Light-up She-ra Sword (Remixed from Polymath314)

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I wanted to make a giant sword for my upcoming she-ra cosplay. I found Polymath's file, but it was way too small for what I needed. I remade the blade files to allow for lights to be run and a center support rod. I also remixed their handle files, split into 4 parts per side, with a hollowed out chamber and an access panel with room for a rocker switch. For the Electrics: I used two Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips in Cold White, wired to a 9v battery (with battery clip) and connected to a rocker switch. The access panel on the sword allows you to replace the battery as necessary. To keep the battery pack in place, I lined the inside of the door with thin foam, which provided a snug fit. The door prints as two pieces that lock around the rocker switch with Weld #16. The sword has a Additional Parts: 1 40" 1/2" wooden dowel 1 12" 3/4" wooden dowel (For the hilt to the handguard) Weld #16 glue (All transparent seams were friction welded with a dremel) Sandpaper - 240-2500 grit XTC-3D (For the blade) 1 9v Battery 1 9v Battery Clip Stranded Wire 1 Rocker Switch Heat Shrink Solder 2 Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips in Cold White (From Adafruit) Spackle Primer/Filler Paint Gold Leather 1" strips.