PROJECT ALIENS APC PART 2 ‘MASTERPLAN & INTERIOR’

PROJECT ALIENS APC PART 2 ‘MASTERPLAN & INTERIOR’
Welcome to episode 2 in my latest build series. In this episode you will find out exactly what I have planned including something rather unexpected… I’ll also design and 3D print the full interior of this iconic machine from ALIENS. Enjoy.
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[@mikekollross8810]

The dropship and APC together would be amazing! Great job

[@StaplesandVine]

It's happening... both in 1/24. The Dropship will be about 1 metre long. Just finished the 1/16 radio controlled APC today... 😎

[@arkham67]

This has to be one of the most exciting projects I’ve ever seen on KZbin. In the words of Hicks “outstanding”

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you that's quite a compliment... 😳 I hope you enjoy some of the other builds on my channel. 🙂

[@marino8034]

Fantastic work. Looks like the world is finally getting a state of the art Aliens APC kit.

[@walterhicksiii3525]

Outstanding!!!!!!!😊❤

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you... 😎

[@Spencer1984]

Beautiful work on this! A 1/24 APC has long been on my "I'll get to it some day..." list, so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, glad you like the build so far. I'm on to the scary bit now - lighting.... 😟🥴

[@Spencer1984]

@@StaplesandVine I know the feeling...I've only added lights to my builds a couple of times, so it's not something I'm fully comfortable with yet.

[@Eisenbart1980]

When the dropship is finished, the USS Sulaco should no be a problem too. 😂 By the way... simply unbelievable good work. It is an incredible pleasure to watch it.

[@spectre7209]

The Sulaco model would only be 16 meters long in 1/24 scale. no worries

[@StaplesandVine]

The Sulaco is definitely on the list. Got to finish the Milano and do the Dropship first.... 😟😟

[@fukimoto]

Wow, I was not expecting a drop ship.

[@StaplesandVine]

It's got to be done... 😎

[@joginator]

@@StaplesandVine Great! this Video wants me to finaly buy a Resin Printer and now a also need a Bigger FDM than my Ender3! Great, absolutly Great! Game Over man, Game Over!

[@lucasbarrett8137]

DROP SHIP! DROP SHIP! DROP SHIP! 🎉🎊😍😎🎊🎉

[@ModelMinutes]

Your projects are just so insane! But they look amazing!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, the problem is no one makes what I want to buy and build, so ... 😁

[@blaineatkins2968]

😅❤....the quality, size and detail of your prints,....made me subscribe!!❤ this type of posts!.. Next....Narcissus with interior❤

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you , great comment ( and avatar ). Check out the rest of the builds on my channel if you like this one...

[@RocktCityTim]

Which do I like best? YES!

[@StaplesandVine]

That'll be both then... 😁

[@user-yr5zx7wp2l]

Wow is all I can say. Aliens has to be my favourite movie and yr modelling skills really do it justice, now could you do a 1/24 scale of the Sulaco plz lol. Seriously tho amazing work, you have a new subscription.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you for the kind comment and subscribing, so glad you like my build. The Dropship will be 1/24, I'm not sure yet how big I will make the SULACO. 1m long should be big enough... 🤔 I have to consider how much space I have to put stuff.... 🥴

[@the-primered-thumb]

In the pipe 5 by 5 😉👍

[@StaplesandVine]

Afirmative... 🙂

[@neilconnor2699]

I just had a massive grin when you said R/C APC, look forward to the future videos

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks I'm looking forward to getting the RC version running too. 😎😎😎

[@BigRedUS]

This is fantastic. I will definitely be buying the STL files.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks. I look forward to that. The files will be announced here, on the channel first. 🙂

[@Biscbob]

Amazing work! Looking forward to all the other bits to come!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you. Once the wiring is done the rest should be easy - famous last words... 😁

[@jedi69outcast]

I’ve been dying for one of these. For 1/18 scale. I know HIYA toys makes one

[@StaplesandVine]

Hopefully this APC will tick all the boxes for you. 🙂

[@Kuddugunnu]

Best project ever done since the original, amazing work! 😮

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy the other builds on my channel. 🙂

[@ogrefade]

I'd like to see something at a bit smaller scale for the drop ship. I'd like to see one the APC can load into. 1 meter is a bit too big to maintain. I might recommend the TRX4M rock crawler as a chassis. That said your ideas are great so don't change on my account, I've just got a limitation where I can store everything. The details were great. I'm very much enjoying your build. I'm excited to see the lighting. In most cases I'd hardware LED's, but perhaps in this instance you can set up a display base with a coil for wireless LED's? Might make your life easy for a static display.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the great comment, it's really appreciated. The beauty of 3D printing is you can scale the parts and print them any size you like. So you could go for a 1:48 model which would be half the size. Great tip re the wireless LEDs, thank you I am checking them out now. 😎

[@spectre7209]

Excellent work. you have a fan

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, that's great to hear. 😀

[@gbresaleking]

Amazing work!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy the rest of my channel. 🙂

[@jakemonster001]

Those are by far the best plans I’ve ever seen for the interior of the Aliens APC. Congrats sir.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, I enjoy working up the interiors. Check out my Slave 1 and Milano builds... 🙂

[@jakemonster001]

@@StaplesandVine Will do!

[@AntonyBrotherton]

Amazing work

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you... 🙂

[@matthayward7889]

This is fantastic, can’t wait to see it painted: or the dropship! I had the Halcyon drop ship as a teen and it was one of my favourite models From one of my favourite films

[@StaplesandVine]

I think the APC will turn out well and the Dropship will be a real gem. Albeit a big one... 😮

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

Such a great looking project and I think you've done a fantastic job modeling the whole thing! Can't wait to see more videos from you about this project!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the great comment. There's lots more to come with the APC build. Check out some of my other builds in the meantime. 🙂

[@MANIANes]

It is great to watch work at progress. Youre modeller skills are superb. About youre question: wich one we like more APC or Dropship? my answer would be... Both. You just can't have one without the other. Those 2 ,are for me, the best of James Camerons designs... if somoene didn't knew it by now... yes APC and Dropship were designed by Cameron himslelf. He made drawings of APC and with dropship, as he say himself, he had the problem to grasp Dropship shapes with many scetches attempts, so he just went to modellershop in the studio and scratchbuild it...

[@StaplesandVine]

Both the APC and Dropship have their challenges and both are really cool. I honestly couldn't choose which I prefer. 🤔😎😎

[@stormmartin57]

i salute you sir.. on your builds precision and detailing and your skill

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you that's very kind. I am lucky that I get a lot of pleasure from my projects. 🙂

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

That looks great, You'll make dropship as well? Wow"! Your Slave 1 is truly fantastic!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, yes the Dropship as well in the same scale. Glad you like my Slave 1 build it was pretty epic... 🥴

[@mauserkk98]

Looking forward to more , and a drop ship why wouldn't you it's going to be a master piece.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, plenty still to come, make sure you subscribe to stay in the loop. 🙂

[@propsboy]

"none taken" ...nice reference; outstanding build sir. 👌

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, I wonder how many picked that up? Glad you like the build. I hope you enjoy the rest of my channel. 🙂

[@blackc1479]

1/24 dropship?!?!🫨😮😯😲🫡 Holy crap, we need to see that epic beast. You do incredible work, much respect. Im terrified of resin printers, but these builds could make me get one.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you so much for the great comment. Resin printers are great, take a bit of getting used to . Not so good for large parts though. FDM is more suitable.🙂

[@blackc1479]

@@StaplesandVine that's what I'm currently running, at least when it's working lol

[@kerimbozkurt3301]

thank you for the amazing work, command station takes more space than space allocated for troops, that is so military, I was always curious to see the interior of APC ( one of my fav vehicles from sci-fi movies) and thanks to you I can visualise it now.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the great comment. I look at tank interiors and think how the %$&% does a crew function in such a cramped space. The APC is almost palacial. 🙂

[@danielcampbell3686]

Amazing Print Job, Really looking forward to seeing how you finish it

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you. It will be interesting to see how making a one colour camo scheme comes out... 🤔

[@handznet]

Absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait for next part

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, it takes a lot of work to put a vid together. These builds aren't just like a plastic kit, I have to design an make the parts first. Hopefully now I have everything printed it should go together well. 🙂

[@handznet]

@@StaplesandVine I believe. You are doing great job with this build!

[@junior1138]

Delightful work.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you. 🙂

[@Stormx2233]

Can't wait for the next part.. really loving this..

[@StaplesandVine]

Glad you like the build. Check out some of my other while I get to work with the soldering iron... 😣

[@stevemuzak8526]

It's funny because today I was looking for Aliens APC models online and your video was uploaded today :D This model is glorious. Extremely movie accurate

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, I hope you like this one when it is finished. 🙂

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Phenomenal work! Many thanx 👍👍

[@christopherdivirgilio9861]

Looks fantastic, Miss Sera. I figure by time I finish your Slave 1, you'll have this ready for sale. I'm looking forward to your progress. Cheers - Virgil

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks Virgil, I think the Dropship will be easier as it will be larger and no lighting... 😣 Lets hope 😁

[@wadetubman]

I use 0402 SMD led. They are tiny and don't use much power. You can wire them in to almost any voltage as long as you have a resistor. Online calculators to tell you the right resistor

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, I think I have some of those. Sorting out the resistor combo hurts my brain... 😖😖😖

[@ray24051]

Impressive work as usual!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, that's very kind. 🙂

[@soithascome2this]

awesome!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you. 🙂

[@BIGKILL215]

Wow I need a 3D printer, but I don’t know what resin 3D printing I should buy, and when I get one I’m definitely building this model. Thanks for the video I can’t wait for the next video. Good work.

[@StaplesandVine]

Check out my HOW TO... 'Resin 3D printing' vid it should help you decide. 🙂

[@stratopick]

amazing

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you... 🙂

[@alanwhitaker3952]

awesome build cannot wait to see the finished model...

[@StaplesandVine]

Neither can I, then it's Dropship time. 🙂

[@alanwhitaker3952]

@@StaplesandVine that is one model I would like to see...

[@frededwards15]

New to the channel and I love what I'm seeing reminds me of back in the day when I made Warhammer terrain I'm glad to see that you decided to do the dropship as well as the APC the dropship should just blow my mind if done half as well as you did the APC keep up the good work and I'm glad I found your Channel😁👍

[@StaplesandVine]

Hi, thanks for coming on board, glad you like the builds and channel. Plenty more content still to come... 😎

[@scottfordbrewer4380]

1/3 longer would perfect!

[@StaplesandVine]

I'm curious, why 1/3 longer ... 🤔

[@labomat]

I am really looking forward to see the 1:16 RC version!

[@StaplesandVine]

Yes, so am I. Possibly the slowest RC car, but certainly the coolest... 😎😎😎😎

[@Joe-Skynet]

amazing details!

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, very kind. 🙂

[@icedstar]

You should get in touch with Adam Savage from Tested to do a collaboration where he teaches you how to do the lighting on it.

[@StaplesandVine]

That would be great but we are about 6000 miles apart. Love to though... It would be so 😎

[@nzavon]

Wow, The APC, AND the Drop ship ! (do you sleep?) ;-) With the lighting, if you have space inside, a Arduino nano and a Li-ion polymer battery - all good remote control over the (hardwired) lighting.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you - great comment. YES I do sleep just don't watch TV! I fear Arduino is beyond me... 😥

[@nzavon]

@@StaplesandVine Raspberry Pi Pico ? These micro computers are really handy, once you get over the programming interface. And there is heaps of example code scripts out there :-)

[@StaplesandVine]

One day I'm sure... 🙂

[@matthewjames4268]

Very awesome. I have the movie classics model

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, what scale is your model?

[@matthewjames4268]

@@StaplesandVine1/35 halycon model

[@marksmith5120]

i'm a big boba fett fan and loved your slave 1 build keep up the great work and this one looks amazing

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, Boba is so 😎. Sorry but I don't know when to stop with the detail... 😁 Glad you are enjoying my builds. 🙂

[@marksmith5120]

just keep going @@StaplesandVine

[@CrazyCat229]

Ugh. I want a 3d printer so I can make my own models. Your work is so fantastic.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, great comment. £D printers are really liberating and open up a whole new world of possibilities. 🙂

[@Wave741]

I love your creativity. About lighting, have a look at the Lego lights from not the Lego brand, very small led and thin cabling. I thought bricklink

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for that I'll certainly check it out. It is pretty tight in the APC for wiring and I'm looking at lots of options. 🙂

[@scottlidstone1902]

This is splendid work. I've always thought the interior didn't match the the vehicle... but you've sorted it out quite nicely.

[@AR-ib8bb]

in fact, actual vehicle on set only had room for 3 of the actors.

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, it's been a challenge but I think the solution works. Such a shame the real APC is no more... 😞

[@StaplesandVine]

Yes, ironically it was mainly taken up by the engine which isn't in the sci fi APC as it has hub motors. 🤔

[@johntreloar8203]

Maybe fibre optic lighting might be easier, 1 light source and filament to the external lights... can't wait to buy these files and have these 2 kits...

[@StaplesandVine]

Lots of options on the table. I think a plan is starting to come. Thanks for the input. 🙂

[@Sandhammer]

Great videos so far, really looking forward to this being completed, would love to build this myself. Those commander screens are asking to have an LCD screen behind them displaying moving images, something like people do for DIY cockpits for stimulators (1 screen to cover them all but with programmed visuals for each section). Keep up the good work 👏

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the great comment. I think in 1/24 scale there just isn't enough space for the LCD screen option and I don't want to go any bigger as I'm making the Dropship in the same scale. It would be very 😎 though...

[@Sandhammer]

@StaplesandVine would be very cool, have a look at eink screens might be able to squeeze something like that in there

[@joginator]

WOW! Great modeling Skills! I working on Batman Forever Batmobile i 1/12 right now! Had to rip the 3d model out of a Game! Cleaning this up and make it at least half decent to print is Nightmare! Wish i had your Skills!

[@StaplesandVine]

Crikey you are doing it the hard way - kudos. Are there not plans available? 😮

[@joginator]

@@StaplesandVine There are, but not detailed enough! I thought it would be easier to use an already existing model that is accurate! btw the last parts are on the printer! However i hav to clean up the parts and meke them fit again! adding "thickness" to the cut parts in Blender made them not fit together in the real world!

[@StaplesandVine]

Good luck on your build. I hope it comes out well for you. 🙂

[@andystewart9405]

Another great video! Love this build! I need to get a printer asap 😂

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it. Once you get a printer you won't look back - game changer 😎

[@andystewart9405]

Can i ask mate, what size are the view screens?

[@rikety46]

Perhaps after the APC and dropship you would consider the Power LOader?

[@StaplesandVine]

Maybe... my 'Cool stuff I want to make ' list is growing rapidly.... 😎

[@billhutton9549]

👍

[@StaplesandVine]

🙂

[@ThomasBuchwinkler487]

Awesome desin Work ! I noticed that one of the seats looks like it's from the Millennium Falcon. I guess it's more like a fighter jet seat. 😅 Do you plan a version to open and close the side Door ?

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank, glad you like the build. Aircraft ejector seats are the default for all sci-fi vehicles - they crop up everywhere. I'm not sure what the Falcon has. 🤔 Certainly the gunners seat was an ejector seat as were those used on the Milano. There will be two side doors, one open one closed. Making it slide would put unwanted holes in the exterior. 🙂

[@langdolin]

Would love to use this in a 40K game. Or Infinity

[@StaplesandVine]

Well you could print it any scale you like... 🙂

[@tftf60]

Nicely made! I'm impressed. Did you get your Handys on the Aliens Technical Readout book?

[@tftf60]

Should have checked the Video description first. 😂

[@StaplesandVine]

That'll be a yes then.... 😁

[@martinfiala7680]

Great work as always.May i ask what happening with milano project?

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks, glad you like the APC. Re the Milano I had a design issue regarding construction strategy for printing. I have a plan now so will be back on it soon. Maybe not with much physically but an update on the hull design work that I'm doing. 🙂

[@tjguzik]

on your ass... men jaw droping as a naval modelist I may just admire

[@StaplesandVine]

Thank you, my dad used to make model boats. I learned a lot from him. I think he would have loved what I do now.

[@stalefurset9444]

There is room for some tiny lcd screens behind the monitor openings....just saying 🤭 Found a video of someone doing something similar:"Scale Model X-Wing Video Screen Demo"

[@StaplesandVine]

What a brilliant idea.... thank you so much... 😁 It would look awesome but that is someone else's problem. 🙂. Someone else mentioned the Star Wars models with lights - they look great. Thanks for the great comment. 🙂

[@jth1987leb]

For lighting help I recommend you reach out to Models by Chris. He is a fellow KZbinr that customizes models with details and lighting

[@StaplesandVine]

Thanks for the tip I'll check his channel out. Much appreciated. 🙂

[@lonestarr_sixer9554]

what I find confusing is where is the gas turbine engine the APC is suppose to have to provide power when the batteries (which are in the rear) are low and recharging

[@StaplesandVine]

I have no idea... It's sci-fi. They have conquered gravity in spaceships so everything else must be pretty easy. 🤔

[@labomat]

How big are the monitoring screens? Maybe it's possible to add working screens ...

[@StaplesandVine]

They are only about 19mm to small to go for the real deal. I have a plan though...

[@labomat]

@@StaplesandVine Actually I am building rc controlled boats and I made a radar screen with an 0.66" (about 17mm) oled display. If you are interested I can help you making one.

[@TheTimPilot]

I've always wondered "where the heck did they put the engine?"

[@StaplesandVine]

It's Sci-Fi , anything is possible... 🙂

[@andrewscott7485]

Just be careful using clips from movies bud. KZbin has closed a channel I was subbed to for this. They've changed the settings without telling content providers. The one that got hammered was called carstarz about cars and other vehicles used in TV and movies. Loving the build though . I was thinking about scratch building an aliens apc in rc so your build may inspire me. 👍

[@StaplesandVine]

Yes, I subbed to that channel as well it was heavy on movie clips. I think there is a maximum amount of footage you can use. I'll keep an eye on that. Glad you like the build. The RC APC should be a lot of fun.😎

[@TheAmish28]

i think the saddest thing about this is that you wont really see in inside. i wonder if theres a way to make some of the hull removeable? edit got to the RC part. never mind

[@StaplesandVine]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 priceless. Thank you. I hope the interior will be visible with the lighting and open doors. That's how I will build mine. 🙂

[@marks7502]

engine? batteries?

[@StaplesandVine]

Sci - Fi... There is a power unit next to the gunner and drivers seats which supply the wheel hub motors. 🙂

[@enriqueangel747]

Double the scale, 1/12 and you broke It.

[@StaplesandVine]

I would love to but that will make the Dropship 2 metres long... 😮😮😮

[@Rob-tq5ym]

hi,im not in a position to get said files,would you maybe have a price for the kits made ready to paint

[@StaplesandVine]

Hi, I'm afraid I won't be selling any kits, just the files for others to print, sorry. 😔

[@Rob-tq5ym]

@@StaplesandVine no problems thanks for your responce

[@enginepy]

Not sure why but my comments seem to not be posting.

[@StaplesandVine]

All seems fine this end... 🤔

[@ABW941]

Would something like this even make sense as apc?

[@StaplesandVine]

Not as it stands... There's a long list of reasons why it wouldn't work, BUT it does look very 😎

[@ABW941]

@@StaplesandVine Yes it does. As far as i know they built the APC from a vehicle which was used for moving planes on an airport, after it was replaced by something more recent, they even got the original driver, who lost his job, to drive it.

[@StaplesandVine]

I knew about the base vehicle but didn't know about the driver (see episode 1) poor bugger. Still he did get to be a part of an amazing film. 🙂

[@slamapoop]

Very cool build! Keep it up! On the topic of the "transaxle"... In this future context of a hybrid electric vehicle with hub motors the transaxle may be an assembly that combines the functions of a transmission, differential, and axle in some way other than we'd think in a modern context, such as being called this because its a mechanical assembly but with a built in ECU electronically coordinating what's normally handled by transmission and differential, while being part of the axle mating the wheel to the hull, or where the ECU just handles the role of the differential and each hub motor effectively has a transmission or gears between the hub motors and the connection to the vehicle hull. Alternative its supposedly have micro turbine generators supplying electric power to the motors, and its possible the transaxle is part of the linkage between generators or between the generators and wheels, where there isn't any need to criss-cross through the troop bay of the APC if it were a typical transaxle. In the first context the damage could have occured in either a mechanical transmission or axle portion of the transaxle and have the kind of result we hear. In the second context, if we assume when operating at top speeds, those generators are running hard to provide their maximum amount of power, a break in some kind of transaxle linking them could just require Ripley to ease down to the point where the vehicle can operating on limited battery capacity and limp away.

[@StaplesandVine]

I think your second suggestion is more accurate. Independent wheel modules would be more efficient to manufacture, maintain and be interchangeable. Governed by their own ECU with a centralised MCU to regulate speed and torque. A centralised generator would also be logical. Ripley could have damaged 2/3 wheel motors in the scene. Clearly the APC has some drive, limp mode / 1/2 active wheel units as we see it come to a halt under its own power.

[@lennonist9746]

Where is the engine ? IN-WHEEL-MOTOR driven ?

[@StaplesandVine]

Yes, in-wheel-motor. They are certainly big enough to take it. 🙂

[@lennonist9746]

@@StaplesandVine Thanks

[@jebise1126]

it has no engine... magic of motion force

[@StaplesandVine]

Apparently the engines are supposed to be in the wheels themselves. Well, it is sci-fi. 🙂

[@jebise1126]

@@StaplesandVine well... sure electric motors can be, those are some big ass wheels. but still where is power source? in wheels too?

[@Kageross]

APC with crossroad capabilities of a sportcar. That thing was designed to look cool and futuristic, easy and cheap to assemble on set. Anyone who knows just a little bit about military vechiles will tell that this is garbage design.

[@StaplesandVine]

I totally agree. A useless military vehicle, but it does look very 😎

[@vicron1380]

Have you already forgotten how to make models without a 3D printer?

[@StaplesandVine]

🤣🤣🤣 No, not yet. 3D printing is a great tool to have in your arsenal, but it's not the only game in town. In next week's video you will see something completely different mainly using traditional techniques. 🙂

[@gromk2071]

In space no one will see the interieur.

[@StaplesandVine]

🤣🤣🤣 You can if you open the door... 😮

[@stihlpoon5821]

Got to do the dropship

[@StaplesandVine]

It's going to happen . 🙂