10-25-2009, 09:55 PM
The underside, showing how well fitted the "boat-hull" is. It doesn't need to be watertight--just tight enough to support the hide, or bronze.
Cross section, showing how thin the shield face will be--about 8mm.
Tomorrow, I'll finish the wooden face and sand it to the final shape before laying on the rawhide...
Cross section, showing how thin the shield face will be--about 8mm.
Tomorrow, I'll finish the wooden face and sand it to the final shape before laying on the rawhide...
Qui plus fait, miex vault.