A relic from a bygone era, the Tommy Rose prowls the smoky corridors of history, its form a whisper of gunfights and glances exchanged in dimly lit alleyways. This full-sized 1928 model Thompson Sub-Machine Gun prop is no mere imitation—it’s an homage to a time when men wore their ambitions like a well-tailored suit, and danger hid behind every handshake.

The Tommy Rose comes with a choice of stock—either a seamless unibody or a split version designed for efficient printing. Secured with a printable bolt, the rear sight and stock fasten to the receiver like a hand closing around a glass of contraband whiskey. Beneath it, a winged nut burrows into the stock’s underside, anchoring the bolt in place with the stubborn grip of a well-placed alibi.

The receiver is printed in two halves, bonded by glue, and the lower housing locks it down like the final piece in a well-planned getaway. The drum—crafted in two parts—features a latch that must be fixed in place before joining the receiver with yet another printable bolt. Inside, a hidden bolt ensures the drum stays motionless, a silent accomplice in its role.

The barrel stretches corner to corner across the print bed, demanding its diagonal placement like a body left sprawled in the aftermath of a job gone sideways. Along its length, fifteen rings wait to be affixed—filament threaded through like the fine stitches on an expensive lie. A crucial ring secures itself to the foregrip before the barrel is attached, locking into the receiver with glue and certainty.

Grips on the handle require careful alignment—just like knowing when to hold your cards and when to fold. The muzzle caps off the affair, sliding into place with an unwavering gaze. Its sight—if positioned right—lines up with the receiver like an unspoken promise before the trigger gets pulled.

Printing requires supports, and the bolts might need a slight trim—shaving down by 2-3%—to ensure a smooth fit. The receiver whispers its philosophy in etched script: War not Love, sitting beside a lineup of tally marks. Flip it over, and official seals mark its legacy—manufacturer details, serial numbers, the year, and a nod to the U.S. Navy. But the real art? That rests in the stock—a crimson rose framed in gold, its thorns curling like a femme fatale’s smile.

This is more than a model—it’s a story carved into plastic, a conversation between old ghosts and modern makers. Print it, build it, and let the past breathe once more.

THIS IS ONLY A PROP. IT IS NOT FUNCTIONAL, THE PARTS CANNOT BE MADE FUNCTIONAL.

I apologize for the photos that could be better but this is very big and hard for me to photograph. The grips are comfortable in the hands and is very solid when assembled. It is about 37.5" inches long. That yellow thing next to the prop is a 16 inch (40.66cm) level/ruler.

Assembly is pretty straight forward. A ring must be glued to the Foregrip for the barrel before it is assembled. The rings attach by inserting filament through the holes in the rings to the holes in the barrel. The stock comes in two varieties: Unibody and Split so you can have both sides glass smooth or print whole stock as one piece. The bolts may or may not need scaled down 2-3%. I can not predict the calibration of every printer, however, I do try to account for minor differences.

If you need help with printing or assembly, please, send me a message and I will get back with you as soon as I can. If you find an issue let me know and I will make adjustments.

3D printing settings:

Layer Resolution: 0.16mm to 0.2mm Infill: 18% - Rectilinear Wall Generator: Arachne First Layer Speed: 30mm/s for first two layers. Outer Wall Speed: 65mm/s Support: Yes, tree/organic Skirt: Recommended, 5 loops Prime Tower: Recommended Smooth Print Bed Recommended

Filament:

PETG Silk Shiney Metallic Silver for main components Rosewood PLA for grips and stock.