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Post by Therizinos on Jan 4, 2011 21:02:45 GMT
I was thinking about buying some of these guys or maybe even some of the 1/72 scale. Does anyone have any of the Shapeways 1/144 models? And if so could you show some pics perhaps with a size comparison? I'm wondering whether I should (or could) paint something that small well. Also, the website lists materials like "White Strong and Flexible". Are they really flexible, or just barely so?
If anyone could help me with some of these questions, I would much appreciate it!
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Post by Himmapaan on Jan 4, 2011 21:26:00 GMT
Postsaurischian should be able to help you, he has some of those.  I have other Shapeways models, but not yet the Krentz ones. The 'White Strong and flexible' material seems fairly flexible; but, depending on the parts, it does feel to me as though it could snap if one isn't careful. But I have never tried bending it, so I may be mistaken. |
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Post by brontodocus on Jan 5, 2011 0:42:29 GMT
Hi Therizinos, I don't have items for size comparison in my pictures but let's see if this may help:   "1/144" Triceratops in "White Detail". Actually it's closer to 1/100 given that the skull is 24.5 mm long. White Detail is smoother but more expensive than White, Strong & Flexible. It seems also more brittle, the tip of the tail of mine was broken and it was not too esy to glue it back on properly, the fragment was tiny like 4*1 mm.  "1/144" Ankylosaurus in "Transparent Detail". Also closer to 1/100 with a skull 7.5 mm in length and 62 mm total length. This material needs to be thoroughly cleaned when you get it as it has sticky remains of excess materials on it that need to be removed before you can see it in full detail. As you can see by the horizontal lines on the Triceratops, it's not only the smallness of the models that would probably make them difficult to paint. And even in "White Detail" which is said to have the highest resolution still quite some detail gets lost during production. Still I'd highly recommend these models and I think it's possible to paint them with lots of patience - I didn't dare to do it so far. |
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Post by postsaurischian on Jan 5, 2011 21:27:31 GMT
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Post by Therizinos on Jan 8, 2011 2:37:16 GMT
Are those both White Detail?
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Post by postsaurischian on Jan 8, 2011 14:57:44 GMT
No - mine are white, strong & flexible. I had the Trike in both materials and I really couldn't see the difference.
I can't say anything about the transparent material though.
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Post by postsaurischian on Jan 10, 2011 16:15:46 GMT
All the David Krentz Shapeways Models so far .....  All are white, strong & flexible, except for the Diplo which is black, strong & flexible. |
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Post by Therizinos on Jan 11, 2011 2:51:24 GMT
Those all look really cool! I'm sold on the White, Strong and Flexible! For some reason only the Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus are the only ones available right now (as far as I'm aware), but I do hope to get all these and maybe paint them up. Thanks again for all the pics!
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Post by bokisaurus on Jan 13, 2011 6:11:53 GMT
I just love this picture! VEry creative way to illustrate size! I'm still finding it hard to believe how small they really are. I just received the last 4 figures... I'm not sure I can paint them  |
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Post by stoneage on Jan 13, 2011 23:39:22 GMT
Paint them, first you have to find them!
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Post by krentz on Jan 14, 2011 7:41:20 GMT
Hey guys
I have not made an 'official announcement' - you know, like in PT, about the shapeways stuff.
Shapeways has serious limitations on what you can print, so I'm still working out the design problems. Its been a pain in the butt dealing with the process, and every now and then a model is suddenly NOT AVAILABLE, so then I have to find out why and fix it. Also, I had to see how much I needed to exaggerate details in order for them to looks good. The Ankylo here is an older print, the new one looks way better, as does the Rex.
So far the best looking results have been the BLACK DETAIL. The regular white material has too many grow lines at this scale...why this scale you ask?
I loved doing the Microsaurs at 1/200 scale but the production problems with something that small were prohibitive. I decided to change the scale of Microsaurs to 1/144th ( it a railway scale I think..and half the size of 1/72) to make it easier on myself. These Shapeways models are all Hell Creek Dinos, in keeping with the Microsaurs theme of dinos from the same location. Since I built the models digitally for printing master copies I thought I may as well try them out on Shapeways first. Master copies for what you ask?
Pewter.
Probably by spring these will be out in pewter and sold as a set like the first Microsaurs.
I redo the Judith River set in this scale too just to keep it consistent.
The Sauropod here was not supposed to be available to the public because it was a personalized 25th wedding anniversary present that was printed in $ILVER. I had to keep the model available for a few days ( with the warning about its personalized nature) to see if it was printable. Postsaurischian must've bought it during that time...heck, I don't even own a copy of it! I'll check with the 'patron' and see if she'd let me release it without the personalized plaque in a Morrison set.
My customers have had incredible patience with my stuff. I am notoriously late with orders. I'm doing whatever I can to relieve myself of the whole taking orders/boxing and shipping process. My life is just too busy for that and I really feel I'm letting everyone down. I don't make any money on this hobby but I sure do like people to have my work. I'm just making the toys I wish I had as a kid.
Anyway, stay tuned for more stuff this year...promise...no really...
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Post by dyscrasia on Jan 14, 2011 8:07:52 GMT
Wow, it's great to see you here~!
Anyways, I was wondering if you are still designing dinosaurs for sideshow...
(Especially since that the sideshow T.rex maquette is my fav piece from the line so far~)
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Post by brontodocus on Jan 14, 2011 8:13:37 GMT
Hi and welcome, I think we all feel very honoured here. I hope you keep on publishing models like these on shapeways, they're excellent as always! I'd love to see the rearing sauropod available again (I was a bit slower than Postsaurischian  ). Whatever comes up next this year, I'm sure most of us can't wait to see it. |
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Post by Radman on Jan 14, 2011 12:16:14 GMT
Wow, cool to see you on the forum, David, welcome!
2011 is already shaping up to be a memorable year for the dinophile! We will certainly all be staying tuned...
;D
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Post by crazycrowman on Jan 14, 2011 12:23:30 GMT
Welcome David, very good to see you here!
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Post by postsaurischian on Jan 14, 2011 15:59:38 GMT
We might feel very honoured indeed! Great to read from one of my Dinosaur designer heroes here at The Dinosaur Toy Forum!!! ....... (Especially since that the sideshow T.rex maquette is my fav piece from the line so far~) I do agree with that!! ....... The Sauropod here was not supposed to be available to the public ....... Postsaurischian must've bought it during that time...heck, I don't even own a copy of it! .......  I'd like to ask a lot of questions, especially about the animated movie in progress, but I'm sure you won't have too much time to get back to this place  ...... but it would be wonderful to hear from you from time to time .
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Post by Pangolinmoth on Jan 14, 2011 16:04:23 GMT
A big welcome to Mr. Krentz! And a thank you from me for making the toys you wanted as a kid, I think we all appreciate them very much. I know I do.
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Post by Himmapaan on Jan 14, 2011 16:37:18 GMT
A big welcome to Mr. Krentz! And a thank you from me for making the toys you wanted as a kid, I think we all appreciate them very much. I know I do. Ditto! It's wonderful to hear from you, and thank you! |
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Post by bokisaurus on Jan 15, 2011 6:51:45 GMT
Wow, welcome tot he forum! Looking forward to more figures |
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Post by postsaurischian on Feb 28, 2011 11:22:53 GMT
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I have other Shapeways models, but not yet the Krentz ones. The 'White Strong and flexible' material seems fairly flexible; but, depending on the parts, it does feel to me as though it could snap if one isn't careful. But I have never tried bending it, so I may be mistaken.
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...... but it would be wonderful to hear from you from time to time 
