Weyland-Yutani Wall Plaque

This is a fun hanging prop that I designed to fit into the Aliens universe. I envisioned it being a badge or plaque that was bolted to the entrance of a weathered, possibly abandoned Weyland-Yutani facility.

Finished size: 240mm W x 144mm H x 18.5mm D

The version shown in the pictures was printed in Protopasta iron-fill PLA, rusted using their instructions, and painted using basic yellow and white acrylic paint. The weathered look was a lot of fun and looks absolutely legitimate like it was straight out of the movie.

However, any colour PLA will work as well.

Protopasta Ironfill PLA:
https://proto-pasta.com/products/magnetic-iron-pla

Protopasta rusting instructions:
https://proto-pasta.com/blogs/how-to/17590348-improved-rusting-method-for-iron-prints

If you intend on following the rusting method, I highly recommend using an art fixative spray on the rusted parts once finished. The bare rust finish gradually continues and slowly flakes and falls, and using an artwork fixative spray (used for charcoal or pencil art) seems to hold onto the surface without leaving a wet or discoloured look that clear sealants do (such as clear spray coats for paint). 

Construction
The display has been broken up into all individual elements for ease of printing in different colours/materials. And for aging and painting before assembly.

Letters and logo are to be glued to the front plate.

The rear plate can be either glued or fastened together (with M3 bolts or equivalent timber screws)

There are small holes in the top to allow the plaque to be hanged with picture frame wire (if you chose this method, make sure to apply the wire BEFORE gluing the back panel in place). Otherwise, keyholes in the back panel allow it to hang from wall hooks.