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Chrisofedf β TB2, Angel of Mercy
Published: 2011-09-06 21:35:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 24397; Favourites: 392; Downloads: 885
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Its no secret that my Favourite Thunderbird is Thunderbird 1, but I can't deny how iconic Thunderbird 2 is.
Her design looks great from every angle and the pod idea was utter genius, she has a sleekness neither the Movie or the "IR" version quite captured. This is the Thunderbirds TB10 one used in the main and end titles with slight modifications.
Its interesting to note the production team thought that TB1 would be the star vehicle and where surprised about the popularity the slower cargo plane received. Personally though I always thought TB1 was underused as in theory its supposed to be able to handle a lot of rescues by itself.
Also my 100th Deviation apparently, hooray. Does this mean i'm cool, or just desperate for attention?
*Update* For helping out with the Fanderson Pod Vehicle competition, Fanderson very kindly took this to be signed by Gerry. Apparently he quite liked it, I am told he was very i'll at the time but I am honoured he still took the time to sign it.
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Comments: 94
My favourite TB is TB2. This is awesome artwork!! TB2 captured at its best - against the weather and the odds.
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Can someone explain to me how the fuck the pods seem to just warp through the landing struts on takeoff lol
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You never cease to amaze me with your thunderbird art!
And happy 100th Deviation!
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These are the Thunderbirds that we all know and truly love!!!
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This is a fantastic improvement on the original, which was great itself. Β I can't get enough Thunderbird 2.
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I always thought of TB1 and rapid response and command.
And TB2 was the real "rescue" vehicle.
But its modular design was the most impressive element for me. Which probably why I like its spiritual successor even more, the Eagle from Space:1999.
It's a great composition!
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It reminds me a bit of the Super X-3 from Godzilla vs. Destroyorah.
Great job!
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Oh wow!! Β I missed this one of yours and I love it! Β I agree with TB1 in the original series being underutilised - when we see her in action, she can do quite a lot! Β
TB2 is so iconic, and it really is the machine that when it arrives says that everything is sorted! Β Lovely lovely work!
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Thanks, glad you like it
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Sweet Jesus, I am in love with all of your Thunderbirds art.
I'm so glad I found you. just so I can be witness to your magnificence.Β
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She is by far my favorite 
Just something about the curved design, the artful look the whole thing had, it's ability to carry oddly specific tractors to the one area where they're needed, and it's overall big-ness.
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Thunderbird 2 is the only Thunderbird you really need.Β
Thunderbird 1? Goes somewhere fast, then waits for Thunderbird 2 to show up.
Thunderbird 5? Used to tell Thunderbird 2 where to go.
Thunderbird 3? Used to ferry people to Thunderbird 5 so they can tell Thunderbird 2 where to go.
Thunderbird 4? Can't do anything without Thunderbird 2 taking it places first.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THUNDERBIRD 2.
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Yup, correct!
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But TB1 allows them to get there fast and assess the situation, to figure out what TB2 needs to bring.
TB3 is the only one capable of space-based rescue mission, such as Sun Probe.
TB4 - only one capable of underwater rescue.
The Thunderbird machines are all equally important.
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Four Words: Terror in New YorkΒ
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Don't know about 100th deviation making you cool but it does mean you are prolific artsitΒ and more to the point, a good one
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This is possibly my favourite of all time
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If you could somehow make this better for a wallpaper ;-;
Awesome
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Wasn't there a giant yellow plane with huge propellers where it's wheels were?
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Wow, this makes me look at Thunderbirds in a whole new light.Β That is stunning.
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Great lighting on this, a very dramatic shot.
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Great scene...
reminds me of Star Trek IV when the bird of prey is on top of the whaling ship...
loved the rain, darkness... added drama.
Congrats
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Thanks
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Ahhhhh....This is an another amazing piece of Thunderbirds art! You're work is just outstanding!
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Great angle! Wonderful lighting! And excellent environment effects
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very great artwork mate, it catches everything about thunderbird 2, is that half a nuclear submarine its holding with the grabs?
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Cheers
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Brings back memories, had a TB2 model as I child. Just loved that toy and this picture shows why.
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It does look good from nearly all angles.
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Fantastic work, and you just can't beat the original Thunderbird 2 design. TB2's always been my favourite (I wish I still had my old toy, and that I hadn't lost the TB2 off the Thunderbirds alarm clock that I still own.) and you've perfectly captured it doing what it does best and showing off the great design.
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Thanks, It is a great design, not hard to find its good angles.
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Sweet!!! I love this! Captures the essence of Thunderbirds wonderfully!! Btw, Thunderbird One is my favourite Thunderbird as well
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Cheers, TB1s a great craft, I wish they could have used it to its full potential.
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Me too. I would love to see a rea life version of TB1, but I can dream.
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