ALIENS: ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY IN THE CORPS - MODEL ASSEMBLY

[@HenkkaArtGames]

I was lucky on the tools department, having bought a figurine kit previously and the clerk pointed me towards a set of necessary tools needed for it. However, I do find the alien models quite difficult to assemble. I don't understand why they didn't include the same foot holes through the entire base as they did with the marines. It would have made the aliens a lot sturdier, especially given that the tails bring a lot of extra weight on them when assembling. Regarding the video: all in all a good and clear video and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one experiencing some challenges when aseembling these creatures!

[@BrushQuill]

Always useful to hear the challenges/success if making a kit/figure

[@djangofett4879]

Citadel glue is a solvent mixed with a bit of clear styrene. its a bit slow to dry. i prefer tamiya glue which is all solvent. especially the quick set. you just push the pieces together and then dab the little wick at point where they meet, its super thin and runs into the crack. just be sure your fingers arent near any grooves the liquid might run to.

[@djangofett4879]

Judging by the look of the sprues, these are manufactured by Archon studios. I bought some of their Dungeons and Lasers terrain on Kickstarter. They make pretty good stuff. not as good as games workshop but not nearly as expensive.

[@mbousse]

Great video!

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Thanks!

[@ThatGuy0742]

What other tools might a need? I already have an exacto knife, plastic glue and file. This is the first time I'm doing minis

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Those tools will take you the distance. Just be slow and careful. Taking your time will make sure these pieces come together nicely

[@CollectionTHX1138]

I haven't built a model since the USS Constitution in the 70's with the orange smelling Testors glue tube. What kind of liquid plastic cement were you using and does any or all brands have an odor to it? That's helpful to know about the Games Workshop Mold Line Remover. I don't plan on painting these btw I'm proxying DOOM board games minis for now til I get to the local Hobby Shop or amazon for the tools.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

The plastic glue was just the citadel plastic glue. It does the trick, and is easy to get. Others swear by some other brands, but I have not used the others all that much. There is some odor to it, but it goes away pretty quickly

[@mccallosone4903]

Thanks mate, you gave these old eyes and clumsy fat fingers the confidence to try it. It wasnt so bad, even tho some turned out less than stellar

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Always happy to have been of help!

[@explorerjean3510]

I'm finding making the Aliens very frustrating, I don't have a lot of experience with making models.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Their contact points are a little more shallow than the marines, meaning there is less areas to hold the parts together. A good dry fit can help if having difficulty lining everything up

[@SlicesnDices]

Great job! Any plans to showcase the painted models?

[@AegisbrandStudios]

As end game, for sure. The big issue is that I am so backlogged, I am just trying to work through it. I am trying to put a soft goal of spring, though

[@queencarmilla5625]

I really wish the box or instructions would supply or tell is what tools we needed to safely get the figures out and get them assembled. Like cutters and glue... me using fingers... I've already broken a tail, and a few head knecks I absolutely hated this. And just now I see that others used tools.... stupid kit. Anyways if their was a way to purchase a pre assembled box that would be nicer. Guess I'll be making resin alien miniatures, one way or the other I will have my hive model.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

It definitely placed certain assumptions on people buying the game, especially since assembly of models is not common for most Boardgames. If this were a wargame, it would be a different matter, but definitely not the case here. Good luck with the rest of your assembly!

[@AD-on3zx]

I found the assembly parts helpful, thank you. My only complaint would be I would like to see a lot less trimming; the concept is simple but takes up half the video.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Fair enough. Glad you found it helpful, regardless!

[@Moon920]

What type of glue are you using? Trying to find the right stuff on Amazon.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

The usual go to's for glue. Citadel plastic, which usually does the trick nicely (until it starts getting close to the shelf life, at which point, it starts going tacky). And then whatever CA super glue is available. I think I have AP, Army Builder, and Gorilla Glue kicking around at the moment

[@Deltateam793]

What glue do I use?

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Super glue or plastic glue will do the trick. Any LGS that sells hobby supplies should be able to hook you up with either

[@nameless3073]

I bought the game and the other pieces without any glue

[@tempest1976]

What glue are you using?

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Citadel plastic glue from games workshop. Pretty common at most hobby stores. Tamiya thin plastic would work well, as well

[@stephensturges5711]

i just bought this game and putting these things together has been an absolutle horror. If i knew it was going to be this frustrating i would ahve saved my money and bought something else.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Yeah, I think a number of people unaccustomed to miniature assembly got caught off guard by this one, which is unfortunate

[@khartog01]

Nowhere on the box does it state minis need to be assembled let alone glue is needed. Meanwhile the Space Marine Adventures game states the minis easily assemble by snapping together. If you haven't bought the Aliens game, don't. Buy the Space Marine game, it's cheaper. If you already have the Aliens game, I suggest using proxy miniatures if this level of assembly is a bit much.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

I had not caught the lack of an assembly notice, until you mentioned it. I had to go look to confirm, and well, here we are. That does seem like an odd omission for the game, considering assembly is required. GF9 definitely is assuming some knowledge on the part of the consumer on this one. Having said that, easy enough to assemble, truth be told. Not quite as simple as the push fit offerings from GW, but for someone's first experience in miniature assembly, there are definitely worse options out there

[@khartog01]

I appreciate your response. My friend bought this for us. We're both huge Aliens nerds. I think I'll have him help me assemble the minis.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

@@khartog01 give 'er! Just take your time, and do a quick dry fit before gluing and it will be done in no time

[@khartog01]

I'll definitely need his help! I have blood pressure issues and it causes my hands to shake at times. Plus, he has more experience at mini assembling and painting. No "Game over man!" for us.

[@nameless3073]

Wish I had knew before hand

[@baccarimj13]

I was highly disappointed when I bought it that I need to assemble these models with glue. I bet they fall apart often. Nemesis pieces were all molded together in one piece already. That's what this game needs.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

Coming from a wargaming background, assembling these was not so bad, but I can see how people used to the single cast designs of so many other boardgames out there would be put off by having to build the models. With the right glue, once they are together, they should be fine. A good plastic glue will do the trick

[@jeffreysanders3442]

I sure hope they make this easier to assemble in the upcoming edition. Wow this is a huge turn off from buying this.

[@AegisbrandStudios]

The assembly is definitely a blind side for people who are used to ready to use boardgame components. Wargamers had a bit of an easier time getting into this