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General Category => Army Research => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Aug 13, 2020, 11:15 AM

Title: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Imperial Dave on Aug 13, 2020, 11:15 AM
Hi all,

following on from Stephen's topic a few months ago on building a Pictish army http://forum.soa.org.uk/index.php?topic=4421.0 and the fact that my Pictish forces are starting to take shape in 10mm....was wondering if there are any specific Pictish shield markings/painted designs that we either have some evidence for or at least researched conjecture. Obviously I can do the generic zoomorphic designs from artwork/monuments etc but just wanted to throw it out there for comment
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Erpingham on Aug 13, 2020, 11:29 AM
The only stone I can think of with patterned shields is Birsay, where the are patterns of dots.  But may be others.

Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Anton on Aug 13, 2020, 12:03 PM
I went for dots in 15mm.  There are some Pict shield transfers about but not in your scale though they might supply you with some inspiration. Good luck with it.
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Imperial Dave on Aug 13, 2020, 12:34 PM
yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot :)
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Erpingham on Aug 13, 2020, 12:36 PM
Quote from: Holly on Aug 13, 2020, 12:34 PM
yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot :)

Lime-washed is also an option when brown gets boring :)
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Imperial Dave on Aug 13, 2020, 03:18 PM
Quote from: Erpingham on Aug 13, 2020, 12:36 PM
Quote from: Holly on Aug 13, 2020, 12:34 PM
yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot :)

Lime-washed is also an option when brown gets boring :)

currently that is my default already so looking for variety by introducing other colours and some designs!  :)
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Imperial Dave on Aug 17, 2020, 08:16 PM
found this whilst perusing the internet....and is free!

http://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/psas/article/view/8131/8099
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Anton on Aug 18, 2020, 01:37 PM
Oh, good find.
Title: Re: Pictish Shield Markings
Post by: Imperial Dave on Aug 18, 2020, 02:43 PM
I thought so. Plenty of stuff on there to keep me amused and giving inspiration

just dont ask about the blue tattoos....