APU ENGINEERING FOREMAN MATRIX: The APU alone is a massive undertaking, and is just one part of this production. MARTIN: Yes, I’ve been told that it’s probably one of the biggest props that has actual … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN The manufacture of the APU commenced with the gun patterns in February 2001. The APU went on set in June 2002. When filming finished the APU was disassembled and placed in a c … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN When the APU was required for filming, it was typically transported in seven sub-assemblies – the carriage, the upper torso, the pelvis and legs, both arms, and both guns. Als … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN Before the APU could go on set it had to be tested and rigged to ensure it achieved the required positions called for in the script. Visual Effects Supervisors John “DJ” Des J … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN As the components were manufactured, they were assembledand any adjustments required were made. A steel support frame that bolted underthe pelvis was manufactured and fitted. … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN The first APU part to be made was the gun. It was required for filming in the USA shortly after the props manufacture workshop was set up, and before final APU designs has bee … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN As the design work progressed, the realities of filming the APU scenes were discussed. Owen Paterson and Supervising Art Director Hugh Bateup outlined the requirements of a fu … 继续阅读 →

BY ADAM GRACEAPU FOREMAN THE APU (Armoured Personnel Unit) is a human-piloted offensive/defensive mobile platform. It is anthropomorphic with bipedal locomotion and two independent 30mm belt-feed guns … 继续阅读 →