So last I left off (in the previous post that I forgot to name 'Part 2' in the 'Building-RWBY-scythe-series-of-posts'), I was in the middle of prototyping. That version was unfortunately scrapped (though not entirely) for the con. In hindsight though, the size was a good reference for the next version. But! For now, let me tell you about the RWBY scythe I build for Anime Boston.
TL;DR:
- RWBY unfolding scythe unfolded manually, but broke before and during the con.
- This version was made of MDF (hardboard from Home Depot), aluminum tubes, two pairs of 3D printed parts, and two commercial steel drawer slides. It weighed ~22.5lbs.
- Next version is already in the works.
- I had fun at the con! Despite being sick and exhausted. Thank you, friends, for your support!
This is going to be a very very long post, divided into the following parts:
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RWBY scythe build (Part 3)
Folded all together. (Minus the Tail pieces)
Unfolded. (Minus the Tail pieces)
Size comparison. This thing was too heavy for the size to be practical!
How the front mechanism was supposed to work, shown in my CAD.
II
Anime Boston 2014 report
My cosplay group! Thank you guys for being troopers!
Me unfolding it at the Con panel. Thanks for holding it stable for me, Tony! Er-- Brian!
The 18in lasercut MDF scythes I made for Charles and me for the Con on Sunday.
CAUTION: LONG POST AHEAD!
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