Protocasts Kelenken and Baby Titanosaur

[Kayakasaurus]

You could print tiny pterosaurs via Shapeways?

I've thought of that, but I think I will do it by hand sculpting, and casting if I can.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Small Nyctosaurus are included in the Tamiya parasaur model you could make and then cast or at least use as inspirations

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

You could print tiny pterosaurs via Shapeways?

I've thought of that, but I think I will do it by hand sculpting, and casting if I can.

I applaud that. It's certainly the more difficult path to walk but they could turn out very cool.

You said this Argentinosaurus would be 1:40? That would be impressive.

[Kayakasaurus]

You could print tiny pterosaurs via Shapeways?

I've thought of that, but I think I will do it by hand sculpting, and casting if I can.

I applaud that. It's certainly the more difficult path to walk but they could turn out very cool.

You said this Argentinosaurus would be 1:40? That would be impressive.

Thanks! Besides the cost of 3D printing in high detail plastic, it can also be fragile. I ordered a wasp I sculpted, and it turned out great but after putting it back in the bag, later that day I found two of its legs had broke. I have also printed in the regular strong/flexible as well as the rubber-like material, but the detail is only so good. 3D printing is becoming more accessible, and I'm sure it will find it's place in the main stream, if not dominate it. As far as hand sculpting, it's doable, it's the mold making I'm weary of. Yes the Argentinosaurus is 1:40 and I've had it sculpted for a while now, I just decided to focus on the Hylaeosaurus first.

[Jetoar]

You could print tiny pterosaurs via Shapeways?

I've thought of that, but I think I will do it by hand sculpting, and casting if I can.

I applaud that. It's certainly the more difficult path to walk but they could turn out very cool.

You said this Argentinosaurus would be 1:40? That would be impressive.

Thanks! Besides the cost of 3D printing in high detail plastic, it can also be fragile. I ordered a wasp I sculpted, and it turned out great but after putting it back in the bag, later that day I found two of its legs had broke. I have also printed in the regular strong/flexible as well as the rubber-like material, but the detail is only so good. 3D printing is becoming more accessible, and I'm sure it will find it's place in the main stream, if not dominate it. As far as hand sculpting, it's doable, it's the mold making I'm weary of. Yes the Argentinosaurus is 1:40 and I've had it sculpted for a while now, I just decided to focus on the Hylaeosaurus first.

I understand you as sculptor. However the 3D printing in my country is not cheap. However I like to sculpt with my hands because I can touch the details and erase the mistakes and in the case of  the customers that want a special figure, Do the articulations with accuracies  .

[stargatedalek]

Perhaps it would be easier to mold multiple small animals together, like model parts?

[Halichoeres]

Perhaps it would be easier to mold multiple small animals together, like model parts?

Yeah, pieces on a sprue might be more bang for your buck.

As for the pterosaurs, I looked around and there aren't any known from the specific locality of Argentinosaurus, but other parts of the Neuquén group have yielded chunks of ulnae and other limb elements. Not much to go on, but they include indeterminate tapejarids, pterodactyloids, and 'rhamphorhynchoids.' So pick your poison, I guess! Maybe Anhanguera? It's the closest in space and time that I could find an actual name for.

[Kayakasaurus]

Perhaps it would be easier to mold multiple small animals together, like model parts?

Yes, good idea. It would definitely be easier to cast multiple ones at once. I'll have to draw out what species I'm doing and see the best way to connect and vent them. Relying on gravity and bubbles floating is more complex than injection molding.

[Kayakasaurus]

Perhaps it would be easier to mold multiple small animals together, like model parts?

Yeah, pieces on a sprue might be more bang for your buck.

As for the pterosaurs, I looked around and there aren't any known from the specific locality of Argentinosaurus, but other parts of the Neuquén group have yielded chunks of ulnae and other limb elements. Not much to go on, but they include indeterminate tapejarids, pterodactyloids, and 'rhamphorhynchoids.' So pick your poison, I guess! Maybe Anhanguera? It's the closest in space and time that I could find an actual name for.

Thank you for the research Halichoeres! Looks like I'll get to pick my favorites 

[Kayakasaurus]

[reinier zwanink]

Is that a 2 limbed pterosaur without feet?
And did i read something about a argentinosaur???
Nice

[amargasaurus cazaui]

If you finalize and are ready to do something with the lepto at any time feel free to message me so I am in on it in case they are limited or whatever, make sure I dont miss that one please and thanks, in case I am busy and fail to read this thread.If it makes it simpler, consider this a pre order for at least one piece.

[Kayakasaurus]

Is that a 2 limbed pterosaur without feet?
And did i read something about a argentinosaur???
Nice

I just drew the limbs on the left side facing us, he has one hand and one foot. 

Yup! There is a preview on my business card on the page before this  He's been sculpted for a while, and I'll make a mold as soon as I can, I'm focusing on Hylaeosaurus first though.

[Kayakasaurus]

If you finalize and are ready to do something with the lepto at any time feel free to message me so I am in on it in case they are limited or whatever, make sure I dont miss that one please and thanks, in case I am busy and fail to read this thread.If it makes it simpler, consider this a pre order for at least one piece.

You bet! I'll make sure you get one 

[Dilopho]

Hmm...I live in the Uk. If in the future, I bought one (they are VERY cool!) how much would it be? In pounds?

[Kayakasaurus]

Unpainted is $11 (7.42 pounds) painted $15 (10.12 pounds). Shipping outside the USA is 7.42 pounds. There may be a PayPal currency conversion fee, but it would be small.

[Bucklander]

I bought one of the red adults, a nest and 2 babies. They arrived just before Christmas and just let me say, Wow! They are awesome. The detail is really fine and crisp, the sculpt is elegant, the paint app excellent and the price, especially considering these are not mass produced in China is incredibly cheap. I absolutely love them! Kayakasaurus is a seriously talented artist. These are easily as good (if not better) than anything being put out by any of the major companies. Safari ltd., CollectA, Papo, look out!

Thank you very, very much Clayton for your excellent work.

[PaleoMatt]

I bought one of the red adults, a nest and 2 babies. They arrived just before Christmas and just let me say, Wow! They are awesome. The detail is really fine and crisp, the sculpt is elegant, the paint app excellent and the price, especially considering these are not mass produced in China is incredibly cheap. I absolutely love them! Kayakasaurus is a seriously talented artist. These are easily as good (if not better) than anything being put out by any of the major companies. Safari ltd., CollectA, Papo, look out!

Thank you very, very much Clayton for your excellent work.

Mine arrived on Christmas Eve!

[Kayakasaurus]

I bought one of the red adults, a nest and 2 babies. They arrived just before Christmas and just let me say, Wow! They are awesome. The detail is really fine and crisp, the sculpt is elegant, the paint app excellent and the price, especially considering these are not mass produced in China is incredibly cheap. I absolutely love them! Kayakasaurus is a seriously talented artist. These are easily as good (if not better) than anything being put out by any of the major companies. Safari ltd., CollectA, Papo, look out!

Thank you very, very much Clayton for your excellent work.

Mine arrived on Christmas Eve!

Oh I didn't know you got it, sounds like it had perfect timing!

[Kayakasaurus]

News:

I went to ship two packages today and they told me there was a price increase on international shipping thanks Obama  . For you guys who don't know much about American politics, now you know our current president allowed this to happen.

In all seriousness, I'll update international shipping to $14 when I price the Argentinosaurus, since I'll need to get prices for that too.

On a more positive note, I'll post an Argentinosaurus preview ...