Brachios- Kaiyodo or Horizon

[tyrantqueen]

I want a 1/20 Brachiosaurus for my collection, but it's really hard to find one that is accurate and well sculpted.

I've been considering both the Kaiyodo Brachio and the Horizon Brachio. The Kaiyodo is rare and will probably cost me a kidney to purchase, but it is undeniably magnificent. As for the Horizon, I usually avoid anything with the JP brand name attached, but it is easier to find and probably somewhat cheaper.

I know both kits are outdated and inaccurate, but which one is the more accurate of the two? Or, should I say, the least inaccurate?

I have been considering modifying the Horizon Brachiosaurus, but I'm a little unsure of what needs to be changed. Any ideas?

Thanks

[DinoLord]

Both are closer in proportions to Giraffatitan and Brachiosaurus. On the Horizon kit the main thing you'd have to modify is the front feet. The Horizon kit costs around 1/4 as much as the Kaiyodo one.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I want a 1/20 Brachiosaurus for my collection, but it's really hard to find one that is accurate and well sculpted.

I've been considering both the Kaiyodo Brachio and the Horizon Brachio. The Kaiyodo is rare and will probably cost me a kidney to purchase, but it is undeniably magnificent. As for the Horizon, I usually avoid anything with the JP brand name attached, but it is easier to find and probably somewhat cheaper.

I know both kits are outdated and inaccurate, but which one is the more accurate of the two? Or, should I say, the least inaccurate?

I have been considering modifying the Horizon Brachiosaurus, but I'm a little unsure of what needs to be changed. Any ideas?

Thanks

I do not own a Dinoland for reference but I do have the Horizon. I have seen pictures of the Kaiyodo however and in my opinion both kits would hold up well other than the neck....and in both it is a mess. The horizon is Almost perfectly vertical whereas the Dinoland has a snake like bend in it...and also goes vertical far more than is now being suggested as likely....either one would need a neck that exits the trunk more at an angle in  line with the updated Carnegie model.....rather than vertically as is shown in the two models

[tyrantqueen]

Thanks guys for the info.

What about the nostril position on the Horizon? Are they correct?

Maybe it would just be easier to sculpt my own Brachio.

either one would need a neck that exits the trunk more at an angle in  line with the updated Carnegie model

Does Scott Hartman's skeletal get it right?

[postsaurischian]

After I've seen Simon's alternation, I say: Dinoland, definitely !

[DinoLord]

The nostril position on the Horizon is the older on the crest position, but I imagine this would be the case for the Kaiyodo one too.

[dinoking]

Kaiyodo 1/20 scale Brachiousaurus available on Ebay. Low starting bid!!!!!!

[stargatedalek]

Kaiyodo 1/20 scale Brachiousaurus available on Ebay. Low starting bid!!!!!!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIGANTIC-Kaiyodo-DINOLAND-1-20-Scale-BRACHIOSAURUS-Unbuilt-Vinyl-Model-Kit/301428017399?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140725133649%26meid%3D6a10d411f9d24ae0a633e85d94d692a9%26pid%3D100276%26prg%3D20140725133649%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D301422053344]

FTFY, it was an image link

[tyrantqueen]

Still hoping one day for that Dinoland Brachio to get rereleased just like the Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus did. It would save me the agony of the bidding war.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Still hoping one day for that Dinoland Brachio to get rereleased just like the Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus did. It would save me the agony of the bidding war.

I had hoped it would be a trend myself..but it seems not. Haven't heard of one new one since.

[DinoLord]

I too was hoping for that. Reissues have been popular lately (even with the Japanese companies) so hopefully we'll see this.

[triceratops83]

This sounds like a job for Shane Foulkes. That'd be awesome.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

This sounds like a job for Shane Foulkes. That'd be awesome.

Shane would be the logical choice to pull off a  beast of 1:15 Brachiosaurus.

[triceratops83]

Damn straight! Better not be for a while, though - I'm still saving for the Psittacosaurus.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Damn straight! Better not be for a while, though - I'm still saving for the Psittacosaurus.

You know he's running a 15% off sale right now that ends later today?

[triceratops83]

Yeah, but still need more time to save. I always buy through Dan's Dinosaurs anyway. I don't mind paying full price for Shane's sculpts, I love 'em. The irresponsible part of my brain would get them all if it got into my savings account

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Yeah, but still need more time to save. I always buy through Dan's Dinosaurs anyway. I don't mind paying full price for Shane's sculpts, I love 'em. The irresponsible part of my brain would get them all if it got into my savings account

I know what you mean..this sale is so temping to me each year. I've been saving for the build/paint fees for the Hypacrosaurus..and the 1:1 Stego head is tempting too...especially since we are looking to add one to the Park next. So do I splurge now or wait it out? lol

[triceratops83]

1:1 Stego head? Uh oh....

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

1:1 Stego head? Uh oh....

yep..like his juvenile wasn't tempting enough..lol

[Daspletodave]

Thanks guys for the info.

What about the nostril position on the Horizon? Are they correct?

Maybe it would just be easier to sculpt my own Brachio.

either one would need a neck that exits the trunk more at an angle in  line with the updated Carnegie model

Does Scott Hartman's skeletal get it right?
After  seeing these skeletal drawings I can see no real differences between them. Brachiosaurus rules! Giraffatitan is a FAKE!