Uruk Hai sword

[Kit Rae]

The blades did vary quite a bit from piece to piece, but most had a 90 degree end spike. That was one of the few times we did not have a prop to reference when we did the United version. We just picked one of the various versions we saw in the set and prop master photos, which turned out to be the wrong choice since the ones seen up close in TTT all had the 90 degree point. There was also no back grind on the spike.

 

[nukeproof]

Re: Uruk Hai sword - any screencaps for scratch build?

I really wish I'd seen these pics a bit sooner, they would have really helped with the uruk sword i built for a friend which is roughly the right size but missing the details of the original

 

[Blaxmyth]

Yep, the main thing I got from seeing the prop in the Weta cave wass the key word - 'rough'!

As long as there are no parallel marks that say 'angle grinder', pretty much anything goes. As the prop was made to look hand-made, there wouldn't be much in the way of hollow grinding to give the central ridge down the spine. Plus, every sword would be different.

Nukeproof - that sword looks great!

 

[Indy Magnoli]

Nukeproof... that sword looks great! Makes me want to distress my sword A LOT more!

 

[nukeproof]

thanks! it was my first replica prop build and i had a lot of fun making and distressing it

if it helps anyone making there own i made mine by making my own paper mold by hand, resin cased it with a wooden pole inside (to save resin and make it a bit tougher) then sanded and painted it and the hammered effect down the blade i found by accident by using a dremel with a fine bullet shaped grinding bit and just rubbing it quickly over the surface to make it uneven and look worked
hope this helps anyone