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Written by Reed Timmer   
Friday, 10 April 2009 11:19

Here are pictures of the new darker color of the TVN research vehicle, because the older bright red color would over distort the cameras.  Also shown here are some of the video electronics installed in the vehicle by the production crew, as well as the probe deployment tray.  The guy with the camera is our camera operator/producer Chris Whiteneck, a veteran cameraman for Discovery's Deadlest Catch and Dirty Jobs.  How does everyone like the new color??  At least it will be less distracting on the road!

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Wazza350
Re:Preparing the TVN Dominator for Production
Apr 11 2009 16:06:55
I'd love to see it in the flesh!!! Bet it weighs a bit...
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Cpdenton
Re:Preparing the TVN Dominator for Production
Apr 13 2009 22:27:02
I think it is awesome that it looks so utilitarian on the outside, but on the inside....brand new Tahoe, with a few modifications to help it on its mission.

Not to compare it to Sean Casey's TIV, because they are not intended for the same purpose, but it HAS to be much more comfortable to be in for hours on end. TIV2 did look better than the old TIV though.

Coming from someone who has loved custom automobiles all his life, congratulations on its completion and I hope it does all you need it to do and more.
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wolf1
Re:Preparing the TVN Dominator for Production
Apr 14 2009 01:12:57
Yeah, that looks awesome! Can't wait to see some footage from it this season. Good luck Reed and the rest of the chasers out there, they say this will be an active season!
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+2 #1 xmesox 2009-04-10 05:40
Less distracting indeed, it had a bit of a toy feel when it was the extremely bright red. All the electronics rigged up makes it feel pretty awesome and hi-tech. In the future I'd like to see a custom graphic paint job with TVN Dominator written on it ;p
 
 
+3 #2 stoopidsoonerfan 2009-04-10 05:50
My kids and I saw you guys yesterday in Bartlesville. Dominator looks great, gotta love the Crimson!
 
 
+3 #3 Marlies 2009-04-10 05:52
Are they filming for season 3 of storm chasers?
 
 
+3 #4 CAStormChaser 2009-04-10 05:52
Hey Reed, love the new color. I'd agree with xmesox...it did have a toy-like feel when it was brighter red. Looks great!!
-Sean-
 
 
+3 #5 CAStormChaser 2009-04-10 05:52
Marlies:
Yes! They began shooting yesterday! ;)
-Sean-
 
 
+2 #6 tornadolover210 2009-04-10 05:53
Color's definitely less distracting. It looks great.
Ha, i KNEW you guys started filming SC yesterday!! I'm so excited that its not even funny. Looking forward to the new season very much! Or maybe too much...:p (in case the rest of you don't know, I'm horribly obsessed with the show.) Have a great chase season, I wish you the best of luck!
 
 
0 #7 Marlies 2009-04-10 05:54
Cool!! I´ll be waiting for the new season:D
 
 
+4 #8 Monty 2009-04-10 05:56
I think the color looks great. I can't wait to see it in person sometime this year when I'm also chasing ;-)
 
 
0 #9 ToledoWeatherSpotter 2009-04-10 05:57
Great Reed! Love It! Yes Marlies they are Filming for Season 3 of Storm Chasers. Love it Reed! Stay Safe Out There Today! -Brandon
 
 
+1 #10 stoopidsoonerfan 2009-04-10 05:57
Quote:
Yes! They began shooting yesterday! ;)


Woot!
 
 
+1 #11 StormChaser12 2009-04-10 05:59
Love the Dominator,looks like your all set guys...go for it!!....safe chasing.
 
 
+2 #12 pjones77 2009-04-10 06:17
Just wanted to say, this is one of the most entertaining websites on the net IMO. I love the new live feed setup. It's very innovative. The dominator is too cool and I look forward to seeing it in action. I absolutely enjoy and appreciate what yall are doing. BTW, is it just me, or does Reed look just like the mascot for the DAD (Disaster Alert Display) advertised on the home page? ;-)
 
 
0 #13 sooner_in_ks 2009-04-10 06:25
Looks a helluva lot better than it did. At least you went from Nebraska Cornhusker colors to OU Sooner colors.
 
 
+2 #14 Jenn 2009-04-10 06:30
Looks awesome! Love the darker red.
 
 
+3 #15 Heidi 2009-04-10 06:36
Dennis Sherrod is streaming a rotating wall cloud east of Russellville, AL. He is in great position.
 
 
0 #16 sooner_in_ks 2009-04-10 06:48
He's streaming some awesome stuff right now!!
 
 
0 #17 ToledoWeatherSpotter 2009-04-10 06:51
High risk has been issued!! -Brandon
 
 
0 #18 tornadolover210 2009-04-10 07:13
Where'd the blog post go? For me it just disappeared...
 
 
0 #19 briancam54 2009-04-10 07:19
The new color ROCKS!
 
 
0 #20 Caleb 2009-04-10 08:14
GUYS WE JUST HAD A TORNADO!!!!!


A SPOTTER REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND WITH DEBRIS VISIBLE AND APPEARED TO BE NEAR KY HWY 328. (JKL)
 
 
+2 #21 CMH Bill 2009-04-10 11:29
Quoting NaterciaDC:
Quoting MattGranz:
I think Sean Casey is gonna get very jealous...


He already is! On the last ep of SC when the tvn team passed him he mentioned the tvn guys 'drive like idiots', a couple of episodes back was he not directing the tiv eastbound on the westbound highway?!?! Now that's an idiot! N x


It's funny that every time Sean is in a prime spot. Reed is already in the area and they drive right by Sean. :D
 
 
0 #22 Marlies 2009-04-10 12:21
This is not good!! 8 people died already!
 
 
-1 #23 ToledoWeatherSpotter 2009-04-10 15:35
Sean might even ditch the Dow! :) head with the Dominator! The DOW is a great tool though! Just Like the TIV'S and the Dominator. -Brandon
 
 
+1 #24 weathergirl8 2009-04-10 15:47
I like it guys, but I still can't help but think its WAY too much like the TIV. Though as much as I love Sean yours is way more constructive. Hopefully you and Sean will hook up this season!! :-) We all know its gonna be a crazy season. It already has been!!!
 
 
0 #25 Michele 2009-04-10 17:49
Looks Awesome ! ! !

I cant wait for the new season to begin !! SO glad to know the have begun filming !
 

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