Richards Dragon Donkey Modification

[rtfoe]

Ok ...a wee bit has been taken off with a burr and shaped...



Hhmmm...maybe a bit more I think.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

I agree.......they appear to be just a tad too broad near the tip of the ear........perhaps just a bit of thinning down might help as well. Rick H.

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks with sticking with me on the ears, I have thinned then and narrowed to more acceptable levels, I hope.



Trust me, a ton of resin has been shaved and burred off that it is thin enough to see through.



A diamond cutter was used to bore deeper into the ear and smoothen the edges and tip.



It's really taken donkey years to get to this point so I'll be getting on with more stowage and gear starting with latching with rope to secure what's on now.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
The ears are much improve. Carry on Sir and leave them alone now.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

Will do Jim, thanks.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

I'm "all ears" as to what's next....

 

[yak face]

Fantastic modifications richard , looks just like he's being pulled . I must admit when i saw the title all i could think of was the donkey dragon babies from Shrek

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks guys...my donkey has grown from a little tyke these past few years. If I take much longer to complete him I would need to add hair dye to stop him from aging further.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Forgot about this project Richard. Nice to see your latest additions. Must be ready for some paint now??

 

[rtfoe]

Ooh! Don't hold your breath Steve...much more hesitation and tinkering on the stowage before the wet stuff goes on.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Just in case you want to know why the donkey has that expression...



Who likes being lead by a guy in a skirt with an invisible rope...?



That donkey can audition for a toothpaste ad...



Every shot except from the bottom...

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Ian M]

Looking very good!
I saw that Italeri is re-doing the Breda with the Donkey.. or is it two?

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Richard.....that Donkey looks like he is about to "bite the hand that feeds him"!! Rick H.

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks Ian and Rick, the Breda and donkey look good and can make into a nice dio. This donkey has every reason to bite the Bedouin just look at his extra load recently added...



Cheers,
Richard

 

[BigGreg]

Very well done Richard the pose is very natural and "fluid"... love the work on the mouth and ears... plus the equipment looks very "natural" and heavy...

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Richard......Greg is spot on, the little "beastie" looks like he is not enjoying his burden at all......very natural and life like. I look forward to seeing how the wet stuff turns out. Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Great work the work on the ears was well worth it.

 

[wotan]

Richard

Excellent loading for your well animated quadruped. This will make a very original little vignette.

John

 

[rtfoe]

Thank you, Greg, Rick, Scottie and John for the lovely comments. I don't know what kept me so long from completing the ears...without the tiny burr drills, it would have stayed that way. The mule sure isn't enjoying the extra load.

Did this just now and waiting for it to cure...rolled putty and teased to shape.



The handles make them look like two ladies with their hands on their hips.



The Bedouin received some sandals with the left over putty. You'll find him at the North African build post.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

Nice!