I am in awe of those individuals who can draw anything
mechanical or architectural-especially in perspective and even more so using
cutaways.
As a young boy I loved to watch Gerry Anderson’s
Thunderbirds-the story of an international team of rescuers who deployed in
behemoth rescue vehicles that were super advanced.
Thunderbirds was a show far ahead of its time both with its
technical and production values. Special
visual effects, models and settings looked and felt as if they actually
existed. The cast of characters were
both diverse and interesting-not bad considering they were marionettes!
Haynes
Publishing out of the UK has put together a full color technical manual
that not only delves into the history and mission of the Thunderbirds but
provides 3D cutaway schematics by Graham Bleathman of all of Thunderbirds vehicles and facilities.
Highly-detailed schematics are accompanied by color photos
of the objects they represent along with technical notes, numbered parts that
coincide with a numbered list detailing the function and name of each component
and there are even detailed schematics of the smaller utilitarian vehicles and
equipment.
Included in the book are schematics of Lady Penelope’s
vehicles and headquarters along with a full history and mission analysis of Global
Operatives.
Each key character’s background and history are also
examined. This is the ultimate
Thunderbirds reference manual written by Sam Denham. It’s
detailed, thorough and just plain fun to look at. Get your copy ASAP!