How to make a Roman shield with cardboard

The Roman shield (scutum) was a type of shield used among Italic peoples in antiquity, and then by the army of ancient Rome starting about the fourth century BC. The Romans adopted it when they switched from the military formation of the hoplite phalanx of the Greeks to the formation with maniples.
The Roman republican scutum lasted from the 4th century to the 1st century BC, when it changed from an oval shape to a rectangle shape, the one that all of us know from the movies.
This is a Roman republican scutum.The scutum was a 10-kilogram (22 lb) large rectangle curved shield made from three sheets of wood glued together and covered with canvas and leather, usually with a spindle shaped boss along the vertical length of the shield. The best surviving example, from Dura-Europos in Syria, was 105.5 centimetres (41.5 in) high, 41 centimetres (16 in) across, and 30 centimetres (12 in) deep (due to its semicylindrical nature), with a thickness of 5-6mm., some source prove it weighed about 5.8 kg (13 pounds) to 6.8 kg (15 pounds).
Measures I used are:
120 cm length and 55 cm width.

[@mrc.9284]

Historically, the handle was supposed to be horizontal, not vertical.
But I did it vertical because I couldnt bend the plywood (and since it is behind it is not noticeable). Another option was using cardboard, but obviously it would finally break, so finally the only option that guarantees durability and easyness was using a wooden vertical grip.

[@caydenloerzel9874]

What measurements did you use to make the half ovels

[@donutguy3854]

Also historically, the shield was made of wood hehe

[@stijnpeeters373]

Another possibility could have been to not cut out the whole middle circle, but leaving a horizontal strip as the handle. Wich probably should then be reinforced with extra cardboard pieces etc.

[@Bobbyholland901]

I love watching an artist at work and you, my friend produced art. I may make one this weekend just like it. Thank you so much for this video.

[@TheSpanishInquisition87]

You are amazing. I'm working on your linothorax right now, and then I see this! I can't understate how inspirational your videos are. Please keep it coming.

[@robertauti8126]

This is amazing, I was thinking of the best and cheapest way to make shields for a short film, I’m getting the props ready while we are home, thanks so much for sharing

[@antonifortis1084]

Omg that looks so fucking cool!!!

[@gabrielivan2538]

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[@Hers_owners_record]

What ive learned : Cover it with paper mache

[@Guilherme-ev1wx]

Hey, can you tell me the measures for all of the scutum? Incluiding the mold, I need it urgently.

[@moartea9786]

Something like 1,3 m

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

That’s great, many thanks!

[@undrgrnd734]

do you have a blueprint for how to make the mold?

[@user-hp6pu3kz8v]

Ty for making this me and my mum bad to watch this video for my project

[@thegermaniccoenus2525]

I really love the way this shield was made. Now I have something that could be easily be made for reenactment and film making.
However the handle part, was it really vertical and not horizontal?
What's the mixture for the glue and water btw?

[@mrc.9284]

Water and PVA 50-50.
The handle war horizontal, but I did it vertical because I couldnt bend the plywood (and since it is behind it is not noticeable)

[@spartstar45]

This is brillant, but the part to grab the shield was orizontal not vertical right?
Super job anyway

[@rosslambda9613]

dare i say perfect for halloween as i went as a spartan for 2 years this year im a mandalorian

[@andrewlai4494]

It looks so good it looks like it’s made out of wood

[@jayest12]

scutum

[@Tommywthu]

First of all is everyone going to have that type of knife?

[@a_xxurii4307]

this is the equivalent of a level 100 player doing a level 1 quest or arts and crafts on steroids. well done my guy!

[@Atinuke24]

Can you make it slower

[@jacob-jp2ks]

cool

[@ThePeacefulIsWillingTo]

The handle was supposed to be transverse grip, not vertical grip

[@jabiliuson1270]

true, the real ones are, but this is made out of cardboard, he had to fix the handle onto something, so putting it vertical to connect with the spine was actually pretty smart

[@zerocooljpn]

I guess it wasn't supposed to be made out of cardboard either lol. I think it's an acceptable design for the purpose

[@ThePeacefulIsWillingTo]

@@jabiliuson1270 I see... Thanks for clarifying this👍

[@eslycastilloperez831]

Bro tiene las noticias españolas :v

[@daqin1680]

In Total it will take you a week to make it

[@freal1285]

That's more a Gallic shield... than Roman

[@mitchdejardine3180]

no it's a early roman republican shield.

[@basudevdasa3836]

No

[@noddzfr]

my friend make it better

[@anthonywentz5702]

And?

[@noddzfr]

And nothing it was 5 months ago duede ur late

[@anthonywentz5702]

@@noddzfr I was responding and as what is your point

[@louiehao1592]

@@noddzfr So?

[@noddzfr]

@@louiehao1592 so? it was year ago bruh