The first steps

I began work some weeks ago on some of my models. One I've started on -- and will doubtless continue to "improve" until, top-heavy, it crashes down, is my carnosaur.



The green is where I've modified the original piece. I added a frill of horns behind the head, two curved horns from the brow and a jeweled headpiece with leather straps between the two.

You can't see it well, but there's also a necklace around the dino's neck and ornamental straps added to the rider's saddle.

The base has been roughly coated in green stuff, and patted down; the idea was to have the carnosaur striding across rough, stony terrain. It really doesn't read very well, and I may have to remove the base entirely to get the effect I want.

Here you can see some of the filler I had to put in to the arms. (It's worse on the legs -- for such a hearty animal, he's got quite a few gaps in his body!) There's also the little stump on the base. It's out of focus, but it's a decent first attempt; if I end up ripping out the base and starting over, I'll definitely add a new one to the next attempt.

Things I still have to do: Some more filing, some more green stuff. Maybe a new base?

And that's the necklace. I like it, even though it looks like a necktie. Sharp-dressed dino! Sharp-dressed!