Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre: Dracovenator
Dracovenator is a genus of neotheropod dinosaur that lived approximately 201 to 199 million years ago during the early part of the Jurassic period in what is now South Africa. Dracovenator was a medium-sized, moderately built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, that could grow up to an estimated 5.5–6.5 metres (18–21 ft) in length and 250 kilograms (550 lb) in body mass. Its type specimen was based on only a partial skull that was recovered.
I carefully digitally reconstructed Dracovenator from fossil records with intensive input from Dr Kimberley Chapelle.
Dracovenator was then fully 3D printed and hand-finished at Scale Studios Nz, hand painted by our incredible team; @nika_beaton @the_desserter_nz @mika_turnbull @punkbogan @louie.w_k @charmant_cherie with eyes by @fourthsealstudios
Now, Dracovenator stands proudly at the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre — a stunning new museum in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, South Africa by @digitalfabricsa Digital and @office247_architecture.
Skull reconstruction model adapted from more complete Dilophosaur skulls as we only have fragments of fossil material for Draco.
Approved Zbrush model.
Test fit of the first ABS 3d printed parts.
Tongue and teeth resin printed.
Custom steel armature the result of intricate 3d modeling and engineering collaboration.
3d printed and reinforced shells going on the armature.
First layer of paint.
We blocked out the basic color scheme with spray cans, then worked on top of that with acrylic and oils.
Some digital color designs cept nearby for reference.
Resin cast eyes by Fourth Seal Studios.
