Wow - that's fantastic looking. I started a thread a few weeks ago asking How to make a MS Natural case? and it looks like your thread is the answer. Of course the answer really is: it's a lot of work.
Are you willing to upload your design files when you have something working? I'd be curious if you think this is a workable solution for someone w/o a 3D printer (using something like https://www.3dhubs.com/). I'm planning on a modified space bar arrangement (2, 2u keys w/ options for 2.25u and 2.75u spacebars) but other than that it's basically the same design and you're building.
Your thread is what prompted me to post and the reason for the name.
Most of time was spent modeling the case. The assembly and finishing isn't too bad. I enjoy sanding and priming stuff but HATE finish painting... so we'll see how that part goes.
I don't think I'll upload this one but I would for version 2 if it works out.
Not sure about getting someone else to print it, I'm still pretty knew to 3D printing myself. I had tolerances in most of the design except for the plate were I had to change the geometry slightly to suit my printer.
It took roughly 1kg of filament and about 3 days to print. I'm not sure what people charge for printing that but I'd guess you're getting close to the cost of cheap printer. I got a Wanhao Duplicator i3 and so far it's been a great little printer. I paid $500 CDN for it but you can get it much cheaper in the US.
You can't modify this design easily. I started with plates and then built the base, bottom and wrist rest around it. If you changed the plate design it would mean changing everything else to suit it.
