After watching the new Netflix version of Voltron: Legendary Defender, I decided that I really wanted a couple of the Paladin Bayards. I started off with Keith's, since I tend to make a lot of sword-type props.


To make it, I traced out vectors in Inkscape from a screenshot in the show. Basically:


From there, I took it into 123D Design, extruded the shapes, rounded and shaped, and got to:


After that, most of the smaller parts were 3D printed, while the blade was carved on a CNC. And voila! One Bayard. Next up is Pidge's. For more pictures of the work in progress, check out http://imgur.com/a/XPHdO, and if you would like to make your own, it's available on request.

EDIT - sorry for removing the Thingiverse link, but someone was selling prints of what looked like my files on Etsy, something I really didn't want to happen. Can't be 100% sure, of course, but they included some details that I added, not from the show, so.. fairly clear. If anyone is interested in the files for Keith's Bayard, just PM me instead.

Thats really freaking cool. Where do you get all the equipment?

Thanks for sharing this!

Thanks! Let's see here..

Software (all free)
Inkscape - where I bring in the source image and draw out all the vector art on top.
123D Design - for bringing the vectors into 3D, round edges, and export into a format the printers like.

Hardware
ROBO 3D R1+ - 3D Printer, probably the best price for print volume I've seen.
PLA printer filament - color doesn't really matter, since everything gets painted, usually about $20 per spool.
Airbrush with paint

Unfortunately, I can't link to the CNC I used, because I built & programmed it from scratch. I know there are several models out there, but I don't know enough about them to recommend one or another. If you're in an area with a maker space, they likely have one available for use, though!

And there, a version of Pidge's to make a matched "blade-style" set:




I based this one heavily on Keith's, since the grip and rear portions would remain the same. Ended up making the front "blade" out of glow-in-the-dark plastic, which I need to get a good picture of.. once it gets dark, that is.

(EDIT - removed Thingiverse link, as stated in the opening post)

was wondering if you made pidges bayard with a 3d printer and if the files were available

Hi! You mentioned these were available on request? If so- Could I possibly have the files for Keith’s Sword please? :O