Cool! I'm sure we'd love to see pics if you have them. You can't send them
in a message to the list, but you can upload them to our group pics at:

http://movies.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/princessbride/photos

--Kim


>From: "macdonaldacademy" <Macdonaldacademy@...>
>Reply-To: princessbride@yahoogroups.com
>To: princessbride@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [PrincessBride] Princess Bride rapier in production!
>Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:30:02 -0000
>
>
> Hello!
>
> My name is Paul Macdonald and recently joined the group.
>
> I am a Scottish swordmaker and historical fencing master who has
>recently undertaken an interesting commission that you may find of
>interest.
>
> Last November, a customer enquired about making a custom rapier for
>his father, a reproduction of one from a movie, and included a few
>images. It was of course no less than the Inigo rapier.
>
> I offered a few options on its creation, the hilt made in plain
>steel with gold laquer finish and stones inset, the same with
>surface engraving throughout or...the full works. Fully carved
>overall, gold plated, jewel encrusted with ivory grip.
> I am pleased to say that he could afford and chose the latter.
>
> The first sword I shall have made for a six fingered man!
>
> I tracked down the original swordmaker who made the swords for the
>movie, including Inigos rapier. Unfortunately, he had no original
>designs or masters for casting that may have shown exact detail of
>the hilt. So..I had no choice but to start from scratch.
>
> As far as I am aware, this shall be the FIRST reproduction of this
>sword ever made. The sword has been in creation for months since
>ordering and is taking shape. All hilt pieces are fully carved and
>in the foundry ready for casting in brass or bronze.
> They shall then be assembled and the first two complete hilts sent
>off for gold plating. Then real gemstones shall be inset (32 per
>sword) and the whole piece gripped and hilted up to the blade.
>
> As I had no exact hilt detail to copy, I set to making it more
>interesting. The hilt carvings tell the stories of the three main
>characters associated with the sword, Inigo, his father Domingo and
>Count Rugen. I shall keep all members of the forum posted as to
>progress on the sword.
>
> Yours Very Truly,
>
> Paul Macdonald,
> Macdonald Armouries,
> Macdonald Academy of Arms
>
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>Quote of the random indeterminate amount of time (i.e., forever):
>"Annybodywannapeanut"
>"I thought I WAS going faster"
>"Don' say thaat Vizzini"
>"Men in masks cannot be trusted"
>"My way's not very sportsmanlike"
>"I'm sorry Inigo, I didn't mean to jog him so hard"
>"Hello Lady!"
>
>Thanks, Nick! :)
>
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