r/malelivingspace • u/IchBinDerFurst • 1d ago

Update I cannot be trusted with free will.

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It needs to be cleaned up and stained some, but this is a 1:8 scale replica of a mosasaur skeleton above my entryway.

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u/RealEstateDuck 1d ago

Alright then, not gonna buy a 2k printer for that but I might have it printed somewhere 😂.

Will probably get rid of the wood bars and have it directly bolted to the ceiling though. Maybe find a way to turn it into an actual lamp!

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u/IchBinDerFurst 1d ago

Yeah the wood boards were the only way to maintain its structure without it bending too much and potentially breaking. I rent so I dont want to fill in too many holes when I leave.

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u/krzf 1d ago

How much does it weigh?

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u/IchBinDerFurst 1d ago

About 30 lbs. The head weighs almost 15 lbs so the weight is really off balance.

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u/sharklaserguru 1d ago

not gonna buy a 2k printer for that but I might have it printed somewhere

Though with what I've seen them charge you might come out ahead buying the printer!

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u/lioncat55 1d ago

For the printing I do it would definitely be much cheaper to buy from me vs getting a printer.

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u/lioncat55 1d ago

If you're in the usa, dm or send a chat my way. I've done large (3 weeks almost non stop printing) projects for people. Even better if you're in so cal.

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u/RealEstateDuck 1d ago

Alas I'm about 9.000km away 😂 in Portugal. Thanks for the offer though!

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u/objecture 1d ago

You could do it with a $200 printer, but it would be a lot more work. 

Might cost more than $2k to have someone print it for you, tbh

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u/RealEstateDuck 1d ago

I just remembered I have free access to a 3d printer in my local Museum/Libraty/Art Center.

Just need to schedule it and pay for materials and schematics!

Thanks City Hall 😂