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2001: a space odyssey
www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/c/arthur-c-clarke/2001-filming-future.htm
You've seen the movie, now buy the book by Piers Bizony featuring Simon's illustrations.
Posted April 7, 2009 at 2:26 AM
www.2001italia.it/
The premier website dedicated to 2001: A Space Odyssey! Superb.
Posted October 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM
www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/film/all/03109/facts.the_making_of_stanley_kubricks_2oo1_a_space_odyssey.htm
Piers Bizony's major work on the great 2001. Multiple volumes and previously unseen photographs and background to the making of the film. Simon Atkinson spent many weeks involved in the restoration of photographs for the book.
Posted January 11, 2015 at 5:52 AM
www.planet3earth.co.uk/index.htm
This gets to sit in the 2001 section as Ian has gone to great lengths to establish the ACTUAL dimensions which would apply to the 2001 craft. Check out his fitting the interior into the Discovery CM - no easy task!
Posted April 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM
www.tommihail.net/2001_ASpaceOdyssey.html
Posted April 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM
nick-stevens.com/
Lovely artwork and 3D modelling from Nick, including some fascinating models/artwork of the versions of 2001: A Space Odyssey that didn't make it to the screen.
Posted March 11, 2016 at 6:30 AM
www.atomiccitymodels.com/
Scott Alexanders website with forums leading to imges of his extraordinary studio scale replicas
Posted April 20, 2009 at 12:31 PM
2001spacesuit.com/Contents.html
Dennis Gilliam has contributed so much to ensuring the survival of many 2001 artifacts - his restoration of the original red helmet can be seen at the MINEHEAD section of the website. Here Dennis reveals the details of the restoration of one of the moonsuits as worn by Heywood Floyd. Dennis is an aerospace enginner by profession and is involved in numerous fascinating projects - he warrants a google search to discover the many facets of his activities.
Posted June 20, 2010 at 11:07 PM
joeorman.shutterace.com/2001.html
Joe discussses various aspects of the movie, a fascinating site.
Posted April 29, 2009 at 1:36 AM
Sci fi Modelmaking and Illustration
www.modelermagic.com/
A fantastic, extensive resource for all things spacecraft - model related.
Posted March 19, 2016 at 2:22 PM
www.starshipmodeler.com
A superb resource for the Sci-Fi modeler featuring details of just about every Sci-Fi spacecraft ever - including of course 2001: a space odyssey!
Posted March 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM
ag-jma.blogspot.com/
A wonderful site featuring Andrew's superb CG artwork.
Posted January 23, 2010 at 12:59 AM
SFX, Gerry Anderson & Other Sci -Fi Modelmaking
www.themodelunit.co.uk/
Following the closure of the BBC Visual Effects Unit, Mike Tucker set up this company which continues to produce cutting edge SFX sequences for film and TV productions.
Posted September 25, 2019 at 4:30 AM
davidsissonmodels.co.uk/
Website for this master builder of replica Gerry & Sylvia Anderson vehicles from all of the classic productions.
Posted February 18, 2009 at 4:51 AM
Bensmodelworld.jouwweb.nl
A new site featuring the stunning Thunderbirds replica's of Ben Westenend. So accurate are Ben's replicas to the original craft from the iconic Gerry Anderson series, that his models were used recently in the show's revival as three brand new episodes were made using the techniques pioneered in the 1960's.
Posted March 13, 2016 at 3:58 PM
replicagerryandersonpuppets.weebly.com/
Studio scale puppet replicas from THUNDERBIRDS, STINGRAY, FIREBALL XL5 , CAPTAIN SCARLETT - and more.
Posted October 11, 2014 at 6:28 AM
filmedinsupermarionation.com/?page_id=10
An epic project to finally credit the real creators of Gerry Anderson's wonderful TV shows and Film projects. The designers, concept artists, modelmakers, puppet makers, set makers all of whom created magic on our TV screens and inspired a generation of artists, filmmakers and modelmakers including Simon Atkinson.
Posted January 11, 2015 at 5:47 AM
www.fastforwardmodels.com/orion.html
BP Taylor is a master modelmaker - among many and varied projects he has recently completed what is probably the most accurate recreation of the original Orion miniature from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Posted March 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM
Spacecraft /Aerospace Design Fact and Fantasy
https://www.rocketryforum.com/
Jon Rogers extensive website detailing spacecraft of fact and fantasy - an epic resource! The 2001: a Space Odyssey designs seen were the result of a collaboration between Jon, Jack Hagerty and Simon Atkinson, on who's original Filming the Future drawings Jon Rogers plans were based in part for their wonderful book SPACESHIP HANDBOOK.
Posted January 11, 2015 at 5:24 AM
Aerospace, Aircraft and Airline Models
www.aviationmodels-online.com
A superb range of Airline models of various scales!
Posted September 15, 2016 at 11:22 AM
General Modelmaking Companies and Freelancers
https://www.scalemodelmakers.co.uk/
Main Contacts: Kim Ward
Posted January 11, 2015 at 6:05 AM
www.amalgam-models.co.uk
Bristol Based Modelmakers - main contact Mike Harvey.
Posted January 11, 2015 at 6:08 AM
Modelmaking Supplies and Tools
modelshop.co.uk
The superb Professional Modelmaking resource that is 4D. Materials, Tools, you name it....
Posted March 16, 2009 at 12:13 PM
https://www.ema-models.co.uk/
Since the dawn of time EMA have been supplying professional modelmakers with a huge range of plastic parts and sections which have made their way into a wide range of models for film, tv and engineering models . Still going strong.
Posted January 18, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Model Making Careers
Simon Atkinson & Steph Hyams are lecturer and course organisers for Scotland's only Modelmaking courses - a 2 year HND programme and an NC feeder which cover all aspects of professional modelmaking, design, construction and finishing. Graduates progress to Degree courses in Set design, Prop construction, Miniatures and SFX at Universities in Scotland and England or straight into industry with several students recruited directly to prestigious firms such as Sir Norman Foster & Partners and into Film work as freelance modelmakers. For information on the 2 year HND Modelmaking For The Creative Industries course contact Simon via the college website - For the 1 year NC Modelmaking for TV & Film course contact Steph Hyams at the same site.
Posted June 15, 2014 at 7:03 AM
Model Rail
www.009.cd2.com/
John de Frayssinet's exquisite model based on the historic Lynton & Barstable Railway.
Posted February 18, 2009 at 4:44 AM
Garden Rail Magazine
For all things garden rail related - look no further. both narrow and standard gauge with reviews, rgarden railway tours and construction articles.
www.pecopublications.co.uk/railway-modeller.html
Since time began, the UK's premier model rail magazine. Still a classic.
Posted October 11, 2014 at 6:36 AM