Making a Sword

[Helegak3]

I have a question...
I have some figurines, Hero Quest and pewter, that are broken. How would I go about making/sculpting a sword? What material should I use? It would be nice if you don't tell me brand names, because I am in South Korea, so the brand you use probably isn't available here, but the base product is (ie. don't say "Frisbee" but "Flying Disc"). Any help would be appreciated.

[cynthialee]

Get a pack of metal or plastic weapons and a tiny set of drills.
You use the drills to hand drill out the metal or plastic were the broken weapon was at so you can replace it with a new weapon in the hand. Get a pair of tiny needle nose jewelers pliers to open and close the hand around the new weapon after you put a tiny amount of glue in the hand or on the weapon handle.

Edit to add: Miniature metal and plastic are both soft enough to drill out using just your fingers. It takes a little longer with metal of course. Don't use an electric drill it will not give you the precision control you need for such delicate work.

[Thantos]

Have a set of weapons in store you can easily convert and chop, drill, file, since they are resin. Ye Olde Inn member 15% discount with code PASSTHEMEAD at checkout
http://zealotminiatures.com/zealot-shop ... ry=6272034
Work well on the HQ monsters, goblins, orcs, undead etc. But not very glamorous for the heroes.

[Big Bene]

If you really want to make/sculpt it (as you wrote) by yourself, use a piece of steel wire or a needle as armature. Drill a hole in the fist like described by Cynthia, glue the armature into it and model the sword around it. It's not a very complicated or organic form, after all.
For the modelleing material, google Milliput or Green Stuff - you can then find a local brand of similar matreial yourself.

[slev]

If you are intent on sculpting, Green Stuff (Kneadite) is likley the stuff, using paperclips for armitures.

For a smaller fix, Thanto's kit s the way forward.

Edit: Ninja'd by Big Bene!

[cornixt]

I've made swords out of flat styrene sheets, just cut to the rough size (leaving enough extra to hold on to) and file down. Much more consistent shape than sculpting.

[cynthialee]

I have made lances and spears from paperclips.

[knightkrawler]

I have made no food from food.
I'd try cornixt's way first and then go from there as the tasks come along.

[Helegak3]

If I Google Search Thanto's Kit, I get only the earlier post. What is Thanto's Kit, and why is it not on the Internet?

[cynthialee]

Another search term to find mini weapons is "weapon sprue".
Or "Warhammer weapons".