A MIGHTY HELP

1 1 June 2018, 18:46

Bart Goesaert
looking good, is this based on animals from the Berlin zoo?

1 June 2018, 19:10

Patricio Mardones
I dont know but I guess not, because the elephant seems to belongs to a circus...

1 June 2018, 19:22

Bart Goesaert
According to info I've found timeframe should be 1939, invasion of Poland. There are also pictures from 1945 where Elephants from the zoo or circusses aid in clearing the debris from the bombings. [img1]

2 June 2018, 05:03

Spanjaard
simply amazing idea, and as always fantastic implementation, looking forward the final product. just one detail ... the body of an elephant does not "sink" in the way you did in the area where the person is sitting on top, sorry. believe me, I know that by experience 🙂

2 June 2018, 07:39

Hoodlum90
Cool Idea!

2 June 2018, 11:30

Alec K
Very unique photo and diorama idea 👍. Spanjaard, I want to hear about you elephant riding experience! As far as the "sink" in the elephant, maybe it's more to account for the flattening of the rider's legs? Just a thought.

5 June 2018, 12:02

Patricio Mardones
thanks for your comments! Spanjaard, I will modificate the rider (my first figure made by me)

5 June 2018, 15:07

Spanjaard
Years ago I visited the mahout school in Thailand, were they teach how to work with elephants. Elephant labour is not longer allowed, but they keep the place to maintain the skills and tradition. Money comes of course from tourist that want to feel as mahouts for a few days (elephant does not really obey you, but certainly does obey the professional next to you). A truly amazing experience. And one thing I am sure about, the back of the elephant, does not sink with the weight of a human siting on top. I know, I have been there 🙂

5 June 2018, 16:51

Spanjaard
Picture 9 and 10, there is an area, were the rider seats, that should be flat, in my opinion

5 June 2018, 16:53