How do you paint a colonial marine from Aliens?

[Photographer]

I'm embarking on an Aliens project but wish to know which paints and how to do it please? Much appreciated.

[white knight]

Some examples and tips here:
http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26073

[Photographer]

Much appreciated!

[Sinewgrab]

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.

[Comsquare]

Hei,
maybe it helps.
First BDU:

with flashlight


without flashlight

Armour:


Both things in screenused pattern.

Greets

[Photographer]

Wonderful!

[Svennn]

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

I admit my thought was with paint & brush too.

[white knight]

The guy on frothers posted a tutorial now.

[Photographer]

Thank you sir!

[AKULA]

First BDU:

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....

[Comsquare]

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


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

[Commander Vyper]

Personally, too light and no variation between the armour and fatigues but your call.

Cheers

The Commander

[Photographer]

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. 

[gothique]

I tried to copy the pictures in Colonial Marines Tech Manual. As soon I figure how to attach images, I'll publish the results.