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  1. #1
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    Default Military shield repair

    I was asked to make and attach a missing scroll to a piece of memorabilia, a small shield. I cleaned up the shield using polish reviver, but didn't try to do anything other than remove the grime on the gilt, as I didn't want to damage it.
    The outline of the shape of the scroll could be seen on the shield, so I traced it. The ends of the scroll couldn't be seen, so I drew a shape based on the other scroll, and made notes on what should be emphasised.
    I traced the shape onto a piece of Australian white beech, then blocked out the shape. This was the first piece of carving I've done, apart from some practice using the pattern that came with the Flextool set.
    The ends of the scroll were small and intricate. I carved them with the small Flextool blades and the Dremel.
    After carving, the scroll was separated from the block of wood using the table saw and a scroll saw. The wood was sanded to 800 grit and sealed with several coats of shellac.
    I matched the gilt as well as I could (not very well) using a mixture of gold, copper and black hobby paint.
    To do the lettering, I had to drag out my old survey drafting nibs and skills, neither of which had been used for about 40 years. The lettering was sealed with spray-on fixative.
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    Alex a job well done may it be hung back up with pride and honoured by all.

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    Thanks Wheelin', I delivered it today and the owner was very happy. Sadly, we came across four people we knew in common through the army, but two of them had passed away in the fortnight before.
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    Great work on the shield.

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    Cliff.
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    On the carving efforts Alex,well done & it truly deserves a thumbs up.

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    Johnno

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