Alien

UPDATED 05/27/11
AMT Alien model kit

I got interested in this kit a few years ago. I had picked one up for my daughter, who wanted to try it.
I was impressed with the amount of detail. Since they were going cheap on ebay, I figured why not.
So far, the fit seems to be pretty good. Not a lot of clean-up yet.

Well, finally some progress.
AMT Alien model kit
Just some subassemblies and some seam work so far.
The fit is pretty good, and the seams aren't too bad. The problem is, the amount of detail at some of the joints.
Especially the arms, and the inner mouth part.
It's slowing things down, but a nice challenge.

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Some shots of what I am dealing with on this kit right now.
Lots of fine detail right along the seam lines.
I've done all I can with the dremel, now it's time to work things with the files.
The dremel is good for random detail and taking a lot of stuff of, but you just don't have the control for fine work as is needed here. Very challenging stuff, but should be worth the effort when done..
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Wow!
Talk about challenging. Look at what I had to go through just to clamp things together while gluing the body.
The locator pins on this kit are about worthless.
Did as much clean-up as I could to the neck / shoulder area before assembly. Because with the head in place it will be fun getting any tools in there.
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Well, even with all that clamp work, I still have some considerable mis-match to deal with.
Time to break out the dremel and do a little resculpting.
On the bright side, the legs look pretty good and will only need a little clean up.
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Almost done with the seams now.
I have just a little bit more to go, and I will be ready to paint.
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Well, as you can see from the pics, I have a little more seam work than I thought I did.
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On the brighter side thoug. Looks like the tough stuff is done.
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Looks like I am finally done with the seams.
Now to attach the tail, and the pieces for the back.
AMT Alien model kit
Well, looks like I was wrong about the seams.
After attaching the last few parts, I see I still have some work to do.
AMT Alien model kit
Well, seem work is almost done now. Just a little sanding to smooth things out, and I should be ready to paint.


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These pics are to give you a better idea of the size of the kit.

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