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Monday, 17 December 2018

Coelodonta Antiquitatis

Coelodonta antiquitatis or Woolly Rhinoceros to you and me are one of those iconic creatures, like the Mammoths, most easily associated with prehistoric man, so of course I had to have a couple for my prehistoric games.
In the photograph on the right, the smaller rhino is the "Steve Barber" model, probably originally designed for his smaller range, whilst the larger one on the right is the DeeZee version fro Arcane Scenery.
I like the variation in sizes and they could easily represent a male and female .
On to the photos:
Side view: note the darker centre band as indicated on some cave drawings
The other side view with slightly more noticeable dark band
The now obligatory rear view
Size comparison with one of the larger Copplestone cavemen.
The two new
Thought I'd add this photo of a Paraceratherium, the woolly rhino's ancestor !
When I first started on this prehistoric jaunt, It did think that it would have been a much easier journey than it has been - who would have thought that I would have  so much research to do and not just the various beasts' colourings !
The various creatures that manufacturers produce are one of the problems as there are distinct groups of animals that have only been found in specific areas of the world though they're all lumped together!

Next week's post will be brief,  as it's Mithrasmas eve and I'll be getting ready to sacrifice a bull and exchange presents in celebration of Mithras.

That's it then for another week and as always, your comments are both welcomed and appreciated.

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26 comments:

  1. Frank O Donnell17 December 2018 at 05:29

    Wonderful models Joe & you've plenty of food for the clan to eat, if they can catch it without getting killed that is :)

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 09:17

      Thanks Frank, but I think they well all become vegetarians when faced with these.

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  2. Hugh Duggan17 December 2018 at 05:55

    Ah - geographic and temporal distribution! Probably best not to worry about this too much - after all, "prehistoric" gaming covers the entire world over a period of at least tens of thousands of years (and many millions, if dinosaurs are involved). It's a much larger scope than *all* other gaming genes put together...

    In the interests of scientific accuracy, they should really rename *that* film to be "Triassic World" [but it ain't going to happen :-) ].

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 09:18

      Haha, thanks C6, you're right of course, hence my bikin clad girls !

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  3. The Angry Lurker17 December 2018 at 05:59

    Good luck with the bull sacrificing, don't forget your mission statement and hi viz jacket!

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 09:19

      Thanks AL,yep it'll be a busy Mithrasmas of drinking blood and the Hi Viz may well come in handy too.

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  4. caveadsum147117 December 2018 at 06:25

    Nice pair of woolly rhino! Good luck with the bulls urine and happy Mithras!
    Best Iain

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 09:20

      Thanks Iain, Mithrasmas will be celebrated in my house the same as last year - probably by myself ...

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  5. Simon Quinton 17 December 2018 at 11:49

    Fine additions to the Prehistoric stables Joe!

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 19:22

      Thanks Brummie, though I doubt a stable could hold this pair.

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  6. Vagabond17 December 2018 at 15:03

    The DeeZees rhino looks a right big beastie, you wonder how it could carry around that sized horn, need must I suppose.
    These are all coming on very nicely, looking forward to the first game.

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    1. Zabadak17 December 2018 at 19:24

      Thanks Vagabond, I'm amazed too at all the wonderful creatures from this era.
      I'll be starting to game with them in the New Year I'm guessing.

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  7. The Wargame Addict17 December 2018 at 19:24

    Excellent additions Joe, and you've done a great job with the research - all fascinating stuff and I now understand the "appeal of the prehistoric" as a gaming period :-)

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    1. Zabadak18 December 2018 at 04:07

      Thanks WA, I found the 'research' bit very enjoyable and fascinating. Masodons in the Americas and Mammoths (woolly) in Europe , for example, came as a surprise. The weaponary used by prehistoric man is also far more diverse than I originally thought.

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  8. Michal DwarfCrypt17 December 2018 at 20:22

    Great looking beast Joe!

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    1. Zabadak18 December 2018 at 04:08

      Thank you Michal, though there are several more models of these beasts, I think I'll stop at two!

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  9. Da Gobbo18 December 2018 at 00:23

    I think the research is half the fun Joe, nice additions to the food chain dude. Happy Mithrasmas to you and yours.

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    1. Zabadak18 December 2018 at 04:09

      Thanks dGG, I was pleasantly surprised by the fact thatthere was research to do !

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  10. Ivor Evans18 December 2018 at 17:45

    Good stuff there Joe!

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    1. Zabadak19 December 2018 at 06:22

      Thanks Ivor, maybe not show standard, but useuable.

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  11. Jay18 December 2018 at 17:57

    Very nice, Zab.

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    1. Zabadak19 December 2018 at 06:23

      Thanks Jay, 'nice' just about describes my paint-wprk.

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  12. Phil21 December 2018 at 23:50

    Most impressive creatures, well done!

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    1. Zabadak22 December 2018 at 05:18

      Thanks Phil, they're pretty iconic for any prehistoric game and I reckon one of everyone's favourites.

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  13. Ptr23 December 2018 at 16:51

    This will be a really fun project as it evolves. I think you have come a long way now and next step will be setting up some nice games.Very inspirational.

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    1. Zabadak24 December 2018 at 02:28

      Thanks Ptr, there is a lot of games to be had from this project and I'm looking forward to playing some in the new year.

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