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Post by kristian on Oct 4, 2017 1:49:46 GMT
I think this weapon is pretty neat, especially with a functional firing mechanism. Sure, it doesn't have the magical properties of the show version, but a nice little explosion from a revolving cylinder is cool.
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 4, 2017 15:13:03 GMT
Have been meaning to watch this. I'll need to remember today. Though, if they do a functional Ember Celica? Yes, please.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Oct 4, 2017 15:41:54 GMT
It's a shame that every weapon they build for this channel looks like it's about 20 pounds heavier than it needs to be.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Oct 4, 2017 15:54:46 GMT
I echoe Zenhydra here. I love that they make these things, but they're so over - engineered, and the testing they do at the end of the video could be better. Maybe sharpen them, and cut ballistic gel/tatami/melons/those big bottles? I think the cosplayer at the start of the last segment could have faired better if someone told her how to hold a sword.
Still though, It's fun to see the end result, and fun to see the stuff in games and TV made in functional material, even if it does weigh 20 pounds over the reasonable limit for what can be considered as functional. (even though I don't watch TV or play games, still fun to see random stuff made)
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 4, 2017 17:22:33 GMT
Still though, It's fun to see the end result, and fun to see the stuff in games and TV made in functional material, even if it does weigh 20 pounds over the reasonable limit for what can be considered as functional. (even though I don't watch TV or play games, still fun to see random stuff made) This. Their builds usually at least make me grin. They're definitely heavy though - and in some cases it's unavoidable (that Warhammer 40k chainsword... I still want to know how heavy that thing actually was). But it is a fun series. |
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Post by kristian on Oct 5, 2017 0:30:26 GMT
Have been meaning to watch this. I'll need to remember today. Though, if they do a functional Ember Celica? Yes, please. I feel like a functional Ember Celica could wreck the bones in the hands, if it actually fired shotgun shells. Otherwise, a blank firing version would be fine. A functional Gambol Shroud seems kind of plausible. Its like a folding ko-katana with a glock as its tsuka and the cleaver sheath looks doable. Crescent Rose is really just a sniper rifle with a scythe bayonet. They just need to figure out the whole collapsible mechanism thing. Of course, the main problem with these transforming weapons is the structural integrity because of all the moving parts.  |
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 5, 2017 0:37:49 GMT
Definitely on the Ember Celica. There's no real way to brace that with a proper combustive propellant. It's either breaking your hands, wrists, or both. Still, even a blank firing one would be awfully amazing. Hell, even having ones that you couldn't fire, just do the reload of 'dump all these empty shells to the floor and slap a new bandolier in' would be awesome.
I agree on the rest - and definitely all of the moving parts would be the biggest barrier. They got over that with Myrtenaster by making it very thick, bulky, and likely very heavy. Finally got a chance to watch it.
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Post by kristian on Oct 5, 2017 0:57:48 GMT
At least with Myrtenaster, the only moving parts are the cylinder and the top-break action for loading. I think this would make it more back heavy, which I believe is fine for a thrusting weapon (correct me if I'm wrong). I always felt that Monty (rest his soul) should have gone with the fixed cylinder or swing out design instead.  |
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 5, 2017 1:04:49 GMT
Yeah, in this case? Back-heavy wouldn't be a bad thing... it's definitely going to be far heavier than even a period rapier of more length and blade width, of course. But enough of their actual build - yeah, in-world, the weight would still be concentrated back also, which would be just fine for her sword type and fighting style.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Oct 5, 2017 1:08:50 GMT
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Post by Faldarin on Oct 5, 2017 1:11:12 GMT
Particularly with that 'trigger'? I think a curved grip would definitely be a better idea. With the trigger on the side... or even the back. |
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Post by Jordan Williams on Oct 5, 2017 1:16:14 GMT
Or even on a part on top of the handle, So it has to be gripped with two hands to fire?
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