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The Italian Job In Less Than An Inch

Macro Mondays 26/02/18 theme Less Than An Inch

 

For this theme I used a N Gauge size Mini cooper and a 15mm copper pipe to recreate the sewer scene in the Italian Job.

 

The 'in the sewer' scene was filmed near Coventry in Stoke Aldermoor, where several miles of the Birmingham-Coventry sewer was being constructed. The camera car was a Mini Moke that preceded the Coopers and was driven by one of Rémy Julienne's team. Remy was excited about the scene as he wanted to complete a 360 barrel roll, essentially getting the Cooper upside down on the ceiling of the sewer. Remy tried three times, but the slippery algae caused problems and the Mini ended up on it's roof three times. The car was so badly damaged, that a forth attempt was ruled out. John Aldred, the Sound Mixer, claims that Remy did complete a barrel roll on one rehearsal, but the cameras weren't rolling, and it was the only stunt in the finished film to defeat Remy.

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