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Uploaded by on Aug 31, 2010

Making of an Aspis (ancient greek shield used by hoplites)

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  • I'm impressed, but didn't their shields also have a layer of metal over the shield or am I just thinking of the spartan shields?

  • @comicfan21 Yes they usually coated it with bronze, but its a bit difficult to do it and its not cheap :( I think i'll cover just the rim with brass.

  • I have a few questions before I begin my shield. What kind of wood did you use? is it plywood? Did you just use wood glue to fasten each layer or some kind of nail rivet or screw? Hope to hear from you and thanks for the add.

  • @romanwarfist9182

    I used plywood, it heavy but strong. In the ancient times i think they made from 3 part, and carved out the form. (but nowdays its a bit expensive to buy such materials)

  • Sweet I will make 1 also. I added you as friends but you still have not accepted. I also make swords and armor, I have a video of a greek hoplite set I made hope you add me and also check out my video as well. love the videos keep up the awsome work.

  • @romanwarfist9182

    Sorry for waiting i've been inactive for a long time! Let me correct it!

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  • I am making one also, I have finished sanding my piece, but I am wondering what must I apply to the wood before moving on, (Leathering, painting)

  • I'm making one at the moment also, just got done sanding, now to make the porpax!

  • @gabber700 that's definitely an option, if it's just meant for costume then you could probably get away with coating it in bronze colored aluminum

  • just needs a coating of bronze or onther such material

  • @gabber700 I think that when you think of claymore, you think of the explosive, but when i think of a claymore i think of the Scottish claymore. lol. but yes i know what your talking about.

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