In Memoriam: Nick Finlayson

Nick Finlayson, the special effects technician for several Bond movies has passed away. He was “the Real Q” building many of the iconic Bond gadgets.

We are deeply saddened by the news of the loss. Our most sincere condolences.

Nick Finlayson’s Bond credits:

“A View to a Kill” (1985) and “The Living Daylights” (1987) special effects technician (uncredited)
“Licence to Kill” (1989) – special effects technician
“GoldenEye” (1995) and “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997) – special effects crew
“The World Is Not Enough” (1999) – special effects workshop supervisor)
“Die Another Day” (2002) – workshop supervisor
“Casino Royale” (2006) – and “Quantum of Solace” (2008) – senior special effects technician
“Skyfall” (2012) – senior effects technician

Source and photo: 007.com