Looking for 3D-modelling knowledgeable people
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:05 am
UPDATED TITLE AND CONTENT (original first post below)
As I have emailed, private-messaged, asked a lot of companies and people, a one-off man-made bridge gets very expensive... and most makers actually declined to do it, as it's too much hassle (which I understand, I'm glad they actually took the time to reply, thank you all if you ever stumble upon this post!). So, I'm back to square one... I don't necessarily want to go super cheap, but it's more like a fun side-project, that'll need tweaking over time; I'll go to a more expensive/better way to do it once I figure out what to change, and if it's worth it.
So, the 3D-printing option seems the best one (and can do it locally, once I get the model).
However, I'm a graphic designer, Illustrator and PhotoShop are fine, but my brain doesn't seem to compute when I try my hand at 3D softwares. Even the simplest ones. Everything is ready in Illustrator, with dimensions and all. Now, I can't figure out how to turn it into a 3D file that I could use... I've tried SketchUp, and it never seems to be correct. For information, it's an elongated version of the bridge I currently have (a HipShot), with longer intonation screws and springs. Something like this:
If someone is willing to help, I can give that AI file if that can be turned into 3D more easily.
Would someone be able to do it, and at what price? Thanks.
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Hey folks!
I was tinkering with the idea of getting a new bridge for my Mustang (the one with the Strat hardtail bridge), or something... I like the guitar, but it feels like there's a lot of empty space that I would like to fill somehow. I'm looking for a simple design to extend the bridge (that is ready already, the joy of being a graphic designer), but I need to find a place to die-cut the plate, and bend a part of it... Ideally chrome-plate it too, though that can wait. I don't have the tools nor the space to do it myself.
Any idea where I could at least ask? I emailed Callaham earlier this week, no reply. I havent tried Glendale, but they'd be expensive. Armadillo is more about milled parts, and I'm not sure Rutters accepts custom orders. If you have other ideas...
Thanks.
As I have emailed, private-messaged, asked a lot of companies and people, a one-off man-made bridge gets very expensive... and most makers actually declined to do it, as it's too much hassle (which I understand, I'm glad they actually took the time to reply, thank you all if you ever stumble upon this post!). So, I'm back to square one... I don't necessarily want to go super cheap, but it's more like a fun side-project, that'll need tweaking over time; I'll go to a more expensive/better way to do it once I figure out what to change, and if it's worth it.
So, the 3D-printing option seems the best one (and can do it locally, once I get the model).
However, I'm a graphic designer, Illustrator and PhotoShop are fine, but my brain doesn't seem to compute when I try my hand at 3D softwares. Even the simplest ones. Everything is ready in Illustrator, with dimensions and all. Now, I can't figure out how to turn it into a 3D file that I could use... I've tried SketchUp, and it never seems to be correct. For information, it's an elongated version of the bridge I currently have (a HipShot), with longer intonation screws and springs. Something like this:
If someone is willing to help, I can give that AI file if that can be turned into 3D more easily.
Would someone be able to do it, and at what price? Thanks.
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* original post *
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Hey folks!
I was tinkering with the idea of getting a new bridge for my Mustang (the one with the Strat hardtail bridge), or something... I like the guitar, but it feels like there's a lot of empty space that I would like to fill somehow. I'm looking for a simple design to extend the bridge (that is ready already, the joy of being a graphic designer), but I need to find a place to die-cut the plate, and bend a part of it... Ideally chrome-plate it too, though that can wait. I don't have the tools nor the space to do it myself.
Any idea where I could at least ask? I emailed Callaham earlier this week, no reply. I havent tried Glendale, but they'd be expensive. Armadillo is more about milled parts, and I'm not sure Rutters accepts custom orders. If you have other ideas...
Thanks.