1:20 African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus)

And now it is the time for the Leopard. So Felidae Family will have all the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera (with my models of Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, and Snow Leopard))

Compared to big cats, I think I have to put attention to his relatively short legs and a long body with a large massive skull that facilitate powerful jaw muscles.  The muscles attached to the scapula are also remarkable, being exceptionally strong, which enhance his ability to climb trees.

Although it is similar in appearance to the jaguar, Leopard is smaller and more lightly built.

Initially I am going to select a large male South African specimen

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However, I plan to make later a Javan black panther and an Amur Leopard in his winter coat, but now it is time for "plain leopard"...

I can`t wait to see the project of this cat , finished
I love these cats !

First approach...

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Starting painting...

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going on...

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A mutation! Now the rosets painting started and it is surely giving you a lot of work!

that is right!      

more pics:

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JUST FINISHED!!!!!!      

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Tomorrow  I will try to post a walkaraund ...

Just fabulous!

What a wonderful citizen

Very nice pozition, this model is amazing!

Figure complicated and difficult to paint. Congratulations !!

Phantastic job again :)

Thanks a lot Rogério, Christophe, Zelvik, Miguel and Andreas for your nice words.

And here is the promised walkaraund:

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I really like a lot this leopard. The pose, the sculpt and the painting! Markings are very good, back ears, face, tail and rosets. Congratulations for your work again!

Thanks a lot Rogerio for your continuous support and good comments!!!

Wonderful model you did Mgarat !
Great sculpt and paint job. Posture is full of life :)

I like it! Very nice pose and phenomenal paint work!

Thanks Anna and Kosta. Appreciate a lot....

I CAPTURED A SMALL LEOPARD IN MY OFFICE!!!!

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wonderful painting and very nice walkaround, thank you

Thanks Christophe, You are always welcomed

Very good work. congratulations!
I particularly like the posture (reproduced well), the panting, the eyes.

Retoric

Thank you very much Retoric. I am glad you like.