Tyrannosaurus rex skull - 3D print available

[Dinoreplicas]

Hello - new member here
I've been lurking here for years - admiring the amazing work of kit creators and builders alike.

Perhaps inevitably, you've all inspired me to have a go myself so made my digitally sculpted rex skull available to buy as a 3d print on Shapeways. As the product is still in beta, I haven't put any markup on yet, hence the low prices.



1/24th scale, Support struts should be removed with a craft knife and the jaw fitted carefully into the skull where it will rotate
So if anyone want's to give this a try, Shapeways link here - http://shpws.me/Mu5C
Constructive feedback appreciated

3D animated preview - https://skfb.ly/Qyrz

P.S. I'm so envious of the dinosaur model scene in the U.S.

[danmalcolm]

That looks sweet! I'll probably take advantage of the beta price! How can I say no?

How did you go about making that? Did you start with a model, or did you have to make the shape from scratch?

[DinoLord]

Darn, looks like I missed out on this one. 

[Dinoreplicas]

How did you go about making that? Did you start with a model, or did you have to make the shape from scratch?

Thanks for the interest.

Yes the model is built from scratch with help from a lot of reference. Using Blender3d I made a low polygon model then sculpted in the fine details.
Pic shows the low polygon version next to the final sculpted version, The floor grid lines are 1m apart.

[tyrantqueen]

Beautiful work

[Dinoreplicas]

Managed to get some photos of my first print in the White Strong & Flexible material, really happy with the detail.
Anyone got any advice on how I can paint this thing? I'd love to see some 3D print skeleton paintjobs if anyone out there has done something similar.

Beautiful work

Thanks tyrantqueen, appreciation from this forum means a lot to me.
The original intention was to be accurate, aesthetically I'm happy to share honors with Mother Nature. I find dinosaurs among the most beautiful of animals and I never get tired of looking at their skeletons.

[tyrantqueen]

Anyone got any advice on how I can paint this thing?

Water based acrylic paint works fine.

[Dinoreplicas]

OK got some acrylics. Not too happy with my first attempt though.
Too contrasty, next one will be better.

[tyrantqueen]

Looks great for your first try