This somewhat oversized 40mm pre-painted plastic "Wizkids" model of an Alien is from the "Horroclix" AVP Aliens Collector's Set: Aliens Verses Predator: Whoever Wins, We Lose boxed set. Based upon the "highly aggressive extraterrestrial creature that stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship" in the 1979 science-fiction horror film "Alien" and designed by "Swiss surrealist artist" H.R. Giger, the success of this creature has "spawned a media franchise of novels, comic books, video games and toys."
Unsurprisingly, considering the simplicity of the monster's colour scheme, I initially gave it an undercoat of "Citadel" Abaddon Black and then simply dry-brushed it with "Vallejo" German Grey. The model was then washed with "Citadel" Nuln Oil before I gave it a second, much lighter dry-brush of more "Vallejo" German Grey. Finally the Alien's mouth was painted using a combination of "Vallejo" Gunmetal Grey and "Citadel" Nuln Oil. Whilst its head's carapace was given a coat of Abaddon Black.
Having given the figure an undercoat of "Vallejo" Heavy Red, Tony Stark's nemesis was treated to a heavy wash of "Citadel" Carroburg Crimson, before being dry-brushed with more "Vallejo" Heavy Red. I then gave the Russian super-villain a glaze of "Citadel" Bloodletter.
Simon you've pushed well beyond the bounds of my comic book knowledge, but I like these figures. Once again you've worked wonders with monochromes.
The Alien is fab, top stuff
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin. A load more Aliens to come too.
DeleteAnother nice one from you Simon!
ReplyDeleteCheers Anne. Simple stuff this week.
DeleteNice work Simon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin :-)
DeleteNice repaints - much better than the original
ReplyDeleteCheers Pat. I hope so too.
DeleteBoth are well done, Simon! I like your alien more though as he has that slimy shinniness from the movies! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks David. The Alien was a test piece for more of his kind to come :-)
DeleteLovin' the Soviet Iron Man. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteCheers Curt. Another simple red mini :-)
DeleteFour coloured fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint :-)
DeleteI hadn't come across the Crimson Dynamo before, thanks for showing me something new!
ReplyDeleteCheers Barks. A few more lesser known superheroes to come too.
DeleteReally cool, I dig the slick sheen on the Alien a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander. More aliens to come ;-)
DeleteAlien for me every time.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sean :-)
DeleteA suitably slimy alien Simon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. Slimy is good imho.
DeleteGreat post and painting. Thanks for sharing your technique Simon.
ReplyDeleteNo worries Jonathan. Simple stuff.
DeleteThat Aliens colours are perfect, the work put in was worth it
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks Ian. Much appreciated :-)
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