RP's 75mm Carthago War Elephant

[jknaus]

As soon as I saw this figure it caught my attention. Now I have it and I'm quite pleased. I have started it and will post pictures here. Unfortunately I'm not a fast builder or painter and i only hope I can do it justice.
I tried using clamps but they kept slipping so when I went looking for some string I found a spare work boot lace. I made a loop in one end and slipped the other end through it and looped it over the elephant halves. Then pulling tight I wrapped it around to get a good seal. Because the lace was rough it didnt slip at all. I had enough legnth left to wrap it around the head. and let the 5 minute epoxy set for a couple of days. Then filled the small seams with epoxy putty and then acrylic putty. The nice thing about acrylic putty is it can be wiped off with a damp cloth so there is not much sanding. I did have to cut out some skin on the bottom of the neck to make it look like it emerged under the strap. Still work to do but here is where I am so far.

More to come.
James

 

[yellowcat]

Hi James,
Please take a picture of the back of the elephant where the belt meets. Mine does not match up.
Thanks. Felix

 

[jknaus]

I'll try and post a better picture in a bit but here is a slightly blurry one.

When I looked at this I saw there were 2 bolts and assumed this would be where two straps joined. I have filled it but need to scribe a shallow groove to simulate where the two straps butt up against each other.
James

 

[jknaus]

Okay here are some better pictures. I marked what I assumed were rivets.

I still have cleaning and work to do.
James

 

[yellowcat]

Thank you for the pictures. Your's are pretty lined up. Mine is off.

 

[Viking Bob]

This will be epic, what a diorama this will make. Following with interest.

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello Mr. jkanus

Thank you so much for your share... Im very happy because you like it...

Thank you Sir.
With best regards
Hugo Pereira

 

[Red Five]

It's so nice to see virtually every resin kit I buy today free of bubble, good definition and no significant seam lines

I had to work with some real stinkers in the 1990s