RIP Legendary Modelmaker Greg Jein

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Just read this tonight from social media of Michael and Denise Okuda:

Deeply saddened by passing of legendary modelmaker Gregory Jein, whose work ranged from Dark Star and the Jolly Green Giant to Firefox, Buckaroo Banzai, The Hunt for Red October, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Trek.

Greg had a wry sense of humor and was endlessly inventive. He always seemed to find a way to provide us with spaceships, even when only a tiny budget was available. He genuinely loved Star Trek, and was always generous with his expertise and his experience, giving many top modelers their start in the business.

Greg had been ill for some time, but his passing is nevertheless a gut punch. The world of Star Trek and of fantastic filmmaking has gotten a little smaller with the passing of our friend, Gregory Jein.