Re: Modelling large theropod movement

[jrc <jrccea@bellsouth.net>]

I had the opportunity to operate it back when Hall was using a pair of 
vice-grips instead of a motor to turn the clockwork.  It was stunning, even 
then.
JimC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ottawa Paleontological Society" <paleo@ncf.ca>
To: "DML" <dinosaur@usc.edu>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: Modelling large theropod movement


> I was quite surprised when I first found out about the AMNH animatronic 
> model. It seemed like a very daring attempt. It is interesting to find out 
> about its history and the degree of an accomplishment that it is.
>
> It makes me think that it should be dissassembled and then an exact 
> duplicate or two be carefully reproduced and sent to other museum (just in 
> case of the odd comet impact...)