We developed a rhino trophy for The 5th Singapore Infantry Brigade to be given as a token of appreciation for one of their members. They provided the design for the rhino piece as well as the art for the background, both of which we helped modify to be assembled together. The base was designed from scratch to display the metal name plate and to hold the casing around the rhino model.

Gold-colored geometric model of a lion inside a glass display case. Certificate of appreciation addressed to COL(NS) Gob Kee Yong is visible at the base.

Three quarter view of a 3D printed golden rhino on a black base plate with a metal name plate, encased in an acrylic box

Front view of a 3D printed silver rhino on a black base plate with a metal name plate, encased in an acrylic box

Three quarter view of a 3D printed silver rhino on a black base plate with a metal name plate, encased in an acrylic box

Concept

The client provided files of the backdrop art and the 3D Rhino model and requested for 2 trophies to be made—one in gold and one in silver. They asked for the torso to be shortened and wanted a casing to display to rhino in, a base for the rhino to stand on and a name plate at the front.

2D art of a Rhino resembling the shape of Singapore on the map, with water and islands surrounding it

Provided 3D files

Backdrop art and 3D model

Designing

We modified the rhino model as requested by the client and shortened the model in a CAD software. The eyes were also given more definition. We created the base from scratch with an extrusion around the bottom to hold the casing and added a recessed area at the front for the metal name plate to be displayed.

Golden trophy of a rhino displayed on a base with a metal name plate, in 3D

Golden trophy of a rhino on a base with a metal name plate, encased in an acrylic box with a backdrop of land and water, in 3D

Silver trophy of a rhino on a base with a metal name plate, encased in an acrylic box with a backdrop of land and water, in 3D

Modified Design

Modified rhino model with added base, metal plate and casing

Client Review

Then, a digital preview of the model was sent to the client to help them visualise how their product would look and how it would be assembled before it was 3D printed. During the client review stage, we send all clients a comprehensive document they can refer to for crucial information about the model such as measurements, colour application, material finishes and assembly.

Visual guide of how a 3D printed rhino with pegs is to be assembled, in 3D

Visual guide of an acrylic case being fitted onto the base of a golden rhino trophy, in 3D

Visual guide of model assembly

Rhino is 3D printed with pegs to fit parts together

3D Printing

Once the final design was approved by the client, it was sent for 3D printing

Front view of a golden 3D printed rhino, with a backdrop of lands and water

3D Printed Rhino Trophy

Finishing

After the model was 3D printed, each piece was sanded down to give it a smooth finish. The pieces were then spray-painted and assembled to create the rhino trophy.

3D printed silver rhino, encased in an acrylic box with backrop art of land and water, standing atop a black base holding a metal name plate

Metal name plate with congratulatory text, displayed on the front face of a trophy

Assembled Rhino Trophy

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