Simosuchus clarki Life-Sized Skeletal Model
The Simosuchus model by Nova Studios captures one of the most unusual prehistoric crocodilians ever discovered — the pug-nosed crocodile (Simosuchus clarki) from Late Cretaceous Madagascar.
Crocodilians have done it all since appearing on earth some 225 million years ago. Simosuchus is one of the more benign and “friend-shaped” forms to have evolved.
Roughly the size of a modern domestic dog and herbivorous, simosuchus is not what many imagine when the word “crocodile” is mentioned, given its other, rather ferocious family members. Its name even means “pug-nosed crocodile”.
Having evolved in Madagascar in the Late Cretaceous, simosuchus would have shared its habitat with some dangerous neighbours. Due to this, it was also heavily armoured all over its body.
Our model, sculpted by Dave at Nova Studios, is based on FMNH PR 2597 and its approx dims are 80 cm in length, 40 cm in width, and 33 cm in height.
Our basic product offering comes in two forms:
A raw, unpainted kit made from PLA and brass dowels. If you select this form, you will receive a ready to articulate, but unfinished assembly. The model will require the gluing of two joints, which we recommend doing after painting. The rest will have pre-interested brass dowels for easy assembly. It will come un-primed and will require painting/weathering. Each kit will come with a set of basic instructions and material recommendations.
A finished model which has been painted, weathered and varnished (to protect paint job). It will be shipped unarticulated, however basic assembly instructions will be included. Time required for assembly: under 10 minutes.
If you would like an alternative size, materials or something slightly different, please get in touch via the “contact us” page.
The Simosuchus model by Nova Studios captures one of the most unusual prehistoric crocodilians ever discovered — the pug-nosed crocodile (Simosuchus clarki) from Late Cretaceous Madagascar.
Crocodilians have done it all since appearing on earth some 225 million years ago. Simosuchus is one of the more benign and “friend-shaped” forms to have evolved.
Roughly the size of a modern domestic dog and herbivorous, simosuchus is not what many imagine when the word “crocodile” is mentioned, given its other, rather ferocious family members. Its name even means “pug-nosed crocodile”.
Having evolved in Madagascar in the Late Cretaceous, simosuchus would have shared its habitat with some dangerous neighbours. Due to this, it was also heavily armoured all over its body.
Our model, sculpted by Dave at Nova Studios, is based on FMNH PR 2597 and its approx dims are 80 cm in length, 40 cm in width, and 33 cm in height.
Our basic product offering comes in two forms:
A raw, unpainted kit made from PLA and brass dowels. If you select this form, you will receive a ready to articulate, but unfinished assembly. The model will require the gluing of two joints, which we recommend doing after painting. The rest will have pre-interested brass dowels for easy assembly. It will come un-primed and will require painting/weathering. Each kit will come with a set of basic instructions and material recommendations.
A finished model which has been painted, weathered and varnished (to protect paint job). It will be shipped unarticulated, however basic assembly instructions will be included. Time required for assembly: under 10 minutes.
If you would like an alternative size, materials or something slightly different, please get in touch via the “contact us” page.