Ok, I'm working on an axe for Animated Optimus Prime. I've got the handle pretty much set for painting, and have been working on the axe head (which, for now, isn't attached). My question is, though, how LONG should the thing be? Right now, it feels too big - the axe comes to my eye level, when it's standing on the ground. I'm thinking that perhaps the top of the blade should be at my chin or shoulder, instead...

Opinions?

http://emeraldbeacon.deviantart.com/art/An...rough-125498640

In the show we was that the handle can extend so go with what ever you like. Most of the tine however it was very short, just long enough for Optimus to get a good one hand grip on it.

looking foward to seeing this done.

Latest update. The handle has been (mostly) painted, but not chopped down to size yet. I've been bulking up the axe body, too, including adding the 'blades'. Next up will be the rocket booster and casing (carved from styrofoam).

http://emeraldbeacon.deviantart.com/art/An...ough2-126380772