Boffer/Larp weapons *PICS*

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Sun Apr 14, 2002 2:28 pm

Hello there,

I was asked by Freiman to post some pics of my boffer weapons, so here we go. There will be new pics by the end of the week, so stay tuned. All these weapons are made with Glassfibrereinforced epoxy profiles, closed cell PE foam and Latex covering plus a very special flexible protective PE coating. If you are interseted just drop me a line.

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer2.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer4.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer5.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer6.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.sebastian-kempkens.de/boffer/boffer7.jpg[/img]

I have posted these pics before on a different post. So, any LArpers around? If you do not use this kind, what kind do you use and why? Prices on these are 50$ and up, depending on what you want.

Sebastian

ironmongermisc · Post by **ironmongermisc** » Sun Apr 14, 2002 9:19 pm

how much for the hand axe and the flanged mace? Also do you do some custom designs?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 11:26 pm

Yep, a few of us do LARPs around here. I do www.legynds.com check out our site. I would love a couple of the axes and swords.
chris

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Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Tue Apr 16, 2002 10:12 am

What strength PVC is in there?

1000 psi??

i'd really like to fdind a viable alternative to rattan.

Maybe you could cast them on rattan?

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Tue Apr 16, 2002 12:02 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ironmongermisc:
how much for the hand axe and the flanged mace? Also do you do some custom designs?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The Hand axes and flanged maces (seven bladed axe) are 69$ each plus shipping. I do just about anything that you can dream up.

Sebastian

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Tue Apr 16, 2002 12:05 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Murdock:
What strength PVC is in there?

1000 psi??

i'd really like to fdind a viable alternative to rattan.

Maybe you could cast them on rattan? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's not PVC. It is a high density epoxy laced with strands of glassfiber. It is vitually indestructible (and lord knows I tried). The foam is not cast but cut into form after being glued to the profile. It is a Polyethylene foam, closed cell, stream-laced, with a specific weight of 50kg per cubic meter.

Sebastian

Edited for spelling

[This message has been edited by Vallconnan (edited 04-16-2002).]

Mad Matt · Post by **Mad Matt** » Tue Apr 16, 2002 1:01 pm

Vallconnan: Figure out a way to make SCA legal weapons that look as good as those and you'll sell them by the truckload.

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James B. · Post by **James B.** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 12:59 pm

Vallconnan

Your stuff looks great. What kind of latax do you use on your boffers? How do you apply the latex?

Thanks

Flonzy

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[This message has been edited by flonzy (edited 04-18-2002).]

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 4:43 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flonzy:
Vallconnan

Your stuff looks great. What kind of latax do you use on your boffers? How do you apply the latex?

Thanks

Flonzy

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I use a pre-vulcanized Latex for about 7$ a quart, if you want the DIN number I will have to look that up. I spray the Latex on with a compressor. You can also brush it on with a regular paintbrush, but that will not look as smooth.

Hope this helps

Sebastian

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 4:47 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mad Matt:
Vallconnan: Figure out a way to make SCA legal weapons that look as good as those and you'll sell them by the truckload.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Matt,

the problem is the following:

The SCA is very... anal.... about its rules. I fear that as a new fighter I would just run against the windmills and spend a lot of time and money on a new design without anything to show for it. So that is my main concern. I am pretty sure that I could come up with something, but the way the rules are now...

Thanks for the compliment though

Sebastian

Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 6:29 pm

You might try sending pics of your work and a couple of simple sample wepons to some of the EM's

Rev. George · Post by **Rev. George** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 6:59 pm

how's this:

apply the latex onto a rattan core. Would definately give the marshalls a double take.

Just looked, murdock suggested it atlready.

As for the glasfibre poles, if they are anything like what some of the larps here use, they are DAMN near indestructable. kinda light, but pretty damn tough

-+G

Sebastian K · Post by **Sebastian K** » Wed May 29, 2002 9:43 pm

New batch just out of production, staff weapons too, sword lances, axes, and swords, swords swords. Pics follow this week.

Christian, I emailed you

Sebastian

sangreroyale · Post by **sangreroyale** » Thu May 30, 2002 1:59 am

Vallconan - I'll de dragged through a horse trough if those aren't the nicest non-steel weapons I've seen.
Moving along, how much do you ask for your swords? (the first sword pic and the repeated (at least I think it was repeated) zweihander?)
- Sangre

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sanityloss · Post by **sanityloss** » Thu May 30, 2002 12:29 pm

How much is the sword? and what was the mace's price?
they look great! my kids always trying to swing my retan stick around, i think these would be a little bet softer (on me) then that =)

Rev. George · Post by **Rev. George** » Thu May 30, 2002 12:41 pm

Well the local larps have the following criteria:

Closed cell foam at least 5/8" on all sides of the core (including the tip, which, if hollow should be plugged)

Open cell foam 2-3" in length over each ened (for thrusting/ pommel striking) further the thrusty tip must be sufficiently wide.

If you can do this, I think i might have a market for you, cuz those look SWEET.

-+G

Blackthistle · Post by **Blackthistle** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 4:56 pm

Do you consider barter ???

marcidius · Post by **marcidius** » Wed Jun 05, 2002 7:03 pm

I like, I like, much like ones I saw when I was in england. I do the same to construct mine, however I rarely make them with latex, as I am allergic

I sock mine with pantyhose, and use a bamboo core with layered blue and black foam (I used to use tape, silly me) and spray adhesive to hold it all in. Scotch guard the hell out of them, and they hold well in the rain. Those are, however, the sweetest axes and maces I have ever seen for boffer (other latex ones I had seen looked brushed on, and rough)
Sad thing is, with these materials and techniques reality goes right out the window.... I mean, I know we all *want* a half pound long sword, but it makes it hard to call damage fast enough

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Boffer/Larp weapons PICS

Boffer/Larp weapons PICS