02-28-2006, 12:28 PM
These are a couple projects that I have been working on for the past couple of weeks.
The shield is based on some discussions I have had with Dan Peterson on legionary light infantry. The dimensions are based on a extant shield cover ( I forget the name) its roughly 50x24 inches. Its made from 1/2 inch plywood with a linen canvas cover on the front and edged with leather. The back was scored to give the appearance of being constructed with planks. As you can see I have yet to add the brass plaques between the wings. I will be adding those this week, as soon as I get some proper rivets. I plan on stitching the leather to the shield, and adding a leather wrap on the grip also. There is approx. 20 hours of work in this shield from start until this stage. I estimate another 2 hours for completion.
The shield is based on some discussions I have had with Dan Peterson on legionary light infantry. The dimensions are based on a extant shield cover ( I forget the name) its roughly 50x24 inches. Its made from 1/2 inch plywood with a linen canvas cover on the front and edged with leather. The back was scored to give the appearance of being constructed with planks. As you can see I have yet to add the brass plaques between the wings. I will be adding those this week, as soon as I get some proper rivets. I plan on stitching the leather to the shield, and adding a leather wrap on the grip also. There is approx. 20 hours of work in this shield from start until this stage. I estimate another 2 hours for completion.
"...quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est."
a.k.a. Paul M.
a.k.a. Paul M.
