July 5, 2012
Gold Spandex Around Side Openings, Head, Feet & Ends of Tusks
July 7, 2012
White Base Coat
Gold Leaf & Base Coat
July 5 & 7, 2012
Gold metallic spandex was applied with epoxy around the side openings, the front and rear legs and as a "head band". Off-white latex paint with sand added for texture was used as a primer and for the main body final color. Teal used for the feet and lower two thirds of the head. Interior shell surfaces finished in orange.
Gold Leaf & Paint In-Process - July 8, 2012
Gold Leaf & Paint In-Process - July 8, 2012
July 7, 2012
Applying White Base Coat
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July 7, 2012
Applying White Base Coat
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July 7, 2012
Orange Interior Base Coat
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July 7, 2012
White Base Coat
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July 7, 2012
Interior Second Coat
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July 8, 2012
Turquoise Base Coat
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July 8, 2012
Turquoise Base Coat Detailing
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July 8, 2012
Base Coats Complete
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July 8, 2012
Base Coats Complete
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