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Post by postsaurischian on May 3, 2010 14:21:45 GMT
Received 3 little critters today  . 2 from the U.S:  Carnotaurus .....  Velociraptors ..... These are my first pewters. Does anyone have a tip how to fix the arms?  ..... and a sweet Leaellynasaura from Australia:  |
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Post by Griffin on May 3, 2010 15:01:33 GMT
What do you mean fix the arms? When attached would they be in an scientifically inaccurate pose with the wrists? I have assembled and painted a number of warhammer pewter figures but I've never actually tried to manipulate the pewter itself.  |
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Post by Radman on May 3, 2010 15:28:42 GMT
What do you mean fix the arms? When attached would they be in an scientifically inaccurate pose with the wrists? I have assembled and painted a number of warhammer pewter figures but I've never actually tried to manipulate the pewter itself. I assume he means how to attach them. Superglue works just fine, but you may have to file down the ends first. |
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Post by sumo on May 3, 2010 15:56:11 GMT
I got a Papo Allo! *happy dances around the room* What a stunner! The place I found him had the Spino too, but sadly I didn't have enough money. I also had the opportunity to drop by the Oslo museum of natural history, which has a nice (though smallish) dino exhibit, and in the gift shop I came across the Safari Yangchuanosaurus, of all things. I think I bought him mostly because I was so excited to even find a Safari, much less such an unusual one, but it's actually a pretty nice little model once you get past the unflattering paintjob.
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Post by postsaurischian on May 3, 2010 15:56:34 GMT
What do you mean fix the arms? When attached would they be in an scientifically inaccurate pose with the wrists? I have assembled and painted a number of warhammer pewter figures but I've never actually tried to manipulate the pewter itself. I assume he means how to attach them. Superglue works just fine, but you may have to file down the ends first. Ah thanks, sorry - I used the wrong word - o.k. I will try Superglue  . The tails just had to be manipulated as you can see in the first pic. |
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Post by veloziraptor on May 3, 2010 17:32:45 GMT
I nabbed a Papo Stegosaurus for a quarter at a grage sale as well as a few Safaris and oddly enough a Procon figure. I also found some sort of weird Sea Monster that looks like it might be one of the newer Playmobil figures.
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Post by brontodocus on May 3, 2010 18:05:46 GMT
I nabbed a Papo Stegosaurus for a quarter at a grage sale as well as a few Safaris and oddly enough a Procon figure. I also found some sort of weird Sea Monster that looks like it might be one of the newer Playmobil figures. Playmobil sea monsters?  This one? (My older son has two of them)  or this one? |
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Post by Gorgonopsid on May 3, 2010 19:37:56 GMT
I nabbed a Papo Stegosaurus for a quarter at a grage sale as well as a few Safaris and oddly enough a Procon figure. I also found some sort of weird Sea Monster that looks like it might be one of the newer Playmobil figures. Awesome. You now gave me hope at garage sale I'm going to Saturday. |
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Post by roselaar on May 3, 2010 19:44:27 GMT
Got busy on Ebay and bought these: -Safari Feathered Dinosaur toob -Safari Prehistoric Sealife toob -Safari Dinosaur Skulls toob -Safari Great Dinosaurs Triceratops -Safari Kentrosaurus -Safari Rhamphorhynchus -Safari Brachiosaurus -Safari Mosasaurus -Safari Coelacanth -Carnegie Ankylosaurus -Carnegie Camarasaurus -Carnegie Kronosaurus -Carnegie Albertosaurus Can't wait for these gems to arrive! How much did the first 3 cost you? A few hours and I may be a proud owner of a prehistoric flying reptile. ;D 8.90 dollars each. Not bad.  |
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Post by Gorgonopsid on May 3, 2010 19:48:39 GMT
How much did the first 3 cost you? A few hours and I may be a proud owner of a prehistoric flying reptile. ;D 8.90 dollars each. Not bad. Really. Not bad at all. |
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Post by [][][]cordylus[][][] on May 3, 2010 21:55:26 GMT
postsaurischian- where can I find that carnotaurus!?
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Post by Radman on May 3, 2010 23:28:27 GMT
Received Carnotaurus ..... ..... and a sweet Leaellynasaura from Australia: This is a cool albeit chunky Carntaurus-I love it, personally. As far as bending the tin alloy, you can bend it once quite carefully, especially if you soak it hot water for a few minutes; you may even be able to bend it back again if you don't like your work. The point is, there are a limited number of bends before the metal stresses and breaks. Good luck!  Slimy carno! |
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Post by jurassicjr on May 4, 2010 0:48:14 GMT
Those are some awesome garage sale finds!!! The only Dinosaur items that I ever find at garage sales are the ones from McDonald's happy meals. I nabbed a Papo Stegosaurus for a quarter at a grage sale as well as a few Safaris and oddly enough a Procon figure. I also found some sort of weird Sea Monster that looks like it might be one of the newer Playmobil figures. |
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Post by Gorgonopsid on May 4, 2010 1:02:02 GMT
Those are some awesome garage sale finds!!! The only Dinosaur items that I ever find at garage sales are the ones from McDonald's happy meals. I nabbed a Papo Stegosaurus for a quarter at a grage sale as well as a few Safaris and oddly enough a Procon figure. I also found some sort of weird Sea Monster that looks like it might be one of the newer Playmobil figures. Yeah me too sadly.  But I have been lucky and found old 50's toys. |
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Post by postsaurischian on May 4, 2010 5:32:51 GMT
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Post by brontodocus on May 4, 2010 10:34:58 GMT
Got this in the mail today: Ty Beanies Morrie Moray Eel (my son wanted a plush eel, so it's not for me), Papo Plesiosaurus, CollectA Minmi, Herrerasaurus, Gigantoraptor, Tsintaosaurus impudicus , David Krentz Antediluvia Tyrannosaurus, Jobaria, and Apatosaurus, oh, and not to forget this one:  if only I could recall what it is... ;D |
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Post by veloziraptor on May 4, 2010 14:28:12 GMT
Re: Garage Sale Finds
Yeah, usually it's Imaginext and Chinasaurs, but sometimes I get lucky - don't forget to ask the people if they have any, like I said they will often go in the house and get them for you. Most of the time you will hear "We have them, but the kids still play with them." Don't be discouraged - keep asking! Especially if you are in an area near a museum that sold Battat. :-)
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Post by razh00 on May 4, 2010 16:10:30 GMT
Got this in the mail today: Ty Beanies Morrie Moray Eel (my son wanted a plush eel, so it's not for me), Papo Plesiosaurus, CollectA Minmi, Herrerasaurus, Gigantoraptor, Tsintaosaurus impudicus , David Krentz Antediluvia Tyrannosaurus, Jobaria, and Apatosaurus, oh, and not to forget this one: if only I could recall what it is... ;D ¿could you post some pics of the unpainted David Krentz`s? pleaseeee |
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Post by roselaar on May 4, 2010 19:32:54 GMT
I wish we had garage sales (or yard sales) in the Netherlands... we have to make do with the occasional flea market.
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Post by postsaurischian on May 4, 2010 20:38:35 GMT
¿could you post some pics of the unpainted David Krentz`s? pleaseeee ..... just posted some in my collection thread . |
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. The tails just had to be manipulated as you can see in the first pic.
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But I have been lucky and found old 50's toys.