Numenorean Arrow
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Image:Arrow005.jpg|Step #5. Criss-Cross the tape so it will not pop out from the sides, some people add two more pieces of tape along the diagonals to really keep the penny from ever moving. You now have succefuly pennied an arrow. This is a requirement for all arrows. | Image:Arrow005.jpg|Step #5. Criss-Cross the tape so it will not pop out from the sides, some people add two more pieces of tape along the diagonals to really keep the penny from ever moving. You now have succefuly pennied an arrow. This is a requirement for all arrows. | ||
Image:Arrow006.jpg|Step #6. Next we have 3 pieces of foam, The first is a piece of [[Polyethyline]] 2 inches thick. Next is a 1/2 inch of grey foam that is much like common blue foam, and the last is a 1/2 inch piece of [[Polyethyline]]. You could of course use nothing but blue foam. | Image:Arrow006.jpg|Step #6. Next we have 3 pieces of foam, The first is a piece of [[Polyethyline]] 2 inches thick. Next is a 1/2 inch of grey foam that is much like common blue foam, and the last is a 1/2 inch piece of [[Polyethyline]]. You could of course use nothing but blue foam. | ||
− | Image:Arrow007.jpg|Step #7. the first piece the [[ | + | Image:Arrow007.jpg|Step #7. the first piece the [[Polyethylene]] 2 inches thick has a hole drilled into it with a two step proccess one drill is the diameter of the aroww shaft all the way through the center, the second is the diameter of a penny the depth of the ducktape on an arrow. slip this piece down the arrow shafter from the [[fletchings]] larger diameter first, be careful to not tear the foam with the fletchings. |
Image:Arrow008.jpg|Step #8. This step is a pre-assembly check. It also gives you an idea of how the base of the head is assembled. | Image:Arrow008.jpg|Step #8. This step is a pre-assembly check. It also gives you an idea of how the base of the head is assembled. | ||
Image:Arrow009.jpg|Step #9. Pre-heat a [[hot glue gun]]. | Image:Arrow009.jpg|Step #9. Pre-heat a [[hot glue gun]]. |
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How to Build a Numenorean Arrow
Copyleft Gregg Larson (Kegg of Numenor) and Belegarth Medieval Combat Society
The art of arrow construction has evolved over the decades. What follows are instructions for the arrow commonly referred to as the Numenorean arrow as designed by Kegg of Numenor. The idea for many of its features were derived from an arrow design by Granifar of Pentwyvern.
Step #2. Cut ducktape into thirds(or half) and wrap the tape layering it to make the end of the tape cover the tip of the arrow, until the thickness of the arrow tip and tape are a litter larger that of the diameter of a penny.
Step #4. Put the penny on the tip of the arrow and use some more of that split ducktape to make sure it stays there.
Step #6. Next we have 3 pieces of foam, The first is a piece of Polyethyline 2 inches thick. Next is a 1/2 inch of grey foam that is much like common blue foam, and the last is a 1/2 inch piece of Polyethyline. You could of course use nothing but blue foam.
Step #7. the first piece the Polyethylene 2 inches thick has a hole drilled into it with a two step proccess one drill is the diameter of the aroww shaft all the way through the center, the second is the diameter of a penny the depth of the ducktape on an arrow. slip this piece down the arrow shafter from the fletchings larger diameter first, be careful to not tear the foam with the fletchings.
Step #9. Pre-heat a hot glue gun.
Step #10. Apply hot glue to the duck tape and penny end of the arrow as well as the hole that it fits into the polyethyline
Step #11. Pull the piece of polyethyline down to the end of the shaft flush with the tip of the arrow and apply a layer of hot glue to the end of the arrow.
Step #13. Apply some hot glue to the base of the head.
Step #14. Cut some pieces of 3 to 4 inch strips of strapping tape.
Step #15. Affix the final piece of polyethyline onto the head of the arrow.
Step #18. The next piece of the head is a block of dense Open cell foam, commonly called Computer Foam for the soft head of the arrow.
Step #23. Using Cloth tape tape the head down.
Step #25. Apply some more cloth tape covering all the exposed polyethyline at the base of the head. This will help protect it from the elements.
Step #31. Before adding a cover it is probably a good time to test the arrow to make sure it is safe to fire. You can do this by hitting the head of the arrow. (If this is your first arrow, have an experienced weapons checker do the check
Step #32. The arrow cover is about 5 inches square and can be any color cloth.
==Disclamer== A Belegarth legal arrow should be able to be shot from a recurve or longbow (35# at 28 inch draw) into the face of an opponent at a distance of 15 feet without causing harm. This is an exacting standard to which arrows should be constructed to. Arrows should be shot tested by an experience marshal before any arrow is used in combat. Remember while properly constructed arrow heads are safe for Belegarth combat, an arrows nock is still capable of causing serious injury. This work is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
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