New 3D models and shop: *New Bull Javan Rhino

Hello everyone,


I have a new model I recently created of a 1:22 scale Indian elephant cow.  The model was created from real life observation, I spent many hours at my local zoo studying a particular elephant up close.  

I have received multiple request for copies of my models on this forum and others so I am pleased to finally offer my replicas for those interested.  I have opened a shop on Shapeways initially offering two models for sale, I plan to add more species in the future.

RE001-1:22 scale Indian elephant cow (8 ft)  11.5 x 15.9 cm
RE002-1:22 scale Indian elephant calf (3.9 ft) 6 x 7.6 cm
Please note the models are hollow, white and unpainted, they should be washed with soap and water prior to painting.  They are made of white nylon plastic which is hard and rigid.

Shapeways is a large 3D printing company based in New York and the Netherlands. They have multimillion dollar industrial grade 3D printing machines and ship all around the world.  I have uploaded my models to their site and setup a shop, once a customer places an order Shapeways staff will print out a white nylon plastic model, package and ship it to your door within a couple weeks.  Standard credit cards and PayPal are accepted.

SHOP LINK- Red Elephant Wildlife Models
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/redelephant





The inspiration for the adult cow elephant, we walked down to the river to give her a bath.

I've already ordered the pair, they should arrive before January 24th! I can't wait!!!

I was posting some wishes in your Siam Topic... And here it is   

Not Siam but a fantastic elephant with calf and with an excellent price. I have to save money to catch those ones. Will you make 1:32 copies? I know there is some 1960's standarts collectors here   

Philter4 wrote:

I've already ordered the pair, they should arrive before January 24th! I can't wait!!!

Great Phil, I hope you like them when they arrive!

Kikimalou wrote:

I was posting some wishes in your Siam Topic... And here it is   

Not Siam but a fantastic elephant with calf and with an excellent price. I have to save money to catch those ones. Will you make 1:32 copies? I know there is some 1960's standarts collectors here   

Hi Christophe, I put a reply to your comment in the Siam topic. Yes 1:32 scale versions will be offered shortly in my shop too.

Great! Thank you   

Thank youfor that ! I will probably wait for the male    

Thank for the informations and that are beautieful elephants      

This is wonderful news Andrew - she is such a beautiful model!

Amazing models!        

Great news! I also will wait for the male if it is planned.
What will be your next models?

Wonderful models!

Thnak you all for your comments, it is great to hear the reception of my models.

HKHollinstone wrote:

This is wonderful news Andrew - she is such a beautiful model!

Joan Milelire wrote:

Great news! I also will wait for the male if it is planned.
What will be your next models?

Hi Joan, Harriet

It is because of people like yourselves, Anna, and miniNature, that I was encouraged to release my own models as well.
The bull elephant will be added to my shop soon, I just need to do a bit of fixes first.  Christophe suggested I release 1:32 scale versions as well, so these will be added soon too.

I know the collectors here like rare species not made by the big companies, here is what I have in mind for possible new models:
-Javan rhino
-African forest elephant
-Borneo pygmy elephant
-Grevys zebra

Bonjour Andrew,
I am very interrested for the 2 elephant.How much more He will cost me to have them painted.I am very very interesting to get also the Javan rhino, the african forest elephant,the Borneo pygmy elephant and the Grevys zebra.My English is not to good but i will like to know the
way you will like to be pay.My son has a paypal address and he can pay you with paypal.If you need
additionnal information on me you can informe you with Anna,Harriet or joan.I make business with them.Also I can pay you by a U"S" money order, and just send me the elephant after you got the money.Have a nice day.Littlebear

Congrats with your Shapeways Shop Andrew! These models and also Siam are great! Hope to see a lot more amazing models of you  

Thanks Stijn for your comment.

littlebear wrote:

Bonjour Andrew,
                   I am very interrested for the 2 elephant.How much more He will cost me to have them painted.I am very very interesting to get also the Javan rhino, the african forest elephant,the Borneo pygmy elephant and the Grevys zebra.My English is not to good but i will like to know the
way you will like to be pay.My son has a paypal address and he can pay you with paypal.If you need
additionnal information on me you can informe you with Anna,Harriet or joan.I make business with them.Also I can pay you by a U"S" money order, and just send me the elephant after you got the money.Have a nice day.Littlebear

Thanks littlebear, I have sent you a private message.

Its nice to see these models for sale. I haven't seen elephants as accurate as yours, except for real ones, of course. The pose of the calf is especially unique.   

Wow, wonderful models indeed! I will start to safe money for the cow! Great shop, congratulations!

Stunning elephants, it is obvious you know their anatomy so well. congratulations 

Thank you: Geospiza fortis, Anna, kudu11

Here is a work in progress of my next model, the Javan rhino.

  I especially like the walking pose!

Wonderfull figures !! Love all of them !    Congratulations !!

Miguel

Andrew, I was going to send this as a PM but I thought others might find this interesting and useful as well so I'll just post it here for everyone. I was thinking as an example if you offered the Javan rhino in the poses as shown, can you change the pose of the figures already offered for sale?  For instance, how difficult would it be to make the Javan rhino in a laying pose if I wanted to make a scene where it was wallowing in the mud?

Thank you Miguel.

Philter4 wrote:

Andrew, I was going to send this as a PM but I thought others might find this interesting and useful as well so I'll just post it here for everyone.  I was thinking as an example if you offered the Javan rhino in the poses as shown, can you change the pose of the figures already offered for sale?  For instance, how difficult would it be to make the Javan rhino in a laying pose if I wanted to make a scene where it was wallowing in the mud?

Hi Phil,

Yes that is relatively simple to do once I get my base models built.  The way it works is a neutral pose is created then this can be altered to many different poses by rotating the joints, head etc.  
Here is an example, I printed two elephants derived from the same basic model but posed differently.  If there is an interest I can offer multiple poses of each animal.

elephas_maximus wrote:

Yes that is relatively simple to do once I get my base models built.  The way it works is a neutral pose is created then this can be altered to many different poses by rotating the joints, head etc.

That is great news, and gives me the idea for a mini scene with the Javan rhino, so get a good "wallowing" pose ready!  I'll probably get a pair for a scene in the mud pool where I use the one you have in the walking pose as entering the pool and have you modify the other to be laying in it, another project I have no time for but really am excited to work on!

These elephants are just fantastic! Thanks so much for making them available!

And the rhino looks wonderful! It's great to finally see the javan rhino get a model!

I really like the different poses for the elephant and the rhino. That must be a lot of fun to sculpt.

Really looking forward to the 1/32 scaled models!