King Kong

PeterL · 13 June 2005, 09:09 AM

Some nice aeroplane footage including a starring role for a fellow forumite.

Russell Smith · 13 June 2005, 09:46 AM

"I'm ready for my closeup now Mr. Jackson!"
- Jim Dietz

James Dietz · 14 June 2005, 02:56 PM

Hey ,it was pretty cool & the Helldivers? Perfect!

Taz · 14 June 2005, 08:55 PM

Jim- Never mind about the Helldiver, tell us about Naomi Watts.

Terry Phillips
Taz

Colin A Owers · 14 June 2005, 10:17 PM

The Helldivers are real cool. Full size from original plans. Two were built. When I saw them, one was being pulled down after being used for the movie, the second was being rushed to completion - I assume for external shots, taxiing, take-off, etc, after which they will switch to CGI. Markings as per originals. Not sure as to motors, but they are Full Size reproductions. Much more sexy than Naomi!

Colin A Owers

topgun56 · 17 June 2005, 02:10 AM

Am I to assume from this thread that "King Kong" is being made for the 3th time?

And which Helldiver, The mono or bi plane?

buzz1941 · 17 June 2005, 01:40 PM

BTW, if you're trying to find the "original" King Kong on video, forget it for the time being. The movie has been withdrawn. It's being completely restored digitally, with the best match prints the producers can find. Same team that did North by Northwest. Estimated rerelease is about the time the "new" one comes out, and all say it's coincidence.

fsbof · 17 June 2005, 05:39 PM

Re the "Helldiver" in the movie scene - I think it's supposed to be a Curtiss O2-C1.

Colin A Owers · 17 June 2005, 07:23 PM

Helldivers are the biplane - ties in with the period the film is set in. Have a couple of prints of the second one under construction but have to wait for the release before I can publish them here.

I would like to see one used as a centre piece ala "Hells Angles" for the release in - where else - New York.

Colin A Owers

fsbof · 17 June 2005, 08:12 PM

Here is a side view of the Curtiss O2-C1 Helldiver.