The Wars Of the Worlds

Any SF fan will have a subject they can be borderline obsessive over. Not for me the Doctor Who's, the Star Warses and all the rest of it. For me its always been The War Of The Worlds, from the rather dodgy record adaptation of the mid 60's, through being scared witless by the Pal film, the word perfect recital of the Jeff Wayne album and the toleration of the many comic, film and prose adaptations. So, join me in a prolonged amble through my thoughts on this most classic of SF tales.

Thursday, 29 December 2016

Strange '53 poster

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Very odd movie poster - not how i saw them at all
Wednesday, 28 December 2016

Martian Handling Machine - colours

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HG Wells has the Martian craft as metallic. Problem there is that could be a bit dull, especially as the bridge girder work will be the same...
Friday, 23 December 2016

Martian Handling Machine - progress

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Right, with tentacles made from Green Stuff and legs from coathanger wire, the thing was given a dapple of Mr Surfacer to give it surface te...
Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Martian Handling Machine - getting started

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So, i bought me a yogurt pot for a new project- Alvim Correa's brilliant depiction of the Martians handling machine. I plan on buidling...
Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Neat images (3)

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A terrifically chunky Tripod that seems to merge with elements of the Martians.

Neat Images (2)

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Fantastic, pretty darn accurate depiction of the Fighting Machines. The Martian doesn't look bad either!
Monday, 15 February 2016

Er... anyone still out there?

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Dunno if you are, but i'll type away just in case there's at least one. Been a LONG time away, a combination of other hobby and inte...
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Thursday, 22 November 2012

Updated Jeff Wayne's WOTW

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Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. Remember when the Star Wars prequels were announced and you go "Hope, they're good - if they're not,...
Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Spielbergs Tripod - all done

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Thank gawd that's done - that's all i can say. Haven't enjoyed this build at all, and finishing the base was a right old ...
Friday, 31 August 2012

Spielberg Tripod - thanks gawd thats done

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Here its as assmebled and painted - and not a moment too soon. This build has been incredibly frustrating - awful part fit, glue not stickin...
Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Spielberg Tripod - what to do?

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Goes without saying i'm a MASSIVE fan of War Of The Worlds so, really, i should've snapped up this kit ...
Tuesday, 20 March 2012

My Martian collection.

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Apologies for being away for so long - work, life and other hobbies keep getting in the way. But i'm back today, with a link to my rambl...
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Monday, 21 November 2011

Wells' Martian - the eyes have it.

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With his eyes, done that's him finished. As anyone who's read the book will know, Wells is at his vaguest when describing the eyes. ...
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Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Wells' Martian - mouth done

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Here we are then with the tentacles put in place. The fact that they're elasticated cord means they'll be fully posable when done. Y...
Thursday, 20 October 2011

Wells' Martian - tentacles

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Here we go with half the tentacles done. The book has them being "sixteen slender, almost whip-like tentacles, arranged in two bunches ...
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Born '62, growing old but not up. Ex-Projectionist. Fan of decent film, especially 50's SF, Universal and Hammer horrors, the shorts of Laurel & Hardy. Love the British boys comics i grew up on, special effects in any form, history, mythology, fantasy and cheese.
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