PROPS… 3D Printers + Alien Fans = Pure Magic! 2021-01-29 03:46:57 PM CST2021-01-29 03:47:22 PM CST This was my lucky week! Not only did I get the enjoy the end result of a friend's blood-sweat-and-tears, but I also stumbled over another fan's work as well. Not…
FRIENDS OF THE NOSTROMO FILES… Network Uplink : Week Ending 02 NOV 2019 2019-11-02 12:00:00 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:33:26 PM CST I am trying a new kind of post. It might be the "new normal" for The Nostromo Files: a round-up of things I found in the past week and want…
EPHEMERA… Padeyes on the landing gear. 2018-12-24 08:37:08 AM CST2020-12-19 07:35:39 PM CST Would you believe that they even went so far as to build padeyes into the landing gear feet so that someone on the surface could clip a safety line to…
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Ash’s Special Order 937, via sneakernet. 2018-12-11 03:52:48 PM CST2020-12-19 07:35:59 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> You have probably seen a photo of the floppy disk prop from Aliens. You know what I mean? This one: Continue reading "Ash’s Special Order 937,…
FILM… This is what Nostromo Mania Fred found! 2018-11-17 12:31:19 PM CST2020-12-19 07:36:17 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> Nostromo Mania Fred always has something fun to post about, and these are no exception! Of course, we all run into the same problem…
COSTUMING… Nostromo Mania Fred: Amplivox headset 2018-11-13 07:58:11 AM CST2020-12-19 07:36:24 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> ALIEN (1979) historical research, by Nostromo Mania Fred: https://www.facebook.com/1327266277363270/photos/a.1349203075169590/1977089199047638/?type=3&theater <INTERFACE 2037 DISCONNECT>
COSTUMING… Alien Environmental Suit Reference and Build Progress 2018-10-28 03:34:31 PM CDT2020-12-19 07:36:33 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I discovered this interesting Facebook Group today, devoted to building the spacesuit from ALIEN. Continue reading "Alien Environmental Suit Reference and Build Progress"
ART… Nostromo Mania Fred part en voyage! 2018-10-21 11:14:24 AM CDT2020-12-19 07:36:48 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> Fred went to see the Juenet/Caro exhibit, and thoughtfully points out the Alien Resurrection Newborn, crafted by Dayton Allen for Jeunet's collection! …
COSTUMING… The old gray Nostromo, and props at Bob Burns’ Place. 2018-09-27 01:45:46 PM CDT2020-12-19 07:37:17 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I made a new acquaintance today over at a model-building group, and from there, found some interesting photos that I think you will like!…
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Are ya ready for Bill Pearson? 2018-09-15 01:10:49 PM CDT2020-12-19 07:37:35 PM CST <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I recently re-visited the website of professional model-maker Bill Pearson. It is an understatement to say that I was BLOWN AWAY by the wealth…
