FRIENDS OF THE NOSTROMO FILES… Network Uplink : Week Ending 02 NOV 2019 2 Nov 2019 00:00:003 Apr 2020 21:40:27 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. 24 Dec 2018 08:37:083 Apr 2020 21:43:29 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. 11 Dec 2018 15:52:483 Apr 2020 21:43:50 <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! 17 Nov 2018 12:31:193 Apr 2020 21:44:15 <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 13 Nov 2018 07:58:113 Apr 2020 21:44:16 <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 28 Oct 2018 15:34:313 Apr 2020 21:44:49 <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! 21 Oct 2018 11:14:243 Apr 2020 21:45:09 <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. 27 Sep 2018 13:45:463 Apr 2020 21:45:45 <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? 15 Sep 2018 13:10:493 Apr 2020 21:45:54 <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…
FILM… Pistol-packin’ ALIEN prop maker. 4 Sep 2018 10:04:433 Apr 2020 21:46:11 <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> When Eric Moore (friend and creator of the Effectively Speaking podcast) posts something interest to ALIEN fans, I pay close attention! This video is…
