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> In lugnet.castle, Bruce Schlickbernd wrote:
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> "I want it, I want it, I want it..."
> - Magic Bus, The Who
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> The next line in the song is the unfortunate, "You can't have it!" :-)
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> But if you are thinking about a new set of weapons, give them a haft similiar to
> the mace since it holds the weapon in place better in a minifig's hand (your
> beautiful axe has a tendency to slide down). A ball and spike classic morning
> star would be more cinematic than the four-flanged mace head that you put on
> your flail. The warhammer looks good as it.
>
> Hope these comments are blunt enough for you! Oh, and we need your logo's
> armor. Corinthian helmet, muscled corselet, and a round bronze shield!
> Hoplites!
Bruce,
I've had some "axe sliding" myself with older figs. Newer figs tend to
be fine with it. Hand stretching perhaps...or too slick of an axe handle?
If I get these produced, the flail will be more "period" rather than
cinematic, sorry. I try to design these as close to the real thing as I
can, given the odd scale of all things minifig.
Yeah, I know...Greek Hoplites and Roman Legionnaires. Of course, If I
make them - will enough people buy them. That's the question.
Jeff
> -->Bruce<--
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In lugnet.castle, Jeff Byrd wrote:
> > In lugnet.castle, Bruce Schlickbernd wrote:
> >
> >
> > "I want it, I want it, I want it..."
> > - Magic Bus, The Who
> >
> > The next line in the song is the unfortunate, "You can't have it!" :-)
> >
> > But if you are thinking about a new set of weapons, give them a haft similiar to
> > the mace since it holds the weapon in place better in a minifig's hand (your
> > beautiful axe has a tendency to slide down). A ball and spike classic morning
> > star would be more cinematic than the four-flanged mace head that you put on
> > your flail. The warhammer looks good as it.
> >
> > Hope these comments are blunt enough for you! Oh, and we need your logo's
> > armor. Corinthian helmet, muscled corselet, and a round bronze shield!
> > Hoplites!
>
>
> Bruce,
>
> I've had some "axe sliding" myself with older figs. Newer figs tend to
> be fine with it. Hand stretching perhaps...or too slick of an axe handle?
I put a dab from my 3M Post-It glue stick on the axe, and it stays in place.
The bills are actually the worst, but since I have the butt rest on the ground,
it doesn't matter that much.
>
> If I get these produced, the flail will be more "period" rather than
> cinematic, sorry. I try to design these as close to the real thing as I
> can, given the odd scale of all things minifig.
Flail's came in a wide variety of formats - the "morning star" variety (ball
with spikey bits) is just one of the more colorful variations. They did exist
and were "period". Whether or not it is practical to cast is another matter
entirely!
>
> Yeah, I know...Greek Hoplites and Roman Legionnaires. Of course, If I
> make them - will enough people buy them. That's the question.
How many do you need to sell to justify the molds? Just curious - not looking
for state secrets. :-)
-->Bruce<--
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> Flail's came in a wide variety of formats - the "morning star" variety (ball
> with spikey bits) is just one of the more colorful variations. They did exist
> and were "period". Whether or not it is practical to cast is another matter
> entirely!
True, to a point. Most flails were made to crush armor, not get stuck in it.
The spikey ball was used, but more so with small, somewhat rounded tips.
You know, just enough to crack the armor...and skulls of course.
It could be done in a mold, but the spikes would be limited.
> How many do you need to sell to justify the molds? Just curious - not looking
> for state secrets. :-)
Well, let's look at the basic needed parts - Helmet/shield/weapon. There
could be armor and a second weapon, but let's stick with the basics.
I'd have to charge around $5 minimum per set. If I could sell 1000 sets,
all would be good. That should give you an idea of costs, roughly.
Did I mention that I take donations?
Jeff
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