Well, an enjoyable couple of hours have resulted in the reanimation of THE RHINO! The pose is now "locked", though the 'open' joints have yet to be filled.
This was a fairly effortless process. I first pegged the hooves to the legs with tin solder. I then mounted the figure on a work platform to establish the pose and determine the extent of the modifications needed. This essentially boiled down to straightening out the fully bent right leg by <90°.
I separated the leg from the thigh, pegged the two pieces together, and remounted the figure on the platform. After some minor adjustments, I locked all the joints with superglue, and allowed it to cure.
The lower half of the body is now ready for finishing: restoration, filling, and finishing. I now have to reposition the right arm and resculpt the left hand into a fist. Movin' right along. . .
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