Ave, amici!
Currently I'm working on a test batch of Foundry 28mm metal early imperial Romans, which come with separate shields, or scuta (neuter plural if I recall my college Latin). I was vaguely considering ordering some shield transfers, but then I came across some work on the Bluesky social media site by the supremely talented @moiterei.bsky.social who still maintains an excellent war-games blog here.
His Roman legionaries are stunning and their shields were all painted freehand, as you can see (nota bene - the image below is his work, not mine).
His work gave me the courage to try my own freehand work, and I totally cribbed his design. The result isn't nearly as good but to me it's good enough.
As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Blessings to your brushes, MP+
I enjoy seeing wargamers tackle shield designs freehand. Moiterei's shieldworks are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!
ReplyDeleteI like them!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Kudos to you for going for it. They have turned out well.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland