Mounting Elephants onto 40x40mm stand

[imported_Bryanmd]

Hey Guys,
Just wrapped up my Polybian Romans and Later Carthaginians. In the latter case, I am having problems mounting elephants because the trunk sticks out and interferes with frontal contact. The beautiful Jumbos are Corvus Belli, and I am making two stands of 40x40mm each.

If I mount them dead center and forward marching, the trunk hits the rump or front of the figures in front of it (while in column, or attacking, respectively) in such a way that denies stand to stand contact.

If I put one left of center, and one right of center (with skirmisher figures to "balance the look"), I avoid trunk to rump contact in column, but the front edge still has the mean old trunk interfering with contact with an opponent.

If I mount them diagonally, it loses some of the "forward march" look, but doesn't block frontal contact.

Any suggestions? I love the figs, just wondering if there's a better way to give Jumbo the spotlight.

Thanks,
Bryan

[Bob. (and his dog)]

I have mounted figures at a partial diagonal to allow weapons and trunks to slide inbetween figures ahead.

Or, mount on deeper base, but mark the 40mm depth on the base so you can recoil the proper distance.

Do not affix the guy to the base and just fiddle with it to make it fit as needed.

[imported_Bryanmd]

sound reasoning, thanks

bry

[Timurilank]

Bryan,

Have you used needle nosed pliers to bend the trunk? I cover the trunk with thick paper to prevent damage to the trunk, but it may work. Another option is staggering the figures on the element the Elephant would normally be following. All my auxilia 4Ax are based on a staggered line to give the impression of depth and not in a line.

cheers,

[imported_Bryanmd]

I am too terrified to bend the trunk, and I have already painted Jumbo(s).

Besdies, if either Jumbo complains, it's PETA time for me....

My Clumber Spaniel has already complained, citing that only gets doggie treats three times a day, rather than on demand.....

Good advice, though...appreciate it.....

bry

[Bob. (and his dog)]

PETA = people eating tasty animals

Royals want treats on demand too


http://www-personal.umich.edu/~abeattie/dbasum2005/4%20WOOF%20ROYALS.jpg

[ January 17, 2006, 19:33: Message edited by: Bob. (and his dog) ]

[Redwilde]

Mount jumbo diagonally, and add a skirmisher facing front in the other corner if there's any confusion about front edge.

[imported_Bryanmd]

Originally posted by Redwilde:
Mount jumbo diagonally, and add a skirmisher facing front in the other corner if there's any confusion about front edge. That is my plan! Thanks!

Love the photo of The Royals too!
bry