Andyl Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 It’s been enjoyable talking to people in the forum and sharing a common interest so I thought I would share some old images of a rough pliosaur model I made years ago. I think I modelled it on a kronosaurus and went with a sort of ‘elephant seal’ bulk look as at the time I was reading about marine reptiles inhabiting colder southern seas. I was trying to get the impression of size in the photos - a sort of divers perspective as it cruised past uncomfortably close .... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReptileTooth Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Cool! It's well realized pliosaurus! I'd like to see more pics of it! "The baneful Dragons, O Seas, are gone: Fiends, 0 Earth, have filled thee with the bones of Defeat and Death." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebu Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 That's so cool, well made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyl Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks guys - I will try and dig it out and take some more pics for you - I’m not sure how well it’s survived in storage though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyl Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Here’s some more pics. Unfortunately the clay has cracked away from the sheet plastic flippers so I’m going to repair it a bit. im also thinking to increase the size of the front flippers slightly and also refine the tail a bit as it’s bugging me... any other suggestions for corrections while I’m at it ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olorotitan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Aww it looks like poor pliosaur didn't fare too well. Still a pretty awesome model though. If you're going to work on it, it wouldn't hurt to add a modest tail fluke as per current trends for pliosaurs and mosasaurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Very nice, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahnmut Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Nice! How about some countershading? Regards, J Try to learn something about everything and everything about something Thomas Henry Huxley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyl Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 I can’t find any research that gives pliosaurs tail flukes / fins. It seems there’s some for plesiosaurs. I have thought about manoeuvrability a bit though and I’m trying to do something on that aspect. - with regards to the counter shading - it’s currently dark grey on top and cream/ white underneath. Is this what you mean , or something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahnmut Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Yes, thats what I meant. I just didn´t look close enough to tell this apart from the white spots where you are repairing it. Best Regards, J Try to learn something about everything and everything about something Thomas Henry Huxley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3depix Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 4/9/2019 at 12:04 PM, Andyl said: I can’t find any research that gives pliosaurs tail flukes / fins. It seems there’s some for plesiosaurs. I have thought about manoeuvrability a bit though and I’m trying to do something on that aspect. They most definitely had some tail fin. I read somewhere (correct me if I am wrong) ometimes there is a hint in the tail: an irregular vertebra usually is a clue where the tail bends down forming lower lobe and the upper lobe starts (formed with only soft tissues). About me My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyl Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 So i was lucky enough to be able to have a conversation with Dr Hillary Ketchum from the Oxford University Museum who specialises in the study of plesiosaurs and pliosaurs. It was a pretty amazing coincidence to find the right person at the right time but she was really helpful! Essentially her view was that there is a little evidence for a small 'fluke' on some plesiosaurs but that there is no evidence of anything for pliosaurs - they just don't know. I also discussed the other idea ive got about the manoeuvrability aspect of the creature with her and she was actually really excited and positive about it - she even wants me to send some images of it when it's done to her - so no pressure then! - i'd better crack on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now