Yes, I have giant hands ;)
Looked as if the the thing could also turn on the spot
I think you're right, probably the production designers looked at the concept vs other designs, and went with practicality
I shall think that over, definitely needs to be bigger, before I have another go
Just...
Needing to clear space on the workbench, I thought it was time to get my act together!
I've had this kit knocking about for ages, and with a new mindset of finishing things, it HAD to be finished.
Conceived from the great mind of Ron Cobb, this take on the 'ALIENS' APC caught my eye.
Taken...
Thank you...It was never repeated for absolutely years on the BBC, which was unheard of in the 80's - unaware of its global release, but as the Australian and some E.U countries helped out with the cost of the production it was shown in those territories
Guilty! borrowed it for a week! Who...
Thank you, it made for great impedance to get them done. I do tend to have a lot of unfinished projects, but the deadline helped me get them done.
There's still the filament one to finish, so I'll continue to add the progress of that one on here as well...
Tripod build final
Close up of the slot around the head where the plastic strip was inserted
Mr Silver was first to be finished - bloody camera miss-focused onto my neighbours flat!
Closely followed by Mr Red
Really happy with this picture, in natural light they almost look real...
A masterpiece, you do humble me so... A mere passionate modeller
Yes, the caps do make for a good base, the wooden one was laser etched??? by the model maker, I've had to make another as you'll see.
Tripod lolly now there's a treat