The T-Rex Building Project Ep. 12 | Dinosaur in a 1920s Schoolhouse

Welcome to "Homestead High", where history meets the future in our unique 1920s schoolhouse homestead! In Episode 12 of our "T-Rex Building Project", join me, Dave, as I navigate the fascinating world of 3D printing to bring a colossal T-Rex to life.

🦖 Today's Adventure: Assembling the Gigantic T-Rex

The Challenge: Fitting together the leg, feet, and pelvic bones of our T-Rex, meticulously 3D printed using eight Ender 3 Pro printers.
The Color: After a community vote, we've chosen a dark, reddish copper tone, named 'Sweet Tea', enhanced with an acrylic wash for an authentic, aged look.

0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to Homestead High's T-Rex Build
0:20 - The Making Process: 3D Printing and Painting Bones
1:35 - Assembling the Leg and Foot Bones
2:50 - Fitting the Pelvic Bone
3:20 - Challenges and Mistakes Made
4:00 - Preview of Next Steps: Ribs Construction

🛠️ Behind the Scenes:

The Process: Watch as I assemble these intricate pieces, making real-time adjustments and sharing tips and tricks. Mistakes happen, but they're part of the journey!
Fun Fact: This T-Rex measures 30 feet long and 15 feet high, comprising around 120 bones made from over 1200 3D printed pieces!

🔜 What's Next?: Stay tuned for Episode 13, where we dive into the intricate process of creating and coating the T-Rex's ribs.

💡 Homestead High Highlights:

Explore the intersection of homesteading and technology in a historical setting.
Discover our journey of living off-grid, DIY projects, and embracing green energy.
Dive deep into intriguing science topics like entropy, the origin of life, and the quest to answer 'Are we alone in the universe?'

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