Final 3D print, painted with acrylic and resin
Screen capture from Maya of an early, low-detail stage of the 3D model.
High-detail 3D model finished in ZBrush. These are renderings of the model file that was sent off to be printed. 
Small test print, 1.25 x 4 x 2.75"
raw print, 4 x 13 x 9"
Both prints together
Detail photos of the print as I received it. Unfortunately, I was not in direct contact with the printer so I do not know the type of resin used nor what level of detail this is. My guess is between 0.3 and 0.5mm - more striation than I had ant
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Painting the 3D print
I have been thinking about this piece off and on for over 15 years but wasn't sure if I'd ever be able to realize it. The process offered a few unanticipated challenges but I'm glad to finally see the thing materialized. Special thanks to the people
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Later, I went back into ZBrush and digitally painted the 3D model to match what I had done by hand to the physical print. More about that here .
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