haasofprops
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I've been wanting to take on a larger shield build and making a Gondorian shield seemed like a good excuse to use. I could never afford one of the shields from United Cutlery so that helped with the decision as well
I began by making a jig out of 2x4s and 3/4" plywood
Then glued 2 pieces of 1/8" lauan together and strapped them down onto the jig with rachet straps. Let it dry overnight and then cut the shield shape the next day.
Next the back was skinned with some foam.
And PVC pipe was bent to make a handle which was mounted to the back with screws.
The a wood burner with a knife tip was used to create the planking lines.
The woodgrain texture was carved .
The front was skinned, wood textured, and then foam was used to create the bindings at the ends of the shield. And these where then textured to look like hammered steel.
Then the appliques were glued into place.
And different wood burner tips were used to create texturing on the Tree of Gondor
After the shield was sprayed with Plasti Dip and dried, the shield was finished and could be painted.
If you would like to see the entire process in more detail, please check out my video:
I began by making a jig out of 2x4s and 3/4" plywood
Then glued 2 pieces of 1/8" lauan together and strapped them down onto the jig with rachet straps. Let it dry overnight and then cut the shield shape the next day.
Next the back was skinned with some foam.
And PVC pipe was bent to make a handle which was mounted to the back with screws.
The a wood burner with a knife tip was used to create the planking lines.
The woodgrain texture was carved .
The front was skinned, wood textured, and then foam was used to create the bindings at the ends of the shield. And these where then textured to look like hammered steel.
Then the appliques were glued into place.
And different wood burner tips were used to create texturing on the Tree of Gondor
After the shield was sprayed with Plasti Dip and dried, the shield was finished and could be painted.
If you would like to see the entire process in more detail, please check out my video:
