Really cheap Hook Pan Sword

[Jennigirl]

I am making a super cheap Pan Sword from Hook. The blade is red oak which cost me $2.50, the handle is a piece is dowel I had, the guard is a coconut with epoxy putty sculpted for detail both of which I had in possession, the handle will be wrapped in leather to match a screen used piece, I am painting the guard best I can to match the stunt sword, the blade will be painted gold. All in all I have spent $10 on supplies for the prop. Mind you it's still a work in progress.

 

[Drac]

Thats really kewl, can't wait to see the finished item :thumbsup

 

[Jennigirl]

Applied the final paint touch ups to the guard. The blade will be pained this afternoon.

that spot is odd it doesn't appear on the prop. Just the picture

 

[Too Much Garlic]

You could use gold bare metal foil for the blade.

 

[Jennigirl]

I've though about that. I might go that way if the paint doesn't turn out

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Cool. Some cheap store brands actually create a decent golden finish and if you want to seal it without destroying the metallic look you can use future floor wax as a clear coat on top of it. The trick to preserve the metal finish is to mist on a few layers first, as a wet layer will react with the metallic paint and render it non-metallic in appearance. I think I heard this trick regarding painting chrome endoskulls. But as with anything - test it on something unrelated first.

I think you can also find cheaper alternatives to bare metal foil - basically a thin metal sheet with adhesive on the back.

Just a quick question: how difficult was it to do the blade?

 

[pinder91]

Very cool! I have one of these on my to-do list somewhere. What did you end up with for length? We were discussing it here( http://www.therpf.com/f9/hook-1991-rufio-sword-replication-lots-large-145403/index2.html ) but never really settled on a measurement.

 

[Jennigirl]

Cool. Some cheap store brands actually create a decent golden finish and if you want to seal it without destroying the metallic look you can use future floor wax as a clear coat on top of it. The trick to preserve the metal finish is to mist on a few layers first, as a wet layer will react with the metallic paint and render it non-metallic in appearance. I think I heard this trick regarding painting chrome endoskulls. But as with anything - test it on something unrelated first.

I think you can also find cheaper alternatives to bare metal foil - basically a thin metal sheet with adhesive on the back.

Just a quick question: how difficult was it to do the blade?

About 30 minutes worth of sanding and shaping

 

[Too Much Garlic]

WOAW... much less time than I thought. Think I'll have to go give this a try then, as I'd always wanted to make the Pan sword from Hook.

Can't wait to see your further progress! .)

 

[Jennigirl]

Very cool! I have one of these on my to-do list somewhere. What did you end up with for length? We were discussing it here( http://www.therpf.com/f9/hook-1991-rufio-sword-replication-lots-large-145403/index2.html ) but never really settled on a measurement.

Just under 31" total length

 

[Onkelpsycho]

Cool... Of course not as cool as a shiny blade, but very impressive...

 

[Jennigirl]

Gold foil tape 2" wide is expensive. Just ordered some set me back 20 bucks. Anyone know a good flat clear coat for paint?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

For the shell and handle? I would recommend Testors clear coats. Always worked for me. However... might want to look into using clear coats from the same brand as you've painted the rest - in case you've painted it. Different brands may cause a negative reaction.

 

[Jennigirl]

Ok I used a water based acrylic paint for it. It's what I had.

 

[SithLuke]

looks pretty sweet! looking forward to seeing the final product

 

[oujala]

Very nice. Can't wait to see this turn out!

 

[Jennigirl]

Leather wrap for handle not yet glued. (Out of glue lol)

Screen cap

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Ok I used a water based acrylic paint for it. It's what I had.

Hmm... then Testors may not be the best choice. If the brand of paint you used have clear coats, you should probably use those.

Everything is just looking great.

 

[Drac]

Did you manage to get any further with this yet?

 

[Jennigirl]

BANGARANG!!!