July 6, 2025

I began the week building a removable awning for my Colonial Marine’s medical APC.  I just used Milliput, Evergreen Plastic, and some odds and ends.

Throughout the week I have been painting 32mm figures (mostly Colonial Marines) for my terraforming space station collection.

Over the years I have been picking up stadium-style lighting whenever I see it at the swap meet.  I decided that they would be great as exterior light for my terraforming compound so I based them and painted them up.  I added some metal washers to the bases to provide added stability.

I found a couple more pieces that I will use as part of the terrain sitting around the outside of my terraforming space station. The tug (circled) is by Matchbox. I don't know what it was supposed to be. I found it at the swap meet for a dollar. I've done some small modification, but mostly painting. The trailer with the large drums is also a swap meet find for a couple dollars. I have no idea who made it; it just looked like the drums would be great for waste removal. The figure is 32mm.

I'm almost done with the figures I'll be using with my Aliens-style terraforming space station. The figures are 32mm. The xenomorphs are yet to be done. Thus far I have completed the science team, the company reps, and the Colonial Marines.  The uniforms for the Colonial Marines used Vallejo Model Colors: Luft Grey for armor, US Olive Drab and Khaki for the pants, US Olive Drab for the helmets, and US Brown Drab for the belts, pouches, and strapping.