pkrankow Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Sooooooooo, OK, I did some Googling......This is basically a cartoon sword?? Video game, Final Fantasy. Not a lot of difference between a game and a cartoon in this case. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGames Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) The sword will be completely made of iron. I already said I don't care if I can't swing it. I just want a close replica of the actual blade on my wall with the rest of my swords. I will attempt to swing it at least once. And don't worry about me hurting myself or someone else by accident. I'm not 12. I will look into the different ways you guys said to polish the iron to make it reflective. This is a must. I'll probably get started on this either this weekend or during next week sometime. I'm off all week for vacation so this is the perfect time to get started. I will definitely post pictures when it's done. Edited December 17, 2009 by VGames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Good luck with it. Wear safety gear, hard hat, gloves, steel toes, once you decide that it's time to swing that thing, don't you to loose any body parts to mishaps you know. Take care and have a Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Great I know quite a few folks hurting themselves and others in their 20's, 30's and 40's (and had to sit in the ER with a couple if the older ones on a holiday!) Safety---it's not just for the young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 good luck on your endever..but when you want to get real, lot's of folks here are masters.....not me of course but i do hammer a blade. be well and prosper, jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 pkrankow... my apologies about the price of aluminum vs steel.. forgot that aluminum is much lighter.. higher per pound but lighter... ... sorry about the dummy moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 pkrankow... my apologies about the price of aluminum vs steel.. forgot that aluminum is much lighter.. higher per pound but lighter... ... sorry about the dummy moment... I'm not offended. I am in one of the parts of the country that scrap yards have been litigated closed, so I am stuck trash picking or buying new. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGames Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thank you and you have a Merry Christmas too. I'll get back to you all ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rravan Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 has any one considered how this iron monster will stay on the wall. i would not like to be anywhere near it when its hangings decided to drop the 23 odd Kg s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 has any one considered how this iron monster will stay on the wall. i would not like to be anywhere near it when its hangings decided to drop the 23 odd Kg s Mounting it in a sculpted block of concrete is a good idea. Can be called sculpture then. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hahaha thats a funny video! I suggest making something you can use and enjoy but if your making a decoration then this will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 If ya want shiny have it either nickel, or chrome plated. If you wanted one to carry for show, I might consider making it out of sheetmetal over a balsa, or foam core. Just don't hit anything with it. It would be considerably lighter, but still have some heft to it. Good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 BIGUNDOCTOR... hell go for fiberglass over rigid foam.. then one the final gel coat use flaked graphite.. and the polish with a clean cotton rag.. it would look like shiny dark steel.. flaked graphite and glue/clear resin are an old stage trick for making "steel armor" out of carboard, bukram, and paste... and other cheap light materials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 At the SEMA show last year I saw some paitns that when dried look just like chrome. Could even use that. Lots of options, that is what is great about these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 BIGUNDOCTOR... hell go for fiberglass over rigid foam.. then one the final gel coat use flaked graphite.. and ... A sord shaped surfboard; COOL!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 If you want shiny there used to be this stuff call "Rub-n-Buff", came in several metallic colors, brass, copper, gold, silver and steel. It was really fun stuff to work with, you just rubbed it on, let it dry and then buffed it out to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 A sord shaped surfboard; COOL!!! Is there surfing in Nebraska? ... ... shiny though.. I like shiny..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Is there surfing in Nebraska? ... ... Only during a tornado or on blowing and drifting snow LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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