Middle Earth Ranger Forum

I received my new horsebow a few days ago, and today the weather was finally nice enough to go out and shoot it. I sold my longbow and got this because it fits my Roman impression.
It has a 60lb. draw, and shoots very nicely.

The first 4 arrows. My targets are extra fancy, dog food bags stuffed with Wal-Mart sacks.


I also recently finished my shield. It will be used for my Celt and Middle Earth Woodman impressions.
I used 1/4 inch birch plywood, backed with canvas and faced with wool. I painted it with flat exterior paint and sealed it with melted beeswax. It measures 16"x24".


I still need to edge it with rawhide.


This will be my core weapons kit for both Celt and Woodman, although to do eventually want a larger axe for the Woodman.

Very cool new weapons! I just received a new "horse bow" today, the one from Bows of the Risen Son. I have to say, it is smaller than I expected, but despite the blustery winds beating through this valley village it handles quite well, and I am falling in love with it. New toys are always great! Have fun with your new additions to your armoury!

Shield looks good. Are you going to edge it with any reinforcements, like tabs or stitching? I was thinking the canvas might come loose or undone after some wear & tear.

When i get more funds I am going to edge it in rawhide. I have not had any luck with the dog bone rawhide, so I am going to order the good stuff.

nice new kit