Geordi Laforge Visor
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Published on June 24, 2012
This thing was Featured on June 25, 2012
Description
This is a replica of the visor worn by Levar Burton as Geordi Laforge on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
There were several versions, and these aren't perfect to any of them. But they're close...
There were several versions, and these aren't perfect to any of them. But they're close...
Instructions
I had more detailed instructions here, but when I uploaded another file they were erased. So, sorry if these aren't detailed, but I don't feel like typing them again. Feel free to ask me any questions.
1. Print out both parts
2. While they're printing, cut 50, 7/8" pieces of 1/8" diameter brass rod or tube. It's available at hobby lobby in the model train area. You'll probably need 2 packages of 3, 12" pieces.
3.Sand and fill the 2 printed pieces to your liking.
4.Glue the rods in the holes of 1 side only. You might have to redrill the holes, I did.
5.Glue the rods into the other side.
6.Glue, or use filler to close the gap (if any) between the two pieces.
7.Sand and fill all cracks, then sand some more until you're happy with the finish.
8.Mask the brass rods with tape. I used blue painters tape, it worked well.
9.Paint, then I recommend a clear coat as well.
10. (Optional) Find an event where Levar Burton is appearing, and have him sign them!
Enjoy!
1. Print out both parts
2. While they're printing, cut 50, 7/8" pieces of 1/8" diameter brass rod or tube. It's available at hobby lobby in the model train area. You'll probably need 2 packages of 3, 12" pieces.
3.Sand and fill the 2 printed pieces to your liking.
4.Glue the rods in the holes of 1 side only. You might have to redrill the holes, I did.
5.Glue the rods into the other side.
6.Glue, or use filler to close the gap (if any) between the two pieces.
7.Sand and fill all cracks, then sand some more until you're happy with the finish.
8.Mask the brass rods with tape. I used blue painters tape, it worked well.
9.Paint, then I recommend a clear coat as well.
10. (Optional) Find an event where Levar Burton is appearing, and have him sign them!
Enjoy!
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ohChris
on
October 29, 2012
said:
Thank you so much for sharing this. The VISOR was a big hit in Montreal this Halloween weekend.
ohChris
on
October 13, 2012
said:
"print out both parts"
In 3D? I'm very impressed and would love to make one of these using your methods for Halloween but I'm afraid I'm not sure where to start when it comes to 3D printing. Help?
Austin
on
July 9, 2012
said:
Thank you for the design!
I branched after step 1 though, and just used filament rods dipped in ABS cement. It's definitely less opaque, but far more usable! :-P
I'm amazed that the visor happens to fit my head almost perfectly, but sadly is too narrow for every friend I've handed it to. Hmmm, time to dive into making a p
arametric visor?
License
Geordi Laforge Visor by DrewSmith007 is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.

This is cool! I'm gonna be making this. Thanks for sharing...