A Japanese Dou

[Papermodder]

Good evening.
This will be the final update till the reveal.
Spent the last couple of days working on the last elements of this build. Namely the Katana and it's stand.
Started first with the grip, "Tsuka".



With the grip done moved on to the blade.
The blade consists of three parts to give a three dimensional look to the blade.







From here the blade is then glued into the grip. This completes the sword itself.



The next part to construct was the scabbard, or "Saya". A fairly simple build.





The final piece was the construction of the stand for the Katana. Mostly a box type construct.





The finished Katana and stand.





Now to marry up all the elements and mount them to the base.
I should have final pics in a couple of days.

Thank you for following.
Questions and comments welcome.

[Rhaven Blaack]

I like the bamboo mat that you added. It gives it that extra touch that kicks it up a notch.
I am looking at making this as well. I think that I will use this thread as a guide (if you do not mind).

[Papermodder]

Thank you Rhaven.
No problem and good luck.

[Papermodder]

Good evening.
It is now time to show the final images for the Japanese Dou diorama.













As well as a general final video presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTfXDz7ZXxg&t=7s


Thank you for following.
Questions and comments welcome.

[Seascape]

Great looking model and display! Thanks for all the photos. Enjoyed following this thread.

Fred

[Papermodder]

Thank you and your welcome Fred.

[K193 buttercup]

I've been following this since i joined the forum. Thankyou for this unusual and impresive build.

[Vermin_King]

Very nice. And Happy Birthday

[Papermodder]

Thank you Matt and Vermin King.

[whulsey]

Beautiful work.