Sarcosuchus imperator
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Sarcosuchus imperator was one of the largest known crocodyliformes of the Early Cretaceous, a semi-aquatic predator of exceptional size that inhabited the river systems of North Africa, especially in deposits of the El Rhaz Formation in Niger, during the Aptian-Albian stages, approximately 112 million years ago. Although often compared to modern crocodiles due to its general appearance, Sarcosuchus did not belong to the group of modern crocodiles, but was a basal neosuchian related to longirostrine forms such as pholidosaurs. Paleontological studies conducted on skulls and partial skeletons indicate that adult specimens could reach between 11 and 12 meters in length and weigh close to 8 tons, making it one of the largest predators in the Cretaceous African riverine ecosystems.
Its anatomy is characterized by a very elongated skull, with a snout accounting for approximately three-quarters of the cranial length, although wider and more robust than that of strictly piscivorous forms like modern gharials. One of its most distinctive features is the large bulbous expansion around the external nasal opening, known as the narial bulla, a highly developed structure in adults. The jaws were armed with conical, robust teeth with smooth crowns, not interdigitating as in many modern crocodiles specialized in catching fish. This combination of a long but powerful snout, thick teeth, and large jaw suggests a generalist diet, capable of including large fish and other vertebrates, probably also dinosaurs that approached the riverbanks.
The body of Sarcosuchus imperator would have been protected by an extensive dermal armor made of osteoderms, bony plates that covered the cervical and dorsal regions and part of the tail, providing a heavy, powerful, and heavily armored silhouette. Growth studies based on these plates indicate that its enormous size was not due to particularly rapid growth, but to prolonged growth over several decades, with an estimated lifespan of between 50 and 60 years. This replica represents Sarcosuchus imperator as a fluvial giant with a massive anatomy, elongated snout, and distinctive skull, rigorously recreating one of the most impressive crocodyliformes in the African fossil record.
Approximate measurements of Sarcosuchus:
- 1:35 Full Scale
- Length 248 mm
- Height 84 mm
- Width 123 mm
- Snout-to-tail length 340 mm
- 1:20 Two-piece assembly kit
- Length 437 mm
- Height 137 mm
- Width 203 mm
- Snout-to-tail length 595 mm
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Made to scale, prototyped in resin and with a scenic base in most of the models offered. If you like miniatures, both for collecting and for painting, we offer you a wide variety of scale replicas; All of them related to dinosaurs, extinct prehistoric fauna and current fauna.
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We are authorized distributors of all the replicas and figures we offer. We use 3D printers with 8K - 14K resolution, and high-quality resins with additives to improve hardness and flexibility, thus offering replicas of impeccable quality.
Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.
Replicas are supplied with the option of airbrush priming in dark grey. If you require another colour, please let us know which one you prefer in the box with special instructions for the seller. Without priming, we do not guarantee that the resin will accept paint.
We also offer the option of choosing a professionally painted replica, which is agreed upon throughout its development with the painter, through a private chat available.
Complete replica (one piece): We supply complete replicas in those models that are small, and models that are medium, large or not very bulky, will have the prerogative of being presented as a complete replica or assembly kit as the case may be.
Complete replicas will be supplied separately from their base.
Replica assembly kit: We supply replicas whose models are large, very large or bulky, only with this option.
The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.
All replicas are thoroughly inspected before shipping and will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport.
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The poses of the models aim to represent each character in the most scientifically viable way, thus revealing the life and customs of prehistoric and modern fauna.
Each character has its own personality and develops in different life scenarios; birth, adolescence and play, hunting, feeding, fighting, courtship, death and many other scenes from their daily life, always from the creative perspective of their designers.
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All orders are individually prepared on the cutter for subsequent prototyping, obtaining a resin part that will require post-processing by manual and ultrasonic cleaning, support removal, ultraviolet curing, labeling and packaging.
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