Here are a few photos of the Halcyon Power Loader from the film Aliens. I got inspired to do this after getting a lot of Alien models from *-bay. After starting the model I found a site (don't have the URL this second) where a modeler had seperated the wrist and ankle to make them articulated, giving the model a less static look.
I had already started the model by this time so I decided instead of just doing it OOB I would attempt to seperate not only the wrist but the elbow also. Below are a few photos.
This is an overview of the major parts. The right arm has been seperated at the elbow and wrist. I am also putting in a flasher unit to flash the warning light at the top (yellow bulb).
Here is a closer image of the work on the arm. Also all of the hydraulic actuators are being rebuilt for the arms. Not sure if I am doing the legs yet.
Here I have installed a switch in the right forearm to turn on and off the lighting (top warning light and a light on the inside of the roll cage). I have also given this arm a coat of the color I am using (Tamiya Flat Yellow - XF3).
Here is a close-up of the joystick which will act as the switch arm.
This last picture is of the arm together with some wash on the upper arm.
Thanks for looking and all comments/suggestions are welcome.
Kevin
On the bench:
Opel Blitz Workshop (90%) A WIP thread is here
Opel Blitz Radio Bus (10%) A WIP thread is here
Bandai Enterprise NCC-1701 (5%) No WIP thread yet