Amazing work and it looks like it could drive right off the screen, "All right sweethearts, you heard the man and you know the drill. Assholes and elbows! Hudson, come here! Come *here*!"

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, wait till next week when the 1/16 RC version comes out... 😎

@SimpleJack-mc4cg

13 күн бұрын

Great comment Raza :D

Love the look of this and eagerly awaiting the Dropship. "Outstanding. Now all we need is a deck of cards". ~ Cpl D. Hicks

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you like the APC. Dropship is happening after The MILANO 😎 "In the pipe five by five". Cpl Ferro.

Absolutely Stunning! "Check those corners people"....

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked the build. 😎

That turned out fantastic!!!

@StaplesandVine

13 күн бұрын

Thank you. 😁

Originally, the color for the Pulse rifles was Humbrol 170 Brown Bess (a brownish olive drab color). They might have just carried that over to the model of the 1/12 APC. The color came out greener looking because if I remember correctly James Cameron used incense smoke on set and that might have affected the way the colors came through on film.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

That's fascinating, thank you. 😎

@the-primered-thumb

16 күн бұрын

Agreed 😉👌

@francistiffany405

15 күн бұрын

Somewhere I read that the model was painted in Humbrol M5... because they could get it easily.

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

@@francistiffany405 Airfix M5 is the equivalent of Humbrol 83. So that makes sense. 🤔

@francistiffany405

15 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine It wouldn't have been Airfix at the time, Humbrol M5 was the basic mid-brown - and available cheaply in large tins (and cheap is king in the film industry).

Such an amazing job. You're a brilliant artist and I can't wait to give this build a go. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Virgil.

@StaplesandVine

13 күн бұрын

Thanks Virgil, that's really kind. The files will be available very soon. 🙂

I think it's awesome! The only thing I would do differently is give the doors the ability to open. Then you could see all that great interior detail. But still, it's awesome and I'm looking forward to your next projects!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you. The doors are separate parts and can easily be adapted to be open or closed. Hinged or sliding is more difficult. A project for someone else maybe. 🤔

@matthewcaughey8898

13 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine well I know if your going to go to the trouble of building a nice interior, not being able to be seen is kind of wasted effort

Im almost sad to see it done. Its an incredible build, much respect. I cant believe you call yourself a beginner, lol. The attention to detail is incredible. I'm m truly in awe and anxious to see the dropship. "A day in the marine corps is like a day on the farm!:

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind of you. I'm a beginner at wiring and lighting but modelling I've been doing for a very long time. I learn something new with every model I make and enjoy what I do. I am very fortunate. 'Every meal a banquet'. 🙂

This is great! Can't wait for the drop ship. Someone needs to scale the sucker up to 1:1 :D

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, the Dropship is coming after The MILANO. Totally agree a 1:1 APC is a must.😎

@blackc1479

15 күн бұрын

I've said for years that if I ever hit the lottery, that would be my dream project lol

Bravo! Very impressive, inspiring work.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. 🙂

The lighting used in the movie made everything that was 'Brown Bess' seem greener than it was. There's still debate whether the Humbrol was the standard or some other paint, but things like the Pulse Rifle are definitely more on the brown spectrum than say, olive drab. On my Pulse Rifle, I used Archive-X brown bess acrylic.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Yes that seems to be the accepted reason. I wonder if they have that problem currently. 🤔

Fantastic workmanship, I'm looking forward to the drop ship! Best Wishes Johnny

@StaplesandVine

13 күн бұрын

Thanks Johnny, the Dropship will come after the MILANO. I hope you enjoy my other videos. Check out my Slave 1 build. 🙂

Very nicely done, couldn't have the nerves to do a project like this. I'm waiting for ages for Lego to come up finally with a decent APC collectors model....

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you. It shouldn't be too hard for Lego to release and APC. It is basically just a brick on wheels. 🤔

@flat4-

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine It's probably something with war, horror and shooting or so. Cannot understand why they didn't realize any Alien lego in all the years... Your APC looks of course way much better !

Incredible! I was so ridiculously excited to see this completed and I wasn’t disappointed. Looking forward to the 1/16th version, and the drop ship!!

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thanks Mathew. The 1/16 is another level - bigger is better. The Dropship will have to come after the MILANO. 🙂

@matthayward7889

14 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine I was obsessed with aliens as a kid, and had the halcyon drop ship. Watching your builds is like reliving my youth :)

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

You're not alone... 🙂

I was seriously getting afraid what happened with you. So happy to see the new part!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for caring, I'm all good just super busy. All my projects take a lot of time to come to fruition and I have a lot on the go.... 🙂

Beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, you're welcome. 🙂

What a brilliant model 😉👌

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it and hope you enjoyed the video. 🙂

Really needed the option of opening the doors so could see inside, but that said still a great build

Looks awesome mate!! Can’t wait to see the drop ship!!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, the Dropship will come after the MILANO which I have to complete first. 🙂

The APC looks great, and the Drop ship is going to be huge, considering the APC fits inside of it...

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, yes the Dropship will be a monster. That is something I am really looking forward to. MILANO first. 🙂

Impressive! 👍😎

It's perfect. Absolutely outstanding 🤩

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind but.... the 1/16 RC version IS better.

This is incredible. Fantastic work, much appreciated.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the build. 🙂

Absolutely amazing work! Totally love this model and the effort youve put into it. Cant wait for your future projects!!!!!

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. I still have the MILANO to finish and then it's on to the Dropship in 1/24. 😎 Plenty more lined up after that.

Very very cool nicely done great build.

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

Thanks, that's very kind. Wait till you see the RC version... 🙂

Beautiful work and great to watch, one of those models that begs to be made with a transparent panel or two just to show the wonderful interior. For the first time ever I want a 3D printer. 👏👏👏👏💯

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind. I totally agree, having a view into the interior would be a great idea. That's a project for someone else though. Any takers...? 😁

@blackest3314

16 күн бұрын

Just commented about it. It's a pity we cannot see inside without dismantling the whole thing. A compromise could be a removable roof. Transparent sections sound tricky but the results could be definitely worth it :D

Excellent work.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, that's really appreciated. 🙂

Once again, you do absolutely FABULOUS work! Reach over and pat yourself on the back, you definitely deserve it. Wow, just....WOW!! I'll ask again...something Star Trek. I have a buddy who is a serious Trekky. Would love to do something cool for him. NCC-1701D would be my preference, but literally anything would be awesome.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, wait till you see the RC version. Sadly Trek isn't on my radar - maybe one day... 🙂

@Fury9er

16 күн бұрын

I would love to make a 1/350 Ent A but boy howdy its a big job with lighting and aztecing

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Lighting and aztecing. I think I would rather chew my own foot off... 🥴

Once again, absolutely stunning. Will you be exhibiting your masterpieces when complete.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thanks John. Yes it will be exhibited at my local North Devon Model Show in August together with its big brother and Slave 1. 😁

@JohnSmith-ee7gf

14 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine ooh North Devon, like Barnstaple, Saunton, Instow? Would love to see them but may be in France. Hopefully there’ll be another chance.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Yep, our annual charity show is in Barnstaple on Sunday August 18th at Park School. 🙂

BRAVO!!! I want one.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

The files will be available soon. 😁

@budgiefriend

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Thank you👍

The result is amazing. I would add some more weathering to break up the monotone color scheme a bit but it is really nice ❤️

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like the build. I wanted to go for a cleanish look so the weathering didn't distract from the model. Certainly in the movie it did look pretty fresh most of the time. Plenty of scope for more weathering and even alternative camo schemes though. 🤔

Amazing work ❤ Would love to see (and happily pay for of course ) some battle damaged parts like the front panel after Ripleys rescue mission. Even more awesome if they were interchangeable. I’m useless at cad so hoping someone picks that up ;)

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you. The front right corner and the window were the only damaged parts ( not including the transaxle) and could easily be sorted with a Dremel. 🤔

Beautiful work on this! Your attention to detail, color choices, and skill really make this pop

@StaplesandVine

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! That is really kind. I hope you enjoy the rest of my channel. 🙂

Nice ! Yes you can see the details but eye have a higher resolution then pictures. Awesome that you create the Drop Ship also ! 👍this will be interesting because of the cockpit glass and especially the lighting and flight consoles and engine. Happy when designing 😉

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you like my build. Check out my Slave 1playlist as well. The Dropship will come after The MILANO. 😎

@ThomasBuchwinkler487

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine I already saw you Slave one Videos 😉

wonderful :-) Your attention to detail is as always, fantastic

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, that'll be the OCD kicking in. 🙂

@philharris8130

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine 😂

Very well done, awesome work as you've captured all the detail inside and out. A very accurate paint scheme finishes off the whole ensemble!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you that's very kind. It's a shame the interior wasn't as visible as I would have liked. I'm pleased with the colour and weathering though.🙂

@TheGeezzer

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Yes but knowing there is a full interior is a psyche boost rather than knowing its sparse. Great work, I'd say all your followers are looking forward to seeing the Drop-Ship build!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

I hope someone out there can do the interior justice. That would be so 😎. Yes, the Dropship can't come soon enough... for us all. 🙂

Super result!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, I got there in the end. 🙂

outstanding

@StaplesandVine

10 күн бұрын

Thank you, 'now all we need is a deck of cards...' Cpl. D Hicks. 🙂

Looks fantastic mate! Job well done :)

@StaplesandVine

12 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it. Check out some of the other builds on my channel. 🙂

@SimpleJack-mc4cg

11 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine I will do mate sub'd :)

Awesome

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like my APC build. 🙂

Amazing

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the build. 🙂

Unbelievable 👏🏻

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you. 🙂

awesome work

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😎

@justingratton1680

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Can't wait for the files 😍

Very nice, i like it.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Glad you like it! It was supposed to be a short project as a break from the MILANO. 🥴

Looks great. The reference shot at 4.47 shows the contrast between the interior and exterior colours nicely as the door is open. (although it shows the real non-interior rather than the set.) For those who will not be lighting, is it worth doing a floor version without the battery hole, to save the bother of plastic carding over it? They would then print the floor version they want...

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

That's a good idea re the battery and full floor option. Thank you. 🙂

Once again, another detailed build 👍🏻 Always enjoy watching your videos.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you! 😎

I imagine the APC was painted in the same brown bess paint colour that the M41A pulse rifles were painted in, which appears green on camera.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

I think you are right. That seems to be the consensus in the comments. 😎

You color choice is a realy good representation on what the apc looks in the movie! well done! For the LEDs: you did everything right and by the numbers! i just would have added more in the interior! One white behind each monitor and some under the roof to light up the interior! the driver/gunner area could have needed some red interior-lights!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you that's very kind. The colour choice was a difficult one but I think I made the right call. 🙂 Yes more LEDs would have been better, I totally agree but my sanity levels were starting to slip with all the spaghetti I had floating around. 🥴

@joginator

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine My Ecto 1A from Ghostbusters 2 in 1/24 has over 160 of those LEDs....... controlled by 3 Arduinos........If u can do 1 ,You can do 100! Cable management is everething!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

I have a lot to learn... 🥴

very nice :)

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it.😃

Epic 👍👍

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks. 😎😎

1to 24 scale? I would believe it if you put some GI-Joe figures in the kit. 😂 Having interior detail, the top of the kit should open.

@StaplesandVine

6 күн бұрын

Making one compatible for figures.... I'll let someone else go down that rabbit hole... 🙂

Beutiful work, im very impress pain tjob.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like my build. RC version next week. 😎

excellent job, the only thing i think should be added is staining from the exhaust

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Yes, that would look good. BUT the exhaust is illogical as there is just the commanders screens behind it. It must be movie magic. 🙂

@SpaceManSpliffz

14 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine lol aaah true good sir!! keep the vids coming!!

I built the 1/35 scale plastic model back in the 80s and the colour for the body was olive drab. I remember this because it was the first time using that colour.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Yes, the Halcyon kit was a classic and looked great in olive drab. 😎

@matthewjames4268

16 күн бұрын

Started building the Halycon kit myself. Need to finish it.

Perhaps use an external Feature as a Switch for the Lighting? 🤔 Having to topple the Model over to fiddle around with the 9V looks like a R.F.P.I.T.A. 🤨 On my Tamiya RC King Tiger I've been using the Fire Extinguisher on the rear Engine Deck for that purpose with the Lever of the Switch for arming the Controller situated inside the Model going through the Deck and into the FE. Sliding it to one side will turn on the Model and sliding it to the other will turn it off. With it being a Display Model, it would also not hurt to have a Battery Bypass function for wiring it to a permanent electrical Source like say an USB Brick which was something I did for my 1/4 scale T-800 Endoskeleton hooking it up to a USB Port of the nearby PC.

@StaplesandVine

12 күн бұрын

Yes, great idea, I think there are a lot of options available here. It all depends how far people want to go to display their model and their electrical ability. The larger the model the easier the wiring and lighting becomes. 🙂

Great stuff. Did you consider Tamiya khaki drab (close to the dark helo drab colour of Apaches etc)

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

I may have skipped that on the shelf in the model shop. I did spend a long time in there. It could be an option for sure. 🤔

meeen... holy apc....

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎

Miniatures and weapons were painted brown bess for the movie! the appeared olive green in the movie due to a blueish filter applied afterwards! its up to the indiviual maker on what he thinks is movie accurate! both versions are correct from a certain point of view!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great response. That makes a lot of sense. Screen accurate is my choice, that's how I remember the APC. 🙂

@joginator

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Thats how we all remember the vehicles, guns, props!

Hi just wondering are you going to be making any more and if so could I buy a kit please as I would love to make one of these

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

I will be selling files for others to 3D print their own and I have someone lined up who will be selling prints so make sure you are subscribed to stay in the loop. 😎

I really want this in 1:12 scale but no idea where I would keep it 🤔

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

The 1/16 RC version is almost 2 feet long... in 1:12 it would be about 28.5" or 720mm long. You could stand it on end - wouldn't take up much space . 😁

Is this going inside the drop ship?

@StaplesandVine

10 күн бұрын

Yes it is. I've got to finish the MILANO first then I'm on to the Dropship. 🙂

No pic of the finished inside??

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Try as I much I couldn't get one I was happy with - fail. 😌

Recently discovered your channel and immediately subscribed. Your voice also make for a very pleasant narration (the youngsters would call it ASMR). Loved this series, the result is really impressive. That being said, I have a couple of notes: 1) Not a fan of the flat bottom. I realize you are not meant to look at it, but it would be nice to have some details, like tubes and cables. I imagine there is no much source material to work with, but it wouldn't matter much. 2) It's really a pity you worked so hard on the interior and then it is basically impossible to see it without dismantling the model. I realize it's not easy to design a realistic exterior and at the same time have a clear look on the inside. Maybe a removable roof? I was even thinking that some of the external sections could be made transparent, but that's probably too complicated, it would defeat the purpose to have a realistic model, and probably would have looked awful in the end. Still I wonder if there is some compromise to be found. I hope this comment didn't sound too critical, just a couple of thoughts I had while I was watching. Overall I enjoyed the videos a lot and I think the result is amazing. Looking forward for the radio controlled version!

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and taking such an interest in my work. I am lucky to enjoy what I do and fortunately others like it too. Re your points 1- Armoured vehicles are generally all flat and smooth on the underside for protection. Even modern performance cars are covered in with undertrays. 2- Yes removable panels would give a better view of the interior. Given the nature of 3D printing large parts and correcting fit issues this is best left to the end user and would be down to personal preference. I welcome healthy comment. Don't worry I'm more like Jonesy than a Xenomorph. 😁

@blackest3314

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Thank you very much for the kind answer. I guess it makes sense that the bottom would not have exposed elements such as tubes and cables. Not to mention that the APC has a very low profile and moves through uneven terrain. I guess I was just expecting some texture or pattern. In any case doesn't affect much the end product. Looking forward to your next projects, expecially the dropship!

All you need to do is print or find 1/16 scale figures and you have an almost film ready prop.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Yes, that would be so 😎. As it happens I have plans...

@thomasohanlon1060

14 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine awesome!

If we buy the files what do we do about the photo etch

@StaplesandVine

12 күн бұрын

The photo etch and paint masks will be available as a separate option also through my website. 🙂

Actually all the green parts from the movie were painted in that brown. You can also see it on the original marine armour props. The reason was the stark blue lights they used on set, that blue made the brown look green in the final movie.

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for that, I knew there was a simple explanation. 🙂

@foabmoab

16 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine I'm currently in the process of working on a 3D printed Pulse Rifle replica, and managed to snag a bottle from Archive X of 'Brown Bess', the colour they painted all the weapons in the movie. I wonder if that is what the APC was also painted in, at least on the miniature filming model (painting that full size tug with those little Humbrol tins, oof)

@disregardthat

16 күн бұрын

was coming here to post this as well. they actually talk about it in the Anthology special features, you can even see pics of the props under natural lighting

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

Thanks, I'll check that out. 😎

@StaplesandVine

16 күн бұрын

I think the Archive-X paints are often based on Humbrol colours? from looking at their research that would seem to be the case. It would be geat to find out what colour the full size APC was actually painted with. 😎

Really cool 😎 nicely done :-) Also looking forward to the 1/16th RC build ! And you going to build the dropship as well ! :-) Not sure how much room you will have inside the 1/16th version, but would it fit a Raspberry Pi pico with camera ?

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

There is a lot of room inside the 1/16 for activities. I toyed with servos under the turrets but managed to dodge that rabbit hole.... 🥴

Schade, vom interior sieht man später nicht viel.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Yes I know....😞

How much would all this cost?

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Sorry, no idea... I may work out some costings later. 🤔

Great looking model. Only APC model that looks right. The brown on the studio model must be for the stage. If you look at the Enterprise, X-Wing & Buck Rogers Thunder Fighter, none of the studio models are the white they appear on the screen. TIE Fighter studio models are litterally blue, but films neutral grey. The paint is for lights and camera, not for the eye.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Thank you for the great comment. It does pose the question for modellers. 'Do we paint models to match the screen or the miniature?' Personally I want to match the screen. 🙂

@svensvensson2724

14 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine I always try to do screen accurate. IMO the alternative is for those models that really attempt to duplicate the studio model, scale and flaws. Like if you make a 1:24 TIE fighter with an Airfix Harrier pilot in it.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

I think screen accurate is the best way. I'll leave the miniature copyists to their own choices and methods. 🙂

You should be proud of yourself, the turnaround shots on the white background look absolutely like they're CGI and not a model. This is a level of quality thats really hard to reach. She's beautiful, amazing job Sir.

@StaplesandVine

11 күн бұрын

Thank you@@PearlJam2k6 that is so kind. I have just finished editing the next episode which will be out Friday. The RC APC is on another level. So real...

@PearlJam2k6

11 күн бұрын

@@StaplesandVine Im just waiting to inherit my friend's resin printer so i can make one for myself as well. The Cheyenne and APC are easily two of my most favorite scifi designs ever made and i really want to add them to my Aliens shelf. Looking forward to the RC one, thats like a childhood dream come true!

Very good video thank you. As to the colour of the filming miniature. Cameron tends to give an icy blue colour to his films so this would have changed the colour of the miniature when filmed. You must also remember that the film is now heading to 40 years so the paint on the miniature would have changed. I doubt it has been cleaned or stored correctly so smoke dirt oil and grease would have changed it. Also even worse someone may have tried to restore it and did it badly ( a common occurrence unfortunately) Poor cleaning and a poor understanding of the actual colour used - as they used the colour they saw on the miniature in its current state, not actually as it was painted.

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

That's some very good points. I totally agree. It does make it hard to try and recreate something from the screen nearly 40 years ago. 🥴 Hopefully I got it pretty close. 🙂

"Scope for super-detailing" - Are you @£=%&+% kidding me? What am I supposed to add, a cup holder?!! 😊😊😊 I don't think anyone would be able to add detail to your amazing design, save for additional lighting (you didn't fancy that light sheet behind the monitor screens?). On the subject of lighting, you didn't show any finished interior pictures?

@StaplesandVine

14 күн бұрын

Great comment, thank you. Believe it or not some people will take this further - I know, bonkers. Space for lighting in there is really difficult. I was so disappointed with my efforts that's why I didn't post any photos of the lit interior.

2nd post: Does anyone want to buy my Halcyon APC and Dropship kits, before this bugger makes them worthless? 😊😊😊

@StaplesandVine

15 күн бұрын

@@jeffholt9437 sorry.... 😳

@blackc1479

15 күн бұрын

I would say yes, but I know they're gonna be stupid expensive.