potentprintable
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Hi all, first replica post so nice to meet you!
The props I have been making are heavily based around 3D printing, so please keep that in mind. I have also been releasing the files for free, so others can make them.
I first designed the ring in CAD:
I choose to use a different iris mechanism than appears to be used in the movie, because I felt that this iris mechanism would 3D print and assemble much easier (with this design I was able to make the iris blades much thicker and easier to handle).
Then I 3D printed the parts, did a lot of sanding, filling and primed the parts:
After that, it was painting and assembly. Here are some images of the final product:
Here is a link to a gif of it in action:
https://media.giphy.com/media/l49JDU06rwAGYsP2o/giphy.gif
I also did a video on the whole process and can post a link to that if anyone is interested. I'd love to hear feedback and thoughts. Thanks for reading!
The props I have been making are heavily based around 3D printing, so please keep that in mind. I have also been releasing the files for free, so others can make them.
I first designed the ring in CAD:
I choose to use a different iris mechanism than appears to be used in the movie, because I felt that this iris mechanism would 3D print and assemble much easier (with this design I was able to make the iris blades much thicker and easier to handle).
Then I 3D printed the parts, did a lot of sanding, filling and primed the parts:
After that, it was painting and assembly. Here are some images of the final product:
Here is a link to a gif of it in action:
https://media.giphy.com/media/l49JDU06rwAGYsP2o/giphy.gif
I also did a video on the whole process and can post a link to that if anyone is interested. I'd love to hear feedback and thoughts. Thanks for reading!
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