BrickForge's upcoming Legionnair

armothe · Post by **armothe** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:55 pm

Hey guys. Keep in mind the previews you see are 3D WIP. Rest assured the scutum is indeed concave from a top/bottom perspective.

The Roman Empire lasted quite a few hundred years so scutums come in all shapes and sizes. BrickForge is shooting for the Duras Europa (250AD) which is mainly rectangular with slightly curved sides. Dimensions from this era are approxomately 37"-42" tall and 24"-33" wide at the top & bottom. When protecting a soldier the shield would stand from knee-to-shoulder tall and shoulder-to-shoulder wide. Taking into account the minifig scale, I believe we are pretty close. We made ours a bit taller to accomodate a Testudo (even though the minifig lacks any knee joints).

The iron knot was a tough decision. By adding it we risk coming across as too MegaBlocks. By leaving it off we allow for decals/stickers and possible screen printing. I think LEGO even acknowledges the value of a smooth face since they recently removed the stud from their tower shields.

-A

Shoes · Post by **Shoes** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:43 pm

The plume looks like it would fit on top of a fright knights helmet

If anyone's interested in trying that take pics

wlister · Post by **wlister** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:45 pm

These look very cool, I wish I was still army building. I may have to get a few sets just for the sake of having them.

Asterios · Post by **Asterios** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:59 pm

armothe wrote:The iron knot was a tough decision. By adding it we risk coming across as too MegaBlocks. By leaving it off we allow for decals/stickers and possible screen printing. I think LEGO even acknowledges the value of a smooth face since they recently removed the stud from their tower shields.

-A

I believe the Iron knot would be best on it or maybe a glue on iron knot included?

armothe · Post by **armothe** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:31 pm

Asterios wrote:I believe the Iron knot would be best on it or maybe a glue on iron knot included?

Feel free to modify them however you see fit

More than likely though we'll see stickers, decals or screen prints that simulate one.

-A

Odysseus · Post by **Odysseus** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:11 pm

What do you mean by "iron knot"?

Thanks,
Jonathan

doc069 · Post by **doc069** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:44 am

I will take thirty to start, likely in black (if available), and will go from there. Another beautiful creation. I do hope you decide to keep them smooth. Lee.

Tedward · Post by **Tedward** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:14 am

Odysseus wrote:What do you mean by "iron knot"?

I think they are speaking of the shield boss (umbo) that protects the hand and reinforces the center of the shield:

Odysseus · Post by **Odysseus** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:52 pm

Tedward wrote:
Odysseus wrote:What do you mean by "iron knot"?
I think they are speaking of the shield boss (umbo) that protects the hand and reinforces the center of the shield

Thanks, I had not heard it referred to as a "knot".

Sir Lancelot · Post by **Sir Lancelot** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:46 pm

Interesting shield. Its seems a little flat to me.

Maybe make it curvy or something

The Blue Knight · Post by **The Blue Knight** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:12 am

I love the helmet Armothe. It is an ideal rendering for a Minifig. The sword would ift with the early Roman period. It looks like the sword the Romans used early on that was based on the Greek Xiphos. I would much rather see a straight bladed Gladius Hispanensis myself. Though, the latter sword is perhaps the easiest to render with TLC's so-called "short sword;" by making a point of the rounded end and shortening the hilts. You touched on the sheild improvements, and I am anxious to see that rendering.

You seem to be committed to the idea of making Roman gear of war, and I am happy to see that. When do you reckon that the final forms might be made?

All in all tops marks thus far! BTW, do you intend to delve into Legion standards, legion decals (Legio I Italica--rockin!) and other such Roman implements?

Tjsingle · Post by **Tjsingle** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:16 am

cant wait

, Tower of Iron Will, tanptrooper is right.

AmperZand · Post by **AmperZand** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:07 pm

Armothe,

What colours will the sword be available in? I'm hoping that in addition to silver and dark grey, they'll come in bronze for my Greek hero

Also, will the swords be available separately or only as part of a Roman set? (I'm hoping separately.)

Thanks,

AmperZand
BrickForge Fan

mouthofsauron · Post by **mouthofsauron** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:02 pm

: Will the vambraces pictured come W/ a set or not?????? 10/10 Great job.

jokkna · Post by **jokkna** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:17 am

Fantastic I may even use those to make another elven tribe.
the shield is not bad at all in fact it is very nice and can be used for alot more than romans t.d. riot shields for the police.

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BrickForge's upcoming Legionnair

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Vambraces?