"Corbelan IV" from Alien: Romulus

[Buissonland]

Hi everyone!

I would love to 3D model the Corbelan IV from Alien: Romulus, but for now, there aren't many pictures of the actual screen-used model.
I found some pictures from the concept (1) by Matthew Savage, but the model used in the movie (2) has some minor changes.

So, I’m reaching out to you, fellow Alien enthusiasts, to help me in my quest to find good usable reference material !

(1)Concept :

(2)Screen used :

Where I am at the moment :
(at the begining...)

 

[Richard Baker]

I have not seen the film yet but I really like that ship design- harkens back to the Nostromo with teh engine ducting but but not a retread. What scale is this vessel?- the hatches at either end could be cargo or human sized but the ship would be too small I think if those were human hatches...

 

[Buissonland]

What scale is this vessel?- the hatches at either end could be cargo or human sized but the ship would be too small I think if those were human hatches...

If you look closely you'll see a human figure for scale (which looks like a young Ripley ) :

So yes, this is definitly a human sized hatch.

 

[albiorix]

Hi, I just saw this thread online looking for more views of the Corbelan IV and saw your model which looks great! Would you be happy to share that model file here? I suppose you have had to do a lot of guesswork for some of the hidden angles etc?

Also, what are the differences you noticed between the onscreen and concept version?

Thanks again for your hard work it looks great!

 

[Buissonland]

what are the differences you noticed between the onscreen and concept version?

Some littles details, such as the hatch, some patterns, not that much.

here is my work in progress...

 

[albiorix]

Some littles details, such as the hatch, some patterns, not that much.

here is my work in progress...View attachment 1860081

This is looking great! I am working on a Lego model of the craft so have been scouring the web for references and you seem to be the best at the moment. Incredible what you've been able to model off very limited reference material online.

 

[Buissonland]

This is where I am now.
I speculate, based on the reference character shown above, that the entire ship must be around 8 meters tall.
So, I'm curently testing a 1:76 scale on my 3d printer. I lost many details at that scale (meaning it could be easily printed at 1:42), but the purpose is to fit the parts together for now.

 

[bolsoncerrado]

Love the "gate"

 

[bolsoncerrado]

PLus I bet everyone thinks it's printed in resin hehe

 

[joberg]

PLus I bet everyone thinks it's printed in resin hehe

It is

 

[bolsoncerrado]

It is NOT, believe me.

 

[modelerdave]

It is NOT, believe me.

I do not believe you.

 

[Buissonland]

It's not.
It's FDM printing with a Bambulab P1S, at .20mm

More to come ! Stay tuned !

 

[flimzy]

Matt Savage is a friend of mine , next time I see him I’ll tell him what your doing ,he’ll love it.

 

[Buissonland]

Test fit of the main parts in progress....

Then, a first coat of primer :

 

[Buissonland]

This is one brand new Corbelan !

Container: done, second primer coat: done, assembly: done.
To do : Details (antennas, radars...), main paintjob, decals, weathering

320mm x 185mm

(I forgot the two little front window grille laying on top)


I'll be back next week with more !

 

[TimDRX]

I don't have a lot to add other than dang that's a pretty spaceship! Very Expanse-y, can't recall any asymmetrical designs like this in previous Alien movies.

 

[publiusr]

It also points a little towards the craft from OUTLAND…

 

[Buissonland]

Here it is ! I present you my Corbelan IV !
I have to stop now... and take some beauty shots !
(in fact, maybe I should darken the heat shield a bit...)

 

[modelerdave]

I love it. And I'm astounded that it was FDM printed! Holy cow...