Name-dropping, with Johnny (Eaves). 

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Recently I had the pleasure of reconnecting with John Eaves, an artist and model-builder whose work I have admired since 1994 when Star Trek: Generations was released and I got a gander at the designs he drew for the Starship Excelsior refit modifications. 

Eaves’ bold re-design captures the majesty of a Federation ship…

…and the even bolder move of showing beauty marred.

John’s work did not begin (or end) there.  Witness his extensive CV.

But, what is this post doing on a website devoted to the Nostromo of Alien fame?

I’m glad you asked.

Among John’s many creative credits, we also find that he was part of the Grant McCune Design Nostromo Restoration Team, tasked in the late ’00s with bringing the long-neglected 7 foot studio miniature, seen in the landing sequence, from its then-decrepit condition back to its former battered glory.

Now that’s no easy task…

When John recently joined The Nostromo Files Facebook page, he offered to share some of his photographs of the model…an offer I took him up on promptly!

Here is a gallery of a few photos he shared, and I am passing them on.  If you’ve never seen them before, you’re in for a treat.

Nostromo’s starboard fuselage, courtesy of John Eaves

Port quarter view, courtesy of John Eaves

The forward lift-assist trio of engines below the bridge, courtesy of John Eaves

Aft sensor boom, courtesy of John Eaves

Lift-assist, starboard view, courtesy of John Eaves

The port nacelle support, courtesy of John Eaves

Portside details in the engine area, courtesy of John Eaves

A view of the starboard nacelle support, courtesy of John Eaves

The secondary drive engines, courtesy of John Eaves

The bristling Nostromo bow, courtesy of John Eaves

Please join me in welcoming him aboard!

Sincerest thanks to John for his generosity to The Nostromo Files.

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