09-20-2022, 07:29 PM
Spent the last few months making a Spolas for my best friend as a wedding present. “Aw you’re spending all this time and money so your friends will play with you” (my ruthless sister’s words)
Hand cut bronze scales and Nu-gold brass plates, alcohol based dye, and dremel tool-etched designs (may invest in a set of chasing tools for the next one). Obviously many modern methods, techniques and materials but hopefully the flavor of an Ancient Greek hoplite is captured
Constructive criticism welcome.
We’re still working on his helmet, sword, spear and our greaves and shields, etc.
Hand cut bronze scales and Nu-gold brass plates, alcohol based dye, and dremel tool-etched designs (may invest in a set of chasing tools for the next one). Obviously many modern methods, techniques and materials but hopefully the flavor of an Ancient Greek hoplite is captured
Constructive criticism welcome.
We’re still working on his helmet, sword, spear and our greaves and shields, etc.