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Models built for the aborted photo-novel of
H. G. Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS
2001: A Space Odyssey
20000 Leagues Under the Sea
Alien
Blakes 7
Captain Scarlet
Dr Who
Fireball XL5
Flash Gordon
Forbidden Planet
Hitch Hikers Guide
Into Infinity
Outland
Space 1999
Star Trek
Stingray
Terrahawks
Thunderbirds
War of the World’s
Tripods
UFO
Martian Fighting Machine 48" high. This is one of 3 scales of model built for a “WAR OF THE WORLDS” photo novel. Sadly the project was scuppered when Jeff Wayne brought out his record album. I also collaborated with artist Roger Dean on another project based on H.G.Wells’ wonderful novel. The 22inch (middle sized) model of the Martian Fighting Machine was also designed and built for the photonovel. It is made of Perspex, brass rod and etched brass. The only place any of the final photos appeared was in “The Guide To Fantasy Art Techniques” published by “Paper Tiger”
Alternative design for the Martian Fighting Machine built by Martin for the Bournemouth Science Fiction and Fantasy group.
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This painting entitled "The Guardian" was my first attempt at painting in oils. The idea eventually evolved into a design for the "War of the Worlds" Fighting Machine. |
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Top & bottom plan view of the final design for the "head" section of the "Martian Fighting Machine" |
Top and bottom plan view of the "hip" section |
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Front elevation of the Martian in standing and squatting position. This was the outline drawing for the painting below |
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Medium size Martian (22 inch) photographed on Horsell Common (actual landing site!). |
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Painting by Tom Scriven based on the drawing above. |
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Martin adjusting the 4ft Martian. |
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Front elevation of largest Martian Fighing Machine. |
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11 inch and 22 inch Martians stand on miniature set of Weybridge destroyed by the Martians in the novel. The model set involved many specially built demolished houses constructed of cardboard and balsa. |
Another scene from the photo novel showing the Martian Fighting Machines towering over Woking. |
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Woking destroyed! |
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22inch Martian on specially built set to represent Horsell Common |
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Email Martin at: martin@martinbowersmodelworld.co.uk