12-inch model of Locutus : Borg assimilated intermediary from capture of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 1990s Star Trek The Next Generation TV series. Model made from vinyl, fitting was excellent. However, vinyl has tendency to sag after a few years, hence filled model inner with modeling plaster to hold its shape in years to come. Also, superglue had to be used since regular modeling glue could not secure parts together. Star Trek.com (official site) - http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/index.html

Model major work were its arms and Borg wires inserted into Picard's body. Arms were superglued to body, gaps filled with modeling putty. For wire tubes, to ensure a snug fit, wire attachment points were drilled, clothing pins inserted into opening. Wiring tubes then secured onto protruding clothing pins and superglued.

Inset 1 : Locutus model full profile, plaster filled the model legs and upper body giving it a stable stance. Display base made from plastic picture frame, color insert created from various Star Trek images organized in Microsoft PowerPoint and printed from color inkjet printer. Locutus / Jean-Luc Picard characters played by veteran British actor Patrick Stewart. Patrick Stewart - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Stewart

Rollover : Bottom Locutus close-up, wiring around the right leg and arms were molded onto body. Entire model hand-painted, Borg implants painted Tamiya Gun Metal acrylic, dry-brush with Light Grey for surface detailing. Body fabric painted Tamiya Flat Black, facial/hand features painted Testor Flat Gull Grey.

In Star Trek episode "Best of Both Worlds" when Picard was assimilated, his human flesh tone aurora transformed into neutral grey to indicate assimilation into Borg mental collective. Locutus of Borg - http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/jd_locutus.htm