Author Topic: Shields for VSF figures (Read 5029 times)

Bullshott · « **on:** July 22, 2015, 07:31:33 PM »

So in an age of firearms weird technology, if European troops/adventurers were to use shields what would they look like? Would they be based on historic medieval/renaissance styles or more like modern riot shields? Also, what style would look coolest with VSF/steampunk troops?

Discuss ..

fastolfrus · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:41:49 PM »

Might there be national/regional differences in style - modern riot shields are different shapes in different countries.

Supercollider · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:45:14 PM »

Maybe a wrist/forearm mounted metal iris or umbrella mechanism? The wearer could pop it open as needed.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:42:13 PM »

Depends what they are being used for. I have a design for combat engineers that would be used like mantlets, cover and advance. A duellist/combat shield would be very different to a boarding shield for example.

Eisenfaust · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:50:09 PM »

On a battlefield populated by Tesla and Galvanic weaponry, I would think there would be lots of Faraday shields, designed to ground or dissipate the energy beams.

The_Beast · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:57:19 AM »

I liked the gunshields mounted on bicycles, in Robida's Vingtième Siècle.

Doug

Captain Darling · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:05:33 AM »

I reckon Supercollider is on the right track the shield should have the shape of an open umbrella, includes the benefits of sloped/curved armour and a central spike for offensive jabs...and be available in black only...

Bullshott · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2015, 08:43:52 PM »

I'm thinking initially along the lines of shields for a VSF version of one of the orders of crusading knights. Actions involving small groups of such knights in a 19th century context would have a high probability of being in an urban (or equivalent confined) environment where they may well be facing firearms. So do they go for medium sized circular bucklers/traditionally shaped heater shields or for something larger like a riot shield? Or maybe different ones for knights and supporting troops.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2015, 10:51:13 PM »

My knights are in armour, no shields

Bullshott · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:44:33 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 23, 2015, 10:51:13 PM

My knights are in armour, no shields

Which Order?

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2015, 10:32:11 PM »

Knights of Malta, it's a Papal force after all. Not shown yet as I'm not happy with the conversions. They look great... But they look like I've made some figures for a 40k Inquisitors warband... Paint job might completely alter that but I've decided to other things and come back to them.

Bullshott · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:08:55 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 24, 2015, 10:32:11 PM

Knights of Malta, it's a Papal force after all. Not shown yet as I'm not happy with the conversions. They look great... But they look like I've made some figures for a 40k Inquisitors warband... Paint job might completely alter that but I've decided to other things and come back to them.

I'm debating whether to also paint mine as Hospitallers, although going for Teutonic Knights is tempting.