First Dromaeosauridae known to science, Dromaeosaurus is actually a rather little-known animal, mostly from fragmentary remains of the skull and limbs. The teeth are the most common remains attributed to this genus, and a 2018 study (Torices et al.) suggests that they were well adapted for clashing with its prey.
Just like the 1/6 BOTM Dromaeosaurus, this model shares the general proportions of Velociraptor. The phylogeny of Dromaeosauridae is bound to change with every new paper; however, it seems that many genera from the Late Cretaceous of North America (i.e., Saurornitholestes) differ in proportions from Velociraptor by having longer legs and a smaller head. This is, in any case, more noticeable in the original sculpture than in its 1/18 version.
The sculptor of this model faced the challenging task of scaling down a 1:6 sculpture to 1:18, and even with some compromises, did it admirably. Of course, some points of articulation are more noticeable (for example, the pelvis), and it’s difficult to fully close its mouth (an issue already present in the 1:6 version), but given the size of the model, it was hard to expect otherwise. The obligatory simplification in articulation is especially visible in the hind leg, articulated only at the hip joint and the knee, while two interchangeable lower limbs are present to represent poses with the hind leg either extended or bent at the ankle in a walking position.
Given the size of the model, extreme caution is advised when handling it. Some parts are only a few millimeters thick and are very easy to break, especially when trying to loosen joints that may be stiffer due to paint application (although minimal, still has some thickness). The instructions that accompany the model acknowledge this issue and suggest using a hairdryer or hot water to soften the joints without breaking them, paying attention to the tail, which, being made of a different and flexible material, so that it might bend thanks to wire it contains, could be damaged in the process.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic models have a fame of showcasing complex, often bright color schemes, and this miniature version is no exception, accurately reproducing the paint job of the original 1/6 scale model, with minute details such as the eyes and teeth.
Considering that even the 1/6 scale version struggles to stand without support, it was unrealistic to expect the 1/18 version to fare much better. This was taken into account during the production of the model, which comes with a base featuring the Beasts of the Mesozoic logo to which different clips can be attached: one allowing the third and fourth toe of the foot to be fitted into the space created between the clip and the base for poses with one or both hind legs on the ground and the other with a claw-like stand, to hold the model with both legs off the base, such as in a jumping pose.
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