Delmustator
Sr Member
Note: Let me first say that these are much better quality than the knockoff seen in the movie "Paul" this year. The knockoffs are pretty bad... I compared the knockoff to the UC version and it was like someone made a mold of the UC (a really bad one), poured metal inside, pulled it out and took a wire brush to it. Then painted it black.
Anyhoo, I finally completed my set of Samurai 3000 swords from United Cutlery. The company went bust and returned under new ownership. I don't think they are making these anymore so they are getting harder to find. If your interested in these or LOTR sword replicas, goto Budk.com. That's where I got my last two.
First off - The Swords
Top to Bottom: The Samurai 3000 Katana Sword (UC1258), the Samurai 3000 Tanto Sword (UC1260), and finally the Samurai 3000 Ninja Sword (UC1259). These come pre-sharpened and have a nice weight and balance to them. Their stainless steel blades, so not really made for whacking stuff.
Second - The Shadowbox
I've been on the RPF for a while and anyone that has seen my stuff knows that I like shadowboxes. When I can't buy a box, I simply build it. Here you see the box taking shape. It's 48" x 18.5" x 2.5", I've got about $50 in it. Mainly from the lexan plexiglass.
Note: This is also how I would build poster boxes for movie posters with back lights. A couple of fluorescent bulbs and all done.
Everything is laid out like the vision in my head. I still have to decide the color and if I will add LED lighting. But 80% of it is done. Took about 30 minutes to actually build but I've done this several times. My first shadowbox took about 2 hours to get to this point. It also helps if you have the appropriate nailguns handy.
I saw some futuristic woven cloth at the store the other day that I think would look great as the background in this box. It's kinda like carbon fiber but more metallic looking.
I plan to make my own aluminum pegs for the swords to sit upon. I'm going to go hunting for some cool futuristic pegs and see what I find. Less work on my part.. LOL
I'll take more pics as I get further along with this.
Anyhoo, I finally completed my set of Samurai 3000 swords from United Cutlery. The company went bust and returned under new ownership. I don't think they are making these anymore so they are getting harder to find. If your interested in these or LOTR sword replicas, goto Budk.com. That's where I got my last two.
First off - The Swords
Top to Bottom: The Samurai 3000 Katana Sword (UC1258), the Samurai 3000 Tanto Sword (UC1260), and finally the Samurai 3000 Ninja Sword (UC1259). These come pre-sharpened and have a nice weight and balance to them. Their stainless steel blades, so not really made for whacking stuff.
Second - The Shadowbox
I've been on the RPF for a while and anyone that has seen my stuff knows that I like shadowboxes. When I can't buy a box, I simply build it. Here you see the box taking shape. It's 48" x 18.5" x 2.5", I've got about $50 in it. Mainly from the lexan plexiglass.
Note: This is also how I would build poster boxes for movie posters with back lights. A couple of fluorescent bulbs and all done.
Everything is laid out like the vision in my head. I still have to decide the color and if I will add LED lighting. But 80% of it is done. Took about 30 minutes to actually build but I've done this several times. My first shadowbox took about 2 hours to get to this point. It also helps if you have the appropriate nailguns handy.
I saw some futuristic woven cloth at the store the other day that I think would look great as the background in this box. It's kinda like carbon fiber but more metallic looking.
I plan to make my own aluminum pegs for the swords to sit upon. I'm going to go hunting for some cool futuristic pegs and see what I find. Less work on my part.. LOL
I'll take more pics as I get further along with this.
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