Make your own Kama

[daremo]

Next up in the series is the Kama.
Difficulty: 2/5

Step 1. Tools and Supplies:
Hobby Knife
Small Saw
Sand Paper/File
3/32" Tubing
1mm Styrene
Super Glue

Step 2. Cut:
Cut a 1" section of 3/32" tubing (handle) and a 9/16" X 3/16" piece of 1mm styrene (blade). Sand both pieces.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/daremo/Ninja-Weapons/NinjaWeaponTutorials/Kama/2._cut.jpg

Step 3. Shape:
To shape the blade, cut a 45 degree angle on the end of the 1mm styrene. Then round it with a file or sandpaper. Finally add an edge to the blade by sanding both sides at the top and curved section of the blade.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/daremo/Ninja-Weapons/NinjaWeaponTutorials/Kama/3._shape_the_blade.jpg

Step 4. Attach:
Attach the blade to the handle about 1/16" fro the top of the handle.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/daremo/Ninja-Weapons/NinjaWeaponTutorials/Kama/4._attach.jpg

Step 5. Paint:
Now, it's time to paint. I'm using Testors Model Masters Acrylics. First, prime the kama. Then paint the whole thing flat black. Next paint the blade steel. Once the paint dries, seal it with Testors Glosscote or Dullcote.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/daremo/Ninja-Weapons/NinjaWeaponTutorials/Kama/5._completed_kama.jpg

Step 6. Detail:
You can add bands and wraps as wells as fill the holes with green stuff.

Go ahead and give this one a try. Good Luck!

Next up: Manriki-Gusari (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/11982-make-your-own-manriki-gusari.html)