Berserk: Dragonslayer

Berserk: Dragonslayer "That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron." Inspired by Kentaro Miura's Berserk I created this model in OnShape using the dimensions from u/Zerbiak . I originally printed this on my university's Gigabot 3+ XL printer, so the models in the pictures will look slightly different than the ones included. Print Settings and Tips: Included here are two versions : Horizontal Split and Center Split . Horizontal Split only divides the blade horizontally using the vertical biscuits to connect the pieces, while Center Split cuts the blade horizontally and vertically, using both types of biscuits . I recommend printing the Horizontal Split if your print bed can fit it. A 1-inch Inner Diameter (ID) PVC pipe is used throughout the entire sword. The length of the PVC pipe I used was roughly 70 inches or so. (the OD of the PVC should be roughly 1.3 inches) I suggest printing with 3 perimeters using a standard .4mm nozzle. If you can print using a larger nozzle, you should be able to reduce this down to 2 perimeters. Very low infill (I only used 2-5%) to reduce print time and lower its weight. I used E6000 adhesive for all of the parts, as well as a wood filler for filling the seams. Spray-painted with a primer coat, then silver, black, and bronze. Fabric needed for the handle, I got a 3ft wide sheet and cut two 1.5-inch wide strips to hot glue on the PVC handle. Please let me know if anything does not fit right or needs adjustment, and I'll get on it ASAP. I recommend printing a few parts out first to make sure everything fits and is aligned properly. Assembly: 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media Printed parts and test fit with PVC pipe 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media Glued parts together using E6000 Wood fill for the seams Sanded with 220-grit 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media Gray primer 3-4 coats, masked off the handle light sand after each layer 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media 2-3 silver top coats for blade and pommel Masked off center and guard 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media 2-3 black top coats for the center Masked off the blade and part of the pommel 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media 2-3 bronze top coats for the guard Masked off everything (Not needed but I like to be safe) 📷 Image redacted — claim this model to add your own media Finish by hot gluing 2 1.5-inch fabric strips along the PVC pipe Tie the ends with extra slack