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Post by ajmauritz on Oct 18, 2009 18:58:48 GMT -5
Hi its Andy. Just wondering if there's anyone here whos really good at making red? I decided that I want a "small and fast" red weapon. I have no experiance at making Dag weapons and was hoping some one could help me with making my first weap. Thanks in advanced!
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Post by eoin on Oct 18, 2009 23:40:53 GMT -5
I'd help but I don't do small and fast. Actually I am fairly certain I can't do small and fast.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 19, 2009 9:41:00 GMT -5
While I haven't built a red, I'm fairly certain that the rest of the people in my unit just make it a big blue.
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Post by ajmauritz on Oct 19, 2009 17:03:27 GMT -5
Does the blade have to be the 48 inch requirement or does the handle count towards the requirement?
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Post by ajmauritz on Oct 19, 2009 17:09:36 GMT -5
4.3.6. A swung weapon (sword, axe, mace, glaive, halberd, etc.) 48 inches or longer is considered a red weapon.
theres the rule. I read it as the whole weapon has to be 48 to count, blade or hitting part size doesnt matter.
If Im wrong please correct me
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Oct 19, 2009 17:29:42 GMT -5
the total weapon is 48 inches or longer. i wish we still had good contact with Bram cause he makes a really nice, fast, light red. we could try to replicate it.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 19, 2009 20:47:30 GMT -5
Just make sure that you pad the appropriate amount of foam, I'm leaving now so I don't have time to look that up in the rules.
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Post by eoin on Oct 19, 2009 22:37:49 GMT -5
2/3 of the weapon must be safely padded. I've heard good things about electric fence post as a core for min reds. They should be available for purchase at tractor supply.
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Post by ajmauritz on Oct 20, 2009 1:01:22 GMT -5
Excellent thank you all for this help. Is there any special foam I should use? ANd if so where can I get said foam? I know I will be needing dap and tape of various kinds.
My next question is how much do you think this will all cost? Just wan to have a idea.
Lastly, I know the bus goes to walmart and the mall but other then that I dont know shit about indiana outside of the campus so information on places (such as nearest tractor supply) would be great if you know.
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Post by eoin on Oct 20, 2009 8:31:08 GMT -5
You can take the green or the teal to fire mountain (stop after the mall). Walk toward the Lowe's. Tractor supply should be across the street past Lowe's. As far as cost a roll of the blue foam cost between $5.50 and $6. You will need atleast one. If you're willing to wait til friday the 30th I would be willing to tag along when you go.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 20, 2009 13:05:59 GMT -5
The green also goes to Fire mountain and town fair plaza (I take it to work) It supposedly arrives at the transit center on the hour, than arrives at town fair plaza 21 minutes later.
I would say for now to stick with blue foam, there are other foams that can be used, but they are expensive and it's better to use them when you have more foamsmithing experience, just in case.
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Post by eoin on Oct 20, 2009 13:25:22 GMT -5
I said he could take the green or the teal. The blue may go out that way too come to think of it. And actually I am going to Lowe's and Jo-ann fabric friday afternoon/evening/when I get my lazy self moving.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 20, 2009 14:25:21 GMT -5
Ah, my bad yo! I missed that!
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Post by eoin on Oct 20, 2009 15:16:21 GMT -5
That's ok fate got even with me for being a brat and pointing it out. 16gauge mild steel is heavy.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 20, 2009 19:15:42 GMT -5
That sounds like something painful happened.
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