Operation Quantum Bed!

Paperbill

I really like the bed from Quantum of Solace but at over $8000 plus a 6 month delivery schedule, getting the original just isn't feasible.

I have hired a local craftsman to build a replica and the should have it completed in a few weeks, stay tuned.

Here is a pic of the original.

Bond Collectors' Weekends

Finally a practical prop! Tell J. I need to borrow it for the anniversary for Janine Sherman and me!

Paperbill

Getting closer!

cyclones122

Paperbill wrote:

Getting closer!

Very nice! Does it come with a replica of Gemma Arterton as well?! )

Paperbill

cyclones122 wrote:

Paperbill wrote:

Getting closer!

Very nice! Does it come with a replica of Gemma Arterton as well?! )

Now that would be nice! My own special bond girl is "helping" with this project!

danjaq_0ff

I am intrigued to see it in place when it is finished -{

Aston Martin DBS

Hope it's oil proof!

Seriously nice work! Will be great to see the finished item!

Thunderpussy

Great idea, a prop you can use every Night. -{

Bond Collectors' Weekends

Good luck finding the stationary, BB!

ke02eww

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

Good luck finding the stationary, BB!

Yeah bill, how are you going to play "authentic" tick tack toe without "the" stationary

8-) 8-)

Great project though bill - how much to make me one?

Paperbill

Thanks for the comments guys. It cost really depends on the materials used. I am sill deciding on the headboard (Cloth, vinyl. leather) but all said and done it should be under $1000. I am using real Oak which is the same wood as the BB Italia Bed. I really lucked out getting a craftsman from Europe to build it, it is spec on. Using lesser materials will decrease the cost, better materials increase, but you can't buy anything like this anywhere in the USA for under $3000. I have spent 4 years looking.

Bond Collectors' Weekends

4 years looking for the stationary? Bloody Hell. It's David Linley.

Jag

The stationary what exactly??? It's nice to finish your sentences!

Higgins

great project and looking forwards to see the final result!

welshboy78

Nice and unusual project!!! Must be a first of its kind and makes a change from buttplugs, Moonraker cameras and guns!!!

Paperbill

Getting closer. Rather that show the various stages of development I will just show the bed upon completion. We are also decoration the bedroom to be as similar to QOS as possible. Its tough getting the exact colors off of screen shots. Here is a neat article
http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/homes/9-of-the-best-silver-screen-bedrooms-57727

drum007

Love it! Try and make the matching night stands too. You can probably find some similar lamps at Target. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Paperbill

Another update. Here is the bed in near completed state. A couple of interesting notes: The color of the headboad is a ight cream color. I believe the movie headboard is similar but looks tan due to lighting. It is also looks like they used a queen sized bed in the movie and ours is king.

Paperbill

I hesitated posting this picture, but what the heck. When we get the proper bedding and room made up I will post the bed in its glory. This was a test for weight and of course our dog had to try it out. US matresses are 12 inches and Europen are 10, thus the mattress will look a bit thicker.

ke02eww

Paperbill wrote:

I hesitated posting this picture, but what the heck. When we get the proper bedding and room made up I will post the bed in its glory. This was a test for weight and of course our dog had to try it out. US matresses are 12 inches and Europen are 10, thus the mattress will look a bit thicker.

You'll soon be able to have fun looking for the stationary

Paperbill

Here it is for now....

drum007

Awesome!

Thunderpussy

So in the USA you're used to having 12 inches in the bedroom. Bloody hell you guys are spoiled.