Filandrius
Sr Member
Hey everyone!
After looking at those chinese Mjolnir replicas that are available on eBay and Aliexpress, I stumbled upon the metal ones with "leather" handle and strap. Even if it's a bit pricey, the weight alone is worth it, IMHO. Having owned a Cattoys resin replica, this one really looks like it's made from the same molds, except cast in metal (zinc, most likely) with fake leather covering the handle.
Anyway, once I got over the awesome heft, I took upon myself to weather it so that it's a little more accurate (mainly, the metal was too dull and the "leather" was too light-colored) I polished the handle rings, washed the handle leather with black acrylic, replaced the strap with real leather of the correct color, and weathered the head with several washes to match the weathering of the screen-used hammer as much as possible. Then I clear-coated the head and buffed it to bring out the shine.
After looking at those chinese Mjolnir replicas that are available on eBay and Aliexpress, I stumbled upon the metal ones with "leather" handle and strap. Even if it's a bit pricey, the weight alone is worth it, IMHO. Having owned a Cattoys resin replica, this one really looks like it's made from the same molds, except cast in metal (zinc, most likely) with fake leather covering the handle.
Anyway, once I got over the awesome heft, I took upon myself to weather it so that it's a little more accurate (mainly, the metal was too dull and the "leather" was too light-colored) I polished the handle rings, washed the handle leather with black acrylic, replaced the strap with real leather of the correct color, and weathered the head with several washes to match the weathering of the screen-used hammer as much as possible. Then I clear-coated the head and buffed it to bring out the shine.
