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Gambol Shroud The Variant Ballistic Chain Scythe

For those of you wondering where the ballistic chain scythe aspect comes from it refers to a mode of the weapon shown in the trailer where it is able to collapse be swung around like a sickle and chain. For this build however I’ve decided to keep it just in the sword form and leave that version possibly for a later date.

Build Notes

To start off with I cut out and shaped out the blade of the katana from a piece of pine using a jigsaw and a belt sander; I should note that there is a section along the top of the blade that juts up and sharpening the blade along the curves around it was greatly aided with the use of a drum grinding bit.

For the handle itself that consisted of layering pieces of cardboard and PVC sheets on top of one another to build out the bulk shape and various raised details. The exposed gaps that run along the side of the handle were filled in with Bondo/Automotive body filler and sanded away with sandpaper and a handheld sander.

Next the scabbard internals were made by layering cardboard cut-outs of the scabbard outline on one another and cutting away the recesses of where the blade of would sit making sure to take into account the clearance for the notch at the top of the blade; Sealing the outermost layers with glued on PVC sheeting to hide the grainy surface of the cardboard.

To build up the bevel of the scabbard blade and to seal off the still exposed grainy cardboard surfaces, again I turned to Bondo/ automotive body filler smearing the compound and sanding away repeatedly until a surface finish I liked was achieved and finished off with the outermost layers with segments of PVC sheets to do the details.

For the initial paint job that consisted of a base two coats of grey primer, then a coat flat black and a final layer of grey done with acrylic paints; the silver part of the handle and the white stripes were achieved with spray paints.

After finishing the paintjob, though still impressive looking and resembling the weapon depicted in the trailer I decide to have little fun with this prop and did some dry brush weathering to give it a more battle damaged worn look.

Using some chrome model paint and an old brush I did quick light strokes all along the various edges and nooks and crannies of the prop to really bring out the lines and simulate some wear and tear revealing the “metal” underneath so it doesn’t look like it just came out of the factory but has been at some point plunged into a robot’s torso ^^.

For more Info on the Build
The Build Writeup

Overall like with all the RWBY builds to date I have absolutely adored the making process and how it’s turned out; In particular loved the weathering paint job, something I recommend you all try out at some point on your own making adventures.

So now with that out the way I wonder what ever it is I’ll be working on next… ^_^

RWBY Weapons:

Myrtenaster
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
Finished Blade

Crescent Rose
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
WIP Update: 4
Finished Scythe

Gambol Shroud
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
Finished Sword

Ember Celica
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
Finished Gauntlets

Description
Gambol Shroud The Variant Ballistic Chain Scythe

For those of you wondering where the ballistic chain scythe aspect comes from it refers to a mode of the weapon shown in the trailer where it is able to collapse be swung around like a sickle and chain. For this build however I’ve decided to keep it just in the sword form and leave that version possibly for a later date.

Build Notes

To start off with I cut out and shaped out the blade of the katana from a piece of pine using a jigsaw and a belt sander; I should note that there is a section along the top of the blade that juts up and sharpening the blade along the curves around it was greatly aided with the use of a drum grinding bit.

For the handle itself that consisted of layering pieces of cardboard and PVC sheets on top of one another to build out the bulk shape and various raised details. The exposed gaps that run along the side of the handle were filled in with Bondo/Automotive body filler and sanded away with sandpaper and a handheld sander.

Next the scabbard internals were made by layering cardboard cut-outs of the scabbard outline on one another and cutting away the recesses of where the blade of would sit making sure to take into account the clearance for the notch at the top of the blade; Sealing the outermost layers with glued on PVC sheeting to hide the grainy surface of the cardboard.

To build up the bevel of the scabbard blade and to seal off the still exposed grainy cardboard surfaces, again I turned to Bondo/ automotive body filler smearing the compound and sanding away repeatedly until a surface finish I liked was achieved and finished off with the outermost layers with segments of PVC sheets to do the details.

For the initial paint job that consisted of a base two coats of grey primer, then a coat flat black and a final layer of grey done with acrylic paints; the silver part of the handle and the white stripes were achieved with spray paints.

After finishing the paintjob, though still impressive looking and resembling the weapon depicted in the trailer I decide to have little fun with this prop and did some dry brush weathering to give it a more battle damaged worn look.

Using some chrome model paint and an old brush I did quick light strokes all along the various edges and nooks and crannies of the prop to really bring out the lines and simulate some wear and tear revealing the “metal” underneath so it doesn’t look like it just came out of the factory but has been at some point plunged into a robot’s torso ^^.

For more Info on the Build
The Build Writeup

Overall like with all the RWBY builds to date I have absolutely adored the making process and how it’s turned out; In particular loved the weathering paint job, something I recommend you all try out at some point on your own making adventures.

So now with that out the way I wonder what ever it is I’ll be working on next… ^_^

RWBY Weapons:

Myrtenaster
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
Finished Blade

Crescent Rose
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
WIP Update: 4
Finished Scythe

Gambol Shroud
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
Finished Sword

Ember Celica
WIP Update: 1
WIP Update: 2
WIP Update: 3
Finished Gauntlets