Sword blades Redux (2 Viewers)

[kilted vampire]

A while ago I recommended flatenning copper wire and filing smooth.
I am such a ninnymuggin! (cottonheaded) Hobby shops (good ones) carry various shapes of brass bar stock including flat. I found some at a trainstore. The size was 1/32 x 1/16. A little filing, bend, and then some painting. very nice replacement blade. All that is left is to drill a placement hole and then superglue. I did three in a half hour(less paint).

 

[theBaron]

A while ago I recommended flatenning copper wire and filing smooth.
I am such a ninnymuggin! (cottonheaded) Hobby shops (good ones) carry various shapes of brass bar stock including flat. I found some at a trainstore. The size was 1/32 x 1/16. A little filing, bend, and then some painting. very nice replacement blade. All that is left is to drill a placement hole and then superglue. I did three in a half hour(less paint).

Buying the stock already flat?! Where's the fun in that? I like saving the big brass staples from large appliance packing boxes and hammering and filing them into shape.

Really, KV, I think we might have to revoke your scratchbuilder's certificate.



Just kidding, of course! That's a good tip. I've used brass tube stock, but I never thought about looking for flat.

Prost!
Brad

 

[PJDeluhery]

Thanks, KV, for a great tip! I learned log ago there are no extra points for degree of difficulty in repairs. This tip fits the bill.

Brad - I never thought of the brass packing staples either. Good tip!

 

[kilted vampire]

Brad, you kill me. I can not believe I did not remember the brass flat stock. So much easier and quicker. Just made one for a Scots Grey. Really easy as it is a straight blade.

 

[PJDeluhery]

What I'd really like to know is where to get/how to make the great swords that are used on the Russian figures - e.g. St Pete.

I've stabbed myself and cut myself more than once on these arms.

Any ideas??

 

[kilted vampire]

What I'd really like to know is where to get/how to make the great swords that are used on the Russian figures - e.g. St Pete.

I've stabbed myself and cut myself more than once on these arms.

Any ideas??

Yes, but it is easier to do in brass. I just stock myself with a brass blade last night!

 

[PJDeluhery]

Ok, KV, you've convinced me! I'm off to the Hobby Shop for some flat brass.
Thanks.

Actually you could probably do yourself a pretty good wound with the brass staples - at least they wound when trying to unpack those bloody crates.

 

[kilted vampire]

PJ , you just have to work the brass with a good file. It does not take very long. Good luck!

 

[PJDeluhery]

I was at the hobby shop today looking over the brass bits, and looks like even the narrowest brass strip requires quite a bit of filing to make it a serviceable sword.

HOWEVER, I did notice some nice styrene flats that were near perfect size and could be pressed into service much more easily with a file or Xacto.

Now, I concede that the styrene is not as strong as brass, but it would bend in a stress situation rather than break. That might be more desirable.

What say ye?

 

[kilted vampire]

I was at the hobby shop today looking over the brass bits, and looks like even the narrowest brass strip requires quite a bit of filing to make it a serviceable sword.

HOWEVER, I did notice some nice styrene flats that were near perfect size and could be pressed into service much more easily with a file or Xacto.

Now, I concede that the styrene is not as strong as brass, but it would bend in a stress situation rather than break. That might be more desirable.

What say ye?

I found some brass strips that were about a 16th" wide 1/32 thick. The only filing I did was the ends. Then bent it if it were a saber. If the styrene works for you what the heck go for it.