Recent content by samiamuc

After re-watching The Princess Bride recently, I've come to the realization that there is an unfortunate lack of prop replicas available for such an excellent film. I know the swords have been made, and some members on here are working on the goblets, but the swords exceed my budget, and the...

This looks really neat! How do you plan on manufacturing the chainmail links?

Hey, did anyone ever make and post a file for the "No admittance except on party business sign?

Also, though it might be a fabric prop and not paper prop, and though the image isn't mine, I thought I'd upload this for anyone that wants it and doesn't want to find it online themselves.

Thanks. Yours actually isn't that inaccurate. The background does IMO look a little fake but as for the writing, it looks as I'd have expected it to look without any weathering or wear. Anyway, I used your higher resolution photo and cropped the edges so that it could be printed just be...

I watched BOTFA last night, and one of my favorite props (because it is 100% accurate to the book) is the auction sign. So I took a screenshot and changed the perspective with GIMP, although it needs to be de-pixilated which I don't know how to do. It's also here...

All the images show up as X's. Can you post new ones? Thanks!

It's been quite a while. Do you have a photo or drawing of the pattern on the top of the box? Thanks.

Any one have any idea of the dimensions of the book? I guess I can base it on Gandalf's hand, but I'd like the dimensions.

It's about time for an update. I've recently had time to do some work on the detailing for the side of the head, so here it is.

I realized that I've never posted a budget: Prototype -Handle/head: Free. I have a lot of wood laying around. -Machining: Free. My library has CNC and laser cutter/engraver which can be reserved for free. -3D printed parts: $10.00. My library also has 3D printers. They charge 10c an ounce...

Thanks for the suggestions! The only router I have access too (currently) has an 8x8 inch plate. I could easily divide the head into smaller parts and machine them on this, then glue them together, and, with wood filler or bondo, fill in the seams. I'm not exactly sure what kind of wood I'll...

UPDATE: Today I contacted about 6 companies that advertise making custom dowels or handles, giving them the proposed dimensions for the handle part. I got replies from 2 so far, one saying that they couldn't do the octagonal shape, and the other saying that while they could, it would be a few...

Thanks. I would mainly be using it for display and show off, functionality is not a worry at all. (On a side note, I'd really like a replica of Gimli's axe (walking or battle axe) that I could actually use for chopping wood). I like the idea of it being hollow in option 2, but I was hoping to...

Getting it made by a blacksmith would certainly be the ideal way to do it. Unfortunately, I don't know of any blacksmiths near me. If I commissioned one from you, and provided the wooden handle, what is an estimate of the price you might charge? I'm guessing maybe 1-2 times the price of your...