1:20 Jaguar (Panthera Onca)

I am now addressing one of the most beautiful big cats over the world for my Felidae Family: The jaguar.

I am trying to reflect  his particular anatomy. His Big head, heavy body, short legs, short tail. These are some of my guiding photos

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And this is my model... for now…

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Nice as usual nevertheless, I think the head is a bit too big

you see! 

I was also thinking that.
As I said in other topic,  I have the tendency of making big cats with big heads and big eyes....that is why your  comments are so useful for me.

thankyou!!!

Awesome model of a gorgeous cat

Very nice :)

Wonderful model as usual!
looking forward to seeing painted!
fabulous work your cats

It would be great if you take more detailed photos
I'm agree with Christophe, but all other details are wonderful

This will be the next jewell :)
I realy like the body - the anatomy and posture..
Kiki is right abaout the head... but you already know that ..so after the changes and the paint job, We are all expecting one awesome Jaguar :))

Thank you Christophe, Andreas, Lucky Luke, Andreas, Susanne and Kosta for your nice words and smart guidance...

Definitively the head of my jaguar is a little bit big. However I am fearful not going too far as I think one of the characteristics of Jaguar in comparison with other big cats like leopard is his big rounded head.

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Leopard:
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Jaguar:
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Do you see what I mean?

I hope be able to reduce his head in the right proportion and not emulate what the the Jibaros people from the Jaguar Kingdom did for centuries…

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(Sorry for the sharpness of this photo)

And see Here how some weeks ago our admired Harry´s friend tried to reflect the jaguar spirit I have pointed (big head...really):
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Any way, I count on your sharp comments

This is a fabulous model of a jaguar
In a flock of so many species it is better to overstate the characteristics a little, and here there is no doubt that it is a jaguar

The paintwork is fantastic !!! I love this model

SUSANNE wrote:

This is a fabulous model of a jaguar
In a flock of so many species it is better to overstate the characteristics a little, and here there is no doubt that it is a jaguar  

The paintwork is fantastic !!! I love this model    

Mgarat wrote:

And see Here how some weeks ago our admired Harry´s friend tried to reflect the jaguar spirit I have pointed (big head...really):
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Be aware that this is not my model but the fabulous one made some time ago by a friend of Harry...

I agree with Susanne, jaguars have relatively massive heads when compared with other cats, so, in case of doubt, it is better to exagerate a characteristic because the opposite way can compromise the traditional appearance of the animal. The massive body and strong legs will help a relatively big head look not so huge. Remember, head is massive, large nose and strong jaws area are enough to make it look more massive.
Isn't the tail a little long? Lowering it you can compare with hind legs size and check if it is too long or not.

Susanne, Lucky, Roger I really appreciate your comments. I am sure they will be really useful

A new cat is showing up...

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I can't wait for looking at finished work

Another stage...

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Beautiful cat! Can't wait to see him finished!

Looks very promising!!!

Good work with the rosets, looking forward to see the final result!

Step by step...

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Just WOW

Finished!!!
I have spots in my eyes!!!!  

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I will post later a walkaround under sun light.