Lemon8Lifestyle community
Yuri Bara
Yuri Bara

150 followers

Follow
Follow
Follow
A cosplayer dressed as Ruby Rose from RWBY stands in a wooded area, showcasing the "Ruby Rose cosplay prop RWBY Crescent Rose prototype 3.0".
A "BEFORE" image showing the initial, unpainted construction of the Crescent Rose cosplay prop, made from light-colored materials with some red and blue parts.
An "AFTER" image showing the Crescent Rose cosplay prop painted red and black, indicating a more finished stage of its manual transformation.
A close-up of the red and black Crescent Rose cosplay prop, highlighting its hinged design and "MANUALLY TRANSFORMABLE" feature.
A split image showing the Ruby Rose cosplayer holding the Crescent Rose prop in its compact form (left) and the prop in its extended scythe form (right), labeled "Active and Inactive".
Four cosplayers, including Ruby Rose holding her red scythe prop, Yang, Blake, and Weiss from RWBY, pose together indoors against a brick wall.
Multiple cosplayers, including two dressed as Yang and one as Ruby Rose holding her scythe prop, are seen at an indoor event with colorful banners.
A cosplayer dressed as Roman Torchwick, wearing a black hat and white vest, holds a cane while standing in front of a brick wall.
A linear actuator mechanism with wires, next to a notebook with a drawing, illustrating the start of an automatic transformation system for the prop.
The linear actuator mechanism, now appearing extended, with wires and components, indicating progress on the automatic transformation system, labeled "It got longer!".
1/11

You may also like

No content
See more on the app
See more on the app
See more on the app
0 saved
3
10

Ruby Rose cosplay prop

2024/12/8 Edited to

... Read moreHey fellow RWBY fans and cosplay enthusiasts! You know that feeling when you just have to bring your favorite character's weapon to life? That's exactly how I felt about Ruby Rose's legendary Crescent Rose. It's not just a scythe; it's a sniper rifle, a symbol, and an incredibly complex prop to recreate! I've been on a journey with this project for a few years now, and I'm so excited to share the evolution of my Ruby Rose scythe cosplay prop, specifically my 'RWBY Crescent Rose prototype 3.0'. My initial goal was to create a fully 'MANUALLY TRANSFORMABLE' version, allowing it to shift between its compact rifle form and the magnificent scythe. This involved a lot of planning, careful material selection – you can see in the 'BEFORE' shot how raw the construction looked with those light-colored materials – and then painstakingly painting it to match the iconic red and black 'AFTER' look. Getting those hinges just right so it felt sturdy yet smooth to transform was a real challenge, but seeing it go from 'Active and Inactive' forms in my hands was incredibly rewarding. But as any prop builder knows, there's always a next level! The dream of an automatic transformation wouldn't leave my mind. I started diving into the mechanics, researching how to integrate a system that could do the heavy lifting for me. That's where the 'linear actuator mechanism' came into play. It's been a fascinating process, translating blueprints and concepts into a working prototype. Seeing that actuator extend, labeled 'It got longer!' in my notes, was a huge breakthrough. It’s still a work in progress, perfecting the timing and ensuring its reliability, but the idea of pressing a button and watching Crescent Rose transform itself is just too cool to pass up! For anyone else out there wondering about building their own 'RWBY sniper scythe' or a 'Crescent Rose replica', my biggest advice is to start small, research extensively, and don't be afraid to iterate. My 'prototype 3.0' wasn't built overnight; it's been a series of improvements and learning experiences. Whether you're aiming for a 'Ruby Rose weapon name' accurate piece or a full-on 'RWBY cosplay' showstopper, the details truly matter. I hope my journey inspires you to tackle your own dream props and bring a piece of Remnant into the real world!