The NECA brand produces high-quality, articulated collectible toys that—once customized—can be used to create interesting dioramas...
It should be noted, however, that the epaulets on the uniform should be larger and the helmet smaller...
First thing to do: set the figure’s final pose and glue all the joints together with Super Glue. Then apply a putty diluted with acetone to hide any imperfections or creases...
Then the piece is given a base coat of white acrylic paint, with the various insignia masked off...
Painting
Next, the figure is brushed with Humbrol oil-based white, and then—once it is completely dry—a Winsor & Newton Payne’s Gray wash is applied to add shading. The shading effect is softened by re-emphasizing the Humbrol white in certain areas. Only Ripley’s hair is repainted and lightened...
The finishing touches on the outfit are done with Humbrol HB12-168—White 34. The harpoon, which looks too plastic, is also repainted...
The Setting
PAINTING
Paint used: Humbrol oil-based paint.
Gray: 140 - 128 - 40 - 147
Blue: 89 - 65 - 23 - White 34
As usual, we always start with the dark shades and work our way to the light ones, blending between each shade...
The whole set is finished—not to mention the cat, which was repainted as well...
