Doctor Octoroc
Sr Member
Hey everyone. I've been around the forum for a while now and I'm constantly amazed at what can be done by hand - but my passion is 3d modeling. A little back story on me...
I've been doing 3d modeling for about 20 years now, professionally for a few years, and I currently create models for design patent applications. This entails making accurate models of products that are being submitted for copyright using whatever source material the client provides, be it engineering drawings, hand drawn sketches, or photos of the actual product - anything from a detailed technical drawing to a single, poorly lit photo of a handmade product. As you can imagine, all of the work I do for my job is confidential, so I'm unable to share any of those with you, but I have plenty to show otherwise. What you see below is a mix of screenshots directly from my CAD software, renders, and actual 3d prints, done for fun or for prop runs - all for the purposes of 3d printing.
CAD file of 8th Doctor's alternative sonic screwdriver with display stand along with side by side comparison of the actual prop.
CAD file of finger blades for an Edward Scissorhands costume.
"Realistic renders" of gaming consoles, miniatures designed at 1:5 scale for 3d print.
Physical prints of miniature game consoles - Nintendo generation 1-4.
Raw 3d prints from Doctor Who props run.
Assembled and painted 3d printed sonic (and laser) screwdriver(s).
I've been designing for 3d printing for about 4 years and keep current with the guidelines, limitations, and capabilities of the process, so you can be assured that your designs will print right as long as the printer does their job. I'm also familiar with the many ways to keep costs down and have a good grasp on the expected price range for a given design based on the size and design of the prop. Most props are printed in a strong and flexible plastic since it's the most affordable and easiest to work with, but I can design for any of the materials available in the 3d printing market. I recommend Shapeways due to their general affordability but can work within the parameters of any service.
While I specialize in product modeling of a technical nature (refer to examples above), I can also do more organic forms. Prices are based on a "tier" system which takes the complexity of a given model into consideration. Simpler models are less and more complicated ones are more - it's pretty straight forward and I can lay it all out for you in a private message.
If you're interested in commissioning me to help you realize your prop dream, feel free to send me a message with your idea. The more information and reference material you can provide, the more accurate of a quote I can provide and the quicker we can get started. My workflow changes from month to month but I'll be completely transparent about the time frame you can expect as we work together to perfect the design.
Please specify if you would like to use the model for anything other than 3d printing and we can work out a usage agreement that gives you anywhere from limited to commercial usage. Default usage is limited to 3d printing for personal use. Anything beyond that will require additional fees since tier prices given will be for modeling services only. I currently don't offer complete control as I prefer to retain rights to the original model, but feel free to throw money at me and I may make an exception
I've been doing 3d modeling for about 20 years now, professionally for a few years, and I currently create models for design patent applications. This entails making accurate models of products that are being submitted for copyright using whatever source material the client provides, be it engineering drawings, hand drawn sketches, or photos of the actual product - anything from a detailed technical drawing to a single, poorly lit photo of a handmade product. As you can imagine, all of the work I do for my job is confidential, so I'm unable to share any of those with you, but I have plenty to show otherwise. What you see below is a mix of screenshots directly from my CAD software, renders, and actual 3d prints, done for fun or for prop runs - all for the purposes of 3d printing.
CAD file of 8th Doctor's alternative sonic screwdriver with display stand along with side by side comparison of the actual prop.
CAD file of finger blades for an Edward Scissorhands costume.
"Realistic renders" of gaming consoles, miniatures designed at 1:5 scale for 3d print.
Physical prints of miniature game consoles - Nintendo generation 1-4.
Raw 3d prints from Doctor Who props run.
Assembled and painted 3d printed sonic (and laser) screwdriver(s).
I've been designing for 3d printing for about 4 years and keep current with the guidelines, limitations, and capabilities of the process, so you can be assured that your designs will print right as long as the printer does their job. I'm also familiar with the many ways to keep costs down and have a good grasp on the expected price range for a given design based on the size and design of the prop. Most props are printed in a strong and flexible plastic since it's the most affordable and easiest to work with, but I can design for any of the materials available in the 3d printing market. I recommend Shapeways due to their general affordability but can work within the parameters of any service.
While I specialize in product modeling of a technical nature (refer to examples above), I can also do more organic forms. Prices are based on a "tier" system which takes the complexity of a given model into consideration. Simpler models are less and more complicated ones are more - it's pretty straight forward and I can lay it all out for you in a private message.
If you're interested in commissioning me to help you realize your prop dream, feel free to send me a message with your idea. The more information and reference material you can provide, the more accurate of a quote I can provide and the quicker we can get started. My workflow changes from month to month but I'll be completely transparent about the time frame you can expect as we work together to perfect the design.
Please specify if you would like to use the model for anything other than 3d printing and we can work out a usage agreement that gives you anywhere from limited to commercial usage. Default usage is limited to 3d printing for personal use. Anything beyond that will require additional fees since tier prices given will be for modeling services only. I currently don't offer complete control as I prefer to retain rights to the original model, but feel free to throw money at me and I may make an exception
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