by ladycels
I wanted to make a giant sword for my upcoming she-ra cosplay. I found Polymath's file, but it was way too small for what I needed. I remade the blade files to allow for lights to be run and a center support rod.
I also remixed their handle files, split into 4 parts per side, with a hollowed out chamber and an access panel with room for a rocker switch.
All blade pieces are printed at 150% of the size.
For the Electrics: I used two Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips in Cold White, wired to a 9v battery (with battery clip) and connected to a rocker switch. The access panel on the sword allows you to replace the battery as necessary.
To keep the battery pack in place, I lined the inside of the door with thin foam, which provided a snug fit. The door prints as two pieces that lock around the rocker switch with Weld #16.
The sword has a
Additional Parts:
1 40" 1/2" wooden dowel
1 12" 3/4" wooden dowel (For the hilt to the handguard)
Weld #16 glue
(All transparent seams were friction welded with a dremel)
Sandpaper - 240-2500 grit
XTC-3D (For the blade)
1 9v Battery
1 9v Battery Clip
Stranded Wire
1 Rocker Switch
Heat Shrink
Solder
2 Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips in Cold White (From Adafruit)
Spackle
Primer/Filler
Paint
Gold Leather 1" strips.
Files are done, I'll update with a picture of the finished sword as soon as I finish post-print processing and gluing.
Printer Brand:
Anycubic
Printer:
Kossel
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
.3
Infill:
5% on the blade, 20$ on the hilt
Filament: Hatchbox and Solutech PLA See-through blue and White
