I've never been one to buy overly expensive prop replicas, I'm more of a "close enough" guy (which is not something I see a lot on this site )
I'm a big fan of the Highlander series (Well, the first movie and show. The others.... never happened), and I don't have enough money to purchase the overly expensive replica Connor Swords. So I settled on one of those knockoff ones that and I found on Amazon for about $30 including shipping. I know that it is VERY inaccurate and many of the hardcore collectors and fans probably got heart attacks from that sentence, but it is close enough for my pleasure. I know it isn't strong, but I never intended to swing it around, just as a wall hanger. I take it for what it is and I'm just glad it was cheap alternative for someone who cant afford a high end replica..
However, I'm curious if anyone has attempted to modify one of these swords? I think that after a quick sanding job to get rid of the seams, a custom sculpted (heck, even 3D printed) dragon head at the end, and a new paint job this could possibly look a lot better. Has anyone attempted this? It would still be glaringly inaccurate, but for $30 it could make a good base for modification. Thoughts? With enough talent (that I don't have) this thing might have the potential to be something a little better.
I'm a big fan of the Highlander series (Well, the first movie and show. The others.... never happened), and I don't have enough money to purchase the overly expensive replica Connor Swords. So I settled on one of those knockoff ones that and I found on Amazon for about $30 including shipping. I know that it is VERY inaccurate and many of the hardcore collectors and fans probably got heart attacks from that sentence, but it is close enough for my pleasure. I know it isn't strong, but I never intended to swing it around, just as a wall hanger. I take it for what it is and I'm just glad it was cheap alternative for someone who cant afford a high end replica..
However, I'm curious if anyone has attempted to modify one of these swords? I think that after a quick sanding job to get rid of the seams, a custom sculpted (heck, even 3D printed) dragon head at the end, and a new paint job this could possibly look a lot better. Has anyone attempted this? It would still be glaringly inaccurate, but for $30 it could make a good base for modification. Thoughts? With enough talent (that I don't have) this thing might have the potential to be something a little better.