Amargasaurus Makeover
The new for 2018, Wild Safari Prehistoric World Amargasaurus model has been given a makeover by talented model maker Martin Garratt. The “lizard from Amarga Canyon” has had its head raised, alterations have been made to those famous, bizarre spines and the tail has been shortened. The end result is a very impressive dinosaur model indeed!
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Amargasaurus Model has been “Customised” by Martin Garratt
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/UMF Models
Re-designing a Diplodocid
This stunning figure looks very different from the Safari Ltd dinosaur model, upon which it is based. However, one of the great benefits of the Safari Ltd range is that model makers are starting with a well-made, detailed figure to begin with. From this solid foundation, talented individuals like Martin can modify and customise the piece to create truly unique and most attractive dinosaur dioramas.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Amargasaurus Dinosaur (2018)
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Additional of Scales Running Down the Back
Eagle-eyed readers will note that Martin has added a row of scales running down the back of the plant-eating dinosaur. In addition, the neck has been filled out somewhat and made thicker. The pose remains virtually unaltered and although the colour scheme for the paint job is very different, it still incorporates the concept of counter shading as seen in the original Wild Safari Prehistoric World model.
A Close-up view of the Repainted and Re-modelled Head and Neck
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/UMF Models
An Amazing Amargasaurus Model
This South American dinosaur (fossils come from Argentina), was named and described in 1991 by Leonardo Salgado and José Bonaparte. It has been assigned to the diplodocid group of sauropods, this means that it was related to the better-known, North American members of the Sauropoda, such as Diplodocus, Apatosaurus and Brontosaurus. As the holotype specimen is missing much of the tail, the length of this Early Cretaceous dinosaur is not known. However, most palaeontologists estimate that it was around twelve metres long.
The Amargasaurus Replica Created by Martin Garratt
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/UMF Models
The animal was named after the river (La Amarga) and the nearby town, plus the rock formation within which the fossils were found is also named La Amarga. This dinosaur was described during a period of research that led to the recognition of South America’s unique dinosaur fauna. The amended figure has been placed on a bespoke base.
To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Amargasaurus and the other figures in the Safari Ltd range: Safari Ltd/Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models.
The Beautiful and Detailed Head of the Amargasaurus
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/UMF Models
The picture (above) shows a close-up of the head and neck of the dinosaur model. The details in the figure and the care taken with the painting are clearly evident. Our congratulations to Martin for producing such an elegant and beautiful dinosaur figure.
The Customised Wild Safari Prehistoric World Amargasaurus Dinosaur Model
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/UMF Models
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