Mister LEE
   MAKING THE STATUE

PAGE TWO: THE MAKING OF MISTER LEE, A PHOTO JOURNAL.


Two close up images side by side of the miniature statue's feet in clay and then with finished handmade kung fu slippers
First, the socks go on. They're more like ankle warmers. Once the kung fu slippers go on, no one will know except you and I.
Two images side by side focusing on the legs with pants and kung fu slippers
The soles are wrapped in very fine vinyl. Embedded into the soles of the feet are magnets. The top of the base will be metallic.
Three images side by side by side of the nunchaku with chain in close up and two full body shots of Mister LEE
The chain links were individually wrapped around tweezers and formed to get that standard shape. The hanging stick was also a toothpick coated in stone clay.
Two images side by side of the back and front view of the miniature statue in gray primer paint
Applied the first coat of primer. Due to the thickness of the primer, some details were lost. Espeically in the face. The second nunchaku stick and chain to be reattached later.
Three images side by side by side in the full body shots of Mister LEE in various angles with skin painted on
I was expecting to make revisions once the first coat of skin paint went on. The proportions had changed due to the paint thickness. This annoyance would plague me on every statue.
Three images side by side by side of Mister LEE having revision work on his head and face and various parts of his body
You can imagine after a second coat... and there's no way around it because the details are so fine. Lots of revising and touchups from here on before adding the sleeves to the pulled down catsuit.
Two images side by side in a medium close up of Mister LEE fully painted with skin and facial features except the hair
Revisions are just about done.
Two images side by side in a medium close up of Mister LEE fully painted with skin and facial features except the hair
Wishful thinking...
Two images side by side in a medium close up of Mister LEE fully painted with skin and facial features except the hair
Although, I'm happy with the progress, something bugged me, but I pressed on anyway in denial.
Two images side by side showing full body shot with hair painted black and arms, torso and face completely painted except eybrows
Completed the body. That 'something' revealed itself in the face. The more I tried to repair it, the more I was hurting it.

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STATUES


Don't hesitate to email me at martengo or via if you have any questions regarding my Mister LEE PD statue or work process. Especially if you are following these steps as a guide to making your own statue.










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