Hello!
Could I model the figure bellow (an Anglo-Saxon Huscarle) as a XI century Viking?
I hope your help!
Regards,
Fabrício

Have a look at what the Huscurle, was based on ! However, on your kit, is the shield round, or Norman Style ?

http://deadliestblogpage.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/the-anglo-saxon-huscarls/

So I would say yes ! (depending on the shield). others may have a better idea than myself.

Regards,

Mark

Hello, Mark!
Thank you very much for the response and link.
I've read in here and there that Vikings used Kite shields.

http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=20248&view=next

http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/manufacturing/text/viking_shields.htm

All the best,
Fabrício

Very interesting links, .. Very Good reading,. the first link is solely to do with the 'Norman Kite' shield. which to my mind was, very recognisable, for what it was, and who carried it.

The second, link. Is much more about the traditional, Viking Shield, ... Looking at the two, the Round shield is much more fitting to a ''Viking', Call It a visual recognition! but what would set it up is the very distinct designs that where used.

The bottom line being, is probably both could be used. ... But my pref would be the round shield.

Regards,

Mark

Mark,
Another link with more "substantial" informations:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisandpeter/shield/shield.html

The link, does not seem to work ?

Mark

Works for me:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisandpeter/shield/shield.html

Try to access through the main page:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisandpeter/index.htm

Yes, Its up and running. nice one.

Mark