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http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/Peg.-Figure-Sets/c1/p2988/Great-White-Shark-&-Diver/product_info.html
First of all, the model itself is (I believe) based upon a 9 ft female Great White Shark. You can tell this, as the shark does not possess the male claspers on the underside, an extension of the pelvic fins - thats the biology bit over with.
The actual model is molded in grey rubberised vinyl and weighs at least 2 kgs (or 2 bags of sugar). You get two heads (one open mouth, the other closed), a diver and shark cage. Both the diver and shark come with display stands; the shark with display plate as well.
The shark measures approx. 12 inches long, while the diver is around 3 - 4 inches
Dry fitting of both shark and diver shows them to be a perfect fit, with only a small amount of filler required around the joins. Very impressed, with the molding as you have guessed.
The box art again is very good and does give a good indication of what's in the box. As well as telling you the artist and sculptor, it gives some biology of the shark.
The model does not come with either glue or paint. A small color guide is on the box, though a trip on t'internet shows a vast amount images for the shark, and the model guide is on a small leaflet provided. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to know where each part goes, however.
The price is around $30 (or £25 to £30 in real money) My particular model was from TowerHobbies and cost about $35 (including overseas postage) an absolute bargain, if you ask me.
I know models of this nature (wildlife, figures, fantasy etc are not to everyone's taste) but for something a little different to the norm, thoroughally recommend it. For anyone interested in natural history and in particular, marine biology and Great Whites, this is a no lose argument. A perfect 10 out of 10. Simply the best model, I've not only seen but own. Let's hope that Pegasus will create some new models of this nature - they have recently produced a dragon from Disney's DragonSlayer, and Nautilus submarine; just a little tempted.
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First of all, the model itself is (I believe) based upon a 9 ft female Great White Shark. You can tell this, as the shark does not possess the male claspers on the underside, an extension of the pelvic fins - thats the biology bit over with.
The actual model is molded in grey rubberised vinyl and weighs at least 2 kgs (or 2 bags of sugar). You get two heads (one open mouth, the other closed), a diver and shark cage. Both the diver and shark come with display stands; the shark with display plate as well.
The shark measures approx. 12 inches long, while the diver is around 3 - 4 inches
Dry fitting of both shark and diver shows them to be a perfect fit, with only a small amount of filler required around the joins. Very impressed, with the molding as you have guessed.
The box art again is very good and does give a good indication of what's in the box. As well as telling you the artist and sculptor, it gives some biology of the shark.
The model does not come with either glue or paint. A small color guide is on the box, though a trip on t'internet shows a vast amount images for the shark, and the model guide is on a small leaflet provided. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to know where each part goes, however.
The price is around $30 (or £25 to £30 in real money) My particular model was from TowerHobbies and cost about $35 (including overseas postage) an absolute bargain, if you ask me.
I know models of this nature (wildlife, figures, fantasy etc are not to everyone's taste) but for something a little different to the norm, thoroughally recommend it. For anyone interested in natural history and in particular, marine biology and Great Whites, this is a no lose argument. A perfect 10 out of 10. Simply the best model, I've not only seen but own. Let's hope that Pegasus will create some new models of this nature - they have recently produced a dragon from Disney's DragonSlayer, and Nautilus submarine; just a little tempted.
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