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Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle Interior - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale.
Progress on building the framework and detail to the left, forward wall of the shuttle. I call this the “tube wall” with all the duct work flowing in and around the structure. Perhaps it’s the environmental station? Not sure what it is but I know one thing for sure, it’s busy!
Frame work being built from sheet styrene with added sculpt details of the “compressor” that I hand sculpted a couple weeks back then made a plastic cast of it for the build. The lower half is a part cut away from a GI Joe Defiant shuttle playset. I’ve been rebuilding my Defiant and have a bunch of junk, broken parts that I have salvaged to use with builds such as these. I couldn’t find a clear image of what is located here so I improvised. I think it translates well
There’s more to the framework that needs to be built before I begin creating the duct work to fill the area. This particulate wall will be holding a bit more weight do to the heft of the epoxy so I want to be sure of the stability.
Also, molds have been made to various figure project pieces, including the Fondor Haulcraft chair seen last week. Will make some casts tonight to see how everything turned out.
More updates on the way!
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8.19 - Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle Interior - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale.
Progress on sculpting the duct work detail to the left, forward wall of the shuttle. Tons of duct work flowing in and around an operations unit possibly used for engine or life support purposes. Whatever it is, it needs a ton of duct work! LOL!
Funny , but while watching Alien: Romulus the other day I found myself counting the amount of duct work the used for each set…which was quite a bit LOL!
Rolling out Aves FIXIT Sculpt and sculpting each length of tube as the epoxy approaches full cure so the tackiness no longer is an issue. Shaped the tubes to fit the contours of the ship structure, detailed the tubing a bit more to show wear and tear and moved on to the next length of tube.
I have to build out more of the forward wall to continue with the duct work that will eventually complete this panel and allows me to begin working on the cockpit of the shuttle.
More updates on the way!
#alien #narcissus #nostromo #sculpting #model #diorama #shipbuilding #molds #casts #smoothon #smoothonproducts #custom #customactionfigure #playset #dollhouse #starship
8.19 - Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle Interior - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale.
Progress on sculpting the duct work detail to the left, forward wall of the shuttle. Tons of duct work flowing in and around an operations unit possibly used for engine or life support purposes. Whatever it is, it needs a ton of duct work! LOL!
Funny , but while watching Alien: Romulus the other day I found myself counting the amount of duct work the used for each set…which was quite a bit LOL!
Rolling out Aves FIXIT Sculpt and sculpting each length of tube as the epoxy approaches full cure so the tackiness no longer is an issue. Shaped the tubes to fit the contours of the ship structure, detailed the tubing a bit more to show wear and tear and moved on to the next length of tube.
I have to build out more of the forward wall to continue with the duct work that will eventually complete this panel and allows me to begin working on the cockpit of the shuttle.
More updates on the way!
#alien #narcissus #nostromo #sculpting #model #diorama #shipbuilding #molds #casts #smoothon #smoothonproducts #custom #customactionfigure #playset #dollhouse #starship
Build progress for the 1:18 scaled Narcissus Shuttle interior diorama - ALIEN 1979.
I’ve started work on the forward, left sided wall of the shuttle. The “tube heavy” panel as I like to call it.
There is this conduit which all the tubes connect to. It’s a combination of two parts, one of which I’ve already created for another section of the shuttle’s interior. The larger piece attached to the wall needs to be sculpted.
I sculpted it out of Aves Clay FIXIT Sculpt using the best references I could find, made a mold of the sculpt and finally a plastic casting. I used Smooth-On products for the mold and the plastic casting.
The plastic casting is lighter and can be attached to the styrene paneling without affecting the build integrity.
Currently building the framework which the tubing will wrap around.
The tubing will be sculpted using Aves Clay FIXIT Sculpt since the tube will be “fixed” and not bendy.
Expect more updates coming soon!
#alien #AlienDay #narcissus #shuttle #ripley #interior #shipbuilding #sleepchamber #miniature #scratchbuilding #sculpting #styrene #plastic #playset #diorama #nostromo #custom #avesclay #smoothon
Alien Day 2024 - Build progress for the 1:18 scaled Narcissus Shuttle interior diorama - ALIEN 1979.
Happy Alien Day!
Took some time to properly build up Ripley’s sleep chamber in the shuttle. The static figure of Ripley is hand sculpted, molded and cast. The chamber itself has padding sculpted to fit the contours of the figure, plus a furry friend I haven’t finished sculpting yet (Jonesy the cat).
The tubes are made of Aves FIXIT sculpt, rolled and textured. Since the tubes are static, I didn’t bother with casting them in rubber.
All of this is easily disassembled and reassembled for stowing away when not on display or when you only need a section to show off. The entire shuttle will be this way.
I have as second sleep chamber to prepare on the opposite side. Surprisingly many don’t realize there’s two sleep chambers on board the shuttle.
Can’t wait to see the original 79 film on the big screen tonight What are your Alien plans for today or this weekend?
More updates coming soon! Enjoy the day!!!
#alien #AlienDay #narcissus #shuttle #ripley #interior #shipbuilding #sleepchamber #miniature #scratchbuilding #sculpting #styrene #plastic #playset #diorama #nostromo #custom #avesclay #smoothon
8.19 - Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle Interior - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale.
Progress on sculpting the duct work detail to the left, forward wall of the shuttle. Tons of duct work flowing in and around an operations unit possibly used for engine or life support purposes. Whatever it is, it needs a ton of duct work! LOL!
Funny , but while watching Alien: Romulus the other day I found myself counting the amount of duct work the used for each set…which was quite a bit LOL!
Rolling out Aves FIXIT Sculpt and sculpting each length of tube as the epoxy approaches full cure so the tackiness no longer is an issue. Shaped the tubes to fit the contours of the ship structure, detailed the tubing a bit more to show wear and tear and moved on to the next length of tube.
I have to build out more of the forward wall to continue with the duct work that will eventually complete this panel and allows me to begin working on the cockpit of the shuttle.
More updates on the way!
#alien #narcissus #nostromo #sculpting #model #diorama #shipbuilding #molds #casts #smoothon #smoothonproducts #custom #customactionfigure #playset #dollhouse #starship
HL2 Metrocop Helmet. Heres a view of the the helmet with a monster clay base. The lines for the clamshell at the back were completed with string and West System epoxy followed by a bit of epoxy and 410 filler. This is now ready to make the mold out of Smooth-on Rebound 25.
Build progress for the 1:18 scaled Narcissus Shuttle interior diorama - ALIEN 1979.
I’ve started work on the forward, left sided wall of the shuttle. The “tube heavy” panel as I like to call it.
There is this conduit which all the tubes connect to. It’s a combination of two parts, one of which I’ve already created for another section of the shuttle’s interior. The larger piece attached to the wall needs to be sculpted.
I sculpted it out of Aves Clay FIXIT Sculpt using the best references I could find, made a mold of the sculpt and finally a plastic casting. I used Smooth-On products for the mold and the plastic casting.
The plastic casting is lighter and can be attached to the styrene paneling without affecting the build integrity.
Currently building the framework which the tubing will wrap around.
The tubing will be sculpted using Aves Clay FIXIT Sculpt since the tube will be “fixed” and not bendy.
Expect more updates coming soon!
#alien #AlienDay #narcissus #shuttle #ripley #interior #shipbuilding #sleepchamber #miniature #scratchbuilding #sculpting #styrene #plastic #playset #diorama #nostromo #custom #avesclay #smoothon