Instructables did a T-rex 3d model, but with a twist, he did it on clear acrylic. What would be cool is if you could figure out a way to edge-light some of the pieces, could look really cool in the dark. The intractable is here: http://www.instructables.com/id/A-nearly-invisible-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-made-on-a-las/
Run el-wire around the edges and you’d have the effect you’re looking for. Easy peasy. Adafruit sells it by the foot in a variety of colors. You could then do a foil tape on top of it so the light only goes down into the acrylic.
Well that would be awesome
Now I’m excited…very good idea! combine the el-wire with Tom’s glow in the dark acrylic and you have something that could scare the bageebers out of the nieces and nephews 
Especially if I set them up with a story about how he only glows when he’s hungry…
Nice 
At least they’ll be able to talk about their crazy uncle during therapy.
You guys are amazing when you get together on an idea…it’s really special! - Rich