3-D Models

While surfing the web, I came across two separate forums related to 3-D programming.  Both forums were created by people who decided to make 3-D models of the Dino-Riders.  These are all highly detailed computer generated models and these guys really know their stuff.  If you have 3-D programming skills and you want to contribute Dino-Rider concepts, feel free to send me an e-mail and I will gladly post them here. 

Guillermo Hernandez's Dino-Rider Project

Guillermo Hernandez started an ambitious 3-D project on the SpinSquad LightWave forum.  His goal was to make a 3-D model of the entire series 2 scene.  The dinosaur models are complex and have very high polygon counts.  Guillermo began working on a Stegosaurus and a T. Rex and had asked other people to contribute other dinosaurs.  One person started a Pteranodon and another started a Triceratops.  Unfortunately, it appears that the project has died.  Here is the original forum.

         
   
         
   
         
   
         
   
         
   

 

Michael Barrington's 3-D Rasp

Here is a 3-D model of the evil Rasp.  This was found on a forum called CG Talk and was created by Michael Barrington.  Michael decided to update Rasp for the future with some original re-designs of the character.  For example, he gave Rasp an "evolutionary" hand and decided to have him wear protective armor.  He's not 100% finished and he mentioned wanting to create a dinosaur for him to ride on.  Unfortunately, just like Guillermo Hernandez, he seems to have stopped the project.  Check out the original forum.

 

 

 

Juan Manuel's Deinonychus

Here is a cool picture of an armored Velociraptor that I found on a 3-D programming message board.   Although it doesn't look like a traditional Dino-Rider, I couldn't help but notice the Dino-Rider style gun tips.  As you can see from the picture, Juan Manuel has some serious talent.  You can check out the original post here.