mb-cg creations

[postsaurischian]

Manuel, your tempo is just so amazing !
All the more when I look at my new 1:40 ceratopsians' designing quality .
This is strange: My ordering can't keep up with your offering new models !

[wings]

I've been testing a new running pose for the Yinlong and here is what I got:

Also don't forget the "palpebral" bone on the animal (the bony strut on the front edge of the eye socket, see http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F2.large.jpg, http://www.gwu.edu/~newsctr/fossilfind/Yin-lat.jpg, http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/NGSPOD/1167296.jpg). This element is found on the left side of the specimen (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oO7CdjH4odc/TT9d1EzWH1I/AAAAAAAAAOw/PEagTX-0hYY/s1600/Yinlong.jpg) while this feature wasn't preserved (broke off?) on the right (http://archosaurmusings.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_5471.jpg). Not sure about its exact orientation but at least we know where it was articulated.  Another interesting feature of the skull would be the rugosity (rougher textured) along the front edge of the postorbital (this is especially clear on the jugal, maybe even the whole opening but there is no hard evidence to support this) and near the back of the lower jaw, perhaps there is some kind of scale differentiation (i.e. larger scales or thicker scales, etc.) over these regions.

The neck maybe a tad long (http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F1.large.jpg), since the neck is complete on the animal (http://www.gwu.edu/~newsctr/fossilfind/paper.pdf) and the long ribs of the ribcage start not too far from the head (implying the neck length distance between the head and the body isn't that long). Could the neck vertebrae be displaced? Judging from the rather undisturbed condition of the skeleton (http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F1.large.jpg), the displacement of the skeletal materials probably isn't too much.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

A couple of new piece/pose ideas :

[Bokisaurus]

The herd of 1:40 ceratopsians, a really beautiful herd! It is worth getting them at this scale (with Battat styracosaurus for comparison)

[Seijun]

Thank you for the picture boki, I was not sure how big the 1:40 scale models would look. They are very impressive!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Love the black background as well..really makes em' stand out. 

[Seijun]

Question:
Has anyone ordered these in black s/f? Seems like everyone always orders white s/f, wondering if there was a reason.

[mb-cg]

Good work with the Yinlong. I am looking forward to your next project

It's still not finished and needs a lot of work, but here is the Nemicolopterus, one of the smallest pterosaurs. I will upload it to 1:1 scale:

Also don't forget the "palpebral" bone on the animal (the bony strut on the front edge of the eye socket, see http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F2.large.jpg, http://www.gwu.edu/~newsctr/fossilfind/Yin-lat.jpg, http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/NGSPOD/1167296.jpg). This element is found on the left side of the specimen (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oO7CdjH4odc/TT9d1EzWH1I/AAAAAAAAAOw/PEagTX-0hYY/s1600/Yinlong.jpg) while this feature wasn't preserved (broke off?) on the right (http://archosaurmusings.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_5471.jpg). Not sure about its exact orientation but at least we know where it was articulated.  Another interesting feature of the skull would be the rugosity (rougher textured) along the front edge of the postorbital (this is especially clear on the jugal, maybe even the whole opening but there is no hard evidence to support this) and near the back of the lower jaw, perhaps there is some kind of scale differentiation (i.e. larger scales or thicker scales, etc.) over these regions.

The neck maybe a tad long (http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F1.large.jpg), since the neck is complete on the animal (http://www.gwu.edu/~newsctr/fossilfind/paper.pdf) and the long ribs of the ribcage start not too far from the head (implying the neck length distance between the head and the body isn't that long). Could the neck vertebrae be displaced? Judging from the rather undisturbed condition of the skeleton (http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/273/1598/2135/F1.large.jpg), the displacement of the skeletal materials probably isn't too much.

Thanks a lot for your comment. I tried to fix most of what you pointed out, except that "palpebral" bone, because I don't know how it could look in the real animal. Here is an image of the fixed model:

A couple of new piece/pose ideas

I want to choose a Theropod for my next model, so thanks for the idea 

The herd of 1:40 ceratopsians, a really beautiful herd! It is worth getting them at this scale (with Battat styracosaurus for comparison)

Glad you liked them! And great photo, mainly because when I tried to photograph mine, it was a pain XD

Question:
Has anyone ordered these in black s/f? Seems like everyone always orders white s/f, wondering if there was a reason.

I have not, and I think that there are some reasons. I think the main one is that the white material is cheaper and easier to paint (and you can paint it in black colour)

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Awesome ! I'm definitely order a couple of the Nemicolopterus..would it be too difficult to make a third and fourth version that's in a climbing pose and a sitting position ?   I can make a little nesting site and have them displayed around it outside here.... maybe a birdhouse ? lol

[wings]

Thanks a lot for your comment. I tried to fix most of what you pointed out, except that "palpebral" bone, because I don't know how it could look in the real animal.

I think the only animal that have this particular bone (palpebral) today would have to be the crocodiles (http://web.missouri.edu/~hollidayca/3DAnatomy/3D%20Alligator/New%20webpage%20pics/palpebral%20skull.jpg). This bone appears to be mobile (http://t.wallpaperweb.org/wallpaper/animals/1920x1440/Crocodile_1920x1440.jpg, the first link shows the "palpebral" pointing at a different orientation to the live one in the second link. Also note that the eyes are open on the second link and these boney flaps would lower slightly if the eyes are closed). There is a similar structure found in some birds (http://www.skullsunlimited.com/userfiles/image/variants_large_4016.jpg probably not the same element though. The skull belongs to a red-tailed hawk), however this structure is "fixed" (notice there is no separation between the skull and the bony struts). It is almost like an "eyebrow" in these birds (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUwKyNsH-4o/UMe1rIbnv9I/AAAAAAAADjg/4B7MSLVsQN0/s1600/Close-up+of+a+Red-tailed+Hawk+by+Jim+Garlock+%28Medium%29.JPG, http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Bald_Eagle.JPG, http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/049/6/0/red_tailed_hawk_wathing_me_by_dingo84dogs-d4q5swv.jpg, http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Northern-Red-Tailed-Hawk.jpg and http://www.lakecountyspecies.org/images/species/highres/BI166_2.jpg just a few examples). Are the "palpebrals" in Yinlong mobile as found in the crocodilians? or they are fixed like in some birds? I don't think there really is a study on this, since the palpebral is separated from the skull (as you can see the suture line between them) I think there is slight movement on these struts (palpebrals) where they were hinged on the edge of the sockets. I have no proof of this but just an idea.

One more thing about the model is its feet, I think the innermost toe is set rather high as if the toe starts right at the end of its ankle. But where is the foot bone (metatarsals)? I'm not sure where you can get a good picture of the foot on this animal. But looking at other basal ceratopsians or Heterodontosaurs, they all seem to have "longer" foot bones and the toes starting lower.

Seeing your Nemicolopterus, here is an article that might interest you (http://www.app.pan.pl/article/item/app20090145.html).

[Primeval12]

What material are these made of?

[SBell]

What material are these made of?

They are a kind of plastic--although there are different kinds (the high detail material is different from the strong & flexible). They are all somewhat brittle, though, and are definitely not meant as toys.  There are other materials on Shapeways as well (metals, sandstones, etc) but those are up to the designer.

And Manuel, what is the size on the Nemicolopterus?  How big is a 1:1 figure? And will they be smaller as well (1:3 or 1:4)? Just because some of us don't have huge amounts of space--and even as the smallest pterosaur, 22cm is a fair size model!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

And Manuel, what is the size on the Nemicolopterus?  How big is a 1:1 figure? And will they be smaller as well (1:3 or 1:4)? Just because some of us don't have huge amounts of space--and even as the smallest pterosaur, 22cm is a fair size model!

According to online sources the wingspan is roughly 10" . Smaller than many ptero toys I have..lol So not bad. If we could get a perched and climbing piece they would take up even less space..I think only 3-4" total. Much like a common brown bat.   I'm already thinking how cool it would be to get a climbing one and attach little magnets to it's under body..imagine all the places it could hang out.. lol

[tyrantqueen]

What material are these made of?

Laser sintered nylon plastic powder.

[martin garratt]

Olorititan

I decided to alter the head crest on my copy:

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

As I said in your thread, it looks great Martin !

[tyrantqueen]

Not sure why but I'm reminded of the Wild Safari Tapejara The human mind is a weird thing....

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Thought you might enjoy seeing this one. Just recently finished by Martin, and delighted with it myself. Hope Martin and Marylin dont mind my using their picture, but I really liked this piece.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

You should be quite happy..that's an awesome piece with a great paint job !  Is it the 1/12 version ?

[amargasaurus cazaui]

You should be quite happy..that's an awesome piece with a great paint job !  Is it the 1/12 version ?

Yes it is the larger 1/12 size piece. I ordered mine without the base since I knew I was going to have Martin paint and base it anyway.I admit I am extremely fond of it. Martin did a stunning job with it all, and I already liked the sculpt even without paint.