Tyrannosaurus - 3D Print Collection

tarnyloo73

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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.

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More stuff coming soon.
 
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.)

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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.
 
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.

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

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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 :D).

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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).

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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.
 
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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!

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Such nice pieces. I really like that half and half bust.
I love the Dual-Detail Rex head! Really nice work!
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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