Sleepy Hollow (2013) Series Props

[kevin926]

Making the Horseman’s Axe.
Found a real close to accurate replica toy costume axe on Amazon. It certainly needs work however I believe this is a great base to work off of. Issue- Handle is not even close-correction, wooden rod for closets is the perfect size.
The real Axe is smooth, not pitted. Need to fill in the pits and dimples.
Axe handle attachment is not pointed so I have to work on that as well.

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[kevin926]

Some updates
Moving along nicely after not being able to work on it at all.
The rod attachment I bought was too heavy and I wasn’t comfortable with it. I looked at PVC but ended up with a dowel purchased from Hobby Lobby. Fit perfectly on the blade. I also purchased matching grip tape and was able to install with no issues. I did have to taper the butt side attachment of the dowel for that part to fit. So far I’m really happy with these results. I shot a coat of filler primer on the blade to expose my new dimple areas that need to finish smoothing out.

I used a pipe cutter to etch my grooves in the handle and air dry sand able clay to build out the handle attachment to be more accurate. I will also coat with putty to harden it up a little .

Next steps are cleaning and sanding. Hopefully I will have the final finish ready and shoot this entire thing with primer

The original is a one piece mold of hard rubber anyway so this being painted and detailed all at once is how the original is anyway.

 

[kevin926]

Adding some more details with air dry clay. This build is a lot of fun. Long way to go still.

 

[kevin926]

Finishing it up. It’s all painting now so I really didn’t keep a log for that part. I was going to stain the wood handle however I wasn’t able to match it up because the original prop is actually painted. I painted it instead and happy with the outcome.

Photo is missing the grips not attached yet

 

[kevin926]

I added the grips and painted them. Started to weather them as well.

 

[kevin926]

Final finish all weathered and dull lacquer shot over the finish .
I also posted an original axe photo to see how close mine came out.

 

[13doctorwho]

You're axe looks great. It's especially impressive considering you started from a toy/halloween prop!

 

[kevin926]

Thank you. Labor of love

 

[Nicksdad]

Very cool.

 

[kevin926]

I'm now working on the War pistol. The same one Malcom uses to shoot crane and turn him into War.
Photos coming soon

 

[kevin926]

Time for War
No not real War--This pistol unleashes the power of turning the one who gets shot into War. 1 of the 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse.

Of course, like every other franchise, they have to be difficult and have multiple versions of the same prop. Top photo is when Molly is starting her spell to destroy the weapon. Bottom photo is when Malcolm shoots Crane.

Whatever--why should this franchise be any different

 

[kevin926]

So, the base of this gun is from Traditions build it yourself kit. The same manufacturer that makes the pistol used for Blackbeard's pistol.
I shot some filler primer on and sanded the hell out of it. Then after watching some assembly videos I learned that this thing is very raw and needs additional sanding and shaping. I installed the finish pieces and went to town. Shot more primer on and will begin the sanding process all over again. Plan is to use Spaztix chrome to achieve this finish.

 

[kevin926]

So it begins. Here’s my progress so far.

 

[kevin926]

Dry fitting

 

[kevin926]

I ran into paint drying issues but finally moved past that

Here’s my black base and my chrome coat

Still need to let sit a couple of days to clear coat

 

[kevin926]

Polishing and dry fitting