Brachiosaurus and Stegosaurus – the extinct animals – dinosaurs

Brachiosaurus – an herbivorous dinosaur, belonging to the brachiosauridae family, that lived on Earth at the end of the Jurassic period. Its remains have been found in North America and Africa. Length – up to 25 m. Weight – 30-80 tons. Brachiosaurus, like all sauropods, had a long neck and a massive body. Its front legs were slightly longer, than its hind legs, so its body sloped downwards from its front shoulders.

Stegosaurus (literally, ‘roof lizard’) – an herbivorous, bird-like dinosaur (Ornithischia) of the stegosauridae family. One of the largest and most famous stegosaurus. It lived in the Late Jurassic period and may have lived in herds. Remains have been found in North America. Length about 9 m, height about 4 m. The stegosaurus was disproportionately built – a large body and a small head. The brain was only 5 cm. It supported itself on the ground with all four legs, and since its hind legs were longer, than its front legs, it walked with a strong forward bend, it was probably clumsy, although, if necessary, it could move deftly to defend itself or fight. It could stand upright, while eating leaves. The heavy tail, armed with spikes up to 1 m long, was an excellent means of defense for the stegosaurus. Along the back, from the neck to the tail, a double row of armored plates grew, the purpose of which is not exactly known. They probably helped regulate body temperature. The legs are similar to those of modern elephants.

Two not very large, simple, models, but perfectly reproducing the appearance of these monsters, designed for modelers of any experience, even complete beginners. Some parts can be made movable (head turns, neck bends up and down). All this is explained in a small textual instruction in German, but there are a few sentences and in several other languages. The graphical instruction is small, but sufficient and quite easy to understand. Of course, there is nothing to talk about any color reserves in this publication, but it is completed with a 1 mm thick A4 cardboard sheet for gluing the frame details.