JLtZD
@jltzd.bsky.social
Game Director for Hytale, riesenschnauzer friend, sculptor, and hider of motorcycles
(Portrait by RighteousPebble)
(Portrait by RighteousPebble)
Two sr500s in Tokyo, one made of 99% paper, both awesome.
July 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Two sr500s in Tokyo, one made of 99% paper, both awesome.
Forks back from chrome, primed sheet metal...
June 1, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Forks back from chrome, primed sheet metal...
frame before and after powder coating...100" S&S Smooth and a Baker 6-Speed.
June 1, 2024 at 10:31 AM
frame before and after powder coating...100" S&S Smooth and a Baker 6-Speed.
Awhile back I decided to order a bunch of parts (bigbear choppers) and build up a chopper in the spare bedroom...took me a few years, and the help of a machine shop, but I got it done and it's been wicked ever since...
June 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Awhile back I decided to order a bunch of parts (bigbear choppers) and build up a chopper in the spare bedroom...took me a few years, and the help of a machine shop, but I got it done and it's been wicked ever since...
Few more pics, tillering rig, drying box, and my 'assistant' test firing.
March 7, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Few more pics, tillering rig, drying box, and my 'assistant' test firing.
I can't believe it has been 10yrs since I made a bow!
March 7, 2024 at 7:52 PM
I can't believe it has been 10yrs since I made a bow!
The Viking cabin became well known at faire over the following years, last time we setup the armor shop we put the cabin right behind it.
February 12, 2024 at 2:56 AM
The Viking cabin became well known at faire over the following years, last time we setup the armor shop we put the cabin right behind it.
Of course, I had to buy a trailer, make a rope bed...fortunately I had an assistant
February 12, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Of course, I had to buy a trailer, make a rope bed...fortunately I had an assistant
My friend is 6'8" so I decided to model out the cabin to make sure he would fit. I was planning to build it big enough for several of us to stay in. I designed one side so that the walls could be removed to form two tables, the roof raising to provide cover.
February 12, 2024 at 2:54 AM
My friend is 6'8" so I decided to model out the cabin to make sure he would fit. I was planning to build it big enough for several of us to stay in. I designed one side so that the walls could be removed to form two tables, the roof raising to provide cover.
So, my third year of renfaire I decided I was going to build a Viking tent, no more sleeping in my armor wherever I came to rest in the field.
While describing it to a friend it occurred to me that a tent is just a cabin without walls so I sketched this out...
While describing it to a friend it occurred to me that a tent is just a cabin without walls so I sketched this out...
February 12, 2024 at 2:52 AM
So, my third year of renfaire I decided I was going to build a Viking tent, no more sleeping in my armor wherever I came to rest in the field.
While describing it to a friend it occurred to me that a tent is just a cabin without walls so I sketched this out...
While describing it to a friend it occurred to me that a tent is just a cabin without walls so I sketched this out...
Found a quick animation 'tie-down test' I did with this rig...also, huge shoutout to Dragonframe, epic software!
www.dragonframe.com/store/
www.dragonframe.com/store/
December 31, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Found a quick animation 'tie-down test' I did with this rig...also, huge shoutout to Dragonframe, epic software!
www.dragonframe.com/store/
www.dragonframe.com/store/
Just for fun, my higher-end armature from animationsupplies.net/proplus-arma...
I like it, but I can't really say it made me a better animator...
I like it, but I can't really say it made me a better animator...
December 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Just for fun, my higher-end armature from animationsupplies.net/proplus-arma...
I like it, but I can't really say it made me a better animator...
I like it, but I can't really say it made me a better animator...
Bulking up and adding cover/clothes
December 31, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Bulking up and adding cover/clothes
Applying the JB Weld, I use the lower strength Plastic Stik now.
December 31, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Applying the JB Weld, I use the lower strength Plastic Stik now.
Traced out the plan and shaped wire
December 31, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Traced out the plan and shaped wire
Step 10: You're Done!
Optionally, you can find a 90lb+ bow and traditional arrowheads and test your creation out (not while holding it!).
Optionally, you can find a 90lb+ bow and traditional arrowheads and test your creation out (not while holding it!).
December 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Step 10: You're Done!
Optionally, you can find a 90lb+ bow and traditional arrowheads and test your creation out (not while holding it!).
Optionally, you can find a 90lb+ bow and traditional arrowheads and test your creation out (not while holding it!).
Step 9: I 'clamp' it down with weights so that the rawhide dries tight to the shield.
December 24, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Step 9: I 'clamp' it down with weights so that the rawhide dries tight to the shield.
Step 8: Attach the soaked rawhide. I lay it out on a towel to get some of the excess moisture off. In this example I used small nails to attach it, but I would typically drill holes through the rawhide and shield and stitch it on with artificial sinew (safer for dueling).
December 24, 2023 at 9:10 PM
Step 8: Attach the soaked rawhide. I lay it out on a towel to get some of the excess moisture off. In this example I used small nails to attach it, but I would typically drill holes through the rawhide and shield and stitch it on with artificial sinew (safer for dueling).
Step 7: Time to pick out your rawhide! I have used scrap from the leather shop, dog bones, and prepared rawhide strips. No matter where you get it you need to make sure you have enough, and then soak it in water overnight. I sometimes soak it in coffee or some stain.
December 24, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Step 7: Time to pick out your rawhide! I have used scrap from the leather shop, dog bones, and prepared rawhide strips. No matter where you get it you need to make sure you have enough, and then soak it in water overnight. I sometimes soak it in coffee or some stain.
Step 6: Rivet on the shield boss. I use copper rivets and my grandfather's ball peen hammer. Practice on scrap wood first.
December 24, 2023 at 9:05 PM
Step 6: Rivet on the shield boss. I use copper rivets and my grandfather's ball peen hammer. Practice on scrap wood first.
Step 5: Paint something ;)
I use acrylic paint with a matte top layer to protect it. Keep the shield boss in mind, but don't attach it yet.
I use acrylic paint with a matte top layer to protect it. Keep the shield boss in mind, but don't attach it yet.
December 24, 2023 at 9:02 PM
Step 5: Paint something ;)
I use acrylic paint with a matte top layer to protect it. Keep the shield boss in mind, but don't attach it yet.
I use acrylic paint with a matte top layer to protect it. Keep the shield boss in mind, but don't attach it yet.
Step 4: attach linen to the face. I use Yes paste with finishing nails to hold it in place (clamps will distort the edge). Get a good stretch.
December 24, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Step 4: attach linen to the face. I use Yes paste with finishing nails to hold it in place (clamps will distort the edge). Get a good stretch.
Step 3: Shape and attach the handle, I use flat head nails and bend them over since that is how the historical handle I referenced was attached. I also stain the wood on the back side.
December 24, 2023 at 8:55 PM
Step 3: Shape and attach the handle, I use flat head nails and bend them over since that is how the historical handle I referenced was attached. I also stain the wood on the back side.