Stories written by: YANG Yang
Who is Wilson the Tyrannosaurus rex?
When it comes to dinosaurs, one cannot fail to talk about Tyrannosaurus rex. T. rex, who lived in present-day North America during the Late Cretaceous, is the king of the dinosaur world and has comprehensive solid strength. Wilson was a male T. rex, an excellent hunter, and the ruler of the T. rex family.
Model Size / 37cm X 6cm X 15cm
Model Material / Environment-friendly PVC, hand painting
Model Structure / Solid Structure
Package Size / 40.4cm X 7.4cm X 17.2cm
Inside Package / Model + A3 Poster + Product Manual
Transparent Support / No
How did ZHAO Chuang and YANG Yang create Wilson the T. rex?
The Size of Wilson the T. rex
Tyrannosaurus rex had an enormous body. Based on a T. rex specimen named “Stan,” we set Wilson with a body length of 12 meters long and a body weight of 8 tons. The distance from its head to the ground is more than 4 meters, which is an absolute behemoth.
The Head of Wilson the T. rex
The head of Wilson the T. rex was huge and robust. When reconstructing its head, in addition to accurately presenting the shape of the head, we also focused on the complex ornaments on the head. For example, we made a series of raised keratinous structures above the nasal bone, a sizeable lacrimal horn in front of the eyes, a big bump above the eyes, a series of scales behind the eyes, and so on.
The Teeth of Wilson the T. rex
The thick, sharp, banana-like teeth were powerful hunting tools for Tyrannosaurus rex. Its teeth weren’t all shaped precisely the same, and because some were in the transitional period, they were not the same size either. We tried to present this natural state as much as possible in the model.
The Forelimbs of Wilson the T. rex
Tyrannosaurus rex almost gave up the evolution of its forelimbs, so its forelimbs were extremely short, and so was Wilson. The forelimbs of Wilson the T. rex were about as long as an adult’s arm, with two tiny claws on each.
The Hindlimbs of Wilson the T. rex
Wilson the T. rex‘s hind limbs were tightly wrapped by groups of robust muscles, which gave it enough strength to support its huge body and made its movements flexible and efficient.
The Trunk of Wilson the T. rex
Many carnivorous dinosaurs had narrow body cavities, but Tyrannosaurus rex was different. Its ribs arched outwards, which caused its body cavity to be huge, making its trunk, especially the front half, look very thick. Besides, Tyrannosaurus rex had a stout neck with many muscles connecting its head. All those details were vividly presented when we restored Wilson.
The Tail of Wilson the T. rex
Wilson the T. rex had a very long tail, an essential tool for balancing the body. It had thick muscles on its tail. When we did the reconstruction, we showed the characteristics of its tail accurately.
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