THE BETTY (Alien resurrection)

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

I always liked that model. Have you seen the model here in Hollywood?

no, but i heard it was some where close by. i actually got to look at and work on a new one for the studio. all the original patterns where in perfect shape. and i took plenty of pictures for reference. so i hope i can do it justice.


Al

 

[porteador]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Hi Bounty.
Very cool, want to see more

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Thanks Porteador.


heres a few pics of the main body sections mocked up in there basic position. i made them out of acrylic and skinned them in styrene. the tops are removable for access to lighting when i get to that. next up going to mount it to a support structure and stand to make it easier to work on and later mount to a permanent stand.

Thanks Al

 

[3d-builder]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Al it's coming alive, man this is a busy model it's looking excellent!!
I can't wait to see the cockpit fitted in there then it's going to really come
around!!

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Got it mounted on its work base. still need to reinforce the lower mounting point. and add some more acrylic to the inside for when i mount the wings at a later date. but its coming along.

Al

 

[ghostryder]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

:eek

Want.

 

[3d-builder]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Nice Al good to see the main body coming together,
the acrylic looks good in there!!

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Ive got everything loosely bolted together, and cut out the front where the cone will fit into place. will vac form that this weekend and work on that, then i can get started on the cockpit.

pics.

Thanks Al

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

I got the Engine supports started and sprayed the first coat of primer, need to sand and reapply, and add a little filler on the end round parts. but its getting there.


Thanks Al

 

[JPolacchi]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Where are you getting your references for the Betty?

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Where are you getting your references for the Betty?

from the guys and Gals who made the original, see my signature pic.


Al

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

I'm always impressed by how you make these things and how great it ends up looking. WOW.

 

[3d-builder]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Looking sweet Al there are four of those right?

Regards,
Michael

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Looking sweet Al there are four of those right?

Regards,
Michael

Yeah theres 4, two on each side. For the engine support.

Started on the cone, got it vac formed. But i think im going to make a few more pulls with some thicker styrene. Then ill chop it up and assemble it. Going to mold it and make it out of fiberglass.

Al

 

[Guy Cowen]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

I'm Lovin this thread Al, keep em coming? Its going to look amazing when done.

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

I'm Lovin this thread Al, keep em coming? Its going to look amazing when done.

Thanks Guy.


I mounted the engine supports, they are pinned and glued. they wont be supporting any weight though. the engine and extension parts that run to the main body are going to be made out of Epoxy fiberglass, so there wont be any weight to them. still im going to make a small armature that will run through the parts and connect directly to the main internal armature, which will carry all the weight. if that makes sense the way i typed it.

Thanks for looking.

Al

 

[Banzai88]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

An obscure ship--glad you chose it. Great progress thus far.

 

[3d-builder]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Al that looks GREAT!!
You nailed the cone I don't see anything wrong with it?
It even formed nice down inside how did you get that?
What thickness did you end up going with?

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Al that looks GREAT!!
You nailed the cone I don't see anything wrong with it?
It even formed nice down inside how did you get that?
What thickness did you end up going with?

It Came out ok. thats the first pull. i need to place it back over the plug and do a few more pulls to get the layers i need and to increase the size.

Al

 

[Apophis]

Re: Alien Resurrection. (the Betty)

Cool Al! Looking great as always!