Slim Jim Rickshaw
Slim Jim Rickshaw
"Slim Jim" Rickshaw
Recently completed a modified version of the standard rickshaw for the guys at Wildcat Grips.
They wanted to use it for interior work involving narrow doorways and corridors.
I tweaked the existing design and came up with the “Slim Jim” which is only 2’3″ wide.
It will also take a wider axle for added stability outdoors and can easily be fitted with Balloon Wheels.
Recently completed shooting Steadicam on BBC drama Truckers with DOP Tony Slater-Ling. The Step On/Off rickshaw was used extensively for many Steadicam and hand held shots with the Arri Alexa
Step On/Off Rickshaw
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I have recently designed a bicycle mount to attach each model of rickshaw to any standard bike. Fitted in minutes, it allows the rickshaw to be towed at speed by a friendly cycling grip. Check out the configuration photos below :
Step On/Off Rickshaw with Balloon Wheels
Step On/Off Rickshaw with Bike Mount
Standard Rickshaw
Rickshaw with bike mount
Just completed filming the band “The Real Thing” in concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic for 53 North Productions. A fantastic gig covered by six cameras, including the Red Epic and my Steadicam darting all round the audience and stage. Very challenging but great fun.
Steadicam supremo Roger Tooley has recently purchased a Step On /Step Off Rickshaw from me after hiring my original model for BBC drama series “Good Cop”. Roger, impressed with its light weight modular design and ease of use, asked me to build one for him. With the option of Balloon Tyres and switchable axle widths, it presented a couple of interesting challenges but Roger was very happy with the finished product. I have also completed another Step On/Off Rickshaw for Newton Grip Sevices who were very impressed after hiring from me.
I am happy to offer this sevice to anyone else who would be interested in purchasing their own Rickshaw. It certainly is a very versatile piece of kit to have around and can be quickly dismantled for storage in the smallest of spaces. Please check out the Rickshaw page for more information.
ITV police drama series “Scott & Bailey” has been shooting with the rickshaw in Manchester this week.
London based production company Smuggler has hired the Step On/Step Off Rickshaw on it’s latest commercial for Tesco, currently shooting in various locations around the country.
