=I have found someone to help with this. Thank you all for your help.=
Been looking around for a while, trying to find some help with a prop for my cosplay, but keep running into dead shops or closed commissions… hopefully I’ll have some better luck here.
Very neat looking guitar ? What are the dimensions of it? I 3d modeled and printed a hera syndulla blaster, which is on Thingiverse, but my 3d printer only has 8"x8"x7" print area. I’m going to have to watch Show by Rock now.
I may be able to help you, as I make costumes and props for a living. Just wondering where you’re based so I can take postage prices into consideration when giving a quote
This can certainly be done, however if this is to be a functional guitar I would suggest having the main body milled from hard wood. This due to the stress and tension from the strings. People don’t realize just how much force six thightend steel strings can exert on the body and neck of a guitar. This is why you’ll find a steel rod down the shaft. If this were printed in plastic I suspect immediate failure. The accents however could be 3D printed.
Id say fully 3d printing this would be expensive and an overkill. Foam would be better and lighter. Looks like a rounded piece of wood was used along with cardboard.
Hey all, I want to thank everyone for such quick replies. Just want to say quick Im in class currently and for the majority of the day but I will go through and get back to you guys once labs let out. Some quick notes I didn’t mention that were brought up: -I’d prefer the piece to be functional, but it’s not something that is a must as long as it appears to function. This is a cosplay piece first, so my priority is making sure it meets those guidelines for conventions. As far as dimentions, refer to keebie81s link for more photos that should help with the guitars dimentions/layers. I’ll be in contact later tonight. I appreciate your alls time. Thank you.
I do a lot of prop work, mainly with the 501st Stormtrooper guys. Are you looking for the entire thing assembled and finished or just the parts 3d printed? Do you have the 3D model files already available or will you need someone to model them up for you? If you’re needing this modeled from scratch, things do start to get expensive.
Yes, the entire thing would need to be made. From what I understand, the guitar would not be functional if fully cast as a 3d print unless somebody (yourself or others) are able to make the neck be able to withstand the torque of the strings, which would be preferred, I am alright with it simply being a prop if it is not possible.
As far as the length and diameter, I don’t have exacts, but I’m sure if I spent some time analyzing the photos and comparing them to myself (5’8’’/173cm), I could come up with a guesstimate.
I know its kinda vague answer, but at the moment, thats about the best I can answer. I’m sorry ;–;
Thank you for finding the rest of the images. While, yes, it might be overkill, I am also looking for durability and quality. I have some foam props (Elks staff from .hack//infection is my major piece), but they’re fragile and tend to crack or chip, which is why I’m looking to invest a little extra for a higher quality prop.
Hi, and thank you for your reply. You have some fantastic pieces, very nice work!
To answer your questions, the guitar doesn’t need to be functional, but if its possible, it would be a huge plus for the cosplay.
As far as the plastic goes, I wouldn’t have an issue. I know this poses a bit of a challenge for the functionality of the guitar, but in the end, it is a prop for a cosplay vs a real instrument.
Some more images of the dimensions and such are below:
Sounds like you’re in the initial stages of this project. Printing will come, and quickly, after the long journey of researching the physics of stringed instruments, and design costs. When you get to the printing stage, find a hub that offers large build volumes, to accommodate the single piece design.
