![]() ![]() It should be noted, as well, that this shield (known as the Argive shield) (the name of which - I am leaning towards Argive - I am also blanking upon, but will correct later on) was an improvement made in the Peloponnese (not by the Spartans, either!)before the dawn of the Greek Golden Age. ![]() In doing so, the shield would cover the upper body of the hoplite, as well as the partially exposed spear-arm of the compatriot to their left in the classical hoplite phalanx. which was a Carian innovation stemming from the mid-8th century BCE. In any case I am well satisfied with the kit and will but more of them.The convex shape of the aspis and slight "lip" around the rim allowed the Classical hoplitai to rest the shield upon the pauldron/shoulder while maintaining a grip on the shield utilizing its interior strap (which was innovated at two important intervals, the dates of which I cannot recall at the moment, but will expand upon later). If you're not up to this I would suggest cutting the design out with scissors and gluing it to the shield. I painted my own design as you can see on the image. This worked for me hundreds of times on other kits but not here. I used the same procedure I always do: immerse it in lukewarm water for 30 seconds and let it sit for another 30 seconds. The decal fell apart when I tried to use it. I used Loctite Temporary Adhesive to anchor it to the base. Two problems did occur: one the model does not stand up straight one leg is shorter than the other and both feet are pointed downward as if it was on tip-toe. This would be harder, particularly for the armor. The model pictured on Amazon looks like it was painted in oils. I painted it with acrylics and it looks good. However I used a piece of twist tie painted and it looks well enough. It shows a shoulder strap for the sword on the box, but none was included in the kit. It was relatively easy to build, though it took longer than I thought it would. It stands about 5 inches from its feet to the top of the helmet. This is an great model of an Athenian Hoplite, very detailed and of a good size. If you're not up to this I would suggest cutting the design out with scissors and gluing it to the shield.In any case I am well satisfied with the kit and will but more of them. I used Loctite Temporary Adhesive to anchor it to the base.The decal fell apart when I tried to use it. This would be harder, particularly for the armor.Two problems did occur: one the model does not stand up straight one leg is shorter than the other and both feet are pointed downward as if it was on tip-toe. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019 ![]()
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