Facehugger (3D Print and Paint)

[foenetik]

I think this goes here. If not, I apologize.

I am a pretty big fan of horror and creature design and with the new Aliens: Fallen Earth series dropping recently, I decided to print and paint a Facehugger. I did not create the model, as my Blender skills are not up to par for organic shapes currently. These were printed on a Bambu P1s w/ Bambu Matte Gray filament. I am not sure why I printed it life-size as I don't have any room for it really, but what is-done-is-done, so I am going to roll with it. More to come soon, thanks for looking!

Models Used:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1529308-facehugger-body-remix#profileId-1603622
https://makerworld.com/en/models/71742-rocks#profileId-251298
https://makerworld.com/en/models/973022-miniature-terrain-rock-set-rocks-2-3-4#profileId-945153

I created a basic base w/ aluminum stand and got to work on posing. CA holds the joints where I wanted them:

Base Build:
I used resin to fill in between the rocks and then added real dirt and rocks for texture. I am going to paint it in a cold gray w/ some dry brushing, nothing complicated.

Body Work/Paint:
Filled in most of the tail segments with UV epoxy to give the model some strength. Used some syringes and then sat there with the UV Pen. Took forever. I primed the whole thing with some generous coats of Automotive Fill Primer.

Paint:
Top color is Tamiya Matte Flesh, bottom is Rustoleum Satin Ivory

 

[foenetik]

This is the current progress.

Added a couple washes and some spotting:

 

[BarleyBop]

Amazing... creeps me out royally, but amazing!

I just tell myself it's a nice little crabby....

 

[Edbert]

You'll need to lock it in a closet if you intend to sleep tonight!

 

[wjbrandel]

Good job. I really like the paint job on it. I haven't seen the series but I am fond of the movies and watch them at least once a year.

 

[foenetik]

Thanks! I left it in my parents garage to dry and forgot to tell my dad. He was not pleased when he went in there before work at 5am lol

 

[foenetik]

Made some more progress this week. Finished the business end of the face hugger.

 

[foenetik]

Dry brushed highlights and painted veins on the sacs.

 

[foenetik]

Finally finished the facehugger. I could have spent much more time on it, but I tend to make things worse when I do that..

 

[jwt708]

Looks great!

 

[kevin]

It gives me the creeps....well done.

 

[BarleyBop]

Just in time for Halloween!
Awesome paint job, it has a very organic feel to it... scary.

 

[BOATMAN]

Thanks! I left it in my parents garage to dry and forgot to tell my dad. He was not pleased when he went in there before work at 5am lol

WOW Bet that scared the heck out of him as it would me as i did when the missus an her freind an me we were already to get up an leave the flicks but i managed to calme the girls down but they still were lookin through their fingers as was i lol
chrisb