# 3D Printed Gunblade ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlsZD3fdAR0 GunBlade is the iconic weapon from Final Fantasy 8 - wielded by Squall Leonhart, it's a fusion of a sword and a gun. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/023/134/medium800/projects_hero-sword-down.jpg?1423884651) In this project we'll walk through customizing and 3D printing this massive prop. It’s light weight, fun and easy to wield at your next cosplay event. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/023/028/medium800/projects_hero-parts.jpg?1423801467) ## Parts We have all the lovely components and tools to build this project. Be sure to check out the featured products on the right sidebar. - [PLA Filament](https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=ninjaflex "Link: https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=ninjaflex") - [3D Printer ](https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=3d+printer "Link: https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=3d+printer") ## Tools & Supplies You'll need a couple of hand tools and accessories to assist you in the build.  - [Hakko Flat Pliers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1368) - [Flush diagonal cutter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) - [Scissors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1599) - [Knife jimmy](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2414), [Spatula](http://amzn.com/B00409PJGW) or [Palette Knife](http://amzn.com/B00DUI6E7C)  - Chain, Clasp and medium split rings - Skinny sticks (5 3/4 x 1/4 in - 146mm x 6.35mm) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/023/105/medium800/projects_charm-parts.jpg?1423876988) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-gunblade/customize.md) ## Featured Products ### Type A Machines Series 1 Pro 3D Printer [Type A Machines Series 1 Pro 3D Printer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2412) Built to last and better than ever. The **Series 1 Pro 3D** printers from Type A Machines offer durability, modularity and one of the largest build volumes in their class. Featuring a streamlined aluminum and acrylic body, a glass build surface... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2412) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2412/guides) ### PrintrBot Metal PLUS 3D Printer - Black Assembled [PrintrBot Metal PLUS 3D Printer - Black Assembled](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2302) New from Printrbot, the Metal Plus is a rock solid, all metal, fully-assembled beast of a printer! The new **Printrbot Metal Plus w/ Heated Bed** is constructed of powder coated metal and machined aluminum with open platform for fabricating parts up to 10 x 10 x 10... 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Sometimes pieces get stuck to your 3D printing plate and their bottoms get stuck to your build plate. Over time, chiseling objects off can... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2416) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2416/guides) ### SemiFlex - 1.75mm Diameter - Midnight Black - 0.5Kg [SemiFlex - 1.75mm Diameter - Midnight Black - 0.5Kg](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2321) Announcing the newest addition to the NinjaFlex family, **SemiFlex 3D Filament**! Just like the original NinjaFlex 3D Filament, SemiFlex material boasts flexibility, strength and reliability for your 3D printing projects.  It's also slightly more rigid so you... 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NinjaFlex, a cutting-edge filament for 3D printers, is a specially formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that produces flexible prints with elastic properties. Patent pending technology allows... 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