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Title: Source for separate shields?
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on 03 July 2017, 03:15:28 AM

I'm looking for a source for separate un-decorated (no embossed designs) heater and/or flat-topped kite shields.

My ideal would be an endless supply of the old GW Empire heaters, and the undecorated high elf flat topped kite (or elongated heater, or whatever you would call them) plastic shields. But that's unlikely.  ;)

So I'm looking for an alternate source that's inexpensive & easy to get in the US. Any advice?

Title: Re: Sourse for separate shields?
Post by: MattW on 03 July 2017, 04:15:40 AM

Quote from: ZeroTwentythree on 03 July 2017, 03:15:28 AM

I'm looking for a source for separate un-decorated (no embossed designs) heater and/or flat-topped kite shields.

My ideal would be an endless supply of the old GW Empire heaters, and the undecorated high elf flat topped kite (or elongated heater, or whatever you would call them) plastic shields. But that's unlikely.  ;)

So I'm looking for an alternate source that's inexpensive & easy to get in the US. Any advice?

Not sure on size, but eccentric miniatures has some heaters.

Title: Re: Sourse for separate shields?
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on 03 July 2017, 05:46:04 AM

Thanks for that reference. I had never heard of them. Interestingly, I clicked on the "About" link and discovered that they're the next town over from where I went to college! Definitely worth a try. Might get a few of the ballistae while I'm at it...

Title: Re: Sourse for separate shields?
Post by: boneio on 03 July 2017, 12:52:26 PM

Forgive me if this is thread hijacking but can I ask the same question, only with a UK supplier please? :D

Title: Re: Sourse for separate shields?
Post by: westwaller on 03 July 2017, 01:21:25 PM

For UK based people perhaps Magister Militum: https://www.magistermilitum.com/ssh3-plain-knights-shields.html (https://www.magistermilitum.com/ssh3-plain-knights-shields.html)

I would say Fireforge Games plastic shields are the nearest I can think of to the old GW ones.

Title: Re: Sourse for separate shields?
Post by: joekano on 03 July 2017, 06:42:48 PM

Old Glory sells separate  shields
http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/products.asp?cat=406 (http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/products.asp?cat=406)

Title: Re: Source for separate shields?
Post by: Ensign Madcap on 04 July 2017, 09:23:36 AM

Again for UK, I would go for Essex Miniatures every time. A large range of shields and weapons.

Title: Re: Source for separate shields?
Post by: Garanhir on 04 July 2017, 09:27:20 PM

I've bought kite & heater shields from Front Rank, Gripping Beast & Crusader Miniatures.

Title: Re: Source for separate shields?
Post by: adventure_85 on 05 July 2017, 02:46:03 AM

Firestorm games crusaders.

Some bits sellers sell the shields.

https://www.google.com/search?q=fireforge+templar+bits&oq=fireforge+templar+bits&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3j69i60.12933j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=Nweogd8ZbVIszM:

Title: Re: Source for separate shields?
Post by: boneio on 05 July 2017, 02:10:25 PM

Thanks all, I've picked up some bits.