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Really looking great! Can hardly wait to see your final version.
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Quoted from winteriscoming:I'm still experimenting with options for teeth. Here's an example of 3D printed top teeth. These are different than the previous PLA teeth I did which were printed flat and treated like the paper teeth I have been trying as well. These teeth are sculpted 3D teeth that are kind of like dentures that get screwed into the roof of the mouth. If I can ensure these teeth don't make contact with the ball or the pf, this might be a good option for top teeth. They would be readily reproducible if the need came up down the road vs cast silicone teeth.[quoted image]
Sharp! (pun intended)
I have to say that while your T-Rex overall is extremely impressive, the teeth really make it over the top.
Quoted from winteriscoming:I've done some print tests and have always thought .05mm looks like it's not even 3D printed. If you look at this thread's gallery on page 4, there are some pics of .05mm tests.
I don't know. The perfectionist in me wants these to look their best, but in some ways "best" may not even be discernable from "plenty good" from the player's perspective. Probably player's perspective should be my main focus instead of going for highest quality at 1 inch away from your face. We'll see.
Personally, I think .15mm is a good compromise for an object such as this with texture and that will be viewed from 3-4' away. Higher resolution always improves the model's details, but I wouldn't think absolutely necessary in this case. Obviously, it is your project so you should do what you want. Maybe you print at 2-3 different resolutions that you offer to others, and price accordingly.
Also, I don't know if your slicer (Cura) allows it, but in slicers like Slic3r you can set variable resolution based upon layer levels. If you have a particular range of layers in a model that need more detail (e.g. the poles of spheres, etc.) then you can make those areas with more detail but the rest of the model at a standard detail. May not apply to T-Rex, but thought I would mention.
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Quoted from winteriscoming:The thing about photographing these is that the camera sees much better than human eyes. I think they end up looking worse in photos than they do in person.[quoted image]
So cute, I could hug it! 
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Wow, Ted posted a reply to one of my posts - Awwwwwesome!
Seriously, loved the Ferrigno thread that morphed into the Ted thread - some of the most fun stuff here on Pinside.
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Quoted from winteriscoming:I'm still working my way through the first batch of 3d printed t-rexes. It could be a couple weeks yet before they're finished. I'm still not taking names. They'll be sold when they're finished to the first ones to claim them after they're available. I'll post some pics as I make more progress.
Awesome news.
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Quoted from j_m_:damn that t-rex has some bright pearly whites. who's he got to brush since his little t-rex arms are obviously too short to allow him to brush his own
Milkbone treats are a must for healthy white T-Rex teeth.
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