Hi,

Great job.  That's cool looking, but are you sure that isn't really the Loch Ness Monster

Pat

Pretty sure.

Nessie wouldn't cause the uproar in paleontological circles that this one has. "A fat plesiosaur??? OUTRAGEOUS!"

- Leelan

Wow awesome job painting and sculpting him. One day maybe I'll try sculping something like this, if it looks ten percent as good I'll be happy!

I sculpt mostly out of frustration. If I see a picture of some prehistoric animal and say, "I want a model of that!" and there is no model of that. That's when I start sculpting.

- Leelan

modelnut

Pretty sure.

Nessie wouldn't cause the uproar in paleontological circles that this one has. "A fat plesiosaur??? OUTRAGEOUS!"

- Leelan

 

Hi,

Hopefully not getting too far off track, but when I was young my sister bought me a 2nd hand copy of a book at a garage sale about the Loch Ness Monster.  It fascinated me because it seemed to be a fair attempt at a rational review of the topic, explaining the different studies that they had done, including underwater cameras which did show some stuff that could potentially leave you curious enough to want more study, etc.

In addition they tried to collect and analyze all the descriptions of encounters to date (which I guess must have been back in the 1970s) and see which of the possible explainations they best fit overall.

If I am recalling correctly I think that one of the best fits for the data was found to be a giant newt, or something like that, for which they provided an artists interpretation of.  I did a quick internet search and couldn't find those images (and sadly my book is likely packed away in my attic somewhere), but I did find a blog with a sketch of a giant salamander that the author of the blog appears to be suggesting as a possibility for the Loch Ness Monster, as shown below.

It would be interesting to see something like that as a possible model or diarama, though sadly my carving/sculpting skills and ability to do models of living stuff isn't really that good.

Sorry for getting off track.  I really like your work.  Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Pat

http://thelochnessgiantsalamander.blogspot.com/

(PS.  Since it shows the original author's copyright, and thus credits the work as his I hope its OK to provide the direct link above)

PFJN

 

 

modelnut

Pretty sure.

Nessie wouldn't cause the uproar in paleontological circles that this one has. "A fat plesiosaur??? OUTRAGEOUS!"

- Leelan

 

 

 

 

Hi,

Hopefully not getting too far off track, but when I was young my sister bought me a 2nd hand copy of a book at a garage sale about the Loch Ness Monster.  It fascinated me because it seemed to be a fair attempt at a rational review of the topic, explaining the different studies that they had done, including underwater cameras which did show some stuff that could potentially leave you curious enough to want more study, etc.

In addition they tried to collect and analyze all the descriptions of encounters to date (which I guess must have been back in the 1970s) and see which of the possible explainations they best fit overall.

If I am recalling correctly I think that one of the best fits for the data was found to be a giant newt, or something like that, for which they provided an artists interpretation of.  I did a quick internet search and couldn't find those images (and sadly my book is likely packed away in my attic somewhere), but I did find a blog with a sketch of a giant salamander that the author of the blog appears to be suggesting as a possibility for the Loch Ness Monster, as shown below.

It would be interesting to see something like that as a possible model or diarama, though sadly my carving/sculpting skills and ability to do models of living stuff isn't really that good.

Sorry for getting off track.  I really like your work.  Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Pat

http://thelochnessgiantsalamander.blogspot.com/

(PS.  Since it shows the original author's copyright, and thus credits the work as his I hope its OK to provide the direct link above)

 

Now that's a neat idea! 

Although frankly after finding out the famous 'surgeon's photo' was a fraud I'm more skeptical than ever that it's anything other than misidentificion of odd waves or fish etc. 

Now, that is an excellent build!  Great job of sculpting and build the shape!

I forgot to mention that Polly is painted entirely with acrylics. After priming she was given a base coat of Krylon Almond. Then I stippled various shades of white, tan and flesh on the underside and many shades of brown on top. Once I was satisfied I painted the darker pattern on top with my airbrush. A lighter shade of reddish tan was sprayed around the dark blotches to bring them out a bit more. A light mist coat of that tan unified the upper portions. Then I painted the eyes black and sealed the model with Future.

- Leelan

modelnut

...Sadly, Pegasus prehistoric line is extinct. It didn't generate enough sales to continue...

I'm sorry, but I must offer a correction to that statement.  I was curious, so I contacted Pegasus and they said the prehistoric kits are not discontinued.  They did clarify that there was a kit of Liopleurodon under development, but none of the sculpts for a master was acceptable, so they didn't pursue that particular subject.

But anyone who wants to get the T rex, Triceratops or Spinosaurus can find the kit from his favorite retailer.

Best regards,

Brad

Really? I've seen images of that Liopleurodon and the Ichthyosaurus that it's pursuing. The were sculpted by Shane Foulkes, one of the premiere sculptors of prehistoric subjects. Many of us have been waiting years for that one to be released. So has Shane. Nothing new has been released in their animal line since their 18th scale Great White in 2013. The Spinosaurus was released in their 24th scale prehistoric line in 2014 with promises that the Liopleurodon was soon to follow. It's 2017 and there has been no news. I would say that, even if their old kits are still in production, with no new kits on the horizon, both their animal line and their prehistoric line can be considered extinct.

I want that Liopleurodon. 

- Leelan

BTW I have contacted Pegasus many times over the years and have yet to see a reply.

- Leelan

modelnut

BTW I have contacted Pegasus many times over the years and have yet to see a reply.

- Leelan

 

I'm not making it up.  I can't account for your experience, but I went to their website on Monday, used the Contact Us feature, and got a reply yesterday.  Until Pegasus announces that they've discontinued that line, I'd say that it's not extinct.  We're all each entitled to our opinions on its status, of course, but the fact is that the kits are still available and haven't been discontinued.

Baron,

I'm not saying that you are making it up. I'm just saying for those of us who have all of their kits already, "What's the hold up? Where's my Liopleurodon?" 

I've seen Shane's sculpture. It's beautiful! How is it not acceptable?

- Leelan

modelnut

Baron,

I'm not saying that you are making it up. I'm just saying for those of us who have all of their kits already, "What's the hold up? Where's my Liopleurodon?" 

I've seen Shane's sculpture. It's beautiful! How is it not acceptable?

- Leelan

 

Yes. Words on a computer screen can be read many different ways. I have misread many a post in my time. Usually it reflects my mood at the time instead of the writer.

It's sad that there aren't more 24th scale prehistorics coming out soon. It is a great scale for these animals. There are already so many vehicles and figures and what not in that scale. It would be fantastic for anyone wanting to build a Jurassic Park type diorama or two.

I have Charlie McGrady's 1/25 Kronosaurus waiting to be painted. 

- Leelan

Excellent work, cool idea.