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| Author: | Vito [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Hey Chaps, Since i bought that Latex Facehugger from Marsattack. I decided to build an Alien egg. It will stand approc 30" tall and with working Latex petals. So, here is the build. First is a 30" balloon with Plaster of paris around it. Then filled with gorrila filler. Next was a smaller balloon and then plaster of paris applied. I will continue to build upon the shape and then bust it out with some filler to make it more stable and more durable. What you think. Stay tuned!    
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| Author: | SgtTony [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Ripstick (who posts here occasionally) did one for Dragon Con last year in a similar fashion....it came out great. Does anyone have any pictures of it? I love the idea, just concerned about its strength when done. Do you plan to reinforce it on the inside or leave as is? I look forward to seeing more progress pictures of this one. |
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| Author: | Dropshipbob [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Might have to build up the top to get that "tear drop" shape, but I like what you're cooking! |
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| Author: | Darwinsgirl [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Great idea using a balloon to build up the initial shape. ***** I've looked over some books on paper mache with something ALIEN related in mind. Often the framing is chicken wire & lumber. This would be light weight (at the start anyway  ).Thanks for posting the pics. Looking forward to seeing it morph  D |
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| Author: | nick-a-tron [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Oh yeah liking this! I purchased the hugger kit from Mars so might have to build myself an egg too 
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| Author: | Vito [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Well, if this turns out well chaps. I may start to make casts of it. But it is early days |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Awesome! On a side note - was the the Beetlejuice DVD sitting behind it? 
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| Author: | assimilate [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
good work callum this creative streak of yours seems to be going rather well and luckily enough i am after an egg myself 
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| Author: | joeranger [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
I Used a condom for mine. Added black expanding foam for basei |
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| Author: | Pug50 [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
A condom? Joe! You must have a massive .... condom! |
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| Author: | Tarim-rex [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
well.. you can blow them up like balloons, and I thought I heard the SAS use them to carry water in an emergency  and you do know there is a serial number at the base? |
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| Author: | Tarim-rex [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
made you look
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| Author: | trouble [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Tarim-rex wrote: made you look I love you, Slater. |
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| Author: | Winch [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Tarim-rex wrote: and I thought I heard the SAS use them to carry water in an emergency You heard right although it's not just the SAS it's a standard British Army Survival Course technique, you stick condom inside a sock for support and you'll be surprised how much water you can carry in there! 
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| Author: | Ttaskmaster [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Will this have flexible flaps on top that open remotely? |
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| Author: | Mole [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
It's all about the flexible flaps with you, Woody.
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
And yet it's a nightmare to get them over your head apparantly!
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| Author: | Ttaskmaster [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Well, I don't have flexible flaps but I can get at least one leg behind my head, as certain Chatroom regulars are aware But yeah, Callum - I'm thinking rubber egg-flaps with some fishing line inside to flex them open like tendons... |
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| Author: | Winch [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Hitch the Fishing Line to a servo or 2 and control them with a Cheap PIR Sensor and you'll have an Egg which opens when anyone walks by!
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| Author: | assimilate [ Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Winch wrote: Tarim-rex wrote: and I thought I heard the SAS use them to carry water in an emergency You heard right although it's not just the SAS it's a standard British Army Survival Course technique, you stick condom inside a sock for support and you'll be surprised how much water you can carry in there! did that on an escape and evasion weekend good fun except getting a shoe in from 21 |
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| Author: | dave kufner [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
looks kewl cant wait for the finished version |
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| Author: | Vito [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Okay chaps Here are some finished shots of the outer egg. Covered in P38 currently standing at 25" without base and weighing in at 12lbs. Mosseltoff it's a boy. Anyways, i'll do the sanding soon and then start on the outer detail. I think i'm going to go with the Alien Ressurection look. =] Here are some shots and a picture of my new baby. =]   Cheers |
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| Author: | Vito [ Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Oh, forgot to add. I will be trimming about 6" of the top aswell. For the peaked shape. |
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| Author: | assimilate [ Fri Dec 24, 2010 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
thats alot of p38 i bet halfords love you lol |
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| Author: | Vito [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xenomorph Egg - Self Produced |
Some new shots, some more work.  
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