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                        Has anyone scratchbuilt any alien models?

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 9:43 PM
                        I should have something worth photographing in a couple of weeks. I am still working on that 1/4 scale '79 Alien creature. I need to get some affordable Bass Guitar strings for it. Those things are spendy!
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                        balta1
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:20 PM
                        Thanks for all the help guys!! I really like the Galactica plans!! Might just have to give it a try.
                        TOPGUN14, send me some pics dude! I think it would be cool for someone to do a life-size powerloader! Maybe out of foam or some other dense light wt material.

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:57 PM
                        Forgot to mention but I know Martin very well ( Bower ) . and I have seen most of his build ups for real . He helped with advice when I was building my powerloader .
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:52 PM
                        new to this forum , but had to reply to the question . A few years back ,I built a 1/4 scale alien powerloader using the halcyon kit to get measurements from . The guy who did the masters for these kits had an association with the kit builders from the films . Sorry I don't have a web site to show my pictures yet but if you hav an e-mail I can send you a pic . I live in the UK
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 4:04 AM
                        Balta,
                        I came across this looking in one of the other Sci-Fi threads (forgot wich one, sorry!) http://www.culttvman.com/bench_186_.html
                        it has acouple of in-progress pics of a 1:11 APC.
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                        Woody
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:15 PM
                        Great looking drawings! I downloaded all the image from the Studio Models Builder site and the idea for building one is starting to take root in my mind. Heaven help me with all those ribs it would be quit the project.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:42 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan

                        I'm starting a 1/4 scale Alien from the '79 film. I am trying very hard to get the proportions and details dead on. The other kits that are out there don't hit both marks.
                        Hey Cobywan, are you going to try to scratcbuilt the BS Galactica from the mini-series?


                        Did you know about my blueprint project?

                        http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/Galactica2003.htm

                        I hope to do one someday. I already started the classic G a couple of months ago.
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                        Woody
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:54 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by cobywan

                        I'm starting a 1/4 scale Alien from the '79 film. I am trying very hard to get the proportions and details dead on. The other kits that are out there don't hit both marks.
                        Hey Cobywan, are you going to try to scratcbuilt the BS Galactica from the mini-series?

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:23 PM
                        I'm starting a 1/4 scale Alien from the '79 film. I am trying very hard to get the proportions and details dead on. The other kits that are out there don't hit both marks.
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:37 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by cplchilly

                        I'd like to see the Betty in kit form myself from the 3rd movie anyone seen anything like that?


                        Yup, a resin kit mastered by one of our own Alfred Wong. http://www.alfredsmind.ca/bettypg.htm

                        Buy it here. http://smt.theshoppe.com/betty.html Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        cplchilly
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                          January 2004
                        • From: SO CAL
                        Posted by cplchilly on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:05 PM
                        I'd like to see the Betty in kit form myself from the 3rd movie anyone seen anything like that?
                        [img]http://members.fcc.net/ice9/badge.jpg
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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Saturday, June 19, 2004 7:47 PM
                        Man!! This guy has done a ton of work!!
                        Hey Woody, maybe I can refinace my home to buy 2 of his models. LOL

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Saturday, June 19, 2004 6:29 PM
                        LOL Where oh where did I leave that check book. Did you see you can buy his original models?Cool [8D]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Buddho
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 19, 2004 5:18 PM
                        Wow...Woody...that work is amazing...

                        Dan

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Saturday, June 19, 2004 4:13 PM
                        Here is another link to check out.

                        http://www.martinbowersmodelworld.com/alien%20part%203.htm



                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Buddho
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 19, 2004 11:09 AM
                        OOOPS! Sorry Balta!

                        Dan

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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:37 AM
                        buybuddho, that is one sweet fighter! Reminds me of me Battlefleet Gothic days!
                        I'm mainly looking for vehicles/spacecraft from the Alien movies. I am going to try to scratchbuild the APC in 1/72nd scale to put along side my dropship. I know there was a resin one out several years ago but I would like to try my hand in scratchbuilding.
                        Woody, that is one big ****** Nostromo! I don't know if I would go 6 yrs with that beast!

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:04 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by balta1

                        I am looking for only the vehicles and spacecraft. I would think that someone out there must have some type of drawings/plans to help build one. Any help would be appreciated.


                        You might ask this guy where he got his plans from. If nothing else his model is inspiring.Wink [;)] http://24.138.31.246/rob/nostromo/uscss_nostromo_ii__march_2004.htm

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:39 AM
                        Balta1,

                        Check out the Scratchbuilt Starfighter's Build and you will see different ships in progress and finished.


                        Regards, Dan


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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:21 AM
                        I am looking for only the vehicles and spacecraft. I would think that someone out there must have some type of drawings/plans to help build one. Any help would be appreciated.

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:09 AM
                        Balta1, do you mean figures or spacecraft? Either way, please post them!

                        Regards, Dan

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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Has anyone scratchbuilt any alien models?
                        Posted by balta1 on Saturday, June 19, 2004 8:44 AM
                        I am planning doing a couple and would like to know if anyone has any plans?
                        Thanks

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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