Alien 3 - 1/4 scale

Advanced Techniques

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Model of the Alien 3 xenomorph, primed in light gray, displayed on a work surfaceIt all started with a collectible vinyl figurine—sold fully painted, bought secondhand, and of an unknown brand...

A lot of sanding work is needed to remove all the mold seams and re-carve certain parts. The piece will be completely repainted...

Arm and leg from the Alien 3 model, made of unpainted gray resin, on a workbenchThe four parts were taken apart and then glued back together. The whole thing is then given a coat of primer...

Painting

Monali acrylic paint tubes and Pébéo varnish used to paint the Alien 3 modelMaterials used: acrylic paint in tubes, and matte and glossy varnish...

Top view of a black Xenomorph model from *Alien 3*, featuring a long tail and an elongated skullThe process is the same as in the article "Painting a Figurine from the Movie *Alien*," which you can find ... The only difference is that the colors vary on the Alien3...

Two modelers airbrushing a large figurine of the Alien from *Alien 3* in the workshopPhoto from the movie: showing the base color on the Alien 3...

Alien 3 xenomorph model currently being painted, with the head resting on a glass jarMatte black base coat...

Model of the Alien from *Alien 3* being painted on a workbench with a paintbrushFirst glacis...

A life-size model of the xenomorph from *Alien 3* next to a crew member on setPhoto from the movie...

A model of the Alien 3 xenomorph being painted, with its head protected by masking tapeScale model of the quadrupedal xenomorph from *Alien 3* being painted on a black backgroundAlien 3 Xenomorph head being painted, with the skull covered in tape on the workbenchPainted bust of the creature from *Alien 3*, with an elongated head and toothed jaws, seen in profilePhoto from the movie...Model of an Alien's arm, painted black, on a workbench with a palette and paint cansSkeletal arms and hands from the *Alien* model casting their shadows against a white backgroundTwo Alien figurine arms painted dark green, attached to wooden supports for assemblyA model of the Xenomorph from *Alien 3*, painted gray-green and placed on a stained work surfaceModel of the Alien 3 xenomorph, viewed from the back, showing its segmented back and long tailLife-size Xenomorph costume from *Alien 3*, with arms outstretched in a dark hangarPhoto from the movie...

A model of the Alien from *Alien 3* being painted on a work surface with paintbrushesA view of the workbench that clearly shows just how big this "beast" is...

The Setting

Gray model of an industrial piping system with vented fans, Alien 3 settingThe set—which will serve as a base for the Alien—is made of PVC plumbing pipes of various sizes.

Model of gray, bolted industrial piping with a hexagonal grille and bent pipes, Alien 3 themeDetails are being added...

Painting

 

A dark industrial hallway in the prison with huge metal ducts, lit candles on the floor, and prisonersStill from the film: showing the colors of the set...

Model of the Xenomorph from *Alien 3* crouching on an industrial structure made of copper pipesFor the technique used, see the article "Alien 3: Rust Effect in a Sewer," which you can find

Model of the Xenomorph from *Alien 3* crouching on industrial pipes in a reddish setting 

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