Earth v Flying Saucer Alien - Page 3

**whulsey** · #21 09-19-2016, 10:56 AM

Alan, not being a purist that's a great idea, can think of a couple of things right now that would work for.

spaceagent-9 · #22 09-19-2016, 12:48 PM

I thru this together a while ago, them throwing out the girls father in the forrest fire. a simple flickering Ecandle behind a print of a forest fire on typing paper in a frame. the mini saucer is accented by some bling green stick on dots, it's from

Mike Hungerford: Paper Models

and video of diorama
https://www.facebook.com/jim.sapp.90...8165229467871/

**ShadowCory** · #23 09-19-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spaceagent-9

I thru this together a while ago, them throwing out the girls father in the forrest fire. a simple flickering Ecandle behind a print of a forest fire on typing paper in a frame. the mini saucer is accented by some bling green stick on dots, it's from

Mike Hungerford: Paper Models

and video of diorama
https://www.facebook.com/jim.sapp.90...8165229467871/

Edit: Unfortunately, the video was not available..

That is so awesome! And that particular scene in the movie was almost shocking to me! It is the one thing that sticks out in my mind. It was totally unexpected, and quite unusually graphic for a film from that period.

**ShadowCory** · #24 09-19-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCEtoAUX

I was going to suggest using paper springs for the joints but realized they would probably be too stiff.
In case you are not familiar with how to make them here is a video:

Thanks! Not sure, maybe the stiffness would be okay, unlike those tankbots, I was not going to make anything on this one dynamic. I will experiment with those.

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Originally Posted by ViperPilot

I know this might go against traditional views, but I'm wondering if the Outer Sheath of an automotive Wire Loom would work for your 'joints'? I'm talking about the thin corrugated Plastic covering that goes over the Wire Harness in a Car or Truck. It's thin, corrugated like the Joints in a 'vintage' Spacesuit, and is small enough that it should match, scale wise...

Just a thought.

Alan

I think those would actually work, because they are available in different sizes, but yeah, I am going to try and keep this one as much paper as possible this go around.

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Originally Posted by whulsey

Alan, not being a purist that's a great idea, can think of a couple of things right now that would work for.

I had toyed with the idea of making a paper mache type substance, and creating a mold from polymer clay. I may even try that as an experiment. But, really , I suppose that's not purist either.

**ShadowCory** · #25 09-22-2016, 04:24 PM

Here's an update and some pics. I have a helmet, torso, and the skirt at the hips.

spaceagent-9 · #26 09-22-2016, 09:43 PM

those are awesome!!!

**ShadowCory** · #27 09-23-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spaceagent-9

those are awesome!!!

Thanks! I have one complete leg and am working on the next.
I wonder should I move this thread from "Design" to "Alternate Dimensions" since I am really just mainly building now? At this point I am not really designing anymore, other than a few adjustments here and there.

Also, I am more that willing to share the designs with anyone who would like them. The caveat would be there would really be no "instructions" per se. I could include a sheet with the exploded view and some tips I suppose. I mean if anyone is really interested in them. I attached a sample image.It's actually eight pages, to give you an idea of how big things are.