Adding heraldic devices

[Russ]

Hey, all -

Still working on the Pegaso Tuscan knight. All the pics I've found show the figure with a heraldic design (a lion?) in yellow on the figure's right side. Is painting that by hand the only or best option? If so, does anyone have any thoughts on how to size and create that?

My approach right now will probably involve sizing (using dividers) onto a piece of paper; sketch (and re-sketch, and re-re-sketch) until I get a design that I'm happy with; transfer that to some low-tack tape; cut out the figure to create a negative mask (i.e. a hole the shape of the device); then apply to the figure and paint away.

Too involved? TIA for any help/suggestions!

 

[Helm]

You could make your own with decal paper, or freehand it with pencil onto the shield or even create a stencil using a picture off the internet scaled down. I've not used decal paper but have used the other methods.
Steve

 

[arj]

You could try the freehand approach.
The following is an excellent S.B.S. by 'Bailey' (David Powell):-
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/free-hand-designs.48350/#post-502559

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mirofsoft]

You could also look for any other Heraldry of the same period like :

 

[Nap]

If you didn't want to paint then there is always custom made transfers ......have a look at Historex or on eBay

Happy heraldry

Nap

 

[Russ]

Excellent ideas and links - thanks to all!