Pterodactyl
Xzibit
A full-scale exhibition creature developed from digital sculpt through large-format 3D printing, assembly and hand-finished scenic paintwork.
Trade Arts digitally sculpted and fabricated a full-scale pterodactyl for Xzibit. The build moved from digital sculpt to printed form to a hand-finished scenic surface, producing a display-ready creature with the presence to anchor an exhibition space.
Scope
Our role covered the full path from digital sculpt through to a finished, display-ready object.
- Digital sculpting and model preparation
- Large-format 3D printing
- Assembly and surface preparation
- Scenic paintwork and detailing
- Protective clear coat finish
Process
The form was developed as a digital sculpt, then broken into printable sections, assembled and surface-prepared before scenic paintwork. A clear coat sealed the finish for durability in a display environment.
Outcome
The finished pterodactyl reads as a single, cohesive creature at full scale, built to hold up to close viewing in an exhibition setting.
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