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Title: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-16, 02:38:44

Here's my kite shield (appropriate for hastings through late 12th century)  It was originally a Deepeeka, but I reworked the strapping, added a padded arm rest and painted it. Enjoy!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-16, 02:41:12

BTW, credit to Sir James and milady Rachel for help on this.

also, here's the link to the FB album. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442553872422814.105115.100000046165415&type=1 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.442553872422814.105115.100000046165415&type=1)

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2012-05-16, 03:17:11

Looks a bit large for you. Is it?

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-16, 03:56:38

It's a beast. It is rather light and quick for it's size though. Anyway, it wouldn't be my choice for single combat, but a formation of folks with kite shields would be tough to get through alright  :)   Depends on the situation, so to say  ;)

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-16, 07:33:50

That looks great! Well done!  :)

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-05-16, 11:30:04

i made my kite shields with a square strapping. 2 straps horz, 2 straps vert. making a square. that way i could carry it 2 different ways. i will try to remember tonight to take a picture of it.  i have a book that shows all the different ways in the Bayeux tapestry the way the kites were strapped. looks great man good job, i saw your other shields on fb too!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-16, 13:29:07

Looks great! Man, you're going to be an expert shield maker in no time!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-16, 14:18:38

That looks to be just about the right size, actually...the kite shields were meant to be large like that- as mail was the primary means of defense- such a shield would cover you from shoulder to shynbald, as it were.

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-16, 14:23:37

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Looks great! Man, you're going to be an expert shield maker in no time!

Indeed!  Well done Sir Nathan!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-16, 19:23:45

Thanks guys!  :)

Ha, I'd hardly call myself an expert. Though if anyone would be intrested in making their own, I do have my press and the canvas, so I could help others if they made the trip up here.

And as far as the size, it's not unwieldy. I say it's good.

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2012-05-17, 01:13:12

Nicely done Sir Nathan.  You've been quite busy as of late!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2012-05-17, 02:48:29

Very nice job!  On all the shields you've posted.  Might have to get my shield press out this weekend...

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-17, 14:17:48

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Very nice job!  On all the shields you've posted.  Might have to get my shield press out this weekend...

Can't wait to see that!

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2012-05-17, 18:04:32

Quote from: Sir Edward on 2012-05-16, 13:29:07

Looks great! Man, you're going to be an expert shield maker in no time!

I think he's already there!  Sir Nathan, your work already exceeds the majority of what I see on an SCA battlefield.  8)

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-17, 18:22:30

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I think he's already there!  Sir Nathan, your work already exceeds the majority of what I see on an SCA battlefield.

 ;D

Title: Re: Templar/Crusader Kite shield.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-17, 19:58:53

Thank you Lord Rodney  :)