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Author:  Phil Rae [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:23 pm ]
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Hi,
For those that don't know me, my name is Phil Rae and I worked on the ALIEN model unit back in '78 / '79. I have many photos I shot and memories, whilst working on the miniatures.
if this works...here's a starter.
Image
Author:  PVB [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:34 pm ]
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Welcome Phil! :D

Is that the inside of the Narcissus?

Edit: Looked at Properties of image and answered own question. :roll: :lol:
Author:  dx-sfx [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:23 pm ]
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Phil's a newbie here with some great photos to show so be nice to him. ;)
Author:  Eagle [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:04 pm ]
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Forum cross-pollenisation for the win!

Welcome, Phil. :)
 
Author:  Pug50 [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:13 pm ]
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Wow!

Welcome to AL, Phil! :)

:xeno:
Author:  Muad'Dib [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:43 pm ]
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Welcome and nice pic.

I have the kit and one day I will start on it.
Author:  Smally [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:44 pm ]
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Hi Phil and welcome!

Smally
Author:  Dropshipbob [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:19 pm ]
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Picture is blocked for me.

But welcome Phil, I know I'm not the only one that would be interested in hearing any and all stories you may have of your time working on this film!
Author:  PVB [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:42 pm ]
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Dropshipbob wrote:
Picture is blocked for me.

It's only on photobucket, so you must have weirdly secure internet or a weird browser. :wink:
Author:  Phil Rae [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:30 pm ]
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Ok...you got it...it's the interior of the large forced perspective Narcissus. Pink perspex was all that was to hand at the time! :roll:
Author:  Glenn [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:50 pm ]
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welcome Phil gald to be able to chat to some one who worked on Alien... 8)
Author:  Space Jockey [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:05 am ]
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Welcome Phil! :D
Author:  TECKNO VIKING [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:30 pm ]
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Welcome Phil,
To have those who worked on the films amongst us is truely a Honour.

Please do share some of your memories with us here & dare we say at future cons in the bar :D

Jason
Author:  Phil Rae [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:02 pm ]
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Hi guys an' gals
I've actually got a long thread going on another forum, with loads of pics and comment.
Please join www.eagletransporter.com and search ALIEN HARDWARE.
I'm pretty busy and will help me not having to re-post stuff here.
Cheers
Phil Rae
Author:  PVB [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:07 pm ]
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Phil Rae wrote:
Hi guys an' gals
I've actually got a long thread going on another forum, with loads of pics and comment.
Please join www.eagletransporter.com and search ALIEN HARDWARE.
I'm pretty busy and will help me not having to re-post stuff here.
Cheers
Phil Rae

Our very own Eagle's already sung your praises:

http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?t=4509

8)

Edit: Ooh! A lot more posts and pics since I last read that thread! :D
Author:  Division 6 [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:25 pm ]
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Great stuff.
Thanks for sharing.

I'm always interested in pix and info on the original Narcissus.
Never did like the A2 version.

D6
Author:  punkmarine [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:02 pm ]
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Hi Phil

love this one, especially as in the background it shows some of the model kits I imagine were being used in the construction of the miniatures. 8)

Image
Author:  Glenn [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:07 pm ]
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That tower on the left was made from the fuel tanks and booster rockets from The Space Shuttle model kit... 8) thats a lot of model kits used on that... :lol:
Author:  Phil Rae [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:51 pm ]
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We were pushed for time and bought in dozens of them, specifically to build the 4 engine room towers......onse painted they looked great.
Author:  Glenn [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:08 pm ]
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Hey Phil you got to come along to a drop some day it would be good to meet someone who built the miniatures on Alien.....only found out last month i have your Autograph in my collection.. :shock:

Now if we could only get Martin Bower on here...we would get some great stories from you guys... 8)
Author:  Phil Rae [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:17 pm ]
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Hi Glenn,
What's a "drop"?
Just curious, but where did you get my autograph?
I have more photos and comment to post, but these will be on www.eagletransporter.com I don't have the time to re-post them here.
Cheers
Phil
Author:  Scapey [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:17 pm ]
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Thanks for sharing, mate. I love behind-the-scenes stuff, and it's a shame most movies don't have much available - I've always said I'd absolutely love it if there was something like the Star Wars Chronicles behemoth filled with info and pics from the Alien movies ( And other classics :) ).

So your stuff is very gratefully received!
Author:  PVB [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:10 pm ]
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Phil Rae wrote:
Hi Glenn,
What's a "drop"?

The term 'Drop' is taken from Aliens, where the Marines' missions are described as such:

Quote:
RIPLEY
How may drops is this for you, Lieutenant?

GORMAN
Thirty-eight...simulated.

VASQUEZ
How many combat drops?

GORMAN
Two, including this one.


We use the term to describe any event we attend in costume, such as Collectormania in Glasgow:

http://www.medwaypvb.com/glasgow07.html

or the NSC in Leicester:

http://www.medwaypvb.com/nsc07a.html

8)
Author:  Glenn [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:35 pm ]
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Phil Rae wrote:
Just curious, but where did you get my autograph?

its on a set of Alien Lobby cards i have, can not remember where i got that set from.. :?
Author:  RustiSwordz [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:39 am ]
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I recently had an online chat with Martin Bower also a model maker on ALIEN.

Very interesting man to talk to.
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