TheJediSmuggler
Active Member
Hey everyone,
I'm new to these forums. I've been lurking around for a while and I have to say... I've become even more motivated to learn how to make awesome props and lightsabers like the ones I've seen come by. There are a lot of experienced people here, and I love it!
To date I've installed a few sabers and own a few. It's a growing collection. I want to learn even more skills to make better lightsabers, for myself and others. These skills include weathering and printing 3D parts. For now, I'd like to be able to print parts that I could use to install my lightsabers with FX. So, I was wondering if anybody here has some experience with making 3D models that can be printed out. These questions come to mind:
1. Where do I start? What do I need?
2. What software is best for making 3D models that can be printed?
3. Is it difficult to learn? (I'm good with computers, but it might take a bit to get the hang of this new skill)
It's easy to feel intimidated by all the skills required to make amazing props, but I still like to meet these challenges head on. I may be somewhat of a beginner, but I learn quick. I'm looking forward to all your advice!
I'm new to these forums. I've been lurking around for a while and I have to say... I've become even more motivated to learn how to make awesome props and lightsabers like the ones I've seen come by. There are a lot of experienced people here, and I love it!
To date I've installed a few sabers and own a few. It's a growing collection. I want to learn even more skills to make better lightsabers, for myself and others. These skills include weathering and printing 3D parts. For now, I'd like to be able to print parts that I could use to install my lightsabers with FX. So, I was wondering if anybody here has some experience with making 3D models that can be printed out. These questions come to mind:
1. Where do I start? What do I need?
2. What software is best for making 3D models that can be printed?
3. Is it difficult to learn? (I'm good with computers, but it might take a bit to get the hang of this new skill)
It's easy to feel intimidated by all the skills required to make amazing props, but I still like to meet these challenges head on. I may be somewhat of a beginner, but I learn quick. I'm looking forward to all your advice!