[MOC] Extreme Evolution: Arctic T-rex

[Arcquinn]

The T-rex is the apex predator in the Cretaceous age, and the most perfect masterpiece evolution has ever managed to accomplish. Because 65 million years after its extinction, it is still the biggest and most powerful carnivore ever walked the earth.When I first watch Jurassic Park, I was immediately captivated by the power and beauty of the T-rex, and hopelessly fell in love with her. And what beats watching a T-rex movie? Building one yourself! At 59 cm length and 930 grams weight, This model is possibly the world*’s largest posable T-rex that stands on its own. * LEGO world :-)

For more pics of the beast, please visit me on flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHskCpW3Se

Features:

1. It grew bigger as the building went on, for we are all greedy in the detail department. As a result, at a certain moment, It suddenly hit me that this thing may never be able to stand on its own when finished, and that would be an ultimate bummer (Yes, it’s my second MOC, I never knew LEGO was so heavy!). But due to a technique (mixel joints served as tendons), a lot of time and effort put into banlancing, and many compromises made to aesthetics, the completed T-rex stands on its own. (It may not pose a problem for digital building, but I consider this the No.1 feature of this build.)

2. Play features: This beast is not only a display piece, It is moderately posable thanks to a lot of joints. And it has to be from the conveiving because there are so many cool postures and it would be a waste of bricks if it ends up to be just a statue. Again, aesthetics has to give way… to gaps. But the very essence of LEGO saves the day again: with a few parts (modules) added or removed, the gaps left by maneuvers can be covered.

3. Sturdy. Every time I had to choose between appearance and sturdiness, I chose the latter, for which I think is a virtue of official sets.

4. I try to get the proportions as real as possible. Oftentimes I see a T-rex MOC, the head is over-sized to stress the beast's ferociousness and the feet are disproportionately large to increase stability.

5. Stud-Not-On-Top design, and all “legal” LEGO parts and techniques.

The T-rex is a LEGO Ideas project, if you like it please support me at https://ideas.lego.com/projects/146539 . Thank you so much :-)

Check another of my posts, Extreme Evolution: Arctic Triceratops: http://www.eurobrick...opic=135937&hl=

Edited July 11, 2016 by Arcquinn

[masterbaiter220]

big thumbs up from me

[polarstein]

Great model, the different poses definitely add something to the overall appearance. Well done!

[BrickCurve]

Great job! I think that a transparent colour for the eyes would have been a better fit, but apart from that it is excellent.

[Arcquinn]

Great job! I think that a transparent colour for the eyes would have been a better fit, but apart from that it is excellent.

Thank you for the suggestion. I actually thought of that and tried transparent red. It turned out darker than solid red. I guess that's because the eye ball is in a socket so light doesn't come out easily. So bye bye shiny eyes. :-)

ps. your creations in the sig section are amazing!

[Zerobricks]

I'm a bit late, but what an awesome creation indeed! Amazing articulation and shapes.

[Ron Dayes]

Creations like these are the proof lego can be more than just bricks clinging on top each other! Masterfully done. To me, its the best brickbuild T-Rex i've ever seen, proportions look very correctly scaled after the known data - and posable/articulation - wow! Colour pattern is very cool, allthough a brownish greyish one would be interesting aswell imo. Keep up your excellent work!

[TheJiral]

The colour scheme reminds of the game mirror edge.

Top notch proportions I have to say and I am very impressed that it can stand not only on its own but is even poseable.

Edited August 2, 2016 by TheJiral

[Mikuri]

Wow, very badass :P

[BrickShady]

Amazing T-Rex. Great selection of colours, I like the yellow ascents!

[Heksu]

What a beast! Nice!