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Title: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on October 06, 2022, 04:06:09 AM
I made my son a foam hammer to go with his Thor costume. Probably less than $10 in materials and probably 2-3 hours. Super lightweight. He hasnt seen it yet.

Have you made anything cool for your kids lately? Post pics!
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: philaroman on October 06, 2022, 05:37:55 AM
sweet,,,  perfectly reasonable, too
RC plane parts to make it fly, would be absurd  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Cor on October 06, 2022, 05:40:53 AM
Looks a bit like a Lead hammer my father made and that was around our house forever.    What it was for I do not know, I grew up with it next to the toolbox.

I am sure your Son will be happy to play with it.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Gfish on October 06, 2022, 05:57:32 AM
Cool! Looks like cement to me. Can we see a picture of him in his costume with the hammer, latter-on?
I'd rather MAKE my grand kid's some toys, but started a college fund for both of them. Never too early. My Son's 3 yr. old get's a more advanced spincaster than the plastic Micky Mouse themed one I sent last year, when he hit's 4 in Feb.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Shellbelly on October 06, 2022, 05:07:23 PM
Quote from: Cor on October 06, 2022, 05:40:53 AMWhat it was for I do not know,
Probably a dead-blow hammer.  Useful for making heavy things conform to your wishes.

I made so much stuff for my boys from scraps of this and that.  It's amazing to watch how their imaginations take over and they create their own worlds.  The funny thing is we have to be kids in order to make those things.  Do we ever grow up?  Nah, what's the fun in that? 
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: tincanary on October 06, 2022, 07:27:17 PM
Quote from: Cor on October 06, 2022, 05:40:53 AMLooks a bit like a Lead hammer my father made and that was around our house forever.    What it was for I do not know, I grew up with it next to the toolbox.

I am sure your Son will be happy to play with it.
We call that the BFH where I'm from.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on October 07, 2022, 10:40:00 AM
Thanks guys. He LOVES IT. I used a grade stake wrapped in a burlap ribbon for the handle, the top is 2 pieces of foam glued together, then coated in epoxy and mica powder and clearcoated.

RC parts... Maybe next year.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on November 01, 2022, 11:39:01 AM
As promised, the end result.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: xjchad on November 01, 2022, 02:28:34 PM
Awesome Jason!!  8)
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Keta on November 01, 2022, 02:30:31 PM
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Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Bill B on November 01, 2022, 06:24:40 PM
Cool beans!  Bill
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Dominick on November 01, 2022, 06:27:09 PM
Terrific.  Dominick
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: thorhammer on November 01, 2022, 06:39:54 PM
The Thorhammer signs off on it!
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: philaroman on November 01, 2022, 07:35:02 PM
I dunno, Man...   tragic wig choice!!!  :'( 
nowadays, photos are forever & he'll be a teenager, one day 
if not for cool hammer, I woulda' guessed Amazon Barbie  :o  
 
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Gfish on November 01, 2022, 08:03:34 PM
Cool! Thanks. Hard to imagine a Viking ready with his war hammer, with a smile like that! Unless it's an evil smile or he's drank alota mead. "South-men!, Where are your Women and valuables!"
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: steelfish on November 01, 2022, 08:37:53 PM
awesome job Jason, your kit will remember that Hammer foreva', it looks like a real superhero Hammer  8)

I also made the Mask for the costume of my daughter (it looks like a kindergarden work compared to your hammer), she liked it more than the ones you can buy online of the same character

maybe someone knows what's the disguise she was wearing  ;)
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on November 02, 2022, 02:05:54 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on November 01, 2022, 06:39:54 PMThe Thorhammer signs off on it!
This was the true test. Success!

He loves it. And it was like I gave it to him all over again when he found out he doesnt have to pack it up with the rest of the costume but can instead keep it. Time well spent.
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Brewcrafter on November 02, 2022, 03:28:41 AM
Awesome!  You have set your self a high bar for next year but it will be fun to think about it! - john
Title: Re: The absurd things we make for our kids
Post by: Ron Jones on November 02, 2022, 06:54:00 PM
Perfect Viking God!
Ready to be some lasses hero, no doubt.
The Man