LuxorV Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Hi all, I've been quite interested in the Alien saga in recent years and I looked around the various image hosting sites for good LEGO replicas of the iconic characters, scenes and vehicles. Unfortunately, most of the power loaders I found are not very well designed (at least in my eyes), as they are very disproportionate. So, I finally decided to make my own version, as accurate as I could, and in a as correct as possible minfig scale. I hope you'll like it. PowerLoader_007 di LuxorV, su Flickr There is a little trick I used to make the legs: only the right leg is posable, as it is separated from the main body and attached to the minifig 'foot' only, while the other one holds the upper part of the model in place. More views in this Flickr Set. Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Excellently done LuxorV! This is probably the best brickbuilt version of the Power Loader I've seen - you really captured the overall proportions well and the details are very accurate (protective bars, printed claws). Great job! Reference image for those not familiar with Power Loader (and to see how accurate the MOC is). Quote
I Scream Clone Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Lovely work Luxor! Very true to the movie version. Love the claw arms and having a posable leg is excellent. Now get cracking on the Alien Queen! "Get away from her you bitch!" Quote
Zyniker Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Great MOC, only one complaint: The Minifig! Ripley is not a soft, girly character, she is a strong woman, quite capable of defending herself and others that surround her. Indeed, upon watching the movie for the first time, me and my sister were jokingly calling her "Womb of Steel" :D. Try to find a more BAMF look for her. Perhaps even try a fleshie skin tone. Here is some quite good example of a Ripley fig: Otherwise, you don't feel like sharing the instructions for this sweet thing, don't you? Edited May 17, 2011 by Zyniker Quote
lightningtiger Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 AWESOME and clever design 'LuxorV', yeah better watch out for creatures popping out of peoples guts ! Brick On ! Quote
LuxorV Posted May 17, 2011 Author Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the feedback people. I really enjoyed building this model, so I'm glad you like it Now get cracking on the Alien Queen! "Get away from her you bitch!" 'She' is almost ready; just need to tweak a few details and take pictures Great MOC, only one complaint: The Minifig! Ripley is not a soft, girly character, she is a strong woman, quite capable of defending herself and others that surround her. Indeed, upon watching the movie for the first time, me and my sister were jokingly calling her "Womb of Steel" :D. Try to find a more BAMF look for her. Perhaps even try a fleshie skin tone. Here is some quite good example of a Ripley fig: Otherwise, you don't feel like sharing the instructions for this sweet thing, don't you? I know Ripley is mainly seen as a tough character, but this idea is mostly based on Alien3 and Alien: Resurrection (especially Alien: Resurrection). I think the comparison between the decals I made some time ago can show her progression from a mere civil worker to a hardeden fighter. I checked Aliens before starting building the Power Loader, and especially the first scenes in which it appears. There, Ripley is not a fierce fighter yet, but just a woman trying to blend in the Marines company, and she is still relatively serene. Here is a reference pic: Stay tuned for a more combative Ripley in the upcoming Power Loader vs Alien Queen episode! Quote
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