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Heraldic Heater shield.
« on: 2012-05-16, 03:04:17 »
Here's my heraldic heater shield. (late 13th through mid 14th cent.) This I also mde myself, with the same process as the Teutonic Heater sheild (I would be happy to explain in detail on either thread). Altogether, it's 1/2 inch Birch with thick canvas facing. This shield is wickedly fast and maneuverable. 

Here's the link to the facebook album. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442564092421792.105116.100000046165415&type=3

Credits to my Dad, Sir James and Milady Rachel, who I can thank for the incredible painting :)
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #1 on: 2012-05-16, 03:05:38 »
More Pictures!!!  ;D
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #2 on: 2012-05-16, 03:19:43 »
Good job!

That's about the same shape & proportion shield Count Syr Gemini de Grendel favors.
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #3 on: 2012-05-16, 03:20:57 »
Nice, I bet painting that heraldry was a test of patience. :)
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #4 on: 2012-05-16, 03:59:30 »
Sir James, it was, though milady's expertice made it much quicker and a better result :)

Ivan, I would seem to be in good company asofar as taste in shield size. I will say, it would probably be my single combat choice.
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #5 on: 2012-05-16, 07:26:52 »
Outstanding job! Well done all around! :)
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #6 on: 2012-05-16, 11:31:14 »
very cool!!!!

makes sure u spray your paint job down with some sorta sealer. hate to see it ruined by rain etc
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #7 on: 2012-05-16, 12:18:05 »
Love it Sir Nathan, looks amazing!
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #8 on: 2012-05-16, 13:30:49 »

This one is truly excellent. You're going to knock 'em dead at the renfaires this year!
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #9 on: 2012-05-16, 14:17:11 »
I am most impressed, Sir Nathan...that looks fabulous!
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #10 on: 2012-05-16, 14:28:00 »
Huzzah!  Weld done Sir Nathan, you are quite the shield maker.   ;)

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Hear! Hear!  ;D
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #11 on: 2012-05-16, 19:33:39 »
Thank you all! Sir Wolf, sealer?  ???   Please tell me more.
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #12 on: 2012-05-16, 19:35:30 »
Quote from: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-16, 19:33:39
Thank you all! Sir Wolf, sealer?  ???   Please tell me more.

I'm going to guess he means something like polyurethane, or a spray-on clear-coat. The problem with the former is that it's usually glossy. The latter comes in a variety of finishes, from flat/matte through glossy.
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #13 on: 2012-05-16, 19:51:54 »
Where would I get one of the flat clear coats?
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Re: Heraldic Heater shield.
« Reply #14 on: 2012-05-16, 19:55:30 »
You should be able to get it at any local Lowe's or Home Depot...some hardware stores that carry paint supplies should have it as well.
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