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Custom Weapons

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:33 pm
by Mr. D
Does anybody have ideas for creating custom weapons for minifigs?

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:36 pm
by LEGOFREAK
currently I am doing some experimenting with sculpey, and also with making some plaster molds and casting with durable resin of some sort..

nothing near as cool as the blastermans stuff which you can purchase, but just something to fool around with.

I recommend you just try a couple of things and see what you like to work with.

or contact blasterman :D

LF

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:54 pm
by Mr. D
How can I contact Blasterman? Does he have a web page?

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:59 pm
by architect
Hi Mr. D,

You should check out http://www.littlearmory.com/

Jeff Byrd makes excellent custom weapons. I have looked that the ones donated for the Colossal Castle Contest and they look great (thanks Little Armory :D ) I should probably get some for myself one of these days.

Ben E.

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 5:05 pm
by LEGOFREAK
blasterman has another thread around here somewhere - (do some searching and you'll see) and he left this email armory@comcast.net

BTW blasterman - I am still planning on contacting you next month for some axes and pikes (and I will still keep calling them pikes whatever the real name is :D)

LF

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 5:10 pm
by Blasterman
I call them Pikes, so they're Pikes(of sorts).

...and I'll be waiting for your email, no problem.

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:49 pm
by Mr. D
Sorry, Ben E. :oops: Next time, I'll try to make sure my posts are in the right place.

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:51 pm
by architect
Thanks.

But did I have to move this thread? I honestly do not remember.

Many threads are moved. The admins plan to make a page describing the forum categories in more detail.

You saw my new signature, which I will use occasionally just to let new members where to post. It is just easier for everyone to browse and read if posts go in the correct categories.

Thanks :D

Ben E.
Sets Admin

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 9:31 pm
by Jedipawn
I would suggest the lil Armory. They do very good work!! just for the sake of another referance for them!

jedipawn

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 10:57 pm
by wlister
Hey Mr. D,

You can also do all sorts of modifications on standard weapons. I do it all the time, I have several examples of some of the modifications I have done on weapons in my brickshelf gallery look in the armies and the 3 different Character folders if you want to see them. Mostlya different style of axe, blunt weapons ect... If costs are a concern to you, modifying existing parts is a good way to diversify your weapons. I may do an article on part modification, would something like help?

Will

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:36 am
by Jedipawn
I would have to agree with that Will, it is quite amazing what you can do with an exacto knife and a file! I have a cute* little blunt weapon made out of some space parts... I will have to figure out how to post some of these

jedipawn

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:19 pm
by Mr. D
Thanks, Will. I have thought about modifying some lego weapons. Sometime (hopefully soon) I'll get a bulk lot of weapons off of Ebay and follow your suggestion. Also, it would be nice if you would post an article about modifying Lego weapons. :D

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:26 pm
by wlister
The article is in the works, perhaps it will be up early next week. I will be highlighting custom weapons as well as my custom crown.

Will

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:44 pm
by Mr. D
Yay! :D

Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2004 6:08 am
by Jedipawn
Loven that Will !! that would help my Kingdom a lot! BTW, Has anyone out there ever succeaded in making a spear the langth of a lance? I have tried several times and no go.

Jedipawn