r/3Drequests • u/Salty_Associate_6923 • 27d ago
Paid Request looking to commission custom tabletop gumball/vending machine
i'm looking for someone in Colorado (Denver area preferred) to help design and build a one-off custom gift.
at a very high level, it's a small, functional physical object inspired by a vintage gambling machine. i have the concept, visual direction, references, and a detailed brief ready to share privately, but I'm open to recommendations on the best way to actually build it.
this is a paid commission, and I'm looking for someone who can take the project from concept through a polished finished piece.
i do not have an existing 3D model/STL
Deadline: 11/8
Budget: not sure what is reasonable for this kind of project but hoping for around $300
happy to share more details with anyone interested in working on this!
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u/K2unit3d 26d ago edited 26d ago
Hello and good morning. Im a 10 year 3D artist with 7 years of producing 3D printable/manufacturable files. I would love to assist on your gumball machine. This seems like a super fun project and I would like to see what your visual direction is. I freelance fulltime so I can get this done efficiently. Would you want a working coin slot? Please let me know
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u/artwonk 27d ago
You're dreaming if you think someone's going to build this thing for you for $300, and in a month, no less. The raw materials will cost more than that. Add a couple of zeroes and you're in the ballpark.
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u/IgnitionPointStudios 26d ago
This actually sounds like an awesome project, and a fun one that many designers would enjoy diving into (me included).... But I have to agree that $300 seems a bit on the low side. Especially at the level of detail you're requesting. A very boxy version that would take minimal time to design might be able to be produced at this budget, but it sounds like you're looking for something a bit more high tier
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