Henry's Shave: Medieval Pedestal for Philips OneBlade (Father & Son Project)

⚔ "Jesus Christ be praised! Henry’s come to shave us!"

I wanted to support my son's passion for 3D art, so we teamed up for this contest. He handled the creative side, and I made sure the he got all my technical support.

While I helped with the technical and commercial staff, my 16-year-old son is the real artist behind this project. He is a big fan of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and did a huge amount of work to bring this to life.

🖌 Digital Art by my Son
He designed the model in Fusion360/OnShape and finalized the model in Blender to fine-tuned this stand from scratch. He focused on small details to make it feel authentic:

• The "Trodden" Stairs, stand (MAIN MODEL):
  He sculpted the stone steps to look old and worn out in the middle, exactly like real castle stairs used for centuries.

• Realistic Texture:
  The base has a heavy stone texture that fits the gritty world of the game perfectly.

• The Knight’s Helmet:
  Refining and perfecting the surface to make it look realistic.

Modular Design
To make printing and painting easier, we made the model in separate parts:

• The Stone Base/Stand: The rock-solid foundation for your OneBlade.

• Two Barrels: These act as stylish holders for your extra blades.
  These are not fixed to the model! You can print as many as you need depending on your blade stock. They are designed to be glued anywhere on the base (or even outside of it) to fit your specific space.

• The Knight’s Helm and Sword: Standalone pieces that complete the scene.

• The KDC Logo & Shield:  You can use it in two ways:

  1/ As a Stencil: To spray-paint the logo onto the knight's helmet (as seen in our photos).

  2/ As a Decorative Shield: A standalone 3D piece that can be glued onto the masonry, the stairs, or anywhere else to add that extra "knightly" flair.

• The Knight’s Helm and Sword: Independent pieces that complete the atmosphere.
  The sword have dedicated hole prepared in the foundation.
  

Realistic Painting & Finish
This is where my son really showed his talent. To get the "battle-worn" look:

• Preparation:
  He used sandpaper and surface filler to make every part perfectly smooth.

• Base Coat:
  He first used a spray paint to create a strong, even base colour.

• Fine Details:
  He finished the model by hand-painting it with acrylic colours.

Look at the Details

• The "Trodden" Stairs: If you look closely, the steps are not flat. My son fine-tuned them to be concave (lower in the middle). This makes them look like thousands of knights walked on them over many years in the Rattay castle.

• Realistic Masonry: The stone texture on the base was designed to feel heavy and gritty, matching the unique visual style of Kingdom Come: Deliverance

• Modular Barrels: The two barrels are not just decoration. They are separate parts that fit perfectly into the base, making it easy to paint them in "wood" colours/materials and use them as practical holders for your spare blades.

• The Noble’s Sword:  My son didn't want the sword to look like a toy. He made the blade look rusty and weathered.  It looks like a precious weapon that has seen many battles.

Printing Tips

• Material:
  Stand, Sword, Helmet - Prusament Galaxy Black - PLA works great.
  Barrels - Spectrum PLA Woodfill 

• Printed and fully optimized for Prusa Mini+

Supports:
Only needed for the stand to support the stones.

A note from the Father:
I am very proud to share my son's work. He did most of the 3D design and postprocessing and the final painting. It was a great project for us to do together. We hope you enjoy this piece of Bohemia in your home!

What’s Next for Our Team?
3D printer project (custom-built)