Tyrannosaurus rex maquette

[Kratos]

Can't wait for this one

 

[Agent0028]

Hey now, I think the man explained himself fully enough, let's not push him for another lengthy post.

Sorry, I'm nosey by nature.

 

[Amanaman]

Some may not feel comfortable with the latest depiction of the T-rex, no matter how accurate. It seems to me like it took the JP movies to dispel the idea of the upright T-rex.

But I too am loving this piece every time I look at it.

 

[Kyuzo]

It certainly exceeds a lot of the museum models in terms of quality and execution as far as the proto goes. And certainly a far cry from the Aurora snap kits I built as a kid.

 

[Scar]

Sorry, I'm nosey by nature.

Just joking man. Would have expected for at least some manner of an explanation from Vader1. His post reminded me of every time this guy talked in the movie, "The Ladykillers" and every other character just stared for a moment, accepted it, and moved on with the conversation. To each his own.

 

[Khev]

I like the contrast between these two pieces. The carnotaurus appears as a hyper and explosive predator while the T-Rex comes across more as a cold, calculating killer.

 

[Agent0028]

Just joking man.

I know, the problem with message forums is that wryness is lost in translaation.

I would expect a bit of an explanation too. Just saying something with no explanation is a pet peeve. Not that someone doesn't ahve a right to just dislike something, but there's usually a reasona nd I'm always curious what it is.

 

[Kratos]

I like the contrast between these two pieces. The carnotaurus appears as a hyper and explosive predator while the T-Rex comes across more as a cold, calculating killer.

Yea that sounds quite good the way you put it

 

[Scar]

I like the contrast between these two pieces. The carnotaurus appears as a hyper and explosive predator while the T-Rex comes across more as a cold, calculating killer.

An excellent way to frame the disparity, and it's true to what they are meant to represent. Carnotaurus was a lightly-built hunter that brought down swift, small prey and engulfed it whole. T.rex, particularly older adults, were more brawlers than chasers, made to fight dangerous, heavily-fortified herbivores head-on. That's part of the appeal, I think, in depicting these two particular maquettes, not just the dinosaur species but the particular individuals to show the similarities but really accent the astounding differences between the two.

I would expect a bit of an explanation too. Just saying something with no explanation is a pet peeve. Not that someone doesn't ahve a right to just dislike something, but there's usually a reasona nd I'm always curious what it is.

I feel the same way, explanation can at least help you understand why a person doesn't like it. I think it's because this battered, aged tyrant isn't exactly the regal image of the T.rex that most people have in mind, but in Cretaceous North America it was the very definition of royalty - a ruler completely unrivaled and with total dominion over his kingdom. I don't see what there isn't to like here.

 

[Kratos]

I think that if a Stegosaurus Maquette is made it should have a similar Base to the T-Rex so they can be paired up like a dio

 

[Scar]

I think that if a Stegosaurus Maquette is made it should have a similar Base to the T-Rex so they can be paired up like a dio

I certainly hope not, being that one is from the Jurassic and the other from the Cretaceous.

Now if there was a Stegosaurus and Allosaurus with similar bases, that would be pretty cool, but odds are we'll probably either see a dio of the two or one or both with unique bases. Any way you look at it, I'm excited for a Stego! I also can't wait to see the Styracosaurus coming out soon. Well, hopefully we'll have the dio before they put the Styracosaurus up for pre-order, but it will still be neat to see how it's rendered. I wonder if they're going to use any unique warning coloration on the cranial frill; that'd be awesome.

 

[Agent0028]

This line really has the potential to become my.

 

[Scar]

Oddly enough this is probably going to be the only line that I faithfully collect, provided the quality in production is up to par with what we're seeing. I usually collect sporadic pieces that interest me from a wide number of lines, but with this I'm pretty certain I'll be snagging each piece, just based on the previews.

One thing I would really like to see, as I'm thinking of it, is either a group of a few Allosaurids or Carcharodontosaurids (or several different carnivorous species) feeding both around and within the body of a massive sauropod, perhaps with one or two fighting around the body and another peaking out from the massive cavern carved into the beast's belly, as the sheltering carnivore feeds and watches the spectacle of its fellows quarreling. But that's just me.

 

[Kyuzo]

Some good suggestions here. I also think a vignette from Ricardo Delgado's Age of Reptiles would be nice - particularly the lone Allosaur vs. the Ceratosaurus pack.

And yes, so far this line does hold a lot of promise for us accuracy-deprived dino fans.

 

[Scar]

Some good suggestions here. I also think a vignette from Ricardo Delgado's Age of Reptiles would be nice - particularly the lone Allosaur vs. the Ceratosaurus pack.

And yes, so far this line does hold a lot of promise for us accuracy-deprived dino fans.

:eek No way! A fellow Age of Reptiles fan?!?!?! Awesome, man. I truly wish Ricardo would have continued with more stories. He's done a great deal of paleoart since the books, but I am an immense fan of his complete narratives that tell the stories elegantly entirely devoid of dialogue. I have his T.rex, Tylosaurus, and Utahraptor lithographs, and they are all magnificent. Almost picked up the Crylophosaurus one a few months back but I just didn't have the space. His tales of dinosaur retribution are timeless. Long Jaw and Santo are my favorites, but Zipolote was also enjoyable as Long Jaw's pet/compatriot. Happy to meet another who has read AoR!

 

[bearmodel]

This is such a cool line........

 

[Kyuzo]

:eek No way! A fellow Age of Reptiles fan?!?!?! Awesome, man. I truly wish Ricardo would have continued with more stories. He's done a great deal of paleoart since the books, but I am an immense fan of his complete narratives that tell the stories elegantly entirely devoid of dialogue. I have his T.rex, Tylosaurus, and Utahraptor lithographs, and they are all magnificent. Almost picked up the Crylophosaurus one a few months back but I just didn't have the space. His tales of dinosaur retribution are timeless. Long Jaw and Santo are my favorites, but Zipolote was also enjoyable as Long Jaw's pet/compatriot. Happy to meet another who has read AoR!

Man, am I jealous - I've only got the T-rex litho since I don't have enough wall space for the rest. However I do have hanging a signed/framed Doug Henderson prints of his Daspletosaurus, and a family of Stegosaurs at a watering hole. For depicting extinct fauna in their natural habitats, he's one of my favorites.

 

[Khev]

I also can't wait to see the Styracosaurus coming out soon.

 

[Scar]

Man, am I jealous - I've only got the T-rex litho since I don't have enough wall space for the rest. However I do have hanging a signed/framed Doug Henderson prints of his Daspletosaurus, and a family of Stegosaurs at a watering hole. For depicting extinct fauna in their natural habitats, he's one of my favorites.

Doug Henderson's work always has a very ethereal, soothing quality for me. Sounds like some truly awesome work you have in your collection.

 

[Kratos]

I certainly hope not, being that one is from the Jurassic and the other from the Cretaceous.

Now if there was a Stegosaurus and Allosaurus with similar bases, that would be pretty cool, but odds are we'll probably either see a dio of the two or one or both with unique bases. Any way you look at it, I'm excited for a Stego! I also can't wait to see the Styracosaurus coming out soon. Well, hopefully we'll have the dio before they put the Styracosaurus up for pre-order, but it will still be neat to see how it's rendered. I wonder if they're going to use any unique warning coloration on the cranial frill; that'd be awesome.

My Bad
Didn't realize they were from different time Periods