New Dambusters Film

As long as the movie shows the thrilling climax of the final bomb being dropped, while Gibson flys in front of the ack ack to divert fire, I couldnt care less if they have hills in the background or the wrong trees, or the wrong hangars. Any enthusiast knows this isnt the real Scampton and hopefully some new punters will be thrilled by the movie and become enthusiasts.

I have lost count of how many “German” airfields have C-type hangars in them, in old WW2 movies!

I must admit i couldnt have cared less about the fact that the scenery is DBW wasnt right, the film itself was far too entertaining to make me think of such things!

I quite agree with you, there were always so many things going on in DBW that worrying about the scenery was not an issue, apart from that, a bit of temporary camo paint slapped on those hangars at Wigram and they’ll look the dogs, oops, shouldn’t have said that.

I know senility is setting in, but I’d swear that there was a post suggesting the use of the replicas as gate guardians after the film is complete – particularly at Scampton.

And I’m sure I replied pointing out that the replicas might not be full size 3D.

Now there is nothing.

Please tell me I’m not going mad?

Moggy

Relax ,its just one of the new moderators working out what buttons do what.

re

As long as the movie shows the thrilling climax of the final bomb being dropped, while Gibson flys in front of the ack ack to divert fire, I couldnt care less if they have hills in the background or the wrong trees, or the wrong hangars. Any enthusiast knows this isnt the real Scampton and hopefully some new punters will be thrilled by the movie and become enthusiasts.

I have lost count of how many “German” airfields have C-type hangars in them, in old WW2 movies!

I must admit i couldnt have cared less about the fact that the scenery is DBW wasnt right, the film itself was far too entertaining to make me think of such things!

Hangars? Buildings? Planes?

Digital composition?

Look at Dark Blue World….

re

Face it: There are no usable expansion period Hangars (or airfields for that matter) in private ownership. (Maybe Finningly?)

The MOD will charge a ridiculous ammount of money to use the ones we have, regardless of the benefit to the local community.

For the sake of getting the right type of hangars, does anyone seriously think they will move over here to film?

I just hope they create the pre raid flights Guy Gibson flew, I remember he flew an Anson (or was it Oxford?) down to Hendon just before the raid. Some Mossie sequences.

and i have absolutely no doubt WETA will create the correct huts, signs, h-Blocks etc, which is the level of detail they are so proud of.

How can I do that? I’m a teapot. 🙁

Moggy

There u go then, problem solved, as u are a tea pot u can not loose your marbles so dont worry 😀 Bex

It is therefore now up to you to decide if you are loosing your marbles!!

How can I do that? I’m a teapot. 🙁

Moggy

“Going” mad, Moggy?? :diablo:

I know senility is setting in, but I’d swear that there was a post suggesting the use of the replicas as gate guardians after the film is complete – particularly at Scampton.

And I’m sure I replied pointing out that the replicas might not be full size 3D.

Now there is nothing.

Please tell me I’m not going mad?

Moggy

I think u must be Moggy Ol’ Chap, you have only posted twice on this thread and neither posts mention size of replica Lancasters: Your posts are quoted below kind sir:

The countdown starts to the first ‘dogcentric’ posting…..

Moggy

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Sailing close to the wind there Stuart

Moggy

It is therefore now upto you to decide if u are loosing your marbles!!

Bex

Am I going mad?

I know senility is setting in, but I’d swear that there was a post suggesting the use of the replicas as gate guardians after the film is complete – particularly at Scampton.

And I’m sure I replied pointing out that the replicas might not be full size 3D.

Now there is nothing.

Please tell me I’m not going mad?

Moggy

I would be willing to bet that exteriors with the lancasters will be shot on this now closed base (since 1995) which features
three large WW2 era hangars with open fields and concrete
apron / taxiways all in good condition and not utlilize by
any regular airftraffic.

??? Three hangars? There were seven large WWII hangars there when I was last there. Have they demolished four of them recently? I hope not.

Its the only part of the country with such a location, all
other RNZAF bases are either to small, modernised or
closed down.

Whenuapai and Ohakea are larger than Wigram was, and Woodbourne is around a similar size. There are no other RNZAF bases.

The hangars would easily hold a Lancaster replica.

But do any hangars in NZ look like those at Scampton? I’m not convinced that anywhere in NZ would make a suitable location to double for RAF Scampton in its present condition in terms of buildings, and either an elaborate set would have to be created or they’d be better off filming on location in the UK.

Although, RNZAF Ohakea might also be a consideration as
it still active with a local work force and remote from
media cameras etc.

State Hghway One runs alongside the base, so it’s not that remote for media who might want to stop and spy over the fence. The public stop and view the aircraft there all the time. Wigram for that matter is also very public.

It will be interesting to see what develops.

I agree with you, but as we – the public – are not yet aware of what the filming schedule and locations will be, speculation about the use of RNZAF bases is a bit academic. The production is top secret, they have even made the IMDb page for the film sign-in only so we are not even aware of who the cast are yet. Early speculation on this and any other Weta/Wingnut-related film will probably just become scuttlebuck till the facts are revealed when the filmmakers are ready.

I am looking forward to it, but am not getting too anxious to hear news. We’ll hear when they tell us.

Hi all,

I live in Christchurch, New Zealand where theres the RNZAF
Museum at Wigram which was once the main base for the
southern end of the country.

I would be willing to bet that exteriors with the lancasters will
be shot on this now closed base (since 1995) which features
three large WW2 era hangars with open fields and concrete
apron / taxiways all in good condition and not utlilize by
any regular airftraffic.
Its the only part of the country with such a location, all
other RNZAF bases are either to small, modernised or
closed down.
The hangars would easily hold a Lancaster replica.

Although, RNZAF Ohakea might also be a consideration as
it still active with a local work force and remote from
media cameras etc.

It will be interesting to see what develops.

Peter Jackson’s “Wellywood” is only a few hundred km’s north
of Christchurch where I’m assuming all interior / flightdeck
scenes and CGI work will be completed.

Cheers
Simon Beck
Hollywood Aviation Buff

Thank you very much for a decent, sensible reply, got any pictures of the place, keep us informed if you see anything.
Right as usual Moggy.

New DB – Filming locations

Hi all,

I live in Christchurch, New Zealand where theres the RNZAF
Museum at Wigram which was once the main base for the
southern end of the country.

I would be willing to bet that exteriors with the lancasters will
be shot on this now closed base (since 1995) which features
three large WW2 era hangars with open fields and concrete
apron / taxiways all in good condition and not utlilize by
any regular airftraffic.
Its the only part of the country with such a location, all
other RNZAF bases are either to small, modernised or
closed down.
The hangars would easily hold a Lancaster replica.

Although, RNZAF Ohakea might also be a consideration as
it still active with a local work force and remote from
media cameras etc.

It will be interesting to see what develops.

Peter Jackson’s “Wellywood” is only a few hundred km’s north
of Christchurch where I’m assuming all interior / flightdeck
scenes and CGI work will be completed.

Cheers
Simon Beck
Hollywood Aviation Buff

That looks like a pretty realistic replica to me 😀 😀 Bex

Well i think the collar i totaly the wrong shade of brown to be completey acurate:D

There are reports that up to 10 Lancaster replicas are to be created for the film. I wonder what their fate will be after filming is concluded? Will they be sold off or even donated to aviation museums around the world? One of them would make a splendid gate guardian for RAF Scampton.

Colin

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That looks like a pretty realistic replica to me 😀 😀 Bex

Hello Nigel, there’s a good boy:rolleyes: :p

Oops

Cees

It has been quiet?

Would be good to see just how real looking the replicas are!

Sailing close to the wind there Stuart 😡

Moggy 😀