Randy Rhoads Polka Dot Flying V mini guitar model

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This is the third of four of Randy Rhoads guitars that I am working to release. The Sandoval Randy Rhoads Dot V guitar is such an icon. I worked my hardest to try and get the details right. This is also one of the easiest models from my collection to print and assemble. 

The flying V polka-dot guitar—better known as the Dot V—was custom-built in 1979 for Randy Rhoads by Karl Sandoval, and it became one of the most recognizable guitars in rock history.

Here’s the short version of its story:

• The idea started with another custom V guitar. Randy saw a tiger-striped V that Sandoval had built for George Lynch and contacted Sandoval to make something of his own. 
• Randy designed the concept himself. He wanted a guitar that combined:
  • the feel of his 1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom
  • the aggressive look of a Flying V
  • a Fender-style tremolo bridge for expressive playing
    Sandoval worked with Randy directly to turn the sketches into a real instrument. 
• The polka-dot finish was intentional, not random. Randy requested a black body with large white dots and bowtie fret inlays to visually match his stage clothes. Sandoval says the original had 275 dots, applied by hand through a labor-intensive finishing process. 
• The hardware reflected the hot-rodding culture of late-1970s Southern California. The guitar used:
  • a DiMarzio Super Distortion pickup in the bridge
  • a DiMarzio PAF in the neck
    That setup helped create the high-output, articulate sound associated with Randy’s playing. 
• It wasn’t originally built under a major brand. Randy specifically asked for no company logos on the guitar, which is one reason Sandoval’s contribution wasn’t widely recognized for years. 
• The guitar became iconic after Randy joined Ozzy Osbourne. Once videos like Crazy Train reached audiences, the Dot V became inseparable from Randy’s image and helped define the visual identity of early metal guitar culture.

For best results when printing my model guitars, I recommend using a High Flow nozzle (I use 0.4mm HF). And a supertack cool build plate from Bambu or Biqu. These are what I recommend for best adhesion and best speed.

I have made a general video describing my many techniques of making these guitar models. I use mostly just super glue, flat file, sand paper and a select size of drill bits to build them. And I use 0.25mm fishing line to add the strings to the model. I go over this in fine detail, just follow the link below for more:

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I am still very new to this hobby. Especially with BambuLab. If you ever experience any troubles with my prints. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly in the Makerworld chat. I will troubleshoot to the best of my abilities and as promptly as I can. Thank you, and happy printing my friends.

Wally