Yeah it always bothers me to see incorrect grips and metal banding around a viking shield when those weren't used. I really wanted to be historically accurate with both the shield and axe
I was watching this tutorial to see if there were any new techniques I could pick up and found out we utilize almost the exact same building techniques to make this prop. Great work Steven 👍
Once again you out did yourself. I love the wood grain texture look. The Harley Quinn hammer is hands down my favorite build I have seen so far. But I’m still making my way thru all your videos. Your voice over explanations to build a prop are second to non. Great descriptions. I wish I would have found your channel sooner. Thanks for advice on how much to order.
Hi Steve, new customer here. I'm ordering the starter foam kit from your website, but I did not see the thickness indicated for the the main part of the sheild. Is it 10mm? Thnks for the great video and pdfs.
Very nice. But one little thing that got to me was you added the "Nails" to the seam of the wood. But other than that very awesome. This definitely helped me for building my LARP Shield.
Cool. I'm glad you had the shield trim not be metal. So may people mistakenly depict viking shields with a metal trim, when they typically had rawhide trims.
@@SKSProps Makes you one of the few. Though the tacks they used were typically a fair bit smaller. But larger ones like that could have been used as well. Plus in cosplay we tend to exaggerate things anyway so it reads better on camera.
Some of the used techniques are interesting and learned a lot. Some choices in fabrication I don’t understand or would differently are the following: Why cut loose all the boards when glueing them back together? You can just give the impression of boards by cutting the foam. Why damage the integrity of the foamboard in the first place? I know it’s interesting to have some texture on your shield to look at. A real shield would probably show virtually no wood grain though. The method with the power tool is a bit to rough to my taste is it give more of of a comic look than a realistic look. It makes it look like it was constructed with old driftwood, rather than sturdy planks that need to protect your life in a battle. It’s also has almost the same kind of depth as the battle scars of the shield. So I personally chose to use the method of cutting in the foam and slightly opening them up with the heat gun to give the impression of wood when working on my shield. A bit more subtle and less cartoony, but that’s just my view on this subject.
That’s completely up to you. If you just want to cut the planks and detail them with just a utility knife it could work make the build unique and your own 👍
Thank you! I roll my foam the opposite way and lay it flat with several sheets on top. Otherwise if I’m working fast I’ll roll it by hand the opposite way and add a little heat to relax the foam
@sksprops I'm making a paint shopping cart using what you've used in your videos to get the colors. Roughly 20 to 25 colors. My question is, what's driving the choice between Liquitex heavy raw sienna and Utrecht? Ty as always.
I just feel the pigment count in liquitex is better. I have used those paints since art school and am more familiar with how they are applied but feel free to try other brands if you'd like
question - this comes in a roll, so how do you straighten the roll or make it flat? So far I have bricks on every corner to keep it from rolling back into a loose roll
@@SKSProps O.K thanks, other quick question... on the video it looks like the glue pretty much instantly sticks to both the foam elements.. How long are you having to hold the foam together once the glue is added?
What would I need to scale this at to have a 32 inch diameter shield, it'll be a pain to put together but the template looks a bit small, especially for me
Hey Steve. I’m in the middle of building a shield based on your design right now. Quick question, what are you using to apply the contact cement? I used the brush in the bottle, but I definitely wouldn’t mind using something less messy when I build my next one. Is it a makeup sponge by chance? Thanks in advance, appreciate any advice and love your builds.
Since it’s a larger can it doesn’t have the brush so I resorted to using a piece of scrap foam to apply the cement. Since then I’ve acquired enough of the small bottles to pour the large one into. So I use the brush in the small bottles but still use scrap foam to smooth it out
I'd say so, if your're worried instead of cutting the individual panels leave it as a complete circle, or double it up and it would definately be sturdy enough for some rough housing
Hi great job, excellent work, but just a few small points, (1) the face of a Viking shield was generally covered by glueing linen to it before painting, thus hiding the lines of the boards & (2) the leather edging was sewn on with sinew not nailed! (It was easier than making hundreds of iron nails!) and (3) the shields were, generally, two layers thick with the boards laid at right angles to each other these were then riveted/nailed together! But again great work. Well done!
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Thank god it has a centergrip god it feels so good to see some historical accuracy here, definitely making this
Yeah it always bothers me to see incorrect grips and metal banding around a viking shield when those weren't used. I really wanted to be historically accurate with both the shield and axe
i would love to see a similar build but a crusader shield and sword
HELL YES!! Been hoping you'd do this build, maybe do Eivor's axe next?
Thanks! Not specifically his axe from the game but I do have generic axe build coming out monday that can easily be modified!
Always love your work, Sir. Your use of colors is always informative.
Thank you! I always say I’m a good builder but a better painter 😉
Your Painting work Is really impresive!!!
Thank You!
I was watching this tutorial to see if there were any new techniques I could pick up and found out we utilize almost the exact same building techniques to make this prop. Great work Steven 👍
Dig this so much man. I've been thinking about working on some Dwarf Hobbit Shields and this is perfect timing! Thanks Steve!
Yes! you would build awesome shields I know it!
You should definitely consider a Buster Sword tutorial. Your materials and techniques would make it a snap!
You are a MACHINE getting these amazing videos out each week! Always love seeing your work come together, keep it up!!
Thank you so much this kind of a comment keeps me going!
Once again you out did yourself. I love the wood grain texture look. The Harley Quinn hammer is hands down my favorite build I have seen so far. But I’m still making my way thru all your videos. Your voice over explanations to build a prop are second to non. Great descriptions. I wish I would have found your channel sooner. Thanks for advice on how much to order.
Thank you very much! comments like this really mean a lot 👍
Outstanding build and awesome video.
Thank you very much!
Greatvideo. I run a little Geek club in my school and as one of the kids wants to make something i reckon this will be ideal.
Fantastic! Glad I can help! 🙌
When is UK getting SKS HD Foam? We need a foam saviour here.
it’s a Blick Art Materials exclusive product. They do ship internationally but I don’t know what that would cost 👍
In the UK You can get Foam from Poly-Props
Wonderful shield Steve!! 😊👍
Thank you so much Grace!
Hi Steve, new customer here. I'm ordering the starter foam kit from your website, but I did not see the thickness indicated for the the main part of the sheild. Is it 10mm? Thnks for the great video and pdfs.
Yes, the main parts are 10mm 👍
@@SKSProps Thank you for the quick reply. I also ordered the Comucosplay book from your website. Can't wait! Thanks again!
@@DonFassbender I don’t don’t books everything I put out is on my site and RUclips for free my way of giving back to the maker community
U knocked that out of the park 👍👍
Thanks man!
Very nice. But one little thing that got to me was you added the "Nails" to the seam of the wood. But other than that very awesome. This definitely helped me for building my LARP Shield.
Great build dude. Question? Why cut the foam into 'planks' rather than leaving is as a whole piece a making it look like separate planks?
Thanks! Cutting it into the planks just gave each plank more definition vs using a wood burner to suggest they were individually cut.
That looks so good! Great job with the detail and all the paint techniques. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much! More awesome content is on the way! 👍
To save time, could you not cut through the foam into the separate boards? Just engrave a little deeper to make it look like separate pieces?
You could, I just wanted to make sure they were actual individual boards for a more authentic look.
Cool. I'm glad you had the shield trim not be metal. So may people mistakenly depict viking shields with a metal trim, when they typically had rawhide trims.
Yep, I made sure to do my research before jumping into the build 👍
@@SKSProps Makes you one of the few. Though the tacks they used were typically a fair bit smaller. But larger ones like that could have been used as well. Plus in cosplay we tend to exaggerate things anyway so it reads better on camera.
Some of the used techniques are interesting and learned a lot.
Some choices in fabrication I don’t understand or would differently are the following:
Why cut loose all the boards when glueing them back together? You can just give the impression of boards by cutting the foam. Why damage the integrity of the foamboard in the first place?
I know it’s interesting to have some texture on your shield to look at. A real shield would probably show virtually no wood grain though. The method with the power tool is a bit to rough to my taste is it give more of of a comic look than a realistic look.
It makes it look like it was constructed with old driftwood, rather than sturdy planks that need to protect your life in a battle.
It’s also has almost the same kind of depth as the battle scars of the shield.
So I personally chose to use the method of cutting in the foam and slightly opening them up with the heat gun to give the impression of wood when working on my shield. A bit more subtle and less cartoony, but that’s just my view on this subject.
Hey Dude, just checkin on you. You are doing some cool stuff over there. Happy Holidays my friend
Thanks Jeff!
Vikings!!! Love it
Thank you! more Viking content coming soon 👍
Really cool
Thank you!
Want to make one myself but is there maybe anyway I could do it without the sander for the planks of wood?? Or is there no way for that to happen.
That’s completely up to you. If you just want to cut the planks and detail them with just a utility knife it could work make the build unique and your own 👍
great stuff
Thanks!
Awesome 👍
Thank you!
Great video as always Steve. Quick question, how do you recommend to get your foam nice and flat after you remove it from the packaging.
Thank you! I roll my foam the opposite way and lay it flat with several sheets on top. Otherwise if I’m working fast I’ll roll it by hand the opposite way and add a little heat to relax the foam
@sksprops I'm making a paint shopping cart using what you've used in your videos to get the colors. Roughly 20 to 25 colors.
My question is, what's driving the choice between Liquitex heavy raw sienna and Utrecht? Ty as always.
I just feel the pigment count in liquitex is better. I have used those paints since art school and am more familiar with how they are applied but feel free to try other brands if you'd like
@SKSProps ty. Wasn't sure why in some you used Utrecht, but trying it out explains it. I'll order the liquitex :)
hello, great video! Will this be available on etsy?
Thank you very much! I won’t be selling these, this Video was made to inspire and show you how to make one for yourself 👍
Absolutely loving your vids... Does your company ship the HD Foam to Canada?
Thank you! At this time we are only in the US but we are trying to work on something, if it happens I'll be sure to make a post
hey, could modpodge be used instead of flexbond as its being mixed with paint? or would it not strengthen the shield enough?
Mod podge can work but if the foam gets crushed it won’t bounce back like it would with flexbond or Plasti dip
Quick question.. did you use 6mm or 10mm for the shield base?
It’s 10mm
What are you using for the smaller support struts? They look like smaller paint stir sticks, but want to confirm.
Yep still a stir stick just cut down
question - this comes in a roll, so how do you straighten the roll or make it flat? So far I have bricks on every corner to keep it from rolling back into a loose roll
Just add a little heat with the heat gun and roll it the opposite way
@@SKSProps O.K thanks, other quick question... on the video it looks like the glue pretty much instantly sticks to both the foam elements.. How long are you having to hold the foam together once the glue is added?
@@thesisters8053 Contact cement bonds instantly and bob smith super glue just takes a couple of seconds
Man that looks like wood!! Are you sure that’s not wood!! WOW!!!
Thank You!
What would I need to scale this at to have a 32 inch diameter shield, it'll be a pain to put together but the template looks a bit small, especially for me
I wouldn’t print the pattern just use it as a visual reference and draw out a 32” circle
Hey Steve. I’m in the middle of building a shield based on your design right now. Quick question, what are you using to apply the contact cement? I used the brush in the bottle, but I definitely wouldn’t mind using something less messy when I build my next one. Is it a makeup sponge by chance? Thanks in advance, appreciate any advice and love your builds.
Since it’s a larger can it doesn’t have the brush so I resorted to using a piece of scrap foam to apply the cement. Since then I’ve acquired enough of the small bottles to pour the large one into. So I use the brush in the small bottles but still use scrap foam to smooth it out
HELL yes!!, thats my comment
Thanks!!
is this sturdy enough for kids to play with I wonder?
I'd say so, if your're worried instead of cutting the individual panels leave it as a complete circle, or double it up and it would definately be sturdy enough for some rough housing
Do the travelers shield from breath of the wild
Good suggestion 👍
Niceeeeeeeee
Thanks!
Hi great job, excellent work, but just a few small points, (1) the face of a Viking shield was generally covered by glueing linen to it before painting, thus hiding the lines of the boards & (2) the leather edging was sewn on with sinew not nailed! (It was easier than making hundreds of iron nails!) and (3) the shields were, generally, two layers thick with the boards laid at right angles to each other these were then riveted/nailed together! But again great work. Well done!
This is so wycked
Thanks!