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Post by Archosaur on Nov 2, 2011 16:34:03 GMT
Thanks for the link to your review. And thank you for your compliment about my taste in figures. But then again, I did buy the latest Schleich Apatosaurus and I think the Allosaurus looks interesting  (I mean first and foremost as a figure, not as an accurate representation of any animal that ever existed  ) |
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Post by Horridus on Nov 2, 2011 16:56:29 GMT
But then again, I did buy the latest Schleich Apatosaurus and I think the Allosaurus looks interesting (I mean first and foremost as a figure, not as an accurate representation of any animal that ever existed ) I actually thought about getting the Schleich Apatosaurus for a while, just because it's BIG. But then I didn't, because, er, it's big and has quite a number of flaws. I'm not a fan of elephant feet on sauropods - smacks of laziness. As for the Allosaurus, well, are you talking about the 'ReplicaSaurus' one? Yeah, it's not great... |
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 3, 2011 0:22:50 GMT
I couldn't resist making an attempt at a few beauty shots ...   |
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Post by simon on Nov 3, 2011 0:50:19 GMT
Beautiful! Can you post a larger picture of your avatar with the McVey TRex in the woods?
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Post by bokisaurus on Nov 3, 2011 5:57:47 GMT
You have a great collection. You photograph them very well, very impressive pictures you take. Looks like you live by a nice forest? I hope to see more of your figure photography  I love the CollectA Plateosaurus, it's one of the best one out Your picture of it outdoors reminded me of mine... that I lost in the woods a few month back  |
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 3, 2011 10:53:48 GMT
You have a great collection. You photograph them very well, very impressive pictures you take. Looks like you live by a nice forest? I hope to see more of your figure photography I love the CollectA Plateosaurus, it's one of the best one out Your picture of it outdoors reminded me of mine... that I lost in the woods a few month back Thanks, and yes, I live sort of in the middle of the forest (like most people here, you could say ). I know about your loss, I read it a few days ago in your photoraphs thread if I am correct. |
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 3, 2011 11:07:51 GMT
Beautiful! Can you post a larger picture of your avatar with the McVey TRex in the woods? I would love to do that, but I am not sure if it will hold up to scrutiny, because the lighting was not great and such. Maybe I should make another picture first. But it does deserve a beauty shot I guess  |
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 3, 2011 11:27:40 GMT
Here's a little cosmetic (Photoshop) make-over of my Papo Allosaurus. For truthfulness sake I will say that I sharpened its nails, whitened and sharpened its teeth and brushed up its colors a bit. (Call it cheating if you wish ) Oh yes, and I retouched away the seams. (Thanks to Horridus for the comments about the teeth. Below is the corrected version.)  |
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Post by Horridus on Nov 3, 2011 14:41:00 GMT
Ooh, pretty. Although that is a very pretty figure to begin with! ;D It's a shame about the small flaws it has, like the tyrannosaur-style snout ridge and bunny hands (although the latter can be fixed easily). Still, it's the perfect demonstration of how Papo can't be beaten on aesthetic quality, and has a prominent spot in my collection.
Also, your photos are the perfect demonstration of how Norway is a very beautiful country.
I will say one thing though - why did you whiten the teeth? Surely it'd look better with at least some of the teeth being a bit discoloured? After all, dinosaurs didn't have to worry about looking after their teeth!
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 3, 2011 16:16:01 GMT
Ooh, pretty. Although that is a very pretty figure to begin with! ;D It's a shame about the small flaws it has, like the tyrannosaur-style snout ridge and bunny hands (although the latter can be fixed easily). Still, it's the perfect demonstration of how Papo can't be beaten on aesthetic quality, and has a prominent spot in my collection. Also, your photos are the perfect demonstration of how Norway is a very beautiful country. I will say one thing though - why did you whiten the teeth? Surely it'd look better with at least some of the teeth being a bit discoloured? After all, dinosaurs didn't have to worry about looking after their teeth! I think I made a mistake just now. I did not whiten the teeth at all, but the color of the paint stood out so much after photoshopping that the whiteness of them made me think I did 'bleach' them further. I didn't. But the teeth are all too white and I will fix that (and replace the photo). |
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Post by postsaurischian on Nov 3, 2011 16:24:10 GMT
Hm - I love the pic. Really, really beautiful ! |
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 10, 2011 0:10:47 GMT
One of the latest two arrivals. First, the Schleich Apatosaurus. A lot of things going against it (obese, incorrect head and feet, and other things), but I like it. It has a nice character and presence.  |
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Post by Meso-Cenozoic on Nov 10, 2011 9:30:52 GMT
Just came across this thread. You take absolutely beautiful pictures! It's very rare that I see these figures in such beautiful environments and exceptional lighting!
And yes, you do have great taste in figures. I too believe it's not completely all about perfect accuracy (although in some cases I can't figure out why they don't get certain simple well-known aspects correct -- feet and hands especially). But, I understand the total overall likeability of a sculpt. They are all in the end, artists' interpretations. And like they always say, art is in the eyes of the beholder. ;D
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 10, 2011 23:48:49 GMT
Thanks for your message, Meso-Cenozoic This is also one of my newest additions to my collection, the Bullyland Procynosuchus. (Thanks, postsaurischian )  And the very old Invicta Glyptodon, because I am an Invicta freak fan.  |
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Post by bokisaurus on Nov 11, 2011 6:09:47 GMT
Once again, nice and interesting photos. I like the Apato figure very much despite it's inaccuracy... |
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Post by dinosaurman01 on Nov 11, 2011 12:16:04 GMT
Wow. that photoshop on that Allosaurus and Spinosaurus is incrediable.
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 19, 2011 0:14:41 GMT
An (obviously) Photoshop'd picture of my Tony McVey 'Running Tyrannosaurus rex'  |
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Post by Radman on Nov 19, 2011 0:39:10 GMT
Wow that looks great, nice work!
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Post by dinosaurman01 on Nov 19, 2011 19:21:23 GMT
Wow. amazing work on that "Running T-Rex"
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Post by Archosaur on Nov 23, 2011 11:15:20 GMT
My new Paratypothoraxes (Bullyland)  Size comparison between Allosaurus (Schleich) and Para's  Size comparison between Schleich and Favorite Allosaurus  Favorite Tyrannosaurus & Schleich Allosaurus  Spot the differences ...  |
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(I mean first and foremost as a figure, not as an accurate representation of any animal that ever existed 
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