Modio Part: Shield

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Building a valiant knight? You've got the swords, axes, and clubs covered, but where's the shield? Time to bring some balance to that armor. Here's how you can create your own shield. First, follow the axe/sword grip design from Modio parts as the base for your grip. This will ensure a snug fit with your hand-piece, just like how it fits perfectly with the modio pieces you've used before. Instructions are as follows: Now let's take this grip design to make it better suitable for holding shields. Take these basic elements from axe and sword grip: circular cross section, offset and asymmetrical handle angle, finger positioning over grip base and place it in your shield. Take care when adjusting finger positions and offset to match that of the hand piece.