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jbgroby · 10-23-2009, 11:24 PM

Hi All,

I've held off posting this, but last week I got word that it was confirmed that I landed the modeling job in the upcoming movie "The Mechanic" a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson Film. The model(s) you see Jason Stratham working on were modeled/re-modeled by me. We bought cheap overseas copies and will modified them to one extent or another, I won't spoil the plot. The filming is takin gpalce in Covongton, La. by the Tchefunte River.

I'm very happy with the way they wanted to use the shop layout, they came by about a month ago and did a photo shoot on how our shop was set up. We've pretty much recreated it for a few scenes in the movie. One scene (they don't know yet if they are going to write it in)

(BRACE YOURSELVES AND SITDOWN!!!!)

The bad guys try to get him to take a job, he says no and to prove just how tough they are they SMASH a fully rigged ship to pieces that "he" built. The ship they are considering to Smash is my Cutty Sark. I've explained what the price for the model is and have explained in VERY GREAT DETAIL once smashed THERE AIN'T NO FIXING IT. They better get it in one shot as they are no more models left!

The holdup on the scene is we're trying to see if we can get a few overseas cheaper models to break, (a few practice models and a few I'll re-rig in greater detail.) like these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cutty-Sark-hand-...item51802c1557

I kinda asked about my name being in the credit roll at the end of the picture and that was not a problem - However there seems to be an issue with not being in the Union. (I'll pay for a year if needed)

Thought you folks would like to know. And to keep this truck related Jason thinks my 305 is killer!

Jake

markeb01 · 10-23-2009, 11:40 PM

Good for you, and thanks for sharing - cool story. I hope they find something cheap to smash instead. Years to build, seconds to destroy. You usually can't tell the difference on screen anyway.

I guess I'll have to start bragging I now know 2 people with Hollywood connections. My former brother in law is credited in Dances with Wolves as the local construction forman!

jbgroby · 10-24-2009, 01:24 AM

With what I'm asking for the model I hope they smash it. I can always build another! Besides, lets not forget, I got a truck to paint

markeb01 · 10-24-2009, 01:41 AM

Good point! Maybe you can convince them to do a couple of retakes.

**Corts60** · 10-24-2009, 02:58 AM

That is really awesome Jake! Congrats!

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-24-2009, 08:13 AM

Congrats Jake. That's pretty cool getting your name in the credits and all. Let's hope they don't scroll thru the credits at 90mph like most newer movies do.

And, I moved this to General Discussion for you. Thought all the members would want to see this.

68C15 · 10-24-2009, 02:22 PM

what's ship models have to do with mechanics? am i missing something?

jbgroby · 10-24-2009, 02:46 PM

When he is not killing folks, he builds ship models as relaxation. Also he is building a sailboat model that he wants to build in real size when he retires. That why he trains the new guy to replace him.

Thealien · 10-24-2009, 03:21 PM

When I originally saw the movie I liked it. Saw it a few years ago and not so much? Good luck with the movie.

10-23-2009, 11:24 PM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	The Mechanic Movie Hi All, I've held off posting this, but last week I got word that it was confirmed that I landed the modeling job in the upcoming movie "The Mechanic" a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson Film. The model(s) you see Jason Stratham working on were modeled/re-modeled by me. We bought cheap overseas copies and will modified them to one extent or another, I won't spoil the plot. The filming is takin gpalce in Covongton, La. by the Tchefunte River. I'm very happy with the way they wanted to use the shop layout, they came by about a month ago and did a photo shoot on how our shop was set up. We've pretty much recreated it for a few scenes in the movie. One scene (they don't know yet if they are going to write it in) (BRACE YOURSELVES AND SITDOWN!!!!) The bad guys try to get him to take a job, he says no and to prove just how tough they are they SMASH a fully rigged ship to pieces that "he" built. The ship they are considering to Smash is my Cutty Sark. I've explained what the price for the model is and have explained in VERY GREAT DETAIL once smashed THERE AIN'T NO FIXING IT. They better get it in one shot as they are no more models left! The holdup on the scene is we're trying to see if we can get a few overseas cheaper models to break, (a few practice models and a few I'll re-rig in greater detail.) like these. http://cgi.ebay.com/Cutty-Sark-hand-...item51802c1557 I kinda asked about my name being in the credit roll at the end of the picture and that was not a problem - However there seems to be an issue with not being in the Union. (I'll pay for a year if needed) Thought you folks would like to know. And to keep this truck related Jason thinks my 305 is killer! Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 10-23-2009 at 11:25 PM. Reason: spelling

10-23-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: The Mechanic Movie Good for you, and thanks for sharing - cool story. I hope they find something cheap to smash instead. Years to build, seconds to destroy. You usually can't tell the difference on screen anyway. I guess I'll have to start bragging I now know 2 people with Hollywood connections. My former brother in law is credited in Dances with Wolves as the local construction forman!

10-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: The Mechanic Movie With what I'm asking for the model I hope they smash it. I can always build another! Besides, lets not forget, I got a truck to paint __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 10-24-2009 at 01:25 AM.

10-24-2009, 01:41 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: The Mechanic Movie Good point! Maybe you can convince them to do a couple of retakes.

10-24-2009, 02:58 AM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: The Mechanic Movie That is really awesome Jake! Congrats! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

10-24-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: The Mechanic Movie Congrats Jake. That's pretty cool getting your name in the credits and all. Let's hope they don't scroll thru the credits at 90mph like most newer movies do. And, I moved this to General Discussion for you. Thought all the members would want to see this. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-24-2009, 02:22 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: The Mechanic Movie what's ship models have to do with mechanics? am i missing something?

10-24-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: The Mechanic Movie When he is not killing folks, he builds ship models as relaxation. Also he is building a sailboat model that he wants to build in real size when he retires. That why he trains the new guy to replace him. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: The Mechanic Movie When I originally saw the movie I liked it. Saw it a few years ago and not so much? Good luck with the movie.



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