So, I finally got to see Interstellar two nights ago.
And I have to say, I was not disappointed.
It wasn't exactly what I had expected, but amazing none the less.
I can see why many watchers would have 2001 syndrome, and not like the film.
Understanding the entire film requires paying very close attention, and accepting what you may not understand.
C'mon, its science fiction. You gotta give a little.
The story really isn't that involved.
For me, I was amazed at the technical production.
Christopher Nolan's works always impress me, and I had already discovered a lot of background information for this film.
The lack of CGI is obvious in the believable spacecraft and space scenes.
The sets, costumes and miniatures are some of the best I have ever seen.
For most people, the Robot Marines...specifically TARS...are the comic relief and loveable robot sidekick element.
For me...its Robbie, Gort, B9, Marvin and now TARS.
Everything about TARS...or the ex-Marine Robots...is so cool and inventive.
And they work...believably.
Did you know the robots are real functioning lifesize robots, built for the film?
Not actually self controlled however, they are remote controlled by the actor who provides the voice.
He was on set, behind the Robot, operating it and speaking, during filming.
In fact, he was a little taller than TARS, so his head had to be CGI removed from many scenes (in post production).
Anyway, after seeing the film, I couldn't wait to add a TARS robot to my collection of Robots.
So, here he is...in paper!
I have packaged the model as a three page PDF.
It includes a 1/6 scale and 1/12 scale version (estimating that the robot stands about 6ft tall - 1.8 metres).
The model is articulated, in the sense that you decide how to pose him by using the two supplied swivel tubes
and fitting them where you want (using the three swivel positions on each section of the robot).
I built the 1/6 scale version...and I am just about to assemble the smaller one.
Just to make sure there are no surprises.
Then I will release the model.
