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Re: 1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - wip
Step nbr 5 - Painting and assembling the legs
Step nbr 5 - Painting and assembling the legs
1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - Finished
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Re: 1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - wip
The model is finished
Thank you dropshipbob for beeing the only forum member to make a comment on the kit painting
The model is finished
Thank you dropshipbob for beeing the only forum member to make a comment on the kit painting
I e always wanted to build one of these. So cool .
How do you plan on displaying? Big piece!
How do you plan on displaying? Big piece!
postmanpat
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Looks fantastic!!!
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Thank you gentlemen for your kind replies - they're much appreciated
Yes Odiwan, you're right - it's not the first kit I've given a paintjob
As to your question Nick, my first thought was to put it on the round tube but than realised I was going to need a very big one. Right now I'm thinking of making a persplex box to house it but since it has a very long tail I'm gonna need large pieces of perplex (and that means having to spend more money that I was initially thinking of - anyway can't leave like that because of the dust)
And Reelo, glad you found it suitingly disgusting (that was the idea)
Thank you
Yes Odiwan, you're right - it's not the first kit I've given a paintjob
As to your question Nick, my first thought was to put it on the round tube but than realised I was going to need a very big one. Right now I'm thinking of making a persplex box to house it but since it has a very long tail I'm gonna need large pieces of perplex (and that means having to spend more money that I was initially thinking of - anyway can't leave like that because of the dust)
And Reelo, glad you found it suitingly disgusting (that was the idea)
Thank you
Great job.
When I built mine I was surprised at how a simple kit can become so difficult to get right.
Feel free to check it out. http://www.therpf.com/f11/facehugger-build-150726/
Look forward to what you do next.
When I built mine I was surprised at how a simple kit can become so difficult to get right.
Feel free to check it out. http://www.therpf.com/f11/facehugger-build-150726/
Look forward to what you do next.
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Finally got time to built this cabinet (wood and perspex glass) to house the model
Sadly had to abandon the tube project (it was my first thought) but it would be too big
Here's the pics:
Sadly had to abandon the tube project (it was my first thought) but it would be too big
Here's the pics:
The Schlitzie
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Very awesome! I just recently built up a vinyl Facehugger kit but it didn't have the extra nails with it.
I used your build up as my reference as I had never built anything like it. I learned that it worked well for me to heat the vinyl up with a heat gun and then hot glue the parts together. If something went together crooked, I could just heat up the seam and adjust. Once it was were I wanted it I superglued and puttied it up. I also quickly learned that the paint job looks very simple but is a pain in the butt to get it to look just right. I didn't have an airbrush or anything so I had to do it with washes of acrylics.
Anyways, great job! And thank you for posting up your process, I wouldn't have been able to build mine without your info as a reference.
:thumbsup
I used your build up as my reference as I had never built anything like it. I learned that it worked well for me to heat the vinyl up with a heat gun and then hot glue the parts together. If something went together crooked, I could just heat up the seam and adjust. Once it was were I wanted it I superglued and puttied it up. I also quickly learned that the paint job looks very simple but is a pain in the butt to get it to look just right. I didn't have an airbrush or anything so I had to do it with washes of acrylics.
Anyways, great job! And thank you for posting up your process, I wouldn't have been able to build mine without your info as a reference.
:thumbsup
Scapey
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Looks great! Nice paintjob. Just the right level of "icky"
And as touched upon - The original Halcyon kit was sold in "Alien" packaging, but based upon the "Aliens" version of the design.
Having built both original Halcyons, and the harder vinyl recasts, I actually prefer the body stage of the build in the recast, as the flexibility of the vinyl in the HAlvyon makes it a PITA to get the seams to glue properly.
And as touched upon - The original Halcyon kit was sold in "Alien" packaging, but based upon the "Aliens" version of the design.
Having built both original Halcyons, and the harder vinyl recasts, I actually prefer the body stage of the build in the recast, as the flexibility of the vinyl in the HAlvyon makes it a PITA to get the seams to glue properly.
MAKE BELIEVE
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Very awesome! I just recently built up a vinyl Facehugger kit but it didn't have the extra nails with it.
I used your build up as my reference as I had never built anything like it. I learned that it worked well for me to heat the vinyl up with a heat gun and then hot glue the parts together. If something went together crooked, I could just heat up the seam and adjust. Once it was were I wanted it I superglued and puttied it up. I also quickly learned that the paint job looks very simple but is a pain in the butt to get it to look just right. I didn't have an airbrush or anything so I had to do it with washes of acrylics.
Anyways, great job! And thank you for posting up your process, I wouldn't have been able to build mine without your info as a reference.
Wow! Glad my kit was of help to you (you leave me without words with your kind comments)
For an easier assembly I submerged the pieces in warm water and worked out good. I also only used brush (no airbrush). Post a pic of your fh
Thank you
Looks great! Nice paintjob. Just the right level of "icky"
And as touched upon - The original Halcyon kit was sold in "Alien" packaging, but based upon the "Aliens" version of the design.
Having built both original Halcyons, and the harder vinyl recasts, I actually prefer the body stage of the build in the recast, as the flexibility of the vinyl in the HAlvyon makes it a PITA to get the seams to glue properly.
Thank you for your comments. I only built this recast and found a "normal" level of difficulty for a vinyl kit (I built Harryhausen's Medusa before this one)
mrjenzy08
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Re: 1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - wip
Nice build what paint did you use? and what method thanks
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Re: 1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - wip
Hi there
Thanks. For the first layer I used water based paint and then acrylic paint (several layers of different colors as you can see by the pics till I got the right combination - red / brown / green / white)
The finished "wet" look was achieved with thick varnish
Thanks for your interess and comments
Hi there
Thanks. For the first layer I used water based paint and then acrylic paint (several layers of different colors as you can see by the pics till I got the right combination - red / brown / green / white)
The finished "wet" look was achieved with thick varnish
Thanks for your interess and comments
mrjenzy08
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Re: 1X1 scale facehugger vinyl model - wip
Thankyou mate thanks for sharing that's A really authentic looking model
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Thankyou mate thanks for sharing that's A really authentic looking model
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rollingthunder
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I've just bought myself a Facehugger after waiting years before buying one {due to circumstances} & i'm looking round for painting guides.I'm more than happy to find yours. Well done,i hope my Facehugger can match your excellent work.
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Hi rolingthunder
Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad to know my facehugger is a ref. Thank you.
Pls post your work and let me know (in case I miss it)
Good luck on your work
Thank you
