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Title: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Photographer on 21 May 2010, 09:08:37 PM: I'm embarking on an Aliens project but wish to know which paints and how to do it please? Much appreciated.
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: white knight on 22 May 2010, 12:29:15 PM: Some examples and tips here:
http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26073 (http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26073)
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Photographer on 22 May 2010, 06:42:18 PM: Much appreciated!
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Sinewgrab on 22 May 2010, 07:53:27 PM: Quote from: Photographer on 21 May 2010, 09:08:37 PM
I'm embarking on an Aliens project but wish to know which paints and how to do it please? Much appreciated.

Is it wrong that my forst response to the header was "With paint, of course."

Honestly though, White Knight beat me to the link I was going to give you. Good stuff there.
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Comsquare on 22 May 2010, 09:27:27 PM: Hei,
maybe it helps.
First BDU:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1403.jpg)
with flashlight

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1405.jpg)
without flashlight

Armour:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/025.jpg)

Both things in screenused pattern.

Greets
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Photographer on 23 May 2010, 09:26:41 AM: Wonderful!
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Svennn on 23 May 2010, 09:42:34 AM: Quote from: Sinewgrab on 22 May 2010, 07:53:27 PM
Is it wrong that my forst response to the header was "With paint, of course."

I admit my thought was with paint & brush too.
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: white knight on 24 May 2010, 09:19:49 PM: The guy on frothers posted a tutorial now.
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Photographer on 25 May 2010, 01:42:41 PM: Thank you sir!
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: AKULA on 26 May 2010, 10:40:47 AM: Quote from: Comsquare on 22 May 2010, 09:27:27 PM

First BDU:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1403.jpg)
with flashlight

Out of interest where did you get that BDU from? (i'm guessing you are a demos re-enacter..? )

I've been rewatching the film (even holding it freezeframed on my itouch against that photo) and the colours look completely different (the film BDU looks a lot greyer as a base colour) I know that film crews use incredibly strong lighting ffects, but all the same was surprised by the difference in colour/tone....
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Comsquare on 26 May 2010, 04:55:31 PM: Hei Akula,

yes, I'm member of an Re-enactment group based on Aliens.

We bought our BDU here:
http://www.scifimilitary.com/
Like most of the other groups.
As far as I know there was also a version which was a little greener, but not much.

Here you can see a pic of Hudsons BDU
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/bduf.jpg)

You can also follow these 2 links if interested in Aliens, both are highly recomended:

http://forum.alienslegacy.com/

http://harryharris.com/welcome.htm

Cheers

A07/TQ3.0.02146E1
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Commander Vyper on 01 June 2010, 10:11:51 PM: Personally, too light and no variation between the armour and fatigues but your call.

Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: Photographer on 01 June 2010, 11:28:18 PM: Quote from: Commander Vyper on 01 June 2010, 10:11:51 PM
Personally, too light and no variation between the armour and fatigues but your call.

Cheers

The Commander

Good point. I tried the camo but I was very unhappy with the results. I repainted the original figures and just gave them a lightish olive, general look. Plan to use them as US jungle troopers or something like that with my mercenaries. I speed painted them in groups and threw ink over them to catch the detail- they are a bit sloppy. Did take into account the pictures provided but I prefer a flat look.

I love this website as it's like the Chelsea Flower Show but only with zombies and aliens. I personally would vote for your zombie board best in show. 8)
Title: Re: How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?
Post by: gothique on 31 July 2010, 10:35:22 PM: I tried to copy the pictures in Colonial Marines Tech Manual. As soon I figure how to attach images, I'll publish the results.