Dinosaur Dilophosaurus Skull

I created this 3D-printed Dilophosaurus skull with the goal of making it as detailed and accurate as possible based on available fossil evidence. Dilophosaurus wetherilli was a theropod from the Early Jurassic period (around 193 million years ago). It is known for its distinctive double crests and was one of the early large predatory dinosaurs.

The skull design includes structural openings. While the model is not an exact scientific replica, it is intended as an educational piece for students, educators, and dinosaur enthusiasts.

Fillament:

I have added 2 filaments I would choose from, In the makers supply section. This are the filaments I used but feel free to experiment. 

1. Pla Wood classic Birch: Gives an really fossilised look and feel to the skull in combination with the fuzzy skin.
2. Pla Jade White: Gives more of a realistic new skull look.

Support:

The supports of Dilophosaurus skull V1 might be difficult to remove because of the lightweight, hollow and detailed design. With Dilophosaurus skull V2 I Fixed this issue. The V2 skull has a more symmetric, stronger and less hollow design what makes it an easier print and gives you more room for resizes.

I have  the following advise for the print (V1):

• Don't wait to long when taking off the supports, this hardens them even more!
• Be gentle and take your time!
• Use a really small tool and pry it gently between the supports
• You can soften up the support material with some hot (not boiling) water, heat gun or hair dryer. Try aplying short burst of heat on the supports, this makes them flexible.

💬 Feedback Appreciated!
I’d love to hear what you think about this design! Even if you don’t like it, constructive criticism helps me improve as a designer and sculptor, so I can create even better models in the future. Your feedback matters! 🫵🏼💪🏻

Enjoy printing, and let me know if you have any suggestions for changes or future designs! 😃