Custom Kill Bill - Beatrix Kiddo (bride) 1/6 resin statue

[Soulinertia]

This is my first custom resin statue "bash". I'm a total n00b when it comes to this type of build. I've never even bought a resin model kit before, but I've always loved the Kill Bill poster and wanted to recreate it as a 3D model display. I wasn't too impressed with any of the other bride statues I've seen so I decided to modify an existing statue with a similar pose. I'll admit this one has a bit more, ahem . . . sex appeal as well.

I started with a Poison statue I found from the Street Fighter series:

I removed the hat and sculpted some new hair strands with air dry clay. (any suggestions on a good material/product for this type of work. Something I can sculpt with high detail and is easy to sand with minimal shrinkage?)

I also made a belt and a few other pieces as a foundation of the pants and jacket. They shrunk quite a bit though so I wasn't able to use all of the pieces.

After some initial putty added. I used some Tamiya white putty and Testors contour putty. Man this stuff stinks!

A bit of sanding.

And more sanding.

I also cut the arm off at this stage closer to the shoulder so I can reposition it.

I couldn't really tell where I was at so I added some white and yellow paint. I probably should just hit it with spray primer.

Here is the arm I cut into pieces so I could reposition it. And the sword I'll be using:

That's where I'm at so far.

Here is a quick mock up I drew on my galaxy note 2 phone to get a better idea of what it should look like finished:

I also did a quick photoshop rendering of what I want the final display to look like.

And the actual poster I'm trying to match:

More soon!

 

[foj3000]

Re: Custom Kill Bill (bride) 1/6 resin statue

Looking pretty good, But I think you will find this material much easier to work with:
Apoxie® Sculpt

 

[Soulinertia]

Re: Custom Kill Bill (bride) 1/6 resin statue

Thanks for the tip! Do you know if Hobby Lobby or Michael's carries it? Or should I be able to find this stuff at my local hobby shop?

Got the arm re-set and attached.

 

[foj3000]

Re: Custom Kill Bill (bride) 1/6 resin statue

Your Hobby shop might carry the Aves, Hobby Lobby or Michaels don't.
Hobby Lobby does sell this Epoxy Putty that is similar to Aves, the white is best for sculpting:
Milliput - The epoxy putty with a thousand uses in modelling, DIY and industry

 

[Soulinertia]

I picked up some Milliput. Kind of tough to work with, but I made the sleeves and pant legs out of it. My local hobby shop was out of the Aves, but they said they would order more. A few more progress shots:

 

[Wes R]

Looking good. I love these japanese statues for customs, just wish the things didn't cost an arm and a leg.

 

[Soulinertia]

Update: I added some more structure to the jacket and used real leather strips for the ribbing on the legs:

 

[Soulinertia]

first round of spray primer:

Also created a little animated rotating gif:

 

[Wes R]

Turning out really well. What brand of primer are you using? I found that some of them turn the plastic into a sticky mess if it touches it.

 

[pengbuzz]

Turning out really well. What brand of primer are you using? I found that some of them turn the plastic into a sticky mess if it touches it.

Yeah; that's if you use an enamel. Acrylic sprays and Krylon don't seem to give me much trouble.

 

[Soulinertia]

Turning out really well. What brand of primer are you using? I found that some of them turn the plastic into a sticky mess if it touches it.

Thanks!

I'm using Rust-Oleum painters touch ultracoat 2x white primer.

Finally on to the airbrushing!

 

[BlackSugar]

As a anime and Tarantino fan, I salute you!