Longclaw - Game of Thrones Show edition

myminifactory

Hello there, I'm a huge Game of Thrones enthusiast and also a part-time propmaker, not to mention a full-time machine designer. I was on the hunt for a fresh project during my holidays and thought the Longclaw from Jon Snow would be an awesome choice. After scouring various platforms for 30 minutes, I couldn't find an exact replica of the show's movie prop, so I decided to create one myself. I'm incredibly skilled at hard surface modeling but struggle with sculpting, so I searched for a pommel that fit my design perfectly. That's when I stumbled upon this fantastic model on Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3054514. To ensure my creation was as realistic as possible, I used pictures and dimensions provided by the licensed propmaking company, Valyrian Steel (http://www.valyriansteel.com). To add extra stability to my Longclaw replica, I reinforced the pommel, handle, and guard with a sturdy 10mm aluminum rod. The blade itself was supported by two robust 4mm brass rods.