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Post by Toad on Feb 8, 2017 4:47:17 GMT -5
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 8, 2017 7:22:38 GMT -5
Hmm, some of those shields you have pictured are bucklers. Your absolute best bet is to look up the nearest Renaissance Fair coming near to you. We just had ours. There are always booths featuring that kind of stuff and most all of the folks do custom work. Warning though due to the handmade character of the stuff, it sure ain't cheap but some of it sure is pretty. E-bay has a bunch of types of them way cheaper for cosplay folks too. You could always buy a hide and stitch it over one of their units or contact a custom maker of cosplay accessories..Mel
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Post by radio on Feb 8, 2017 7:32:48 GMT -5
That would be a cool project!!! do you have any pics of the inside showing the strap arrangement? preferred metal and thickness? Dimensions? I see some on Google that are metal and some that are covered. You prefer bare metal, or leather covered? How ornamental?
I could do the metal work and I have two friends who are leathersmiths who could do the straps and/or cover. Unfortunately, I have no earthly idea of what it would cost
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Post by orrum on Feb 8, 2017 8:02:31 GMT -5
Ahhh. There will be no more. Our fav author has passed. As the wheel turns so shall we be without his guidance here in the waste. You know that Sanderson guy that finished writing the series has his own series and it isn't up to par in my opinion! I got the impression that the Aiel mostly distained a shield. Also that they tr as veld fast and light so I mentally saw the shield as a small thing held by the hand and not covering much more than their hand. Just used to block and redirect a weapon blow. Last thing I ever expected was a fan here on RTH!
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Post by greig on Feb 8, 2017 9:22:49 GMT -5
Great project and very useful for "end of times". If you get one made, I would love to see the picture. There are some videos on Youtube where old weapons are reviewed and they show some shields and their construction. Might be useful.
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Post by broseph82 on Feb 8, 2017 11:16:12 GMT -5
Add some straps on the inside of one of jamesp's fire pits and nobody's going to stop that beast. Huehuehue |
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Post by jamesp on Feb 8, 2017 12:06:17 GMT -5
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Post by Jugglerguy on Feb 8, 2017 19:19:23 GMT -5
Add some straps on the inside of one of jamesp's fire pits and nobody's going to stop that beast. Huehuehue But only you could heft it! |
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Post by Toad on Feb 16, 2017 6:58:16 GMT -5
Ahhh. There will be no more. Our fav author has passed. As the wheel turns so shall we be without his guidance here in the waste. You know that Sanderson guy that finished writing the series has his own series and it isn't up to par in my opinion! I got the impression that the Aiel mostly distained a shield. Also that they tr as veld fast and light so I mentally saw the shield as a small thing held by the hand and not covering much more than their hand. Just used to block and redirect a weapon blow. Last thing I ever expected was a fan here on RTH! I liked how Sanderson finished the series. Still can't get over how the last book was the last battle - start to finish. But I guess with the build up, a whole book makes sense. I'm re-reading the series now. I do like Sanderson's Mistborn series. The other stuff is okay. Great author, just not all my cup of tea. The Aiel shields were just bucklers, so not really something to hid behind. Definitely something to redirect opponents strikes, and open an attack lane, in close quarters - as you said. |
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Post by Toad on Feb 16, 2017 6:58:55 GMT -5
Great project and very useful for "end of times". If you get one made, I would love to see the picture. There are some videos on Youtube where old weapons are reviewed and they show some shields and their construction. Might be useful. Might have to check out youtube - not having a whole lot of luck on my searches... |
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Post by Toad on Feb 16, 2017 7:09:47 GMT -5
Found something that I think will work - after we lose the feathers and add some forearm straps. Do any of you know how to track down some contact information for the gentleman that made this shield - Curtis Bitsui? Apparently he sells through many shops, but I haven't found a way to contact him directly...  |
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santabarbara
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Post by santabarbara on Feb 24, 2017 16:10:43 GMT -5
my friend is an expert at making the best shields, armor, swords etc that you have probably ever seen. Ill give you his contact, say stephen from santa barbara sent you to him- hel give you a better deal prob. www.metalsmithing-tools.com/ his name is saign charleston. Check website or facebook page www.facebook.com/scstudiosllc. |
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Post by Toad on Feb 25, 2017 6:28:00 GMT -5
Your friend does impressive metalwork, but I'm looking for someone that works in hide/leather/skins...
Thanks anyway.
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