This award winning paleo world diorama was designed and created by Paleoartist Michael Rusher, in 1:35th scale, using modified model kits for the dinosaurs. Over 2,000 hours of construction and research have gone into creating this beautiful work of art. The diorama "Confrontation" is featured on the cover of the May/June issue No. 24 of the "Prehistoric Times" magazine and numerous sites on the Internet.
The diorama "Confrontation" depicts The Late Cretaceous landscape as it might have appeared 68 million years ago.
Dinosaurs of "Confrontation"
Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the top predators during this time period. Dromaeosaurids with sickle-like claws on their feet hunted in packs throughout the forests and plains, and Triceratops was the largest horned dinosaur, feeding on low growing vegetation.
Flora of "Confrontation"
Ginkgoes, Cycads, ferns and conifers still dominated the landscape during The Late Cretaceous, but small flowering plants (angiosperms) also were present, first appearing in The Early Cretaceous. Lilly pads, Cattails and mosses were present in the water along with numerous other water dwelling plants. Deciduous trees, such as the Sycamore, Maple and Oak trees also flourished during this time.
The diorama "Confrontation" measures, 35" wide 21˝" in depth and 15" high and consists of 2,400 hours of research and construction.
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