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ALIEN/S Studio Scale Narcissus 2022

UPDATED 2023  **Buildup (video) instruction coming in March 2023

 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS SOME OUTDATED PHOTOS THAT WILL BE REMOVED AS SOON AS THE FIRST BUIDLUP OF THE 2023 NARCISSUS IS COMPLETED.


WELCOME to the STUDIO SCALE NARCISSUS page!!!

*IMPORTANT: This hull casting has DIRECT lineage to the filming minature used in ALIENS.  This is not a 100% scratch build and being such it has artifacts from it's original 1986 build.  Some of the panels are uneven.  This isn't due to casting methods, it's preservation maintained from the original filming model.  If you want a pristine Narcissus, you need to start from scratch.

  For more detailed information on its provenance, click on parts 1-3 MAKING OF video blogs for this project.

** I can only (directly) ship this item to U.S. destinations. If you're overseas we need to arrange for a U.S. address that can forward the box to you (friend/family or international mail forwarder).  **please allow 4 weeks for shipment after order.

Showing below is the EXTERIOR ONLY Standard version.

This is the DELUXE version with full interior.  Notice the hull comes in two parts to allow full access to the interior.  All the parts for the INTERIOR MODULE are included - consoles, walls, bulkhead, floor, etc.)


The narcissus kit is offered as two versions: 1.) Standard version (exterior only) and 2.) Deluxe version that includes a full interior set of parts and alternate hull (removeable upper hull).

2023 STUDIO SCALE ALIEN NARCISSUS KIT

 A closer look at the interior cockpit and removable hull assembly:

Waterslide decals are included in the kit. 

The EXTERIOR ONLY kit includes:

 

  • MAIN HULL (resin, fibeglass, hollow cast, one piece)
  • 4 engine nozzles
  • 4 inner clear cast nozzle inset details
  • rear wedge 
  • 2 laser cut wedge fittings
  • 2 rear wedge thruster nozzles
  • upper escape hatch medallion
  • 4 rear wedge detail parts
  • 2 side hull thrust nozzles
  • 7 laser cut windows (6 front, 1 rear)
  • 4 under-hull fin details
  • set of 6 laser cut side panels (hides entire seamline on the body)
  • nose
  • 2 nose tube inserts
  • set of 6 nose details
  • 2 side locking clamps
  • 2 COWLING DETAILS (resin 3D-printed)
  • 2 engline cowlings (resin 3D-printed)
  • WATER SLIDE DECALS
  • XENOMORH (resin 3D-printed)

 

The DELUXE VERSION INLUDES ALL OF THIS AND ADDS:

 

  • interior laser cut cockpit module floor and walls (4 parts)
  • front console
  • 2 chairs (resin 3D-printed)
  • 2 side control panel walls
  • above head console brick
  • rear floor console
  • alternate lower hull mechanical inset pit

The DELUXE version of this kit comes with this alternate OPTIONAL lower hull mechanical pit replacement panel.  To install it you will need to dremel some material away to create a flush opening if you would like to replace the existing detail.  The resin is cast thin in this area to facilitate this operation. 

I wouldn't consider this a brand new build, but a refit of a pretty old model.   It has flavors of old model (some uneven, paneling, details only seen in ALIENS) and new technques (3d printed parts, laser cut pieces).  This is not a kit for a beginner but it does posses LOTS of personality.

 

A close look at the underside fin details


 


 

Ideas I drafted up for a stand for the studio scale narcissus:


 

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The narcissus is undergoing a complete retool in 2023 including panel resurfacing, gutting many of the details and replacing them with accurate kit-bashed parts.   Keep your eyes peeled on this page for updates.

 

 

The Narcissus 2022 re-tool will come with an optional Xenomorph 3D resin print.  Here's a look at the big guy:

 

Remodeling the engine nozzles, nose cone, and developing the interior cockpit/cabin. 


 

 

 

FINISHED INTERIOR

Where possible I use the accurate greeblies for detailing.

First FDM printed cockpit interior test-fit. It will go through 2 more iterations before the final parts are molded. 

This is version 4 (final) of the cockpit and chairs.  You can see I went for the gusto, including adding harnessing on each chair. 

Parts were then resin 3D printed on the Saturn.

More progress on the Hull and detailing: 


 

Producing the rear wedge assembly:

 

 

 

I 3D designed and printed some extreme detail for the hull.

 

MOLDING PHASE COMMENCES!

Plating the nose with styrene.  This project is endless!

At last, the parts begin emerging from the final molds. 

As a last minute addition I decided to make an optional mechanical pit replacement piece. 


 

PICTURED BELOW ARE PREVIOUS RENDITIONS (not current)

 

 

 

  

    

  

"In addition to adding many many detail pieces for added accuracy, I adjusted the nosecone is several ways, firstly, I separated the 8rad tank part from the casting, bought the tank kit, and cast the specific piece separately so it's clean as possible (pressure cast), I also adjusted the nosecone width and girth so it fits the body much cleaner.  I retrooled the engines, added a second option for the side locking clamps, have decal graphics for it now, etc.. etc..  Just a wonderful kit.   The body is cast directly on the model built for ALIENS and to preserve its authenticity left many of its traits, so to get it perfectly perfect you'll still need to head in and sand some of the high and low spots on the panels."

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK ME TO VISIT THE 2022 RETOOL OF THE ABC WARRIOR ROBOT

 

 

 

 

 

 This model is about 1:35th scale.

 

 

In 2010, I added some new detail pieces to this model.  If you order a kit you will get these new parts in your kit.  They include:  4 side vent detail sheets (made on a laser cutter), and two underbelly fin pieces (also from a laser cutter).  I haven't yet finished the new buildup using these parts but check back again here to see updated photos.

 

 

 

A great 3D rendering of the Narcissus on youtube:

 

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