Tyrannosaurus - 3D Print Collection

tarnyloo73 · Sep 22, 2018

Finally getting version 2 of the Tyrannosaurus skull on Shapeways. If you've been following the W.I.P. thread you'll be aware it's part of a larger collection of models. Initially only the skull and foot are ready. This weekend I'm preparing the neck/skull and dual-detail versions which I hope to roll out over the next few days.

I've probably held on to this far too long but I really wanted to have actual photos (not 3D renders) before I put this out on Shapeways. As always Russell at Mushroom Imaging did an excellent job getting some good angles and capturing fine details.

Had an busy evening yesterday sizing the 7 scale versions for the skull and foot. There's sometimes a bit of tweaking required to get the smaller scales past Shapeways checks.

Shapeways links here-
Tyrannosaurus skull on Shapeways (version 2)
Tyrannosaurus foot on Shapeways

Examples shown in photos are 1:20 scale, brush painted with artist's acrylic paint and lightly coated with a compatible gloss varnish for protection. Display stands are perspex and 2mm piano wire.

claws_of_the_king____t_rex_foot_by_strick67-dcnfka2.jpg

More stuff coming soon.

Britcinescribe · Sep 22, 2018

Your work is beautiful. Just to throw a geeky commercial spanner in the works… Have you ever considered doing skulls and skeletons of fictional creatures? The world badly needs an affordable current Godzilla skeleton! (The garage kits of a few years ago are now few and far between.)

tarnyloo73 · Sep 23, 2018

Britcinescribe said:
Your work is beautiful.

Thanks.

Just to throw a geeky commercial spanner in the works… Have you ever considered doing skulls and skeletons of fictional creatures? The world badly needs an affordable current Godzilla skeleton! (The garage kits of a few years ago are now few and far between.)

Hmm, never knew you could even get a Godzilla skeleton. For myself I'm more drawn to factual creatures but it's an interesting idea. The examples you attached are quite human-like especially around the rib-cage and pelvis. That makes sense I suppose - hey, it's a guy in a suit. If I had a go at something like this I'd be more inclined to give him (her?) a more reptile like bone structure.

tarnyloo73 · Sep 25, 2018

Third model from the collection now on Shapeways.
Managed to get the 3D print files and photos sorted today.

T. rex - skull & neck on Shapeways

Exactly the same feature set as the skull but this one includes the first 9 cervical vertebrae of the spine.
That just leaves the 2 dual-detail rex models to complete the set. I'll start working on those tomorrow and hope to have them ready by the weekend.

scale_model_tyrannosaurus_rex___skull_and_neck_by_strick67-dcnr7tu.jpg

Clutch · Sep 27, 2018

Can you give some examples in inches? Like how long would a 1/10 version be versus a 1/32 scale one?

tarnyloo73 · Sep 27, 2018

Clutch said:
Can you give some examples in inches? Like how long would a 1/10 version be versus a 1/32 scale one?

Some measurements in inches

Skull only - model length
1:10 = 5.9in
1:32 = 1.85in

Skull and neck - model length
1:10 = 9.44in
1:32 = 2.95in

I made this size guide for the skull models but the scale bar is metric (sorry if that's unhelpful).

tarnyloo73 · Sep 29, 2018

OK then, here's the final model for the Tyrannosaurus collection, I'm calling this one the Dual-Detail Rex Head (at least until I think of a better name

).

If you saw the final posts of my W.I.P thread you'll be aware it comes in lipped and non-lipped versions to reflect the current scientific debate about the subject. This is a 3 piece model and assembly with a suitable glue is recommended this time. Initially only 2 scales for this version- 1:20 and 1:16. Sometimes I get requests for other scales for the skulls so this may change.

Shapeways link - lipped rex
Shapeways link - non-lipped rex

A few more photos of the lipped version (we call her Scarface).

It feels like I've been chipping away at this thing forever and I've just filled over a week prepping models, photos and the like but I think I'm finally putting rexy to bed (mostly).

I say mostly because of course nothing's ever really finished. There's always something to add or tinker with so I may re-visit this thread with an occasional update. Also I haven't printed myself a non-lipped model yet so there'll be more photos if/when I get round to it, I fancy a croc-like olive green with rust-coloured eye horns for that version.

It's good to get the work out there at last, hopefully I'll make a few sales on this but we'll see. I'm sure I'll be back here with a new project at some point.

tarnyloo73 · Oct 12, 2018

Had a couple of requests to make the T. rex skull available in bronze and silver. Shapeways metal materials are crazy expensive but I suppose that should be expected. Don't know if anyone can afford this but here it is at 1:20 and 1:16.

Shapeways link here

If the Celts were ever into dinosaur art, maybe one day something like this will turn up in a field in Norfolk!

Too Much Garlic · Oct 14, 2018

Such nice pieces. I really like that half and half bust.

animator · Oct 15, 2018

I love the Dual-Detail Rex head! Really nice work!

CT1138 · Oct 15, 2018

Oh these are absolutely lovely!

tarnyloo73 · Oct 19, 2018

Too Much Garlic said:
Such nice pieces. I really like that half and half bust.

animator said:
I love the Dual-Detail Rex head! Really nice work!

CT1138 said:
Oh these are absolutely lovely!

Thanks guys, the skull & neck model is the one I'm most happy with personally, I've sold a couple too at the 1:24 scale.

But yeah, from the comments I've had here and elsewhere, the Dual-Detail seems to be the most liked from the collection and I've been requested to produce more dinosaurs in this style. Won't be for a while though, going to see if this one sells a few first. Also I want a break from bones so I'm going to have a go at some life restorations next.

Popeguy · Oct 20, 2018

Wow, finally a t-rex head that isn't used for showering

I've seen too many of those 3d printed lately. Is that texture because of the varnish? It really stands out.

tarnyloo73 · Oct 23, 2018

Popeguy said:
Wow, finally a t-rex head that isn't used for showering

Showering? is that an actual product? Sounds like it could be some kind of innuendo I don't understand :eek

Is that texture because of the varnish? It really stands out.

Shapeways' flexible material has a naturally grainy texture which I think looks a lot like bone in combination with a paint job. The acrylic gloss varnish was originally just to protect the paintwork but it does make the texture and details really pop. Bonus!

Clutch · Oct 23, 2018

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:329596

Popeguy · Oct 23, 2018

That's the one. Those T-rex shower heads are pretty popular in USA (or at least used to be on Etsy).

tarnyloo73 · Oct 26, 2018

Clutch said:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:329596

Blimey, talk about a prey's eye view! Wonder if Donald Trump has a gold one?

That looks like the skull from a freely available 3D printed skeleton model I've seen kicking around the internet.
I was never a fan of its approximated shape and fudged details. In fact it was frustration over the lack of accurate dinosaur skull models that inspired me to make my own.

shareahack · Oct 30, 2018

These are awesome. The cross section skull is so cool!

tarnyloo73 · Nov 2, 2018

shareahack said:
These are awesome. The cross section skull is so cool!

Thanks!

tarnyloo73 · Nov 20, 2018

If anyone's interested in buying one of my 3D printed models, next week is a good time as Shapeways are having a Cyber Monday Sale.

Don't know what the sale prices will be but you can check my Shapeways page on Monday 26th November.

There's currently 12 plastic models, available in multiple sizes so the smaller scales could be a real bargain!

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