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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 edit
Blake's 7 edit
- "The Liberator" models, and the teleport bracelets, as seen in multiple episodes of the series
Space:1999 edit
- 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 edit
References edit
- ^ Alexander C. T. Geppert (2012). Imagining Outer Space: European Astroculture in the Twentieth Century. Palgrave. ISBN 978-0230231726.
- ^ "The Tripods (1984) – Original Tripod filming miniature". The Prop Gallery. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ "Tripods". Martin Bower's Model World. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016.
External links edit
- 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