest in this.

Er, that's it, I think ...

Post by **Punx0r** » Thu May 04, 2006 8:57 pm

I'd like to attend

My car isn't tuned though - I'm hoping that it being an 800 coupe will add variety