Alan Shubrook

Alan Shubrook (born September 22, 1947)^[1] is a model-maker and a member of the special effects team for A.P. Films, who joined the company during the production of Thunderbirds. Shubrook worked on the second series and the two feature films: Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6.^[2][3]

Early life

Shubrook made models in his spare time at the age of nineteen, and when he noticed that A.P. Films had a vacancy for a scenic artist, he rang and asked for an interview, despite not knowing what a scenic artist was. Having been told that only somebody with previous experience in the film industry would be considered, Shubrook did not get an interview. The following day, he rang the studio again to no avail. Ultimately, Shubrook was given an appointment when he rang the day after.

A few days later, Shubrook arrived at the A.P. Films studio and brought examples of his model-making work. After being taken on a tour of the studio, he was shown a large canvas backdrop designed to hang behind miniature sets. Shubrook was asked if he was capable of matching the storm sky that was painted to cover its entire length; unfortunately, this was not one of his skills. Afterwards, Shubrook was taken to a small room to await being escorted from the building. It was here that storyboard artist, model-maker and designer Mike Trim entered and asked if there was anything for him to have a look at. Suspecting Trim felt sorry for him, Shubrook went out to his car to get a model of a house and some illustrations. Trim scrutinized Shubrook's work and left the room. When he returned, Derek Meddings came with him, and it was revealed that Shubrook would start as a model-maker.^[4]

References

1. ↑ http://directors.findthecompany.co.uk/l/681838/Mr-Alan-Kenneth-Shubrook
2. ↑ http://fanderson.org.uk/gerryandersonnews/2014/04/alan-shubrooks-50th-anniversary-thunderbirds-special/
3. ↑ Thunderbirds: A Complete Guide to the Classic Series
4. ↑ Thunderbirds: A Complete Guide to the Classic Series