A couple of the first weapons I saw made me skeptical, but then that gorgeous hammer showed up, and that very very nice double axe. However, with your comment about scars on the weapon from repairs to damaged cores, I think you can weave them into a chaotic look and make the weapon look better. Maybe if you have a broken one laying around, you could show us an example? =D
@bloxingisfun true - that might make a much sturdier and more detailed weapon... but few people have access to tools needed to make that. I've tried to make molds for latex casting... and its very difficult.
So I make this kinda stuff outta cardboard being a convenient material. is it just as bad as paper mache or not really? just looking for suggestions and that material. (also is there different types of LARP?)
Great video, and I know you know its fast, but DAMN. so parts took real timing to pause on LOL... my friends and I play airsoft, not LARP, but we are doing a zombie apocalypse game for halloween and using melee weapons as well as firearms... so we started looking at what could be used as material for melee combat, and tada! Your vid appeared. So far, we have baseball bats, swords, and a fireaxe made, working on a sledgehammer and lead pipe... and other items, such as TVs, fire extinguishers etc
@link808ninja Glad to be useful. Although if you want to do it zombie style, do keep this in mind: Anything you want to make to throw (making foam bricks or stones is EASY) should never have a core rod in it. this includes throwing knives and hatchets. Trust me on this. ya, it makes them look a bit wibbly wobbly, but if there's a glassfiber rod in a throwing knife it will slowly eat its way out and at some point poke an eye out. thats bad. and post pics from the zombie thing! i wanna see!
@link808ninja IF you like fireaxes, lead pipes, ect. and stuff you should check out he dark moon collection of larp weapons, that's what theyre all about. Lead pipes, baseball bats, sledgehammers, even wrenches and stuff.
@goldedrago in theory, yes. however, I've never seen it done - and in my experience then papermache is a lot more rigid when dry. A foam rubber 'skeleton' of whatever you're making will make what you're making more flexible. if you're not aiming for flexible, then why bother with latex? then again, I dont know what you're making :3
@goldedrago you're making a sword in papermache? Ok. I would advice against that. papermache, like i said, becomes HARD and STIFF when dry. You dont want that. It will hurt others to be whacked with. you'll want to make it out of foam. like a bed-roll. I'm sure you can get a cheap one at a wallmart or something. just a half-inch or three quarter inch foam mat. Use three bamboo sticks as a core, fix them together with ductape. make sure to use double-sided tape to glue the sticks to the foam.
@jetsal Its simple really. If someone from the US, or some other country posts "Omg that stuff is awesome, where do I buy liquid latex?" then I can't really help them - not being from there. And trust me, it hasn't stopped a lot of idiots from asking anyway
Just don't try to use those Weapons on European LARP's, since we have other Safety-masures over here. We use an adhesive called "Pattex" to glue our Mattress safely to the core and to itself, which also allows for more detailed designes. Also, we use leather to cover the tips of our Fibercores, which is to prevent the core from poking trough the Foam. And amongst other stuff we don't just use any Acryllic paint. Some components don't! go well with Latex that are common in some Acryl paints.
@Noizebazille adhesives, glue, double-sided tape - it honestly doesn't matter what you use to stick the foam to the cores. And leather as a core-tip protection? I guess that could work, but it depends on what weapon you're making. As for paints, then what I use is acryllic and its worked flawlessly. I guess other brands might not work, but that would be up to trial and error. Maybe I just got lucky
Its a chemical thing, really. Some paints that have metal-ingrediants (often common in Metallic-acrylic paints) will cause the Latex to over time decompose. Its a phenomenon we call "Latex-Cancer" in Germany. It also WILL affect other weapons that come in contact with "cancerous" latex over a period of time. In Europe we're being pretty bitchy about Weaponry being built in unusual ways, as to minimize risk of injury.
I kind of like the Idea of using Cloth with the Latex tho I am wondering if that doesn't make the latex too stiff. I realize American Fighting is really more a thing of winning rather than style, and you guys are hitting way harder because of that, so you do need to make your weapons more durable and well, clunkier for more padding. I'd like to show you a tutorial of how we make our LARP-Weapons, but unfortunately I can't think of any thats translated into english.
@Noizebazille ...danish, not american - this is totally danish style LARP weapon crafting. And the cloth does not make it stiff - although it does make it less 'stretchy' - but your weapon shouldn't be stretching to begin with, so thats ok. it actually makes it easier to make finer detailed bits more exposed, as they'll be less likely to be ripped off when fighting.
@Doradanis1 It can in theory be used as a lubricant. It serves two purposes: 1) un-sprayed, a latex weapon can be very sticky. Silicone spray does indeed lubricate so as to prevent weapons sticking together. 2) Latex weapons are made of much the same material as rubber bands - and react the same to drying out: They become brittle and crack. Silicone spray keeps the latex moist, keeping it sturdy. Without regular maintenance (1 spray on all latex surfaces a month) the weapon will wear out fast.
thank you so much you saved me im from iceland and there are no LARP shops here in iceland thou we icelanders love to fight but anyway i wasnt able to get it from internet shops and send it to the land because the shipping cost is so much now and i wanted to build my own and im making an action movie and wanted to build a realistic baseball batt and some other realistic weapons but anwyay thank you so much :D
@p3w3n legolas swords? but their design is so boring. tell you what: I have other LARP weapon vids on my channel, look at them: they're far more awesome than legolulz swords
@anto8905 its from the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - OST - Disc2 - track 06 - called "BafBaf! Sonna ni Moeru no ga...Suki kai?" - gotta love weird japanese track names...
@djessie12 bracers are probably the easiest thing to make - plus, I already have all the armor I need... so I doubt i'll be doing any 'how to make armor' bits any time soon, but I'll keep it in mind
@RyuMomochi they're not that complicated. just do as if making a regular sword, but find a way to connect a handle sideways. i did it by using a short wooden rod for handle, drilling a hole in it, and fitting the weapon core through that.
@gooboy780 in a word: yes - but the inside of the box is also strengthened with internal mat foam 'girders', plus the hollow sections are largely filled with the usually soft yellow mattress foam.
@gooboy780 in a word: yes - but the inside of the box is also strengthened with internal mat foam 'girders', plus the hollow sections are largely filled with the usually soft yellow mattress foam.
took about 1 hour. I cut the rod down quite a bit and planned on a longsword, but after making room for the handle it was more like a claymore, so I guess I got the 2h I wanted except that it is round ^^
gonna make a video or 5 of the making soon I guess.
@rogantu well, it always sucks to have your weapon rejected where you want to play - you could always simply ask with where you wanna use the weapon if what you plan to make is ok with them.
@webkilla well it will be my first weapon so I'm gonna check with myself if it is soft enough and inform them at the weapons check IF I decide to use it.
the first is just for practice, but if I find fiberglass or glassfiber rods I'm gonna use those.
@rogantu i would still check with where you'd wanna use those weapons - testing on yourself is only... its only ok when you're absolutely sure that its good enough already
@rogantu where i play then iron/steel rods are simply not allowed. they're too heavy, would hurt people. glassfiber is the best. its light, will bend (so wont break) when horsing around with it. pvc and plastics can bend and snap (tried that, it sucked)
These builds are not that appealing. Not only do they violate the rules, but lack quality design. Might last on the shelf, but never countless battles.
@TheRealSpoony Right, an american coming and telling that my designs are illegal - relative to what oh sage genius? I am a DANISH LARPer - by the rules of my local LARP club, these weapons are perfectly fine. The fine print, you must read it (such as checking out what country i am from by reading my details in my channel) before making stupid comments. also you lost the game.
@ChrisWays I'd be careful about that. what you first wanna do is find a club, group or whatever that hosts a LARP - then check out their rules. they'll usually also contain guidelines for people who want to make their own weapons. this could be rules on padding, what kind of weapons are allowed or not, that kind of thing. the problem with a scythe is that you might poke someone in the eye with it - plus, the bend will be a bitch to make... trust me - but hey, go nuts dude
@SantiBajaPanti Experiment. just try to make something that works - thats what i did originally. i doubt i'll be making any more hammers any time soon...
@tenjuzacky what the theme is? its some music from an anime series called TTGL or something. and good weapons? you will have to specify what you are asking about there.
interesting methods im acctually the weapon smith at my park and some of the things with the hammer i found just a bit exesivebut the methods with the latex i found very useful because most all the parks where im at dont use latex mostly just duct tape designs but im very interested in trying this method and useing it for the new park that me and my friend are creating
@ryankakashi well, with the hammer its a question of making sure that the core rod doesn't flop around inside the thing, or that it wont collapse when you whack someone with it.
as for the latex - ya, especially with cloth. its very important to use cloth with it, as latex alone just stretches and tears. with cloth its indestructible.
@TheJerkMeister you could try Google? no seriously, i just googled "western new york LARP" and i got a boatload of hits. not all useful, but i spotted the names of at least three different LARPing organizations.
@lovestarwarsechobase i do not know what ehh is. but i used double-sided tape to stick a lot the bits together - or was it something else? try to elaborate
i think i want to make one that is like a staff with a mace design on each end is that allowed i dont know if there picky with how realistic the weapons must be....... ow and should i use duck tape or latex
@mprutherford Depends on what its for. if for a LARP ask them what their rules are on weapons - what they can and can't be made out of. in the US latex is often B& due to some who might be allergic to it. also ductape = easiest, especially for first timers.
but latex is far more durable and resistant to wear and tear.plus you can paint/color it
@mprutherford No. You have to find the LARP that you want to go to - they will usually have their own unique rules (LARP is not as mainstream as D&D, there are not universal rulesets)
someone sold me a weapon, look fucking amazing, for about a hundred dollars, and come to find out it had a real blade inside and i ended up cutting a guy on his shoulder, the cut was 2 inches long, luckily he didnt sue me but im banned from larping...=( that guy was a dick. whata douchebag..
thanks for the tips. i havent tried latex yet and i usually just go with foam, tape, and pvc. btw if you dont mind, where did you get the gurren lagann fight theme?
@MaWilson1993 dunno. home depot? sex shops? i honestly dont know where to get it relative to where you live - i only know where to get it where i live
@Ryakashi Very well. I have several latex weapons that are pushing 5 or 6 years old. The only 'damage' they have is cosmetic (dirt having been rubbed/beat into them) - if you make what i'm instructing properly, with latex + cloth using a glassfiber core, then you (or the person you're beating) will break before it does. it'll even be resistant to cutting and fire (it'll melt from longer exposure, but it'll take a while - and cutting latex is a bitch)
You can get fiberglass rods at a home improvement store, they are sold as reflective markers where the "for sale" signs are. Anyone know how to cut the foam so the edges arent jagged?
@arkyle1 to cut the foam without jagged edges is quite easy: you just need a sharp enough blade to cut with (box-cutters are just fine) that you dont need to 'saw' through it. box cutter blades get dulled fairly quickly in some of this stuff though
ok the foam weapons ive seen are made by factories or companies, others look like ones u buy from a shop, these are the best handmade ones ive evers een
@webkilla en ork kaldet knus der spillede larp i Gerf kampagnen :) jeg spillede med sidste gang som goblin sammen med min ork ven, vi fejlede måske lidt men vi havde ikke prøvet det før.
you do realize you made all of that way too complex my friend for that damn hammer thing just get a pvc pipe gorilla glue duct tape and a big foam block cut a hole in the foam block and glue then the pvc pipe, let dry overnight then and duct tape and a little more foam and omfg u have a big ass larp hammer... you really need to get a life or at least get laid bro....
@webkilla The concept of building parts of larger weapons with lighter foam (the kind you use) is common in Germany. Just the way you built it is unusual judging by Germany standards. Therefore it was brought into question wether it makes sense to construct it this way. They considered it flawed, because this construction leaves only the edges as a zone of compression. It is German standard that a large block of light foam is used on both ends of the hammerhead.
@Faltingsity Ah I understand. well, the big hammer is only meant to be used on the soft side, at least versus 'soft' opponents. if someone's wearing plate armor they wont feel hits from that side, so then you use the hard non-cushioned side. works out quite well actually.
@Faltingsity Not that common - but in the LARP circles I move in, I am known for my very high quality LARP weapons. I am known as an equipment fetishist.
@webkilla I was just asking because your video came up on a Larp-board I am registered at, since some parts seem questionable judging by German standards, like the use of adhesive tape and the lack of a construction to protect the ends of the core. It's interesting to see what the standards in other countries are like.
@Faltingsity you're absolutely right on the core ends protection. added a bit on that. Still, for things like my hammer design its kinda redundant. But you're right - and my stuff showed up on a german LARP board? neat - link me, i'll be glad to answer any questions anyone might have. :)
consider world of warcraft - the kind of 2-handed warhammers they use there, with a hammer head the size of your characters head. thats about it. your head.
It was really helpfull for me, u are the only one that as done evry singel piece in a tutorial =) But i looks tricky to fill a hammer, maby thats just me thank u for done this video =)
i aim to please. a hammer shouldn't be a first time project - start out with a sword or an axe as the tutorial shows... its a lot easier. but the hammer part isn't that difficult, its just a question of making sure its not too heavy, so filling it with something light is a good idea.
should be possible - although its not that practical actually. ideally you'd want a more 'normal' shield shape and handle placement. but as a concept its neat enough
That'd be cool, I'm off to my first Larp hopefully in a couple months, i'd definitely appreciate it and i'm sure a lot of other people would find it as useful as this one. (P.S. Your weapons looked awesome, forgot to comment on them before =P. Hopefully mine won't turn out like total crap =) ) (Tried posting it but it failed, so if it does it twice, my apologies for any spam.>.>)
thank you. i am planning to do a tutorial on how to actually paint the latex on at some point - maybe sooner, maybe later. depends on how many asks for help on the subject.
@webkilla That'd be cool, I'm off to my first Larp hopefully in a couple months, i'd definitely appreciate it and i'm sure a lot of other people would find it as useful as this one. (P.S. Your weapons looked awesome, forgot to comment on them before =P. Hopefully mine won't turn out like total crap =) )
zOMG!!! Gurren Lagann Music!! You instantly made me a fan of yours with this xD oh shit...is this gurren lagann??idk...still givin ya props for making the first Latx tutorial vid that I could actually find/understand
hey can you make a tutorial on the double axe
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A couple of the first weapons I saw made me skeptical, but then that gorgeous hammer showed up, and that very very nice double axe. However, with your comment about scars on the weapon from repairs to damaged cores, I think you can weave them into a chaotic look and make the weapon look better. Maybe if you have a broken one laying around, you could show us an example? =D
blastcakes 1 month ago
That hammer was pretty good!
VVProductionsChannel 1 month ago
@VVProductionsChannel Thank you - and it is!
webkilla 1 month ago
I'd rather use a mold and make it out of one solid piece of foam. (which i know how to do)
bloxingisfun 4 months ago
@bloxingisfun true - that might make a much sturdier and more detailed weapon... but few people have access to tools needed to make that. I've tried to make molds for latex casting... and its very difficult.
webkilla 4 months ago
I knew I recognised the music.... Turns out it WAS Gurren Lagann...
Hoeloe42 4 months ago
"Paladin production presents"
already love this video. Paladin is my favorite class :D
moonman57 4 months ago
So I make this kinda stuff outta cardboard being a convenient material. is it just as bad as paper mache or not really? just looking for suggestions and that material. (also is there different types of LARP?)
superbunnylover12432 5 months ago
WTB Your 2:26 :P You are soo awesome.
Dalst123 5 months ago
@Dalst123 I think it would be at lot faster and easier for you to make something like that yourself :3 but thanks
webkilla 5 months ago
@webkilla Yeah, yeah I suppose. Thank-you very much for the video!
Dalst123 5 months ago
Great video, and I know you know its fast, but DAMN. so parts took real timing to pause on LOL... my friends and I play airsoft, not LARP, but we are doing a zombie apocalypse game for halloween and using melee weapons as well as firearms... so we started looking at what could be used as material for melee combat, and tada! Your vid appeared. So far, we have baseball bats, swords, and a fireaxe made, working on a sledgehammer and lead pipe... and other items, such as TVs, fire extinguishers etc
link808ninja 5 months ago 2
@link808ninja Glad to be useful. Although if you want to do it zombie style, do keep this in mind: Anything you want to make to throw (making foam bricks or stones is EASY) should never have a core rod in it. this includes throwing knives and hatchets. Trust me on this. ya, it makes them look a bit wibbly wobbly, but if there's a glassfiber rod in a throwing knife it will slowly eat its way out and at some point poke an eye out. thats bad. and post pics from the zombie thing! i wanna see!
webkilla 5 months ago
@link808ninja IF you like fireaxes, lead pipes, ect. and stuff you should check out he dark moon collection of larp weapons, that's what theyre all about. Lead pipes, baseball bats, sledgehammers, even wrenches and stuff.
TheMysticMage 4 months ago
Great video, thanks for making it. Your weapons look great.
eichermacher 5 months ago
@eichermacher thank you :)
webkilla 5 months ago
3:14 you can put on the latex sort of like paper mache? thanks! subed friended!
goldedrago 5 months ago
@goldedrago in theory, yes. however, I've never seen it done - and in my experience then papermache is a lot more rigid when dry. A foam rubber 'skeleton' of whatever you're making will make what you're making more flexible. if you're not aiming for flexible, then why bother with latex? then again, I dont know what you're making :3
webkilla 5 months ago
@webkilla i want it to feel like the professionals swords that are covered in latex if i cant ill probilly just use duct tape lol
goldedrago 5 months ago
@goldedrago you're making a sword in papermache? Ok. I would advice against that. papermache, like i said, becomes HARD and STIFF when dry. You dont want that. It will hurt others to be whacked with. you'll want to make it out of foam. like a bed-roll. I'm sure you can get a cheap one at a wallmart or something. just a half-inch or three quarter inch foam mat. Use three bamboo sticks as a core, fix them together with ductape. make sure to use double-sided tape to glue the sticks to the foam.
webkilla 5 months ago
I think I may have heard this music before but am unsure of the name...
primeEmu16 6 months ago
@primeEmu16 its from Tengen Toppan Guren Lagan
webkilla 6 months ago
@webkilla Ah ty I had a feeling it was the battle theme of some anime that I saw.
primeEmu16 6 months ago
What's with the "DO NOT ASK ME WHERE TO GET ANY OF IT DUMBASS!!!" part?
jetsal 6 months ago
@jetsal Its simple really. If someone from the US, or some other country posts "Omg that stuff is awesome, where do I buy liquid latex?" then I can't really help them - not being from there. And trust me, it hasn't stopped a lot of idiots from asking anyway
webkilla 6 months ago
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jetsal 6 months ago
@webkilla
Thanks for clearing that up.
jetsal 6 months ago
Just don't try to use those Weapons on European LARP's, since we have other Safety-masures over here. We use an adhesive called "Pattex" to glue our Mattress safely to the core and to itself, which also allows for more detailed designes. Also, we use leather to cover the tips of our Fibercores, which is to prevent the core from poking trough the Foam. And amongst other stuff we don't just use any Acryllic paint. Some components don't! go well with Latex that are common in some Acryl paints.
Noizebazille 7 months ago
@Noizebazille adhesives, glue, double-sided tape - it honestly doesn't matter what you use to stick the foam to the cores. And leather as a core-tip protection? I guess that could work, but it depends on what weapon you're making. As for paints, then what I use is acryllic and its worked flawlessly. I guess other brands might not work, but that would be up to trial and error. Maybe I just got lucky
webkilla 7 months ago
@webkilla
Its a chemical thing, really. Some paints that have metal-ingrediants (often common in Metallic-acrylic paints) will cause the Latex to over time decompose. Its a phenomenon we call "Latex-Cancer" in Germany. It also WILL affect other weapons that come in contact with "cancerous" latex over a period of time. In Europe we're being pretty bitchy about Weaponry being built in unusual ways, as to minimize risk of injury.
Noizebazille 7 months ago
@webkilla
I kind of like the Idea of using Cloth with the Latex tho I am wondering if that doesn't make the latex too stiff. I realize American Fighting is really more a thing of winning rather than style, and you guys are hitting way harder because of that, so you do need to make your weapons more durable and well, clunkier for more padding. I'd like to show you a tutorial of how we make our LARP-Weapons, but unfortunately I can't think of any thats translated into english.
Noizebazille 7 months ago
@Noizebazille ...danish, not american - this is totally danish style LARP weapon crafting. And the cloth does not make it stiff - although it does make it less 'stretchy' - but your weapon shouldn't be stretching to begin with, so thats ok. it actually makes it easier to make finer detailed bits more exposed, as they'll be less likely to be ripped off when fighting.
webkilla 7 months ago
@Noizebazille I've never heard of it here in denmark
webkilla 7 months ago
you look like a Viking @.@ Thor son of Oden
MsRachelHalpin 7 months ago
@MsRachelHalpin Why thank you - because I am a scandinavian, so the viking look sort of comes naturally to me :)
webkilla 7 months ago
@webkilla awesome \m/
MsRachelHalpin 7 months ago
@MsRachelHalpin You spelled Odin wrong. You insult me with your ignorance.
eichermacher 5 months ago
@eichermacher You insult me with your snootyness.
MsRachelHalpin 5 months ago
Can yuo explain a little more about the silicone spray you use on the weapons?
it is some kind of lubricant isn't?
Doradanis1 7 months ago
@Doradanis1 It can in theory be used as a lubricant. It serves two purposes: 1) un-sprayed, a latex weapon can be very sticky. Silicone spray does indeed lubricate so as to prevent weapons sticking together. 2) Latex weapons are made of much the same material as rubber bands - and react the same to drying out: They become brittle and crack. Silicone spray keeps the latex moist, keeping it sturdy. Without regular maintenance (1 spray on all latex surfaces a month) the weapon will wear out fast.
webkilla 7 months ago
Nice tutorial. Informative, funny, and detailed where it matters.
vaerros 7 months ago
@vaerros I am to please
webkilla 7 months ago
thank you so much you saved me im from iceland and there are no LARP shops here in iceland thou we icelanders love to fight but anyway i wasnt able to get it from internet shops and send it to the land because the shipping cost is so much now and i wanted to build my own and im making an action movie and wanted to build a realistic baseball batt and some other realistic weapons but anwyay thank you so much :D
RGBRYN 7 months ago
What's the music at the end of the video? And very nice tutorial :P!
anto8905 8 months ago
@anto8905 Simply search the phrase "party hard" on youtube - that'll show it
webkilla 8 months ago
What were the weapons at 0:20 ?
goldedrago 8 months ago
@goldedrago Bladed Tonfas. Not particularly practical to fight with honestly, but they were fun to make
webkilla 8 months ago
@webkilla cool thanks
goldedrago 8 months ago
Nice
dannix98 8 months ago
@dannix98 thank you
webkilla 8 months ago
seriously you have to larp with legolas swords best shit evar in my class we went to a prov park and 28 kids ctf larp funnest thing evar
p3w3n 9 months ago
@p3w3n legolas swords? but their design is so boring. tell you what: I have other LARP weapon vids on my channel, look at them: they're far more awesome than legolulz swords
webkilla 9 months ago
haha protip SMEAR THAT SHIT ON WITH FULL FORCE >;O
Sorrowforliving 9 months ago
@Sorrowforliving good times :3
webkilla 9 months ago
tamyia paint is awesome, use it
shoopwhoopX 9 months ago
what's the music? Its pretty nice for the style of the video. Can you tell me the name of the music please?
anto8905 9 months ago
@anto8905 its from the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - OST - Disc2 - track 06 - called "BafBaf! Sonna ni Moeru no ga...Suki kai?" - gotta love weird japanese track names...
webkilla 9 months ago
hee cool video, can you maybe make a turtorial how to make bracers for larp?
greetz,
djessie12 9 months ago
@djessie12 bracers are probably the easiest thing to make - plus, I already have all the armor I need... so I doubt i'll be doing any 'how to make armor' bits any time soon, but I'll keep it in mind
webkilla 9 months ago
Oh man... please... do a tutorial on the tonfas! I'm begging you!
RyuMomochi 9 months ago
@RyuMomochi they're not that complicated. just do as if making a regular sword, but find a way to connect a handle sideways. i did it by using a short wooden rod for handle, drilling a hole in it, and fitting the weapon core through that.
webkilla 9 months ago
I know this video is pretty old, but i am pretty interested in making the hammer. Is it just basically a box made out of the camp mat foam?
gooboy780 10 months ago
@gooboy780 in a word: yes - but the inside of the box is also strengthened with internal mat foam 'girders', plus the hollow sections are largely filled with the usually soft yellow mattress foam.
webkilla 10 months ago
@gooboy780 in a word: yes - but the inside of the box is also strengthened with internal mat foam 'girders', plus the hollow sections are largely filled with the usually soft yellow mattress foam.
webkilla 10 months ago
yay my weapon is done, did it 2 or 3 days ago.
took about 1 hour. I cut the rod down quite a bit and planned on a longsword, but after making room for the handle it was more like a claymore, so I guess I got the 2h I wanted except that it is round ^^
gonna make a video or 5 of the making soon I guess.
rogantu 11 months ago
hmm I see, but my iron rod is more of a pole, it was just something that came with the garage, it bends to some degree, but it stops quite early.
since it is hallow I thought it might be fine if I used 5 layers of foam for the sword and then maybe a bit more on the blade sides.
rogantu 11 months ago
@rogantu well, it always sucks to have your weapon rejected where you want to play - you could always simply ask with where you wanna use the weapon if what you plan to make is ok with them.
webkilla 11 months ago
@webkilla well what if I never tell them I used an iron rod? :)
just make it soft enough to pass the weapons check, MOAHAHAHA
rogantu 11 months ago
@rogantu where i play that'd be grounds for perma-ban if ever discovered... but its your choice
webkilla 11 months ago
@webkilla well it will be my first weapon so I'm gonna check with myself if it is soft enough and inform them at the weapons check IF I decide to use it.
the first is just for practice, but if I find fiberglass or glassfiber rods I'm gonna use those.
rogantu 11 months ago
@rogantu i would still check with where you'd wanna use those weapons - testing on yourself is only... its only ok when you're absolutely sure that its good enough already
webkilla 11 months ago
@webkilla thanks for all the info, I'm gonna look after those fiber rods or poles after school.
good thing I brought ~100 dollars with me :)
rogantu 11 months ago
glassfiber rod, pvc or iron/steel rods which do you think will hold longest and which do you preffer?
rogantu 11 months ago
@rogantu where i play then iron/steel rods are simply not allowed. they're too heavy, would hurt people. glassfiber is the best. its light, will bend (so wont break) when horsing around with it. pvc and plastics can bend and snap (tried that, it sucked)
webkilla 11 months ago
These builds are not that appealing. Not only do they violate the rules, but lack quality design. Might last on the shelf, but never countless battles.
TheRealSpoony 11 months ago
@TheRealSpoony Right, an american coming and telling that my designs are illegal - relative to what oh sage genius? I am a DANISH LARPer - by the rules of my local LARP club, these weapons are perfectly fine. The fine print, you must read it (such as checking out what country i am from by reading my details in my channel) before making stupid comments. also you lost the game.
webkilla 11 months ago
2:35 looks so badass
stuuffie 1 year ago 2
@stuuffie His name was "Stafu", kicker off ass, and taker of names. fun guy, didn't afraid of anything :3
webkilla 1 year ago
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do you fill the crumble zones with open cell foam, or do you just leave it empty?
forevercoltsfan 1 year ago
Im gonna try larping some time just for the hell of it and my weapon will be a scythe
ChrisWays 1 year ago
@ChrisWays I'd be careful about that. what you first wanna do is find a club, group or whatever that hosts a LARP - then check out their rules. they'll usually also contain guidelines for people who want to make their own weapons. this could be rules on padding, what kind of weapons are allowed or not, that kind of thing. the problem with a scythe is that you might poke someone in the eye with it - plus, the bend will be a bitch to make... trust me - but hey, go nuts dude
webkilla 1 year ago
nice Armour at 00:4, your gloves are the best...
:p nice movie Btw.. very very nice... i've learnd very mutch with this. ty
Greenvechter 1 year ago
@Greenvechter if you have any questions just send a PM or ask here. but ya, its all good. :3
webkilla 1 year ago
@Greenvechter um... i mean 0:40
Greenvechter 11 months ago
would you be able upload a video showing how you actually make a mace/hammer because im stuck on the part on adding crumble zones
SantiBajaPanti 1 year ago
@SantiBajaPanti Experiment. just try to make something that works - thats what i did originally. i doubt i'll be making any more hammers any time soon...
webkilla 1 year ago
whats the theme for this and good weopons
tenjuzacky 1 year ago
@tenjuzacky what the theme is? its some music from an anime series called TTGL or something. and good weapons? you will have to specify what you are asking about there.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla like the hammer at 0:39
tenjuzacky 1 year ago
Really easy to follow... I like it. I gotta get my shit together and actually try following this / making a latex weapon sometime.
travelsonic 1 year ago
@travelsonic hehe - you're the first to tell me that its easy to follow, but fair nuff
and come spring/summer i might do a specific tutorial on how to do the latex part of it.
thanks for the comment
webkilla 1 year ago
oh and as i side note i larp in central florida USA
ryankakashi 1 year ago
interesting methods im acctually the weapon smith at my park and some of the things with the hammer i found just a bit exesivebut the methods with the latex i found very useful because most all the parks where im at dont use latex mostly just duct tape designs but im very interested in trying this method and useing it for the new park that me and my friend are creating
ryankakashi 1 year ago
@ryankakashi well, with the hammer its a question of making sure that the core rod doesn't flop around inside the thing, or that it wont collapse when you whack someone with it.
as for the latex - ya, especially with cloth. its very important to use cloth with it, as latex alone just stretches and tears. with cloth its indestructible.
go for it - i wanna see the end results!
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla alright yeah i just ment with the harmmer normally id have just covered around it in open celled foam then covered that with closed
ryankakashi 1 year ago
Ok I've been looking for people who LARP in the western NY area, there any wed sites or such where I can search for groups?
TheJerkMeister 1 year ago
@TheJerkMeister you could try Google? no seriously, i just googled "western new york LARP" and i got a boatload of hits. not all useful, but i spotted the names of at least three different LARPing organizations.
webkilla 1 year ago
Lmfao OVER 9000 hours in MS Paint.
TheHunterHatfield 1 year ago
@TheHunterHatfield *orcface.jpg*
webkilla 1 year ago
at 2:29 at you pick did you use ehh cartboard of paper ? the white thin at the handle :p
lovestarwarsechobase 1 year ago
@lovestarwarsechobase i do not know what ehh is. but i used double-sided tape to stick a lot the bits together - or was it something else? try to elaborate
webkilla 1 year ago
1:30-1:39 How could you dig and cut foam like that? Do you have some special tools or just a pair of good smith hand with a knife?
SeikenPublic 1 year ago
@SeikenPublic box cutter. nothing special - sharp knife, scissors if you're in a pinch. just dont cut yourself :3
webkilla 1 year ago
i think i want to make one that is like a staff with a mace design on each end is that allowed i dont know if there picky with how realistic the weapons must be....... ow and should i use duck tape or latex
mprutherford 1 year ago
@mprutherford Depends on what its for. if for a LARP ask them what their rules are on weapons - what they can and can't be made out of. in the US latex is often B& due to some who might be allergic to it. also ductape = easiest, especially for first timers.
but latex is far more durable and resistant to wear and tear.plus you can paint/color it
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla well thank you and is there any sites that you know of that have any general guild lines for rules
mprutherford 1 year ago
@mprutherford No. You have to find the LARP that you want to go to - they will usually have their own unique rules (LARP is not as mainstream as D&D, there are not universal rulesets)
webkilla 1 year ago
someone sold me a weapon, look fucking amazing, for about a hundred dollars, and come to find out it had a real blade inside and i ended up cutting a guy on his shoulder, the cut was 2 inches long, luckily he didnt sue me but im banned from larping...=( that guy was a dick. whata douchebag..
oreowithmilk1 1 year ago
@oreowithmilk1 wouldn't happen with this stuff. danish LARP weapons use glass-fiber rods as cores, or bamboo sticks if its on a budget.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla Not only danish ;)
hexenmeister3 1 year ago
EPIC!
lovie101spike 1 year ago
thanks for the tips. i havent tried latex yet and i usually just go with foam, tape, and pvc. btw if you dont mind, where did you get the gurren lagann fight theme?
HartselleLARPing 1 year ago
@HartselleLARPing THE INTERNET!
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla
AH! OF COURSE!
HartselleLARPing 1 year ago
dude! awesome face!
xxxskat34lifexxx 1 year ago
@xxxskat34lifexxx Of course! :D
webkilla 1 year ago
where can you get the liquid latex at?
MaWilson1993 1 year ago
@MaWilson1993 dunno. home depot? sex shops? i honestly dont know where to get it relative to where you live - i only know where to get it where i live
webkilla 1 year ago
Det vil sige du snakker dansk? så lav en video på dansk, det ville hjælpe enormt!
PsychicXpizzaXman 1 year ago
@PsychicXpizzaXman kommer ikke til at ske: den her video er ret populær med engelsk-talende wannable-rollespilere. lær engelsk, det gør dig godt
webkilla 1 year ago
I wonder how well these hold up in a battle.
Ryakashi 1 year ago
@Ryakashi Very well. I have several latex weapons that are pushing 5 or 6 years old. The only 'damage' they have is cosmetic (dirt having been rubbed/beat into them) - if you make what i'm instructing properly, with latex + cloth using a glassfiber core, then you (or the person you're beating) will break before it does. it'll even be resistant to cutting and fire (it'll melt from longer exposure, but it'll take a while - and cutting latex is a bitch)
webkilla 1 year ago
You can get fiberglass rods at a home improvement store, they are sold as reflective markers where the "for sale" signs are. Anyone know how to cut the foam so the edges arent jagged?
arkyle1 1 year ago
@arkyle1 to cut the foam without jagged edges is quite easy: you just need a sharp enough blade to cut with (box-cutters are just fine) that you dont need to 'saw' through it. box cutter blades get dulled fairly quickly in some of this stuff though
webkilla 1 year ago
A great video! We are just starting wilarp.com and these videos are super helpful as we get our group going!
VirtuRockProductions 1 year ago
Where do you get the fiber glass rods from?
arkyle1 1 year ago
where do you get the fiberglass rods from?
arkyle1 1 year ago
@arkyle1 try a home depot?
webkilla 1 year ago
ok the foam weapons ive seen are made by factories or companies, others look like ones u buy from a shop, these are the best handmade ones ive evers een
dragondude24 1 year ago
@dragondude24 Its comments like yours that make my day. feels good man
webkilla 1 year ago
Hey knus. vidste ikke du havde lavet en tutorial, nice! hvis det ikke er dig så sorry :P
zukzulkhan 1 year ago
@zukzulkhan hvem skulle jeg da saa vaere? er er billeder af mig i videoen....
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla en ork kaldet knus der spillede larp i Gerf kampagnen :) jeg spillede med sidste gang som goblin sammen med min ork ven, vi fejlede måske lidt men vi havde ikke prøvet det før.
zukzulkhan 1 year ago
@zukzulkhan ja det er mig :D
webkilla 1 year ago
you do realize you made all of that way too complex my friend for that damn hammer thing just get a pvc pipe gorilla glue duct tape and a big foam block cut a hole in the foam block and glue then the pvc pipe, let dry overnight then and duct tape and a little more foam and omfg u have a big ass larp hammer... you really need to get a life or at least get laid bro....
MrRandomhouse 1 year ago
@MrRandomhouse you do realize that I didn't make this tutorial for idiots? I do high quality, not shit tier. go enjoy your wiffle-bats.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla You'll only be able to understand the short discussion if you speak German. But they will answer you in English as well.
It was linked because there are some things in your tutorial which are unusual judging by German standards.
Faltingsity 1 year ago
@Faltingsity unusual? like what? I know that at least in denmark then the concept of crumble or compression zones are quite unusual...
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla The concept of building parts of larger weapons with lighter foam (the kind you use) is common in Germany. Just the way you built it is unusual judging by Germany standards. Therefore it was brought into question wether it makes sense to construct it this way. They considered it flawed, because this construction leaves only the edges as a zone of compression. It is German standard that a large block of light foam is used on both ends of the hammerhead.
Faltingsity 1 year ago
@Faltingsity Ah I understand. well, the big hammer is only meant to be used on the soft side, at least versus 'soft' opponents. if someone's wearing plate armor they wont feel hits from that side, so then you use the hard non-cushioned side. works out quite well actually.
webkilla 1 year ago
wow. it was fast, but also helpfull. many thanks!
azelinus 1 year ago
Wow, I am having trouble finding the right words.
Is this how you commonly built weapons for Larp in Denmark?
Faltingsity 1 year ago
@Faltingsity Not that common - but in the LARP circles I move in, I am known for my very high quality LARP weapons. I am known as an equipment fetishist.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla I was just asking because your video came up on a Larp-board I am registered at, since some parts seem questionable judging by German standards, like the use of adhesive tape and the lack of a construction to protect the ends of the core. It's interesting to see what the standards in other countries are like.
Faltingsity 1 year ago
@Faltingsity you're absolutely right on the core ends protection. added a bit on that. Still, for things like my hammer design its kinda redundant. But you're right - and my stuff showed up on a german LARP board? neat - link me, i'll be glad to answer any questions anyone might have. :)
webkilla 1 year ago
Nice tutorial. I'd never thought about doing crumple zones in mass weapons like you demonstrated.
gozer87 1 year ago
@gozer87 I am currently playing around with crumble zones on swords as well.
webkilla 1 year ago
LMFAO love the instructions...... to funny
deltafour1212 1 year ago
would you mind giving me the measurements for the warhammer?
YokaiOokami 1 year ago
@YokaiOokami
consider world of warcraft - the kind of 2-handed warhammers they use there, with a hammer head the size of your characters head. thats about it. your head.
webkilla 1 year ago
do you play 40k, or any warhammer? also, do u play wow?
Shotgunnyboi 1 year ago
@Shotgunnyboi
oh ya, i got skaven, imp. guard tanks, dark eldar - used to play WoW, but after 4 years of that it got boring.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla nice dude. hey, what were u in wow, like ur race, class, and level?
Shotgunnyboi 1 year ago
@Shotgunnyboi
alliance, dunemaul EU, all races, all classes minus hunter/paly, a couple 80s, some 70s + a few others. stopped playing a long time ago
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla nice. 2 Q's: 1, is wow where u got ur LARP costume from? 2, did u stop before, or after Lich King came out?
Shotgunnyboi 1 year ago
@Shotgunnyboi 1) no, 2) after
webkilla 1 year ago
it is fiber glass not glassfiber -.-
metalgod321 1 year ago
@metalgod321
danish grammar. wall of dicks, climb one
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla sorry i didn't mean to offend you
metalgod321 1 year ago
It was really helpfull for me, u are the only one that as done evry singel piece in a tutorial =) But i looks tricky to fill a hammer, maby thats just me thank u for done this video =)
EliasThaMan 1 year ago
@EliasThaMan
i aim to please. a hammer shouldn't be a first time project - start out with a sword or an axe as the tutorial shows... its a lot easier. but the hammer part isn't that difficult, its just a question of making sure its not too heavy, so filling it with something light is a good idea.
webkilla 1 year ago
say can you make a video of how to make that shield that holds the two swords it's awesome!
InF3cT3dPr0DuCti0Ns 1 year ago
@InF3cT3dPr0DuCti0Ns
should be possible - although its not that practical actually. ideally you'd want a more 'normal' shield shape and handle placement. but as a concept its neat enough
webkilla 1 year ago
That'd be cool, I'm off to my first Larp hopefully in a couple months, i'd definitely appreciate it and i'm sure a lot of other people would find it as useful as this one. (P.S. Your weapons looked awesome, forgot to comment on them before =P. Hopefully mine won't turn out like total crap =) ) (Tried posting it but it failed, so if it does it twice, my apologies for any spam.>.>)
DeadMetal666 1 year ago
This was really helpful, cheers, awesome weapons. ^^
DeadMetal666 1 year ago
@DeadMetal666
thank you. i am planning to do a tutorial on how to actually paint the latex on at some point - maybe sooner, maybe later. depends on how many asks for help on the subject.
webkilla 1 year ago
@webkilla That'd be cool, I'm off to my first Larp hopefully in a couple months, i'd definitely appreciate it and i'm sure a lot of other people would find it as useful as this one. (P.S. Your weapons looked awesome, forgot to comment on them before =P. Hopefully mine won't turn out like total crap =) )
DeadMetal666 1 year ago
zOMG!!! Gurren Lagann Music!! You instantly made me a fan of yours with this xD oh shit...is this gurren lagann??idk...still givin ya props for making the first Latx tutorial vid that I could actually find/understand
Strifedragondude 1 year ago
@Strifedragondude
its all good man. love TTGL - and thanks for the comment on the tut itself
webkilla 1 year ago