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Title: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: VonAkers on 06 December 2021, 01:04:09 AM

Hi Guys
Just after your thoughts ..?
Which Manufacturer does the Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant ?
Look forward to the opinions.
Cheers

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: SJWi on 06 December 2021, 05:19:55 AM

I have war elephants by A&A, Aventine and Warlord.  The Carthaginian one by A&A is pretty good, and an absolute bargain at £10.75 for an all-metal model including crew. Their current offer for December is "buy 4 packs get 1 free" so treat yourself . The rest of their Carthaginian range is pretty decent too.   

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: Tim Haslam on 06 December 2021, 07:50:57 AM

Second that.
However don’t rule out the brilliant Victrix kit.
Very versatile and looks great.

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: SJWi on 06 December 2021, 10:08:08 AM

Tim, agree on Victrix. I have a pack ready for use with my Numidian army. Might be hard to track down though as Victrix website currently shows them as “sold out”.

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: sgzleada71 on 06 December 2021, 11:57:51 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_60tsVu38k

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: Tim Haslam on 06 December 2021, 05:19:49 PM

My Numidians

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: Jjonas on 06 December 2021, 09:55:54 PM

https://ancientbattles.com/Carthage/Carthage_AncientBattles.html

The Victrix kit is good. It is thick and you get two. The skin is a bit bulky.

https://ancientbattles.com/ptolemaic_elephants/Ptolemaic_elephants_AncientBattles_2019_WIP.html

I turned one into a Ptolemaic one.
https://ancientbattles.com/ptolemaic_elephants/Ptolemaic_elephants_AncientBattles_2019.html

Aventine is comparable:
https://aventineminiatures.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/253

Relic has a number of African elephants they have produced over the years. One is one the right with big ears:
https://ancientbattles.com/elephantarchia/Raphia_2017_MSF_001.jpg

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: nikephorous on 06 December 2021, 10:23:30 PM

I rather like the Foundry elephant. It is the right size, has good detail and has a good heft to it.

The down side is that they now want 34 quid for it!  :o

Never going to happen.

On the plus side though, I can sell the 15 I have to fund a new house... lol


John

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: Mithridates1 on 07 December 2021, 04:53:53 AM

Further to comments on Relic Miniatures, they make 2 elephants with crew astride (ie no howdah) as well as a nice vignette of Hannibal astride his own nellie.

Gripping Beast has a resin Carthaginian elephant with howdah.

Would echo support for Aventine and Victrix examples.    Aventine has elephants without howdahs and crew astride.  They include suitable mahouts for Carthaginians.   Looks like their elephants are now in resin.

I always like to mix my elephants so try and use a number of manufacturers' versions. 

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: rumacara on 07 December 2021, 09:27:07 AM

This post may help you with some photos and opinions of others.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=132134.0

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: pogo on 07 December 2021, 01:32:48 PM

3D printed
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373746390723?var=642786042157
just received them, quit large and more 32mm but imposing
might replace the crew
Alex

Title: Re: Best 28mm Carthaginian War Elephant
Post by: VonAkers on 08 December 2021, 03:07:16 AM

Guys
Thank  you very much , lots to think about , I shall advise.
Cheers