Ademar dinosaur models

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So, I have given this lots of thought, and the reality is that I have 6 rare Brazilian models sculpted by Ademar (Barutitan, Pycnonemosaurus, Aucasaurus, Carnotaurus, Sacisaurus and Adamantisaurus) but I must be honest--I do not have the skill, the room or the means to properly finish, paint and display them.

So I would like to offer 5 of them here (I am going to keep the Sacisaurus--it's small enough that it won't overwhelm my space).

At this point, I would like to keep it open to offers, with the understanding that I reserve the right to refuse any offer that I deem unfair (they are, after all, well-crafted, highly detailed and rare). I don't currently have photos, but I will get some up ASAP.

A few notes on them:

They are all primed to some extent. Some have even had some painting started (that's just how I got them). One has a completely painted base, but for the most part these are blank slates.

They are fragile, and this must be kept in mind--packing them up will require MAJOR padding and wrapping. They are also quite large (especially the big sauropods) which means they are heavy. Postage will be high--I don't intend to profit from postage, but even so, the weight and padding will add up just based on post office costs.

I hate to say it--they probably will travel with some damage. I can't promise they won't, but I will do my best to minimize it. When they arrived to me from Brazil, every one of them had broken. However, a museum tech/artist/modeller friend kindly repaired them completely. So as it stands, they are all complete and ready to go (two pieces--dino and base). In the case of the theropods, it appears that the bipeds were glued to their bases when they were sent to me; they weren't attached when I got them. So there are a couple toes still on the base; they will require permanent fixing to the base to stand.

As I said, I will get photos ASAP. I am willing to hear offers, but keep in mind postage must be extra.

And you can also talk trades if you like (but that postage cost will still be a consideration).

I'm not thrilled to let them go, but I think there are people here who might be able to do them proper justice better than I.

[SBell]

Man, how to tell I've been busy with work...

Anyway, quick update--the Barutitan and Pycnemosaurus are now sold and on their way to a new home.

I still don't have photos, sorry. I should get some up, but my collection room is a disaster--I am setting up all of  my shelves (I have a lot--thanks Ikea's Besta series) but all of the space I have is taken by a scattered assortment. It would go more quickly if I didn't have anything else to do...

Anyway, short version, I still have 3 models available--Carnotaurus, Aucasaurus and Adamantisaurus. I still think I want to keep the Sacisaurus, but if someone really wants it my arm can likely be twisted.