eric draven
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That looks awesome. I was trying to do the same thing with lightning's gunblade from final fantasy. Your build inspired me to complete it. I'm sure someone already made one, but I still want to try it.
Hi I was wondering what type of EVA Foam you used and how thick it was? Also how did you make the scythe be able to stay connected together? I am currently working on a similar build so help would be much appreciated!
hey do you maybe have theUpdate time:
After staring at the inner blade part for roughly 2 hours, I finally figured out what angles I needed to cut. Here are some more progress pics. You can now see what I have in mind to make the blade transform:
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Yep, I actually posted a picture of the dimensions just a little further up on this page.hey do you maybe have the
dimensions of the blade so it can transform im stuck on that part
thx do you maybe got it as wel for the inner parts or i'm looking over itYep, I actually posted a picture of the dimensions just a little further up on this page.
thx man when im don i will show how it workt out for meYep yep. Guess I only ever uploaded the outer sections photo, here's the inner measurements for the cuts:
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Sounds good =) If you need anything else just let me know, I check the 405th page everyday so I can get back to you asapthx man when im don i will show how it workt out for me
I know this thread hasn’t been used in like a year but I’m new here,I found this and had a few questions so I made an account. I want to build this for an upcoming cosplay I’m going to with some friends, but I’m quite confused about the folding mechanism, pictured in the post I’m replying to. Also, I would prefer to use some kind of wood rather than foam, to make it as sturdy as possible, how might I be able to subsistute this? And one question about the hilt; how long are each of the pipe segments? Thanks in advance, if this even gets seen, haha.I used 1/2" EVA foam from Harbor Freight. The pieces are held together by not cutting the center section all the way to the back of the blade. Here's a picture to help better demonstrate what I mean:
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I know this thread hasn’t been used in like a year but I’m new here,I found this and had a few questions so I made an account. I want to build this for an upcoming cosplay I’m going to with some friends, but I’m quite confused about the folding mechanism, pictured in the post I’m replying to. Also, I would prefer to use some kind of wood rather than foam, to make it as sturdy as possible, how might I be able to subsistute this? And one question about the hilt; how long are each of the pipe segments? Thanks in advance, if this even gets seen, haha.
Luckily I am still around You could substitute the the outer 2 layers of foam for either MDF or 3/16 sublfoor if you wanted to. For the foam version the folding mechanism relies on the middle section of foam remaining a solid piece about 1 inch down from the back edge of the sword. When you fold it open, that section of foam holds it together and prevents the sword from separating. Magnets are installed to help lock it in either the open or closed positions. If you replace the outer pieces with wood you could and pins to help lock it in place when it transforms, similar to how I used pins or bolts to lock the center piece in it's positioning. The first sword scythe I built was made almost entirely out of wood and weighed a boat load, so be prepared to be hauling around a heavy prop.
As for pipe segment lengths: Outer pipe 20" Middle pipe 19" Last pipe 20"
If you have any more questions, or want to brainstorm a little more, feel free to contact me on my page here: facebook.com/bentonsbuilds
I check 405th about 3 times a week as well so whichever works best for you.
I’ll probably pick up some MDF to use for the outer layers, however I’m still a little lost on the foam stuff. I think I understand how the pieces work for the most part, when they bend at the joints the top corner gets caught on the sharp edge of the sword and can’t go further? That’s what I’m getting from it. But if the middle section isn’t quite as wide as the outside sections, what does it catch on exactly? And as for the pins thing, I wanted to use something like that but I don’t know where I would be putting the pins. I know I’m asking a lot of questions, sorry about that. I don’t currently have a Facebook account but I have been considering making one, would it be easier to discuss and brainstorm ideas there rather than here?
Alright, this actually explained a LOT, pretty sure I understand all of the blade mechanism now. I only have a few more questions, most importantly, was the blade edge made? Did you just put in a piece of narrow wood and sand it down to a point? I’ve seen another design that just glues an aluminum angled bar to the edge but if there’s any chance I can use wood instead of that I’m taking it lol. Wood is just the easiest thing for me to work with, I’m sure it’ll be heavy but as long as it looks and works I’m willing to deal with it, haha. I have a few small questions about the body piece, but it’s pretty much all about measurements. Like basically what are the dimensions for each part? And lastly, the pins, hinges, screws, things like that. Where exactly would the pins be placed if I wanted to be able to switch between locking them in sword and scythe modes? I considered using some kind of system with bolts and nuts, so it’d be be simple to take them out and fasten them back in. But I’m not sure where they would go. And as for the hinges, what size hinges and what width of wood for the center blade would be used? I hope you don’t mind all the questions haha, thanks a ton for answering them though. I really do appreciate it
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I would really like to see this get done with the Ember Celica, I would buy as many as I could