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« Reply #50 on: July 21, 2009, 07:02:45 pm » |
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He's up there right now! http://www.oneandother.co.uk/-- edit: And looking fantastic:  |
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« Reply #51 on: July 21, 2009, 07:51:59 pm » |
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wow, he's looking awesome!
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« Reply #52 on: July 21, 2009, 08:04:56 pm » |
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the buffering was getting to be a right pain in the arse by the end there, But kudos to you for not bowing to public pressure and "dance" or whatever the hell they were yelling at you. All the plinthers are a work of art in themselves without having to resort to entertaining the crowd.
I'm not sure if it was the angles that you were being broadcast from but I couldn't see the smoke stack smoking... Shame, but then it was a great outfit anyway.
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« Reply #53 on: July 21, 2009, 08:16:27 pm » |
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Oh, very well done, sir! I've been dipping in and out for your hour on the plinth, and I'm impressed by your tenacity in the face of shouty people! It'#s a pity that your smoke ran out early, but at least your governor kept spinning!  |
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« Reply #54 on: July 21, 2009, 08:27:01 pm » |
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Some random highlights below the spoiler tag. I loved that you took the crowd's photograph. |
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« Reply #55 on: July 21, 2009, 08:28:22 pm » |
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that is definitely one of the coolest things i've seen. great job!
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« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2009, 09:56:16 pm » |
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that looks excellent haha, kudos
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« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2009, 10:12:57 pm » |
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I went down to Trafalgar Sq to watch him 'live'. He had a large contingent of family and friends all cheering him on and taking snaps (while drinking wine..why not, eh?). I'd liked to have seen him do a few 'robot dance' moves but he only has two very small eye holes to see out off and probably couldn't see where the plinth ended. I also couldn't see the smoke coming out his chimney but his back pack was so cool. The mouth moved on his mask as well but he didn't open and shut it very much. I was wondering why he chose to paint it green and red and thought it might be because they're colours associated with old steam engines I also met up with 'Colonial Steele' who was a lovely lady....and not just because she thought I was about 35 (I'm actually 50). |
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I say, Joe it's jolly frightening out here.
Nonsense dear boy, you should be more like me.
But look at you! You're shaking all over!
Shaking? You silly goose! I'm just doing the Watusi
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« Reply #58 on: July 21, 2009, 10:46:19 pm » |
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I was wondering why he chose to paint it green and red and thought it might be because they're colours associated with old steam engines I also met up with 'Colonial Steele' who was a lovely lady....and not just because she thought I was about 35 (I'm actually 50). Why thank you! And I thought it was green and red because he wanted to double it as a Christmas outfit. I was very impressed with the outfit. I saw smoke but could not capture it. OP you capture my imagination, I took 250 photos and a lot are you! This is a taster, I have a set on my flicker page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjsteele/sets/72157621642891475/with/3743395739/Now, back to housework before having to go to Heathrow at silly o'clock. |
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« Reply #59 on: July 22, 2009, 10:30:14 am » |
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dear friends, thanks to everyone who came down or watched the stream, it was fun, apart from the slipped velcro on the side seam (it makes me a bit sick to see it), special thanks to Steele for the lovelly photos, some really nice ones. i had to fill out forms and be interviewed for hours so i only had 7 mins to get ready, which was vexing, no time for my final checks, hence the slipped seam and mis-alined balaclava, which was why my mouth didn't work properly, and my steam whilstle was still in it's down travel position, but i guess that's the joy of live theatre. the smoke worked but was lost against the muggy sky or blown away for a lot of it, hadn't tried it outside, shame... but enough about the stuff that didn't work, i had an awesome time!    p.s. ...totally right about the steam engine colour scheme... |
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« Reply #60 on: July 22, 2009, 11:31:31 am » |
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Woo to you Sir. it is your effort that inspired me to apply myself (I had the idea of a Steampunked "Golf Sale ---->" sign)
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« Reply #61 on: July 22, 2009, 11:42:04 am » |
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p.s. ...totally right about the steam engine colour scheme... You only needed a pair of rollerskates and you could have been a character from Starlight Express! Another thing you reminded me of (and I don't mean any offence by this as it was an awesome costume) but I commented to Colonial Steele that you reminded me of a steampunk version of a Power Rangers villain. |
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« Reply #62 on: July 23, 2009, 09:51:50 am » |
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You only needed a pair of rollerskates and you could have been a character from Starlight Express!
Another thing you reminded me of (and I don't mean any offence by this as it was an awesome costume) but I commented to Colonial Steele that you reminded me of a steampunk version of a Power Rangers villain.
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« Reply #63 on: July 23, 2009, 12:55:56 pm » |
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Rolling Stock, we're Rolling Stock! You got no wheels you don't know how it feels...
I do love it... but only that one!
Okay, and JC Superstar but that's it I promise!
JCB anyone?
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« Reply #64 on: July 23, 2009, 12:59:08 pm » |
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Okay, and JC Superstar but that's it I promise!
We are watching that in school at the moment. It annoys the heck out of me. |
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« Reply #65 on: July 23, 2009, 01:01:56 pm » |
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Okay, and JC Superstar but that's it I promise!
We are watching that in school at the moment. It annoys the heck out of me. The original video version? Yeah, it's pants. The modern one which is almost filmed straight off the stage is better. Gethsemane is just such a haunting tune, and the 'heaven on their minds' lick is nassty! |
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« Reply #66 on: July 23, 2009, 02:04:33 pm » |
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Well done sir! I am thoroughly disappointed I couldn't come and cheer you on, but I had to assist my family in moving house.
Looked spectacular though!
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« Reply #67 on: July 24, 2009, 11:32:47 am » |
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over a thousand views! finally i've done a post that cracks a thousand! hoo ha!
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« Reply #68 on: July 26, 2009, 06:15:37 pm » |
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I just saw this today, and am I ever pleased that I could still watch your "hour of (steam) power"!
I can't think of a time when I have been more entertained by watching someone stand relatively still for an hour.
The costuming looked great, I noticed no defects, and I think you were truly inspiring.
On the few occasions your "exhaust" was against a dark background, I could even see the steam.
Even the close-up shots showed interesting detail, that was not necessarily visible from afar. (In particular, the area between your thorax and breastplates, it looked like springs or woven wire up close)
I think your "robot" had a noble bearing and a kind face.
I also liked the bits where you took photos of the crowd, was that for real? If so, did they come out?
It was nice to see you had so much support.
What an amazing project, and how thrilling it must have been to become a part of it!
On the other hand, I am sure you were relieved when the next plinther, Alan took over; and you could relax!
I doubt I would have had the courage to stand on that plinth with my own fear of heights.
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« Reply #69 on: July 27, 2009, 12:56:11 am » |
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Wow, thats amazing. Teach me your ways!! Also I wish I had known about the signing up to the 4th plinth cos I would have tried. And I have just found out I can apply for September so I have signed up! I personally would be in my Toy Soldier (Dr Steel's army of) uniform.
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« Reply #70 on: August 02, 2009, 02:09:27 am » |
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Well, well, well, that's a turnip for the books...
As I said previously, I entered into the draw and was accepted. I've been allocated between 50.00 and 6.00 am on Thursday the 17th of September. I'll need to check with work to see if they will let me have the day off, but I'm all of a palaver now, I was kind of thinking about the Golf Sale sign and how it might be a bit amusing, but now I'm not so sure, so I'm throwing it open to suggestions... What do YOU think I should wear/do on the plinth? I don't want to make people aware of anything in particular, and let's face it, between 5.00 and 6.00am isn't really the best time to get a MESSAGE out there. So something whimsical and amusing would be the order of the day I think.
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« Reply #71 on: August 13, 2009, 04:25:47 pm » |
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Here's the interview i did with Clive Anderson on Skyarts, if anyone's interested...
I'm passing the thread over to you now Mr Inkerman, it's a lot of fun, i'm sure you'll come up with something good, can't wait to see... |
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« Reply #72 on: August 13, 2009, 06:30:16 pm » |
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That was a great piece. They were clearly interested in what you'd created, which is nice.
Also: cute cat!
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« Reply #73 on: August 13, 2009, 09:54:02 pm » |
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Mummy! Mummy! Is that C3PO's Grandad? |
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