1/8 Running T. rex model, inspired by TLW:JP Maquette - IMAGE HEAVY

[Vampire]

Morning, everyone. As discussed a bit in my Classified ad, I had been attempting to obtain a version of that original running male/bull/buck T. rex maquette that seems to be oh so, elusive. The only option I really had to buy one is from Dino Dream, where I was quoted $3,000 for one in 1/16th scale. I'm doing okay financially, but there is no way I could comfortably make that kind of exchange for one of my hobbies. So I decided to go another route.

I hooked up with a few people in my art/hobby circles, and met a very kind person who just coincidentally finished building a very nice JP inspired rex model, and I worked with them to repose and slightly alter the model to resemble the male (with the thicker neck/skin) running maquette! I then handed off the model to my 3D printer, who I work with on many projects (mainly cosplay), and they are printing the figure as we speak in a approx 1/8th scale! On to a few images of this project, and I'll go over the total cost after.

Inspiration;
Original;


Dino Dream version


Our model





Scale reference (these are by Geene Models/Galileo Hernandez)

Image 2


So far this project has cost me $210.00 USD. I have someone in mind who could paint it, but I am curious about trying myself (I do have experience with painting models, however its been a few years lol). I'll keep everyone posted on the progress. What choice I make on colors, who and how I get it painted, etc. The next candidate for another model in this scale will probably be the JPIII Spinosaurus, which will be even bigger than this guy in this scale!

[Doug Watson]

Looks good, its amazing the technology that is available to the enthusiast these days.

[Vampire]

Absolutely!

Here's an update on the printing progress;

We actually started out with it being a bit too small.



But after some resizing it's looking much better.

[Vampire]

Now to gather tools and prepare to paint, once it arrives.