Post by Daremo on Oct 7, 2012 13:39:00 GMT -5
Step 1. Tools and Supplies:
Hobby Knife
Small Saw
Super Glue
Sand Paper/File
Sheet Styrene (1mm thick) (check your local hobby shop)
3/32" Tube (check your local hobby shop) get it here
2 jackstay eyebolts 1/16" x 1/2" (modelexpo-online.com - MS0428)
Chain 21 links per inch (modelexpo-online.com - MS0480)
Step 2. Cut
Now cut two pieces of the tubing using a small saw. One will be for the handle (1") and the other will be for the weighted end (3/16"). Using the saw will allow you to avoid any crushing of the tube when you cut it. Sand the ends of both tubes. Cut a piece of the sheet styrene for the blade (5/8" X 3/16") with a hobby knife. Cut the chain with wire snips or a hobby knife (6").
Step 3. Shape
Take the piece of sheet styrene you cut and shape the blade. Round the corner from the top long side to the bottom short side with a hobby knife and sand it with a file or sand paper. Then sharpen the top and rounded side to simulate the edge of the blade.
Step 4. Attach and Glue
Now we are ready to assemble the weapon. Glue the blade to the handle. Attach the jackstay eyebolts to both ends of the chain. Glue one jackstay eyebolt to the handle and the other to the weighted end. You will have to trim the jackstay eyebolt sticking out the weighted end.
It can be a little difficult to attach the chain to the eyebolt, but it does work. I take a hobby knife to open the jackstay eyebolt up (it's not attached to itself). Then stick it through the chain and close it back up with your fingers or tweezers. The links of the chain and eyebolts are metal. Use wire snips or a hobby knife to trim the jackstay eyebolts.
Step 5. Paint
Once everything has been attached and the glue has dried, it's time to paint. I'm using Testors Model Masters Acrylics. First, prime the weapon. Then paint the whole thing flat black. Paint the chain, blade, and the weighted end steel. Once the paint dries, seal it with Testors Glosscote or Dullcote.
A few Notes:
It's really best not to paint the chain. Get blackened chain or blacken the chain yourself and then drybrush steel over it. The chain works better this way.
Hobby Knife
Small Saw
Super Glue
Sand Paper/File
Sheet Styrene (1mm thick) (check your local hobby shop)
3/32" Tube (check your local hobby shop) get it here
2 jackstay eyebolts 1/16" x 1/2" (modelexpo-online.com - MS0428)
Chain 21 links per inch (modelexpo-online.com - MS0480)
Step 2. Cut
Now cut two pieces of the tubing using a small saw. One will be for the handle (1") and the other will be for the weighted end (3/16"). Using the saw will allow you to avoid any crushing of the tube when you cut it. Sand the ends of both tubes. Cut a piece of the sheet styrene for the blade (5/8" X 3/16") with a hobby knife. Cut the chain with wire snips or a hobby knife (6").
Step 3. Shape
Take the piece of sheet styrene you cut and shape the blade. Round the corner from the top long side to the bottom short side with a hobby knife and sand it with a file or sand paper. Then sharpen the top and rounded side to simulate the edge of the blade.
Step 4. Attach and Glue
Now we are ready to assemble the weapon. Glue the blade to the handle. Attach the jackstay eyebolts to both ends of the chain. Glue one jackstay eyebolt to the handle and the other to the weighted end. You will have to trim the jackstay eyebolt sticking out the weighted end.
It can be a little difficult to attach the chain to the eyebolt, but it does work. I take a hobby knife to open the jackstay eyebolt up (it's not attached to itself). Then stick it through the chain and close it back up with your fingers or tweezers. The links of the chain and eyebolts are metal. Use wire snips or a hobby knife to trim the jackstay eyebolts.
Step 5. Paint
Once everything has been attached and the glue has dried, it's time to paint. I'm using Testors Model Masters Acrylics. First, prime the weapon. Then paint the whole thing flat black. Paint the chain, blade, and the weighted end steel. Once the paint dries, seal it with Testors Glosscote or Dullcote.
A few Notes:
It's really best not to paint the chain. Get blackened chain or blacken the chain yourself and then drybrush steel over it. The chain works better this way.