Martin Bower (born 1952)[1] is a model maker and designer of special effects miniatures for both film and television. His credits include the television series Space: 1999 (1975-8), Blake's 7 (1978–81) and The Tripods (1984–85), and the films Alien (1979), Flash Gordon (1980) and Outland (1981). He has a long-standing professional relationship with special effects director Brian Johnson.
Martin Bower | |
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Born | 1952 (age 71–72) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Special effects artist and model maker |
Years active | 1969–current |
Known for | Alien (1979) Flash Gordon (1980) Outland (1981) |
Television | Space: 1999 (1975–78) Blake's 7 (1978–81) |
Notable designs
Blake's 7
- "The Liberator" models, and the teleport bracelets, as seen in multiple episodes of the series
Space:1999
- Mark IX Hawk model as seen in the episode "War Games"
- Ultra Probe model as seen in the episode "Dragon's Domain"
- Laser Tank model as seen in the episode "The Infernal Machine"
- Super Swift model as seen in the episodes "The Bringers of Wonder, Part One" and "The Bringers of Wonder, Part Two"
- Voyager One model as seen in the episode "Voyager's Return"
The Tripods
References
External links
- Martin Bower's Model World – comprehensive website of Bower's work
- Martin Bower at IMDb
- Martin Bower – A Rising Star in the World of Miniatures by David Hirsch
- Interview with Martin Bower on The Sci Fi World
- Martin Bower's Model World on Born For Geekdom
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