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model manufacturer: HALCYON.

(Pictures above) HALCYON Model of first ALIEN movie ALIEN worker. Model was made of vinyl, the same as ALIEN QUEEN and was assembled using superglue, gaps filled with milliput, then shaped when wet. Painted in in acrylic paints from a pallet mix, not detailed exactly to the movie version, but various panels painted as first coat. then, when completly dry, was painted with several translucent layers of acrylic gloss clear, tinted with various greens and blues. The trasnparent vinyl head covering had the edges painted gloss black to lower internal reflections --this works very well to give a better appearance to the transparency edges--.
HALCYON made a number of AILEN models, but do not appear to be an active company (2012). Ebay frequently has models for sale or auction, though they fetch collector's prices only if unmade. HALCYON vinyl models are very easy to make, but the modeler should clean the parts before assembly with a strong detergent (EG: neat washing liquid) to remove any residual mould release agent, then wash with a lot of water , dry, then clean again with white spirit to give a surface for the paint to adhere. Enamel thinners are not recommended as thinners may soften the plastic, though the model can be painted in enamels if prefered, then coated in enamel gloss varnish to finish TAMYA model acrylics were used, but any make are suitable, the movie ALIEN queen looked wet,hence I finished the model in several layers of gloss acrylic varnish washes in various tints of acrylic.
NOTE: Vinyl materal does not set. It will outgass chemicals that will casue other plastics to melt if left in contact for a long period, so it is best to wrap in paper if the model is to be stored.
Approx 15 inches (30 cm ) tall.