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Sir Ulrich

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Sir Ulrich's shield
« on: 2013-03-26, 08:18:31 »
Well I got an update as requested about my shield. It's almost done they just gotta add the rim to it and we'll be finished.

It's looking good, only issue is I didnt realize but with a longer shield it has that bottom space thats open, i'm not sure if thats period but whatever, once it has the rim it shouldnt look as empty at the bottom.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #1 on: 2013-03-26, 10:22:43 »
it looks great man.!
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #2 on: 2013-03-26, 13:11:14 »
Very Nice!
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #3 on: 2013-03-26, 13:11:26 »
Looks good Ulrich, I think you'll be ok with the 'empty bottom space' as it is still carrying the colors for the base.  They did a good job on the heraldry.  What material are they putting on the rim for you?
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #4 on: 2013-03-26, 13:35:27 »
I plan on getting it rimmed in steel so it is stronger. I would of done rawhide but i'm not sure if they do that and I think for this steel would work better, though I might antique it with some vinegar.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #5 on: 2013-03-26, 13:45:29 »
Steel rims aren't very historical, though- what period are you aiming for?  Leather/rawhide is the way to go as I am told.  ;)
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #6 on: 2013-03-26, 14:26:38 »
Yeah I am doing 1270-1330 era. I already payed for the steel rim though so theres no turning back really, But this is for my heraldic knight kit and not my teutonic knight kit.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #7 on: 2013-03-26, 15:02:31 »
Well, it'll look good, that's for sure.  Which reminds me, I need to get with them about another shield.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #8 on: 2013-03-26, 15:54:59 »
It's looking good, I like it
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #9 on: 2013-03-26, 19:28:17 »

Looks great!

BTW, I split this topic out.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #10 on: 2013-03-26, 20:48:00 »
Noticed that...was wondering what had happened to the rest of the commentary, initially.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #11 on: 2013-03-26, 21:36:29 »
Nice!
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #12 on: 2013-03-26, 22:42:41 »
Looks awesome Ulrich!  I may have to order one of those.  They look great and they seem to do a great job with the custom heraldry.
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #13 on: 2013-03-27, 11:45:56 »
Agreed. Has good detail Ulrich. If you choose to cover the steel rim, I have a suggestion that would 'hide it' to make it period but maintain its strength & durability. I did it to one my earlier heaters so I could use it in SCA combat & for period use. Best shield I ever bought was by Pitbull Armory but it's heavy duty steel primed black with brass trim..... hmmmm sounds like someone's new kit in progress.  ::)
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Re: Sir Ulrich's shield
« Reply #14 on: 2013-03-27, 12:27:22 »
I did read roman shields had rims of iron or brass. Makes me wonder if medieval ones did at one point. Prolly not a steel rim for the 13th century though but iron does seem possible. Rawhide was probably most likely but i'm still unsure if they had steel or iron.
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