Dragon Size Comparison
It is safe to say that Smaug is the biggest dragon around. But is he bigger only by a bit or by far? What makes him so giantic?
And, above all: Why is comparing body parts so much fun?
I shall let the pictures speak for themselves and will only add a humble verdict.
heads by MWardancer, on Flickr
legs by MWardancer, on Flickr
torsos by MWardancer, on Flickr
wings by MWardancer, on Flickr
necks by MWardancer, on Flickr
Standing by MWardancer, on Flickr
I was rather astonished that a huge part of the difference in size is a result of the different torsos. I did not expect Smaug's torso to be that much longer. The same is true for the neck.
One aspect the pictures do not convey is the overall size, because that was done by others already. Smaug is insanely huge. A minifig on the Hungarian Horntail looks somehow proportionate. The green one gives the impression that it can be ridden by an outstanding rider it regards as its master. It is somewhat possible to built a very long lance for a fig on these two. If you put a fig on Smaug, it appears to be lost, a small speck on the back of a dark red beast. I tried to give various weapons to the rider, but they all look like a sad joke in comparison to all the claws and horns. Maybe a fine lady or a wise mage is the best option.