Hi guys...

I just finished sculpting a scaled down version of alien queen head. It was made out of polysterene foam.. and is getting hard coated next week. This is part of my new predator suit.. (its a shield I'll be using with a sword). The whole suit has alien parts fused to the metal.. so I will be a very unique looking Predator. I'll be wearing this suit at DC this year, so I'll see some of you marines out there.

~Mel
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Alter EgosEdited by: [url=http://p220.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=thebiggunns>The Big Gunns[/url] at: 6/19/06 11:06 am

That's awesome !!!

I always figured the Predators would add trophies to their armor to customize it, as we've seen with human skulls and necklaces . . . just not an Alien Queen's Skull as shield

I saw you last year in your Predator Huntress outfit. That looked awesome!!!

I look forward to seeing you there !!!
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I saw your in progress pics over at the Hunter's Lair. Very nicely done!

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

Thanks guys..

Yeah Im trying to out do my ceremonial suit from last year.
~Mel

What do you have for handles on the inside of that?

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

Very impressive, really looks the part. Great modelling technique by your lady friend too!

Phil, I think she's modeling herself in addition to the shield in that photo, and not a friend.

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

Yes thats me in the pic

I have a sheet of metal that will get hardcoated into the piece.
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"Mouth drops open... tries to not act too excited.."

I think that is very well done. Good show, please excuse me.

"after turning the corner.... WOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!"


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What are you using to hard coat it? Some sort of sprayable gelcoat or fiberglass?

First time I've seen the backside, what an attention to detail! Nicely done.

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

That looks great! Just the srot of trophy to finish off an experienced hunters outfit. Reminds me of the Alien head the hunter leader in the first AvP comic wore.

How much will it weigh once hardcoated?
"How lucky are the few who know where they belong."

Thanks guys...

The shield is getting sprayed with a resin hard coat. Its the same stuff they spray on props to hard coat them at theme parks and attractions.

~Mel
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Alter Egos

I just finished airbrushing the front of the shield.. and clear coated it

~Mel
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Edited by: [url=http://p220.ezboard.com/bthealienslegacy.showUserPublicProfile?gid=thebiggunns>The Big Gunns[/url] at: 6/19/06 11:05 am

That's incredible! Nicely done, Mel!

-Alex
"The M41-A. When you absolutely, positively have to kill every mofo in the room. Accept no substitutes."

The lady's got some skills! Well done!

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

Wow, that is most exquisite. From idea to execution; brilliant!

TKS for sharing with the grunts.

VBR,
Chris
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That is some excellent work.

Nice bit of acid protection.

Dave
Outstanding. Now all we need is a deck of cards.

Like everyone else has said, Mel, "WOW!". I've been following your progress on the Lair and it looks to be an incredible suit yet again!

Jesse
"Happiness is a warm smartgun."

Simply outstanding! Lookin' for some pics at Dragon for sure:D
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WOW! I was impressed by the in progress shot you shared before but clearcoated and all that, it looks like you cut it off an Alien queen yourself! Well done!

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

This is the best Predator related accessory I have ever seen!
"How lucky are the few who know where they belong."

Hey guys..

Just want to let everyone know everything is progressing nicely with my suit. I will be hunting more trophy alien parts for my armor.. at DC this year
~Mel

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Alter Egos

That is some awesome work! I am so amazed.

You cheeks look a little naked... maybe a heart tattoo? j/k!

Dave
Outstanding. Now all we need is a deck of cards.

That head sculpt is superb. Really managed to find feminine and yet still keep it unmistakably predator.
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That is a pretty amazing paint job on both the body suit and mask. How many hours did it take you to get it to that point?

Again, amazing job.

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."