Monty Python and the Holy Grail -Black Knight -with speed build video

[Snow Builder]

We had a Con last weekend and my daughter wanted in on our existing King Arthur/Patsy cosplay my wife and I were doing. This was a combination of props and costuming -Anna made the tunic and gloves, we jointly made the helmet, and I made the sword (thanks asavage for the great 1-day videos for both sword and helmet).

Below are a few progress and final pics and some pics of us at the con.

Thanks for looking.

Helmet made from poster board and pink-sheet insulation for the top.

Googly eyes! (for the rivets)

Sealed with black Plasti-dip

Hammered metal spray paint...

Final weathering (brown, black and red washes with silver dry brush)

Sword made from plywood, blade covered in metal tape, grip wrapped in pleather, and guard made from scrap styrene

In the parking lot getting ready to hit the Con

Proud Dad and Daughter

Winners! On the left is Daughter's best friend (who came out with us) and Daughter.

 

[PotionMistress]

That all turned out amazingly well! Great idea all around. I loved how you used the 'eyes' as rivets....so clever!

 

[Markus]

This looks fantastic - and congratulations for winning the prize - well deserved! I also love working with cardboard. It's fun to see what you were able to achieve with it. The weathering of the helmet looks great.

 

[Friendly flyer]

I see you've given your daughter a classical education!

 

[goldcylon]

NONE... Shall Pass

 

[Snow Builder]

Speed build video for the sword

 

[mattycsi]

Nicely done. Love the helmet, turned out great.

 

[Knightjar]

Great job. Nice weathering throughout.