Model of the Month May 2012 (Giraffe)

Started by Graham Lee, April 27, 2012, 06:10:24 PM

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Looking through some old pictures and I seem to have a collection of Giraffe models, I expect we will explain the first one which I think would be the easiest to make as it does
not use raisen twists but whatever model is made the most I will explain at the end of the month.

Perhaps someone will make a model with a selection of parts from all three models  :D
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I love the top things what ever they are called?



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Quote from: DaveI love the top things what ever they are called?


Giraffes have ossicones, which is like a cross between horns and antlers. They have the protective skin, with a blood supply, that antlers have, when they first start to grow. Yet under that skin, is actually ossified cartilage, which is the same matterial horns are made up of. Male giraffes will often rub the skin off the top part of their ossicones, during their mock battles, and real battles with other male giraffes.
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Lol rub their skin lol



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Btw that was me trying to be ignorant rather than an insult, thank you for the facts


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hi , tried in 350q yellow + 260q brown ( may be brown ears are useless or too big)


funat60

#6
I will be happily awaiting the proper instructions, but I am learning a lot from this.  Planning ahead which bubbles need to be first is a real biggie!
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tcbcs

#7
I'll have a go at this a little later but here's the one I've donr in the past - it's super simple
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serensmum

#8
This is my baby giraffe. I made one of these on Saturday but I forgot the eyes- no wonder the child looked confused. I am going to try the model of the month ones this week if I can.

uncannyjeff

#9
Keeping with the 5" Round for the snout/muzzle/ front of face - whatever you call that bit.

phoenix

#10
I have always liked the round for the giraffe face. the goldenrod, or orange in the rainbow alien heads make good giraffe faces, as the alien eyes can be used as nostrills

just made a quick one
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First attempt proportions a bit wrong will have another go tomorrow.

Missmagico

#12
Several attempts later hence a lack of yellow balloons...... :D

millerart

#13
Missmagico, I like yours the best so far (even if she is blushing with embarrassment). The head works really well. :D

millerart

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Here are my entries for the month. I did 2 versions using 160's. The first is a little more cartoony than the second. I use a slightly inflated pink heart for the mouth which gave him rosy cheeks.