David Krentz Shapeways Models

[Himmapaan]

I do not believe what just happened. After reflecting with relief that no harm has yet befallen my White Detail models, I have just stupidly placed a book on David's T.rex by sheerest accident. It took a while for me to realise what had happened: I felt something like two tiny droplets of water hitting my arm, which turned out to have been two of its toes snapping off and hitting me. Curse and blast. I actually managed to find one toe, which, considering all things, I must regard as a remarkable bit of luck.

[krentz]

The reason I don't like WSF is because I KNOW what details are lost due to the material. WSF is sort of the rough outline of a dinosaur to me.
I guess, as the artist, it does not represent my work at its best. Have any of you had a picture or drawing printed somewhere but were disappointed because the reproduction is poor/too small/too dark...etc? Its kinda like that.
I'm still waiting for the day when 3D printers can make really durable plastics that hold detail. I'd guess within 2-3 years that will happen. That will be nice, then my kids could play with my figures!

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[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Man Niroot ..that sucks. Don't kick yourself too hard though..these things do happen..just more evidence why I like bigger pieces though. :/

I hear ya David, I don't have a scanner so all my photographed art looks worse than it does on paper..some it just plain horrible.

[postsaurischian]

Jun 26, 2011 5:02:31 GMT krentz said:

The reason I don't like WSF is because I KNOW what details are lost due to the material.

I understand this point of view. That's why I (as a musician) will never own an mp3 player.

I'm going to order the new models for unpainted display in White Detail as well (himmapaan's pics convinced me).
I already have some models in different materials.
(Should have done that with the rearing Diplo too ;D!)



Edit: Oops, my pic is on your homepage www.davidkrentz.com/Krentz_Presentz_Sculpture/Home.html

[totoro]

Jun 12, 2011 22:40:35 GMT Sparkleopteryx said:

Thanks guys!

Here is a much better picture of him I like my dinosaurs in environments now, lol!

Griffin, bases are really easy to make. The stuff I use can be ordered online or picked up at Michaels or another art/craft store. I use:

Model Trees and bushes: These are from Canyon Creek Scenics (realistic, but more expensive) and Woodland Scenics. Any tree you like will do.

Scenic Cement (Woodland Scenics)

Super Glue (I got Gorilla)

Air Dry Clay: Any brand is fine, I use La Doll Premier

Acrylic Paint: whatever browns and earth tones you want to paint the base with

Spray bottle (to spray the Scenic Cement)

Rocks, dirt and sticks from your backyard

Make the base out of the clay, shape it and size it to fit your scene. Figure out where you want the dinosaur and press him into the clay to create little footprints to mark his spot. Remove the dinosaur from the base (don't put him on the base until you finish it and its dry).

Place your trees. Stick them into the base and form the clay up around the base of the trees to hold them. Leave the trees in the base to dry with it.

Get some sticks that look like miniature dead trees. Cut them up to size and stick them in the base where you want them. Let them dry with the base and trees.

Let the whole base dry for a few hours to harden.

After it hardend, paint the base in browns and "earth" colors that will show through the dirt and on the sides of the base. Let it dry.

Now spray the base with your Scenic Cement...which is kind of like sprayable glue. Them sprinkle your dirt and ground up leaves on the base to cover it like debris. Spray it again and put more, repeat until you have what you want then spray it one last time.

Use the super glue to glue in rocks, deadfall (sticks) and the bushes or whatever else you want.

I made the little mushrooms and fungi out of the same clay. Super glue the mushrooms to the ground and fungi on the tree trunk. Then paint them.

Once everything is dry you may need to paint over some of the super glue as it will turn white. Then place your dinosaur, put super glue on his little feet and place him. Done!

Wow, Angie, that is just amazing!! (Just seeing this) Not only is it visually stunning, but your description is really helpful. You should really do a mini tutorial for us idiots (speaking for myself, mostly) so we can see each step, including layering the paint, etc. (please, please!! ;D) Anyway, thanks for sharing your awesomeness with us!!

[postsaurischian]

The rearing Diplo .......

[Trexroarr]

I want that Dippy.....

[Jeremy]

Jun 27, 2011 5:29:28 GMT Trexroarr said:

I want that Dippy.....

You and me both.

[Radman]

I got the Aggie in alumide. It looks pretty cool IMHO:



Here I have modified it a bit to enhance details:



The alumide is a cool silvery color with metallic highlights. It would be perfect for fish and other marine critters but I think it works well here also; minimal effort will be required to touch this lovely piece up as a 'keeper'.

[bokisaurus]

;D Wow that something else ;D I like the metal look of the Augustina... speaking of, here they are!
This is only (I hope) half of my order. I also got some of the other materials.

The herd


Agustina with Alamo and CollectA figures



So now you can see how small they are ;D Should be fun to paint them
Individual photos in the Shapeways thread ;D

[krentz]

OK, so here are some material comparisons.
I did the Ekrixinatosaurus because it was the smallest. I painted all of these grey with a can of flat grey tamiya paint.

Of course, this is closer than what my or your eye can perceive, but it is a good comparison.

You can see that WSF leave out certain details..like..you know...THE FACE.

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[krentz]

Another view of Ultra Frosted Detail

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[brontodocus]

Thanks for posting, David! It's a very convincing comparison. And it shows how good the "Frosted Ultra Detail" turns out. I guess "White, Strong & Flexible" is still suitable for e.g. the Alamosaurus, but not so much for this little guy.

[Mironimus-Rex]

David, your comparison picture speaks definitely for the Frosted Ultra Detail version.

Can you make your Dinos: T.rex, Alamosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Triceratops, Edmontosaurus also as a hollow version to reduce the cost for the material Frosted Ultra Detail ?

[mmfrankford]

Hey, long time lurker here.
I agree with the above statement. Please make the alamo and previous figures hollow so that the white detail option will be more affordable. And I want a diplo too!! ;D

[razh00]

Hi David,

I just saw that you have the 3d models of the Tenontosaurus and Acrocanthosaurus of the antediluvia collection.

¿would be possible that you upload them to shapeways?

That would be great ;D

[mmfrankford]

Yes! Since the resin versions are sold out at Dan's Dinosaurs.

[krentz]

I have already made th Trike hollow. I'll post it soon. The Alamosaurus is ALREADY hollow, but still a little expensive.
I'll try the Tenonoto and Acro too. Not for a while though. Andesaurus is almost done. Will be making a 1/72 Gig, Agustina and Ande.

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[Trexroarr]

Well in that case, I'm glad I didn't order the Trike, Edmonto, Anky, and Rex today! I was literally going to order them today or tomorrow. Glad to see them being made hollow. Thanks, David!

I also can't wait to see the Andesaurus!

[Mironimus-Rex]

Yeah, great news.

Seems like I asked the right question at the right time. :-)