01-24-2006, 11:10 AM
Wulf will be there and may be persuaded to run a workshop. He does make shields and several of his will be on display among The Hoplite Association. They are hand-crafted in England, so they cost a packet! Around £350-£400, if I remember rightly. I think that's similar to Manning Imperial's prices.
My Mark II shield and its copies were supposed to arrive last week. Obviously, they didn't. It's like having Christmas postponed! The shields for sale will, however, definitely be available in time for the Festival because shipping large numbers to the UK distributor is easier than sending a few to me.
I am making an aspis for Phil Reaney, because he needs one made to measure. Like Wulf's shields, it will be expensive!
I'm also having a bash at a Pelte made of willow with a hide covering. I've got the frame quite nicely shaped, but it needs to be more closely-woven, yet.
My Mark II shield and its copies were supposed to arrive last week. Obviously, they didn't. It's like having Christmas postponed! The shields for sale will, however, definitely be available in time for the Festival because shipping large numbers to the UK distributor is easier than sending a few to me.
I am making an aspis for Phil Reaney, because he needs one made to measure. Like Wulf's shields, it will be expensive!
I'm also having a bash at a Pelte made of willow with a hide covering. I've got the frame quite nicely shaped, but it needs to be more closely-woven, yet.
