Modular weaponry is the way to go for any serious FanWar or
LARP enthusiest because the options are limitless and with a
set of parts you can make almost anything you want. Modular
is a more expensive that the old style weapons, but when it
comes to looks and versatility, there is no comparison. This
page will take you through the steps to make a basic broadsword
in the modular style which consists of a standard blade and
hilt as well as Axes and other weapons. Please note that as
far a safety is conserned, these swords are not as reliable
as the three or two chambered old style swords and require a
more consciencious battling style.
Modular PVC Weapons
Cost: Medium.
Safety: Good.
Looks: Good.
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Modular Swords- What You Will Need:
1) 2 1/2' long piece of 1/2 inch Schdule 40 PVC pipe
2) 3 feet of 1/2" pipe insulation (3/8" wall
or bigger)
3) Block Foam, 1"x1"x2' strips & 2"x2"X1"
squares.
4) 6" square of Celephane
5) 1 3/4" PVC pipe cross piece.
6) 1' of 3/4" thin wall PVC pipe, the 200 class.
7) 1 Roll of 300 mil duct tape
8) 1 sheet rock screw, 1" long
9) Brown Duct Tape (optional- for asthetics)
For a Working Drawing of the Broadsword click here.
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STEPS TO MAKE MODULAR PVC
SWORDS (dagger demo)
STEP TO MAKE A MODULAR PVC
HILT (Standard Dueling Type).
CHANGING BLADES
(Example)
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Modular Axes- What You Will Need:
1) 12" long piece of 1/2 inch Schdule 40 PVC pipe
2) 3 feet of 1/2" pipe insulation (3/8" wall
or bigger)
3) Block Foam, 2" thick 2'X2' roughly..
4) 1 1/2" PVC pipe T piece.
5) 16" of 3/4" thin wall PVC pipe, the 200 class.
6) Bamboo (3-5 feet- about 1/2" diameter but can
be a little bigger).
7) 1 Roll of 300 mil duct tape
8) 2 sheet rock screws, 1" long
9) Brown Duct Tape (optional- for asthetics)
For a Working Drawing of Axes and Polearms click here.
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STEPS FOR BUILDING AXES AND POLEARMS (Hand Axe).
For a Working Drawing of Axes and Polearms click here.
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