Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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DIFFICULTY: Medium ( with prior foam smithing experience )

This build requires 3-5 hours for completion.

Unlike my Tutorials proper, the Breakdown series aren't a step by step guide to putting together your prop. This is more a guide on how to use the patterns and what parts go where as well as how different pieces relate to & get attached to eachother.

This style of content is intended for those who have prior experience with working with EVA foam and are able to get by with at time vague and loosely structured instructions.

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