CMD Studios

CMD Studios

Prop Design and CNC Router Services

09/29/2023

Lancet-2 from Arknights
https://youtu.be/c0oInI0pFc8?si=ZoKVBBhY3d5fazhF

Photos from CMD Studios's post 08/02/2023

Tsukuyomi's Moonlit Greatbow from Final Fantasy XIV
https://youtu.be/1SF2lav-2U4

Photos from CMD Studios's post 07/27/2023

Hateful Avenger's Katana and Scabbard from Arknights
https://youtu.be/VrwBzH4CoUM

Photos from CMD Studios's post 07/01/2023

Penny's Floating Array from RWBY.

https://youtu.be/mWTBwiY5hWQ

Photos from CMD Studios's post 06/18/2023

Ren's Stormflower from RWBY.


https://youtu.be/HlNqrZ-vi3g

Photos from CMD Studios's post 06/18/2023

Pyrrha's Milo and Akouo from RWBY

https://youtu.be/HlNqrZ-vi3g

06/15/2023

Soul Eater (Scythe Form) from Soul Eater.
https://youtu.be/NjPFy3LiOYc

Photos from CMD Studios's post 06/07/2023

Blake Belladonna's Gambol Shroud from RWBY


https://youtu.be/w-0RUE-B8jQ

Photos from CMD Studios's post 05/30/2023

Yang's Ember Celica and Weiss's Myrtenaster from RWBY. I know, the revolver cylinder is backwards :( I'm fixing it.

https://youtu.be/sXhQFi-tfPc

Photos from CMD Studios's post 05/21/2023

Wyvern Ignition Greatsword with Great Girros Armor set from Monster Hunter World. Special thanks to Moorcroft Photography for the photoshoot and XCaptProject on Etsy for their part in bringing this cosplay together!

P.S. my arms are killing me

Photos from CMD Studios's post 05/17/2023

Qrow's Harbinger (sword form) from RWBY. Alcohol not included.

Photos from CMD Studios's post 04/17/2023

Ayumu's Chainsaw from Is This A Zombie?
https://youtu.be/oHUV-xIkLMg
It GLOWWWSS

Photos from CMD Studios's post 04/04/2023

Ruby Rose's Crescent Rose from RWBY. It was painful to make, and painful to hold.
https://youtu.be/EX6fqUvL64I

03/22/2023

The best balls to fo**le.

03/19/2023

Not a prop build, but I ran a test carve to get a better idea on detail work with the cnc router. Looking forward to making crazy cool weapons.

Photos from CMD Studios's post 03/08/2023

This project is still a work in progress, but it's coming along nice-ly.
Ruby Rose's Crescent Rose from RWBY.

Original Model Creator:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3851256

Photos from CMD Studios's post 03/07/2023

Partial Commission Complete. Naofumi's Breastplate Armor from The Rising of Shield Hero ($41.66)

Simple 3d print + Primer Spary

03/04/2023

https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-pikamee-a-spirit-bomb-of-goodwill-and-love?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Due to recent events in the vtuber community, I have decided to begin operation teakettle's lariat. I already ordered the materials and will begin working on the project as soon as they arrive. The gofundme is solely for the plane ticket as I can only afford to make and offer the audio-reactive guitar boombox.

You don't have to donate if it is not within your budget, but what I will ask is that you share this post in order to get the word out and show her the level of appreciation that the community has for her.

Photos from CMD Studios's post 03/02/2023

Personal Project: Slinger and Scoutfly Lanturn from Monster Hunter. I'd be launching mangos if it was functional.

Photos from CMD Studios's post 02/21/2023

Commission Complete! Usopp's Kabuto from One Piece: $84.80

Budget was limited for this one, but it turned out alright.

Size Class: 2
Prop Tier: C
Type: Simple

3D printed top with rubber bands laced into a grommets cloth sling. Staff section is comprised of pvc pipes with one piece of coupling for easy separation. Simple spray paint with clear coat.

02/21/2023

Second 3d printer has arrived! 3D printing rates will be adjusted (simple prints will be lower).

Photos from CMD Studios's post 02/16/2023

Partial Commission Complete: Ky Kiske's Sword "Thunderseal" from Guilty Gear Strive. Total: $72

Simple 3D print with simple primer spray.

Size Class: 2
Prop Tier: C
Type: Simple

02/16/2023

General Commissions Pricing and Policy
(Build Methods)

3D Printing: $0.10 per gram of PLA for simple 3D models, $0.15/g for models needing simple slicing to fit on the printing bed, $0.20/g for prints requiring simple assembly, $0.30/g for large or complex models requiring difficult assembly. Pricing covers simple 3D modeling work, machine run costs, and failed prints.

CNC Routing: $100/hr of machine run time. $50 for software work/3D modeling on Easel (waived if you have it done yourself).
Note: CNC Routing is good for large-scale foam carves or high-detail wood carves. Not so good for thin weapons like swords. Carves taking less than 1hr will be pro-rated down to a per minute rate.

Laser-cut Wood Layering: (See Rory Mercury Halberd) $50/Sq Ft of wood for final product (after everything is layered).

Epoxy: $50/cup of epoxy. Pricing covers coloring and glow-in-the-dark powders.

Spray Painting: $5 for simple spray, $20 for multicolor ( 10-19 pieces), $50 for multicolor (20-50 pieces).

Touch-up: Sanding (pleasegodno) = $50/hr. Clear Coat spray: FREE

Delivery: First 30 Miles is free, then it is (Number of Miles x $0.25)

Commission Policy:
Please contact me via messenger describing your desired prop, general budget for the project, and any customizations you would like the prop to have. For hand-delivered props, I maintain the right to cancel or put projects on hold for any reason. Communication between I (the maker) and the client must be maintained throughout the build process as it will indicate continue interest in the project's completion by both parties. Failure to maintain communication will result in the project being put on hold or cancelled.

10% discount on all repeat commissions within 6 months of previous order (up to $100).

Will update as new services are added/adjusted

Photos from CMD Studios's post 02/08/2023

Open for 2023 commissions!

I've been teaching myself independent prop design for a little over three years and like to experiment on various materials and build methods. I am based in Iowa City and have access to a wood workshop, 3d printers, and own a 4x4 cnc router. I do in-person deliveries and in-person payments after the prop is delivered. Message me if interested and we can talk price and brainstorm something unique for your cosplay.

I prefer making crazy props over simple ones :P

My YT channel https://www.youtube.com/

Build times (to get an idea of my work speed):
Thorns Sword (the spikey sword) - 7 days
Rory Mercury's Halberd - 10 days
Acrylic Guitar Boombox - 14 days? The one featured was highly experimental so it required some research and development time.

02/08/2023

Welcome to my business page! Here I post updates on my commission status, completed builds, and upcoming plans/events. Feel free to message me about commissions for prop design whether they be for the near or far future.

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Videos (show all)

Lancet-2 from Arknightshttps://youtu.be/c0oInI0pFc8?si=ZoKVBBhY3d5fazhF

Website

Address

870 S Capitol Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

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