Museum Quality 45" T-Rex Skeleton Replica Assembly Set 1/10 Scale

Museum Quality 45" T-Rex Skeleton Replica Assembly Set 1/10 Scale Review

Wow! This kit was a bit of a challenge and certainly should not be marketed towards the under 13 crowd given the issues rampant throughout its instruction and molding.
Having said that, after a day of ruminating over the kit and a dry-run assembly for parts fit and familiarity,
I noted all the apparent problems and knew others might crop up. So, I bought a tube of super-glue gel, borrowed a hair dryer, filled a large plastic bowl with ice water and kept a magnifying glass handy.
Stem connectors on some ill-fitting pieces needed to be shaved with a hobby knife to improve fit. After test-fitting and figuring out what was warped ( mostly rib sections ), the parts that were not in correct form were heated with the hair dryer until softened- were then dunked in the ice water while I held the part in its approximate correct configuration until it again hardened.
A magnifying glass, patience and a thoughtful approach ( okay- and a few beers ) saw me through this project.
It's sad to hear the reviews involving the disappointment of the kids these items are marketed towards. I think the manufacturer ( B.C. Bones ) has produced some quality stuff in the past and should reconsider the packaging touting the age recommendation as well as providing clearer, more comprehensive directions. Not everyone wants to wake up to a five star challenge Christmas morning, especially where children are involved.
If there are any readers who've thrown in the towel and haven't thrown T-rex parts out the window and would like to sell there bony debacle, e-mail me at tortuga12@suscom-maine.net.

Museum Quality 45" T-Rex Skeleton Replica Assembly Set 1/10 Scale Feature

• Box Contains: 54 T-Rex skeleton parts, 1 each life size replica tooth,
• display base with metal support rods, illustrated T-Rex facts and history booklet,
• 21" x 15" full color assembly poster
• Museum Quality 1/10 Scale T-Rex is 45" long when assembled

Museum Quality 45" T-Rex Skeleton Replica Assembly Set 1/10 Scale Overview

This T-Rex skeleton is scientifically accurate since it was designed by Dr. Stefano Piccini with his staff at Geoworld.

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