Icetigris
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I want to build a bow similar to those used on screen in LOTR. I read here that they were made of injection-molded rubber; I also read somewhere that Susan's bow in Narnia was made of foam with a spring steel core.
What I want to know is, since I don't have injection molding equipment, is what kind of rubber or foam should I use and should I sculpt my original in the strung or unstrung configuration?
This is the bow I am trying to make (Louise's from Fire Emblem):
If there are any Weta people lurking about who might be able to give some details or insight about the builds of those bows, I would be eternally grateful.
What I want to know is, since I don't have injection molding equipment, is what kind of rubber or foam should I use and should I sculpt my original in the strung or unstrung configuration?
This is the bow I am trying to make (Louise's from Fire Emblem):

If there are any Weta people lurking about who might be able to give some details or insight about the builds of those bows, I would be eternally grateful.