The Creature

[unclescott58]

Another fun Moebuis repop of an old Aurora kit. In this case, The Creature From the Black Lagoon. This kit first came out in mid 70's. It's a bit small than most figure kits, including Aurora's original Creature kit. This was designed as part a series, called Monsters of the Movies. Unlike the Famous Monsters of Filmland series, these new kits were in 1/12 scale, rather than the traditional 1/8 scale of most figure kits. Still, I like the looks of this Creature better than the original. So this is the one I decided to go for. 

One of the fun things I did with this kit, was using Tamiya Diorama Texture Paint on the base. In this case, Grit Effect Light Sand. The results were great. Though it basically ended the use of the paint brush. That's okay. I think it was well worth it.  

[vamach1]

When I built mine I was torn between painting like the movie costumer (a rubber suit) or to make it look realistic similar to an alligator or wild amphibian.  I thinkI ended up somehere in between.  Maybe I will pick up this kit so my creature can have a buddy.  Nice job on yours.  Is the green painted or unpainted?.  I think mine just had  manicure done.

Edited December 2, 2017 by vamach1
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[vamach1]

From Life magazine.

[unclescott58]

Great job on yours too, Rex.