Fewture models, Takeya ALIEN Pile.

[nickartdude67]

I recall obtaining the kit from Sassy Satalites sometime between 1992-1995, it came in the black box with silver foil like artwork depicted on the face. It was cast in cold cast porcelain except for the dome of the main Alien, wich was cast in clear plastic. I have seen and painted other versions wich had the tail made of a soft plastic with a wire running through it, this one, the tail is the same material as the rest of the kit. So I believe that it is from the first run of the kit.
It layed pretty much dormant up until about eight years ago. I had started it and then moved my residence, in the move the kit was badly damaged, all the hands had been broken, the dome badly broken and beyond repair now. It was set aside in frustration again for eight years up until a month ago when I decided to give it a look. Everything was fixable but the dome. So with the help of Shane McGowin a replacement part was made, and the reality of finishing the kit had finally come to pass.
Tools of the paint were my Iwata Eclipse, tubed acrylics and enamel metalics, color pencil and fine tip colored pens. Thin glazed washes were used in plenty to bring up the incredible detail of the piece.
Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

[motherhen]

Niiice........

[Zeiram]

Very cool. Enjoyed watching this come together on Instagram.

- larry

[overspray]

Truly amazing.

[KathyD]

Amazing work on this, its truly beautiful

[Warped Speed]

Man, that had to have taken a looong time to paint that much detail. Fantastic paint job for sure!

Carl-

[nickartdude67]

Thank you!
Close to two months of on and off work.

[jpoonpoon]

WoW

[barad_dur]

Cool

[Apefan]

Absolutely amazing. The coloring, shading, all the details; it really stands out. I especially like the domed heads.

[scuzzfink85]

Somebody was busy A+++

[sivousplay]

Very cool and innovative take on a very special sculpt!!

jim

[gonzo_miniatures]

A most amazing piece of art!