Police riot RIBs for use in film

[ShudderFilms]

Hello folks, I wonder if anyone can help me.

I am a film producer working in pre-production on a mid-low budget short film in association with Film London.

This film features a scene in which two police RIBs carry riot officers up the Thames.

It is a docu-drama based on true events set in the early 2000s, so we'd want to be as accurate to the type of vehicle that would be used at this time.

Does anyone happen to know what type of boat would be likely to have been used in this kind of scenario?

Also where we would be mostly likely to be able to hire one, or a closest equivalent that could be dressed to look similar?

Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

TomC

[chewy]

Welcome to the forum.

Do you definately know that Thames Police were using RIBs at that time?

I would have thought they would be Delta's if they were?

[Trell]

PM Sent

[martini]

Sounds like you'd be best speaking to these people:


http://www.livettslaunches.co.uk/ves..._police_craft/

[CJL]

Chas Newens Marine have a RIB that they regularly use for filming as a Police Rib.

Its an Arctic with twin 130 Outboards, all black and very similar to the arctics the Met Police use.

Call them and ask to speak to Julie Newens on 020 8788 4587 or check out their website http://www.chastheboat.co.uk/contact_us.htm

Chris

[Searider]

Met police had a couple of Ribtecs with diesels and jets, possibly a bit earlier than the 2000s though.

[ShudderFilms]

Thanks so much!

What a great forum.

Some really helpful stuff to go on, and amazingly quick too.

Much appreciated.

[ChasTheBoat]

Originally Posted by ShudderFilms

Hello folks, I wonder if anyone can help me.

I am a film producer working in pre-production on a mid-low budget short film in association with Film London.

This film features a scene in which two police RIBs carry riot officers up the Thames.

It is a docu-drama based on true events set in the early 2000s, so we'd want to be as accurate to the type of vehicle that would be used at this time.

Does anyone happen to know what type of boat would be likely to have been used in this kind of scenario?

Also where we would be mostly likely to be able to hire one, or a closest equivalent that could be dressed to look similar?

Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

TomC

Would you like to give us a call in the office, ill be happy to supply photos for you

James

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Jamesthompson

Would you like to give us a call in the office, ill be happy to supply photos for you

James

Is there a finders fee??

[John Kennett]

Yep. Two trade memberships please!

[ChasTheBoat]

Once payday comes along i will be happy to arrange a trade membership john

KR James

[ChasTheBoat]

Originally Posted by CJL

Is there a finders fee??

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