Martin Bower
Martin Bower | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Westminster, London, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Special effects artist and model maker |
| Years active | 1969–current |
| Known for | Alien (1979) Space: 1999 (1975–78) |
Martin Bower 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) and the films Alien (1979), Flash Gordon (1980) and Outland (1981). He has a long-standing professional relationship with special effects director Brian Johnson.
Notable Designs
- 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 "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"
External links
- Martin Bower's Model World - comprehensive website of Bower's work
- Martin Bower at IMDb
