Large Bull African elephant replica

Here is my latest replica, a 1:16 scale bull African elephant.  Sculpted on the computer, 3D printed then painted with acrylics (brush and airbrush).
I based this model on a 45 year old Kenyan elephant named Satao who was poached for his ivory in 2014.

I have this model for sale (in 1:22 scale) for those interested:
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/redelephant

What an amazing creature, - my heart weeps that some human empty-brain worm could even think of killing him

Hurraaay for this awesome model in his memory

it's beautiful. !!!

Phantastic elephant :)

Wow, this model is amazing result of your work.
So beautiful, so perfect ..
And so wonderful choice, to make it in a memory of Satao

He is fantastic Andrew! I'm going to add him to my collection next month!

You've made a great tribute to Satao with this wonderful model. Poor elephant, poor world, poor us!

While I looked again at these pics, I thought again about some 1:32 elephants from you  Andrew, I know I insist a lot but I can't resist.  

Thanks everyone for your comments.  This elephant died a slow painful death, rangers found his body with tusked hacked out and a poisoned arrow deep in his side.  He was not killed instantly and suffered greatly.

Christophe: I initially was thinking about releasing 1:32 scale figures but after experimenting I think I will stay with 1:22.  
When the models were made smaller the thin ears and tails proved to be problematic for Shapeways to easily handle (kept getting rejected as not printable).

elephas_maximus wrote:

Christophe: I initially was thinking about releasing 1:32 scale figures but after experimenting I think I will stay with 1:22.  
When the models were made smaller the thin ears and tails proved to be problematic for Shapeways to easily handle (kept getting rejected as not printable).

Ok Andrew, I understand and I will stop to harass you with this

... And I will need to save more money

This figure is just perfect and it is a pleasure to admire it just in pictures, I wonder how it is in real.

Roger wrote:

This figure is just perfect and it is a pleasure to admire it just in pictures, I wonder how it is in real.

I saw the Asian Elephant at Anna's home and it is an incredible thing

Wonderful creature, the real one and his model!

Hello Elephas_maximus,

Is it possible to know how to get one in 1:16?

Best regards.

Wow!!! great figure!!! very beautiful

This beautiful elephant arrived today!! Now I will prepare to paint it. Thanks Elephas Maximus!! it's fantastic, truly amazing.

CONGRATULATIONS, Miguel

The most wonderful model of an elephant one can think of

Beautiful! It looks very great while printed! You did an awesome job Andrew!

first steps

WOW! great job! I am excited which way it will continue.

The shadows base

Fabulous!

What a beauty!

This is a really stunning model! Outstanding work, Elephas, and congratulations, Miguelt!

Lights and color. Now, I need to work with the details.

It is already great I can't wait to watch the final stage