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[tyrantqueen]

I'm happy to say that Aaron Doyle restored the FD and FUD options to some of his models (most notably the Anzu, which was the one I wanted to buy)

Thanks a bunch

[Yutyrannus]

Detail of the Mammuth and Eremotherium:


Now, I just need to get some time to paint them, and all the other dinos on my collection...

Who are those by? Also, did you say Arctodus ?

[tyrantqueen]

Who are those by?

I think he said it was by a guy named Dinoraul. I have not seen his work on Shapeways, but I do know of a guy who goes by the same moniker who makes 3D models: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/browse.php?username=Dinoraul

They may be the same individual.

[Yutyrannus]

Hmm...yeah that could be him.

[shiftdel]

Who are those by? Also, did you say Arctodus ?

As Tyrantqueen as said, these models were made by Dinoraul, he do not have his work on Shapeways, he use to release his 3d models of prehistoric animals, plants and fantastic creatures on Renderosity mostly.

I bought a lot of his models, and had the idea to print some of them.  I asked his permission to print some, which I prepared myself to 3d print (as they are not originally made to), the hardest part is to put holes inside them, to save material.

Arctodus is the prehistoric short faced bear, it is on this pic (is the small one, close to the Allosaurus tail:

[Yutyrannus]

I know what Arctodus is, it is one of my favorite prehistoric creatures  . I just didn't think anyone made figures of it.

[shiftdel]

I know what Arctodus is, it is one of my favorite prehistoric creatures  . I just didn't think anyone made figures of it.

Oh, sorry for that, not meant to offend you

The good thing about Dinoraul´s models is that he choose some different subjects, as Arctodus, Eremotherium, and even some obscure dinos.  Other thing is that they have some predefined poses (they are for Poser or DAZ3D, so each have a set of poses, and you can made others by yourself)... I was thinking about to print a herd of one of his models,  but gorgonzola´s Parasaurolophus saved me that trouble

[Yutyrannus]

I know what Arctodus is, it is one of my favorite prehistoric creatures  . I just didn't think anyone made figures of it.

Oh, sorry for that, not meant to offend you

The good thing about Dinoraul´s models is that he choose some different subjects, as Arctodus, Eremotherium, and even some obscure dinos.  Other thing is that they have some predefined poses (they are for Poser or DAZ3D, so each have a set of poses, and you can made others by yourself)... I was thinking about to print a herd of one of his models,  but gorgonzola´s Parasaurolophus saved me that trouble

Oh, no you didn't offend me.

That sound cool. I may try and get some.

[tyrantqueen]

I know what Arctodus is, it is one of my favorite prehistoric creatures  . I just didn't think anyone made figures of it.

Oh, sorry for that, not meant to offend you

The good thing about Dinoraul´s models is that he choose some different subjects, as Arctodus, Eremotherium, and even some obscure dinos.  Other thing is that they have some predefined poses (they are for Poser or DAZ3D, so each have a set of poses, and you can made others by yourself)... I was thinking about to print a herd of one of his models,  but gorgonzola´s Parasaurolophus saved me that trouble

Ah hah, that's interesting. How did you get them printed? Would you be able to help me out with getting some? I'm kinda interested in some of the obscure species.

[shiftdel]

Ah hah, that's interesting. How did you get them printed? Would you be able to help me out with getting some? I'm kinda interested in some of the obscure species.

I used netfabb Studio to clean them to be printed.  It is pretty easy to do and free.  On Shapeways site there is a tutorial: https://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/how_to_use_meshlab_and_netfabb (meshlab is not totally necessary, netfabb can open .obj models).

The main problem is to insert holes to save money (otherwise they will be expensive), you need to do that in one 3D modeling program, I use Metasequoia, which is easy and free, but it is hard to have the correct wall thickness and other requirements, specially in 1:72 scale!

[tyrantqueen]

Ah hah, that's interesting. How did you get them printed? Would you be able to help me out with getting some? I'm kinda interested in some of the obscure species.

I used netfabb Studio to clean them to be printed.  It is pretty easy to do and free.  On Shapeways site there is a tutorial: https://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/how_to_use_meshlab_and_netfabb (meshlab is not totally necessary, netfabb can open .obj models).

The main problem is to insert holes to save money (otherwise they will be expensive), you need to do that in one 3D modeling program, I use Metasequoia, which is easy and free, but it is hard to have the correct wall thickness and other requirements, specially in 1:72 scale!

I'm going to look into it. Thanks for the help and the inspiration

[Skulexander]

I just got a Cryolophosaurus from gorgonzola in the mail. First shapeways model. I didn't expect it to be so light and fragile! I actually accidentally broke a toe off but was able to super glue it back on somehow, even though it's so tiny. Don't think I did a bad job either. It's a really cool figure. What do you guys use as stands? Also, what's the best material for display and not painting it? I also want to get every version of the Cryolophosaurus so I can have a whole pack of them. Might even eventually buy another of the standing one so I can have one without the toe broken. Oh well. Just gonna imagine that this one's toe was injured and healed wrong.

[tyrantqueen]

I just got a Cryolophosaurus from gorgonzola in the mail. First shapeways model. I didn't expect it to be so light and fragile! I actually accidentally broke a toe off but was able to super glue it back on somehow, even though it's so tiny. Don't think I did a bad job either. It's a really cool figure. What do you guys use as stands? Also, what's the best material for display and not painting it? I also want to get every version of the Cryolophosaurus so I can have a whole pack of them. Might even eventually buy another of the standing one so I can have one without the toe broken. Oh well. Just gonna imagine that this one's toe was injured and healed wrong.

WSF polished is a good display material. I made my own stands using a popsicle stick and epoxy putty.

[Gorgonzola]

I just got a Cryolophosaurus from gorgonzola in the mail. First shapeways model. I didn't expect it to be so light and fragile! I actually accidentally broke a toe off but was able to super glue it back on somehow, even though it's so tiny. Don't think I did a bad job either. It's a really cool figure. What do you guys use as stands? Also, what's the best material for display and not painting it? I also want to get every version of the Cryolophosaurus so I can have a whole pack of them. Might even eventually buy another of the standing one so I can have one without the toe broken. Oh well. Just gonna imagine that this one's toe was injured and healed wrong.

Glad you like it! It is a very light model, I have a prototype from before I beefed up the fingers and toes and they are SUPER delicate. Most of the time when I make bases I use a rough plaster that's used for molding mountains and terrain for train displays, but as I typically paint and gussy it up with foliage and stuff it's not applicable to what your needs are currently if you're just looking for a simple display. TQ's suggestion is pretty good though, really anything that provides a stable base - you could buy some hex bases that are used for tabletop wargame miniatures and do a similar base, and even add some really basic flocking and foliage too, if that's your bag.

[Skulexander]

That actually gave me an idea. I play a lot of D&D. I could get some tabletop miniature bases, put the dinos on them, write up some stats for them, and use them as monsters! Like, spectral dire cryolophosauruses or something like that.

[SBell]

That actually gave me an idea. I play a lot of D&D. I could get some tabletop miniature bases, put the dinos on them, write up some stats for them, and use them as monsters! Like, spectral dire cryolophosauruses or something like that.

I DM'd once and toally wen through the toy bins and my collection to broaden things out--and other DM's also did that. It's fun to go beyond 'just' D&D monsters!

Didn't bother with bases, etc though.

[postsaurischian]

A Triceratops skeleton by EoFauna: http://www.shapeways.com/designer/EoFauna?li=pb

[Nebuloid]

A Triceratops skeleton by EoFauna: http://www.shapeways.com/designer/EoFauna?li=pb

Wow ! That 1:20 version looks really tempting, except for the price...

[tyrantqueen]

I just got a crazy idea

There are stores here in the UK offering to make printed versions of yourself. I was thinking how weird it would be to scale yourself down to a certain size and then display yourself (literally) with your collection. I think my mind just exploded from awesomeness.

[fabricious]

That is actually a pretty good idea, TQ! I like that.