🛸 LV426 Designs – Premium Resin Miniatures (Unpainted Physical Models)

Alien Earth Chest Bursters

Few lifeforms in science fiction are as instantly recognisable—or as terrifying—as the Chestburster. Inspired by the iconic parasitic alien organisms from the legendary Alien universe, these highly detailed resin miniatures capture the creature in the moments immediately after its violent emergence, with elongated serpentine bodies, biomechanical ribbing and the unmistakable smooth-domed head that has haunted fans for decades.

Designed by Papsikels Miniatures, each variant features a unique pose, making them perfect for recreating tense cinematic encounters, building atmospheric sci-fi dioramas, or adding a horrifying alien menace to your tabletop battlefields.

Whether you're assembling an extraterrestrial infestation, expanding a xenomorph-inspired collection, or searching for an unforgettable painting project, these miniature horrors are ready to strike.

Perfect for:

👽 Alien-inspired collections
🚀 Sci-fi tabletop wargames
🎲 RPG encounters and campaigns
🛸 Space horror dioramas
🎨 Display painting projects
👾 Collectors of biomechanical creatures

⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

All models are supplied as unpainted physical resin miniatures.

They may require:

• Assembly (if applicable)
• Support removal
• Sanding / filing
• Priming and painting

Models are supplied unpainted unless otherwise stated.

📦 What You Will Receive

Choose from:

• Alien Earth Chest Burster 1
• Alien Earth Chest Burster 2
• Alien Earth Chest Burster 3
• Complete Set – All 3 Chest Bursters

Each purchase includes:

• 1 unpainted physical resin miniature (or complete set if selected)
• Printed at your chosen scale
• No base included
• Physical model only — No STL files included

📏 Scale Options

Available in:

• 28mm Scale
• 32mm Scale

📏 Understanding Miniature Scale

Miniature scale refers to the height of an average human-sized figure standing upright:

• 28mm Scale → approximately 28mm from foot to eye level
• 32mm Scale → approximately 32mm from foot to eye level

Actual model size varies depending on the creature's coiled pose and sculpted anatomy.

📖 About the Creature

The Chestburster is one of the most iconic stages in the Alien lifecycle. After gestating inside a living host, the juvenile creature violently emerges before rapidly growing into the deadly Xenomorph. Despite its small size, it is already fast, aggressive and perfectly adapted for survival, making it one of the most memorable creatures in science fiction and horror cinema.

These original Papsikels sculpts faithfully capture that unsettling biomechanical aesthetic, with three distinct poses that look fantastic displayed individually or together as an emerging brood.

🛠 Support Removal – Safe, Easy Method (Recommended)

Delicate models may ship with supports attached to protect fragile details during transit.

Safe removal method:

• Run hot tap water (hot but not painful)
• Hold supported areas under water for 2–3 seconds
• Supports soften immediately and peel away easily

For smaller supports around the limbs or tail, carefully trim using hobby flush cutters.

🛠 Assembly & Preparation

High-detail resin miniatures may require light hobby preparation:

• Remove supports
• Light sanding if required
• Assemble with superglue (cyanoacrylate) if necessary
• Prime before painting

🧼 Resin Handling Note

Occasionally a slight residue may remain from post-processing.

This is harmless and can easily be removed with:

✔ Warm soapy water
✔ Make-up remover wipes

🧽 Quality Process

Every miniature is professionally finished:

✔ Printed on our ultra-high-detail 16K resin printers
✔ Washed in isopropyl alcohol
✔ Rinsed in hot water
✔ Fully UV cured
✔ Carefully inspected before dispatch

Supports are only retained where necessary to protect delicate parts during shipping.

📦 Shipping & Packaging

✔ Fast UK dispatch
✔ Secure protective packaging
✔ Sturdy shipping boxes
✔ Tracked postage options available

International buyers: platform checkout calculates applicable taxes and import charges where required.

🌟 Why Choose LV426 Designs?

✔ Official licensed seller
✔ Printed on 16K resin printers for exceptional detail
✔ Produced using our proprietary LV426 Nostromo Resin Blend for superior strength, flexibility and durability
✔ Printed, cleaned, cured and quality checked in our Yorkshire workshop
✔ Secure packaging for safe delivery
✔ Fast, friendly UK customer support

🧾 Licensing & Attribution

This model was created by Papsikels Miniatures and is sold under official commercial licence.

LV426 Designs is authorised to sell physical resin prints only.

Digital STL files are never included.