"If it bleeds,We can kill it"

[Carts 2,096]

Modelling mojo stalled due to due to taking myself out of my comfort zone with the Tamiya 88 mm gun,So needed a "Fun" project to reinstate said Mojo.

Came across this Handsome fella on E-Bay,took a punt and got it for about £20.00 including postage.

I actually think this is one of the better Predator models out there,its got a nice stance,reminiscent of the scene in the film when it unmasks.

Unusually,for a vinyl kit,it has a fair few parts

After a few hours of heating,cutting,applying plasters to thumb,(Ain't got time to bleed) Ended up with this.

Thinking about a Jungle base now!

Cheers

Andy

[whitestar12chris 2,285]

The two disc predator special edition dvd is worth a watch for the suit worn by peter hall, used this as reference when i built my predator.

all the best Chris

[matiwashere 104]

Get tuh se choppa! Which head will it be? I think I prefer the masked one.

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

Cool build, I'll "stick around"

[PhantomMajor 299]

Ah build that has a blood sacrifice, (a cut thumb) the modelling gods will be pleased.

The build is looking good so far.

[spruecutter96 705]

"If you lose your Mojo on this one, you'll be in a whole world of pain..."

Sweating Modeller No.1: "You remember Telford on the Saturday?"

Perspiring Kit-Builder No.2: "I'm trying to forget!"

(Many apologies to the writers of the original dialogue...)

Thanks for sharing with us.

Chris.

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

Every time i read this topic title it makes me think of this: -

[S5 modeller 1,841]

That's a cool kit,and a cool pose. Much better than the halcyon kit I've got.

[Carts 2,096]

Commence another round of Predator quotes (apart from the ban-able one! )

Started blocking out the main colours

The helmet,which will be placed on the jungle floor

Cheers

Andy

[spruecutter96 705]

"Billy, you ain't afraid of no man......"

"This ain't no man....this is a vinyl figure!"

(Yes, this is even worse than my last puns... Oh Lord, help us!)

Still following with great interest.

Chris.

[Carts 2,096]

Quick update,more work on the body and the head,While on holiday picked up a cheap set of plastic aquarium " plants" from Pets at home,So a Jungle base is looking likely!

Cheers

Andy

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

Looking good! Love the helmet

[snapper_city 3,179]

Looking good so far

[Carts 2,096]

Been working on the handsome fellas visage(I think that's how Arnie described it in the film) With a bit of careful cutting I should be able to Swap heads when the mood takes me,the Shoulder Cannon only fits the helmet version.

Cheers

Andy

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

Very nice painting!

[Carts 2,096]

Cheers HR,Just trying out my "Two Heads are better than one" Concept,I feel it really changes the "Mood" of the model when you compare them side by side(Prefer the snarly one myself)

Feels like I'm on the home stretch with this figure now

Andy

[spruecutter96 705]

Hi, Andy.

Mr. P is a genuine tribute to your building & painting skills, Sir! I like both versions, but having him snarling / letting out a hunting-scream is the cherry on the cake.

I had this kit about two years ago, but sold it in the Telford Kit Swap.... kinda thinking I made a bad choice, now I've seen yours!

Thanks for sharing with us.

Chris.

[Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy 424]

Impressive! I could never do figures any justice, so all the more kudos to you sir!

Love the thread title as well....

[Will Vale 4,622]

That's looking really nice, I love your paintwork and the icky wet bits on the 'orrible face. It's like the jungle came alive or something.

Will

[Carts 2,096]

Thanks for the feedback all,

Looks like the Jungle is,indeed,coming alive.

A combination of air drying clay,cheap aquatic plastic plants and a few handfuls of various dried herbs from the spice rack.............So a fairly bland tea for me today!

Cheers

Andy

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

Cracking work with the base! Looks cool Andy, and very Predator

[Carts 2,096]

Ok,Just about done with this figure,Just a bit of tidying up to do,its been a real fun project,thanks for the input all,Will set up a RFI thread soon.

Cheers

Andy

[Will Vale 4,622]

Awesome, looking forward to the final shots!

Will

[Hunter Rose 2,329]

NICE! Now all you need to do is "Get to the chopper!!!!!"