Pictish Shield Markings

[Imperial Dave]

Hi all,

following on from Stephen's topic a few months ago on building a Pictish army http://soa.org.uk/sm/index.php?topic=4421.0 and the fact that my Pictish forces are starting to take shape in 10mm....was wondering if there are any specific Pictish shield markings/painted designs that we either have some evidence for or at least researched conjecture. Obviously I can do the generic zoomorphic designs from artwork/monuments etc but just wanted to throw it out there for comment

[Erpingham]

The only stone I can think of with patterned shields is Birsay, where the are patterns of dots.  But may be others.

[Anton]

I went for dots in 15mm.  There are some Pict shield transfers about but not in your scale though they might supply you with some inspiration. Good luck with it.

[Imperial Dave]

yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot

[Erpingham]

yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot

Lime-washed is also an option when brown gets boring

[Imperial Dave]

yeah looked a the 15mm transfers around and some are possibly trimmable for 10mm plus obviously inspiration to 'copy'
dots are good and brown obviously can be used quite a lot

Lime-washed is also an option when brown gets boring

currently that is my default already so looking for variety by introducing other colours and some designs! 

[Imperial Dave]

found this whilst perusing the internet....and is free!

http://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/psas/article/view/8131/8099

[Anton]

Oh, good find.

[Imperial Dave]

I thought so. Plenty of stuff on there to keep me amused and giving inspiration

just dont ask about the blue tattoos....