Added the plastic shields that were from an ebay seller. The make of them wasn't listed, but someone told me they might be from the Fireforge Mongol set - the listing did say they were Mongol shields. They look just like Chinese shields, so no problem.
They were just sprayed with a white undercoat, then given a wash of Vallejo Ink Flesh and Black. The metal parts were Vallejo Bronze and then highlighted with gold. Very simple process.
Not sure if they would've been in units among themselves, or if they were mixed with lighter, unarmored, troops.
Used the image below as an example for the shields.
Still need to finish up the Perry armored spearmen's shields. After that, I should be starting on some terrain for a Japanese wajo fortress.
Another lovely looking Ming warrior!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words again, Michal! Happy how the shields look on the figures. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic work, Dean! Your shields really pop.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan! Really fortunate to have stumbled onto these shields on ebay. Didn't even know they existed. :) Best regards, Dean
DeleteGreat swordsmen Dean, the Mongol shields worked well!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mike. Yes, they really make the look complete. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look fantastic Dean - and I see i missed some mounted hand gunners - it's hard to keep up with your productivity for those of us who still have a full-time day job too!
DeleteThanks, Keith! Best regards, Dean P.S. Totally understand and can sympathize with the work schedule.
DeleteThey look very cool Dean!
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Thanks, Christopher! Best regards, Dean
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