mb-cg creations

[radman]

That image is fantastic!

[mb-cg]

Thank you radman 

I was able to do a simple pose with the Yangchuanosaur and I have uploaded it to Shapeways. I will do more poses in a future, like the ones I posted a long time ago (http://www.dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,1047.msg36150.html#msg36150). Here are some images of the pose and the link: http://shpws.me/pIBm

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Cool !

[tyrantqueen]

Awesome You're one of my favourite Shapeways artists, so it's great to see a new model. I was wondering, is it possible to get this model in WSF polished?

[s.foulkes]

Hope they come out in 1/40th and have detail instead of that smooth sandpaper look.

[mb-cg]

The scale of the Yangchuanosaurus is 1:40, and it's about 25cm long in neutral pose. I think with that size the details will be good in WSF and even better in frosted detail. The WSF polished unfortunately isn't possible because the model is bigger than the bounding box limits, the same happens with FUD.

[Balaur]

Those Yangchuanosaurus look fantastic. I can't imagine how much effort it takes to produce something masterful like this.

[mb-cg]

Those Yangchuanosaurus look fantastic. I can't imagine how much effort it takes to produce something masterful like this.

Thank you!

I have done a new figure that I think if not the first, it's among the first of this species. It's the Lythronax, that was discovered this month. I will upload more poses of this dinosaur and the Yangchuanosaurus in a future. Here is the link: http://shpws.me/pK3U

[tyrantqueen]

Just saw the Lythronax on Shapeways Awesome. I wonder if you're the first person to make a replica of this theropod.

[Simon]

Beautiful model, just beautiful.  I understand that we don't have the remains of the body and arms, but you have done a great job anyhow.  Have you considered giving it some feathers on the top of the neck and back?

[s.foulkes]

Lythronax has a crest like that of Mujungasaurus in the center of the top of his skull just aft of the eye orbits. and the skull is wider than what you have here. Very nice though and im glad your doing this model . love the Yanchan too.;

[mb-cg]

Just saw the Lythronax on Shapeways Awesome. I wonder if you're the first person to make a replica of this theropod.

It would be great 

Beautiful model, just beautiful.  I understand that we don't have the remains of the body and arms, but you have done a great job anyhow.  Have you considered giving it some feathers on the top of the neck and back?

I have tested it and maybe I will upload a feathered version of this pose.

Lythronax has a crest like that of Mujungasaurus in the center of the top of his skull just aft of the eye orbits. and the skull is wider than what you have here. Very nice though and im glad your doing this model . love the Yanchan too.;

Thank you so much, it's a honour that you like my designs. I have checked what you are pointing out using the skeletal references, . Here's a screen capture with the changes I have made:

[Takama]

I am currently unable to shop on Shapeways due to in ability to use Pay-Pal. But your models are a work of excellence.

[wings]

Thank you so much, it's a honour that you like my designs. I have checked what you are pointing out using the skeletal references, . Here's a screen capture with the changes I have made:

It is probably lacking the jaw closing muscle at the back the lower jaw (mPTv-Pterygomandilbularis ventralis, Holliday and Witmer. 2007, see figures above the blue line).



If you look at the photos below the blue line; you'll see that the back border of the lower jaw bones are obscure by this jaw closing muscle (indicated by the red arrows; there is little on the quail and quite large on the crocodiles). Looking back at what you have if you take away the thickness of the skin there really isn't much (if any) of this muscle wrapping around the back of the jaw on your animal (at least not at the ventral border of the lower jaw which can be clearly seen on the comparison above).

[Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus]

Amazing! How big is the Lythronax? Hopefully quite large..... 
Also, I'd like input from some other Shapeways shoppers-what is the best to get a model in; frosted detail, or another setting? Thanks.

[tyrantqueen]

Amazing! How big is the Lythronax? Hopefully quite large..... 
Also, I'd like input from some other Shapeways shoppers-what is the best to get a model in; frosted detail, or another setting? Thanks.

It's 1/40, I think about 7 or 6 inches. Regarding materials, I usually go with White Strong Flexible because it's cheap. However, it has several caveats, such that it doesn't hold as much detail as other materials, and it is very coarse and unpleasant to paint. White Strong Flexible polished is better, but I don't think it's available in Manuel's models due to restrictions. If you order in WSF, bear in mind that some of the detail in the original 3D image may be lost.

Frosted Detail is a good compromise if you don't want to spend too much money but still want a bit more detail. I ordered the material once, but I didn't like it because it's quite brittle and doesn't feel very solid. And finally, if you're happy to spend a bit more money, then you might want to consider Ultra Frosted Detail. It's solid, and stronger than FD, and has even more detail. But sadly, it's very expensive.

These three are the only material I have experience with so far; I have not tried any of the metal or ceramic materials so I can't comment on those. Once you have an example of each of the materials in your hand, you'll probably make your own mind up about which material you like.

[tyrantqueen]

Oh btw, if you're still unsure, take a look at this:

http://www.shapeways.com/materials

[Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus]

Thanks, TQ!

[mb-cg]

I am currently unable to shop on Shapeways due to in ability to use Pay-Pal. But your models are a work of excellence.

Amazing! How big is the Lythronax? Hopefully quite large..... 
Also, I'd like input from some other Shapeways shoppers-what is the best to get a model in; frosted detail, or another setting? Thanks.

Thank you, glad you like it  The figure is 17.19cm/6.77inches long.

It is probably lacking the jaw closing muscle at the back the lower jaw (mPTv-Pterygomandilbularis ventralis, Holliday and Witmer. 2007, see figures above the blue line).



If you look at the photos below the blue line; you'll see that the back border of the lower jaw bones are obscure by this jaw closing muscle (indicated by the red arrows; there is little on the quail and quite large on the crocodiles). Looking back at what you have if you take away the thickness of the skin there really isn't much (if any) of this muscle wrapping around the back of the jaw on your animal (at least not at the ventral border of the lower jaw which can be clearly seen on the comparison above).

Thanks for the information, I have fixed a bit that jaw muscle, but don't if it's enough. Here is an image of how it's now:

[jtn144]

Let me ask, I placed an order for the Lythronax a day or two ago before Shane and Wings posted their suggestions. Will mine be printed with the corrections or do I need to cancel and re-order? The model has not gone to the printing stage as of this time.