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(from the Doug Trumbull collection)
DougTrumbull- The models in 2001 are probably the most precisely detailed ever constructed for a film. As soon as the overall design was completed on each model, construction was begun to produce the basic form of that spacecraft, and this process often took several months. Then the arduous task of detailing and painting the model would begin. Massive crews of model detailers worked around the clock for several more months to produce the finished results. Basic construction was of wood, fiberglass, plexiglass, steel, brass, and aluminum. The fine detailing was made up of specially heat-formed plastic cladding, flexible metal foils of different textures and thicknesses, wire, tubing, and thousands of tiny parts carefully selected from hundreds of every conceivable kind of plastic model kit, from boxcars and battleships to airplanes and Gemini spacecraft. A delegation from the production was sent to an international model exhibition in Germany to select the best kits available.
Every minute facet of each model had to be perfect, so that photography would not be restricted in any way, and during shooting the cameras came relentlessly close with no loss of detail or believability.
Each spacecraft was built to a scale which best suited that particular model, without any particular regard to scale relationship between models. Only the Discovery spacecraft and the pod were on the same scale, since they had to work so closely together. Very tricky calculating had to be done for the approach of the Orion spacecraft to the space station because both models couldn’t be built to the same scale. Roughly, the Orion was three feet long, the space station eight feet in diameter, the Aries two feet in diameter, the Moon rocket-bus two feet long, and the Discovery fifty-four feet long with a thirteen-inch diameter pod. The main “command module” ball of Discovery was six feet in diameter, and for long shots another complete model of Discovery was built to a length of fifteen feet. All moving parts on the models were motor driven and extremely geared-down since most shooting was at a very slow rate due to the necessity for stopping down to small lens apertures to obtain maximum depth-of-field.
July 2001: More than 250.000 people gathered that summer in Genoa. To protest globalization and more in particular the G8 meeting that took place in city of Genoa. The city center was turned into a fortress by Italian police and armed forces: The Red zone. Thousands of protesters tried to get in the red-zone as they thought the G8 meeting is a totalitarian event with no democratic representation at all.
The Italian police and armed forces responded in the most brutal, way with 1 youngster killed as a result.
Picture: Protesting the red-zone
2001 Scania R124L 6x4 tractor unit registered S50GHC, in use with Codona's Funfair. Although a 2001 model, it has been 'disguised' as a newer R-Series with the replacement grille and corner deflector pieces. Seen here at the Gyle shopping centre car park, Edinburgh in December 2025.
2001 ERF ECX 6x2 tractor unit registered N16ERF, owned by Wm. Nichol of Lochmaben. Previously registered Y756WSM. Seen here at the Biggar vintage vehicle rally in August 2025.
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Hour. 00 Min. 16 Sec. 44
3D rendered video, 2001. Modeled with custom software, rendered with POV-Ray. (Lo-res from random archives, terrible sound sync.)
Trailer - 2001: Beyond the Infinite - The Making of a Masterpiece
article by Douglas Trumbull on creating Special Effects for 2001: A Space Odyssey
The original 1968 Doug Trumbull interview in American Cinematographer can now be found here online on page4
E52
- Delivered new to Belgium
- Only two owners from new
- ca. 66,000 kilometres recorded from new
- Garaged and used only sparingly since 2011
- Freshly serviced for the sale
Bonhams : The Zoute Sale
Important Collectors' Motor Cars
The Zoute Grand Prix Gallery
Estimated : € 160.000 - 180.000
Sold for € 195.500
Zoute Grand Prix Car Week 2025
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2025
In recent times many motor manufacturers, particularly those with a significant sporting heritage, have felt the need to reference iconic models from the past when launching their latest. BMW has proved adept at exploiting this 'retro' trend, commencing in 1996 with the Z3 coupé and convertible, the styling of which brilliantly recalled its fabulous '328' sports car of pre-war days. Its next effort along similar lines - the 'Z07' concept car of 1997 - took its inspiration from the post-war Alfred Goetz-designed '507', a luxurious limited-edition roadster.
The sensation of the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show, the Z07 was received so enthusiastically that BMW decided to proceed with a production version: the Z8. For the most part the Z8 remained remarkably faithful to the original concept, retaining the 507-like twin-nostril front grille and distinctive front-wing vents. A period-style interior had been one of the Z07's most remarked upon features, and that too made it into the Z8.
The Z8's body panelling and bespoke spaceframe chassis were fabricated in lightweight and corrosion resistant aluminium, while the 32-valve 4,941cc V8 engine, shared with the M5 saloon, was built by BMW's Motorsport division. With 400bhp on tap, the Z8 raced to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.7 seconds and only the built-in rev limiter stopped it from exceeding 250km/h (155mph). It was rumoured that 290km/h (180mph) was achievable with the restrictor removed...
Power reached the run-flat tyres via a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox. Needless to say, the Z8 also came with all the modern appurtenances one would expect of a flagship model: traction control, stability control, front and side air bags, GPS navigation, climate control and power operation of the seats, steering wheel and convertible hood all being included in the package.
The fact that the Z8 was a low-volume model assembled, for the most part, by hand, enabled BMW to offer customers considerable freedom in personalising their cars. Further enhancing its appeal to collectors, the factory announced that a 50-year stockpile of Z8 parts would be maintained. Despite a (US) launch price of over $128,000, initial demand was so high that a bidding war broke out, with many Z8s selling for well in excess of that figure. By the time production ceased in 2003, 5,703 of these fabulous cars had been built.
Manufactured on 19th February 2001 and Belgian delivered new, this two-owner car comes with its original hardtop, service book, instruction books, and a third party condition report from 2011 when the odometer reading was approximately the same as today. A Car-Pass certificate from 2011 is on file, suggesting that the odometer reading was correct up until March 2011 when the current owner purchased the car, which has been garaged and only used sparingly.
Finished in Titanium Silver with black convertible roof and matching leather-trimmed interior, the car features a body-coloured upper dashboard and seat bases, and aluminium-effect accents. The car rides on the correct 18" spoked alloy wheels. The vendor describes the condition overall as excellent, with only light signs of wear visible, as one would expect of a car this age.
This BMW Z8 is a highly sought-after convertible cruiser, finished in a timeless factory colour combination. This two-owner Belgian-market example has a solid history and is certain to appeal to collectors. Garaged for several years and used only sparingly since 2011, this modern classic comes to the sale freshly serviced and ready to be enjoyed on spirited drives or long-distance tours.
These screens will look even better once the cabin is inside the model and lit. Looks rough but it’ll look fine from outside thru the windows if you can see much of it at all.
screen shot from 2001 presentation 2001 in 2008
article by Douglas Trumbull on creating Special Effects for 2001: A Space Odyssey
The original 1968 Doug Trumbull interview in American Cinematographer can now be found here online on page4
The Rover 200 Series, and later the Rover 25, are a series of small family cars that were produced by British manufacturer Rover from 1984 to 2005.
There have been three distinct generations of the Rover 200. The first generation was a four-door saloon car based on the Honda Ballade. The second generation was available in three or five-door hatchback forms, as well a coupé and cabriolet (in relatively small numbers). Its sister model, the Honda Concerto was built on the same production line in Rover's Longbridge factory. The final generation was developed independently by Rover on the platform of its predecessor, and was available as a three or five-door hatchback. Just before the sale of Rover in 2000, and following a facelift, the model was renamed and sold as the Rover 25, and the MG ZR was based on the Rover 25 with mechanical changes to the suspension. Production ceased in 2005 when MG Rover went into administration. Production rights and tooling for the model, but not the Rover name, now belong to Chinese car manufacturer Nanjing.
1999 - 2004 (Rover 25 MkI)
BOX DATE: 2001
MANUFACTURER: Mattel
DOLLS IN LINE: Barbie; Teresa; Christie
BODY TYPE: 1966; articulated knees & elbows; over sized flat feet
HEAD MOLD: 1990 "Asha"
SPECIAL FEATURES: Arms & legs raise at same time
PERSONAL FUN FACT: When I found Christie in a bag at the local flea market, she was quite unrecognizable. The poor girl was wearing THREE outfits, all layered on top of one another. She had her bodysuit, then a pants/shirt combo, and THEN a Fashion Avenue dress over all that. What the heck was she doing in her past life that required so many get ups? If I was guessing, based on my own experience playing with dolls, Christie was a thief in her past life. Colleen and I used to make Olympic USA Skater Barbie a criminal when we were young. She'd go into stores to shoplift. Instead of trying on outfits, she would sneak them underneath her own clothes so she wouldn't have to pay. She also was notorious for bouncing checks. Of course, there could be some other random explanation. Maybe the kid was going on a road trip with Christie and wanted to have a few extra outfits. I knew I'd seen her before, but it took a moment for it to click in my mind. Colleen spotted the leotard first and said, "Isn't she some kind of gymnast doll?" I have Barbie from this collection and I've had Teresa's outfit for years. So as soon as I laid eyes on Christie's garment, I knew who she was. She was a little rougher than some of the other dolls from the "Barbie Blast Lot." We'd purchased this bin in October of 2025 at the local flea market. Dolls like Miss Christie were my main motivation...you so rarely see SO many African American dolls in one go while shopping secondhand. This beauty is particularly striking because she has purple eyes...easily her best feature!
This 2001 Toyota Corolla GS on numberplate Y437 BVV was first registered on Friday 20th of July 2001. The numberplate Y437BVV was first registered near Northampton. At an estimated 59,216 miles, this car has done a lower than average number of miles for its age.
Seen in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester is Go-Ahead North West Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EV City bodied BYD electric double decker 2001 - LG23FBN.
July 2001: More than 250.000 people gathered that summer in Genoa. To protest globalization and more in particular the G8 meeting that took place in city of Genoa. The city center was turned into a fortress by Italian police and armed forces: The Red zone. Thousands of protesters tried to get in the red-zone as they thought the G8 meeting is a totalitarian event with no democratic representation at all.
The Italian police and armed forces responded in the most brutal, way with 1 youngster killed as a result.
2001 by Liz Larner in Doris C. Freedman Plaza, just north of Grand Army Plaza in Central Park (near the Apple store, too)
The Buick Rendezvous, introduced in the spring of 2001 as a 2002 model year vehicle, is a Midsize crossover SUV that was sold by Buick for the 2002–2007 model years. The Buick Rendezvous and its corporate cousin the Pontiac Aztek were GM's entry into the crossover SUV segment. As a four-door crossover with a front engine and optional all-wheel drive (Versatrak), the Rendezvous featured a four-speed automatic transmission with a V-6 engine. The SUV used the same platform as GM's short version minivan, Pontiac Montana and Chevrolet Venture.The Rendezvous provided a passenger and load carrying capacity not seen in the Buick lineup since the discontinuation of the Buick Roadmaster Station Wagon in 1996.
It was Buick's first truck in its lineup since 1923, and the Rendezvous was billed as a combination of the best attributes of a minivan (large cargo capacity, seating for up to seven), a luxury automobile (ride, handling, smoothness) and a sport utility vehicle (truck styling and available all wheel drive).
The Rendezvous was produced at General Motors' Ramos Arizpe, Mexico assembly plant, where it shared an assembly line with the Pontiac Aztek. Like the Pontiac Aztek, the Buick Rendezvous is based on a shortened version of GM's second generation U platform minivans. In lieu of four-wheel drive, the Rendezvous offered Versatrak, a full-time, fully automatic all-wheel drive system which provided sure-footed traction in inclement weather and could handle moderate off-road surfaces.
Buick benchmarked their Park Avenue sedan as the prototypical target for ride and handling for the Rendezvous. In order to provide a luxurious and responsive car-like ride, all Rendezvous came equipped with a fully independent rear suspension system regardless of optional content or trim level.