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Does anyone have pictures of either reconstructions or sculptural evidence that shows where or how the squamata was opened.

I am making my own and I would like to have options as to where the split should occur. Many believe the left side because
it was protected by the shield and allowd the legionary to put it on and lace/buckle it up himself.

Others believe in a rear lacing because it gives a nice contour but it would require another person and we know that soldiers helped
each other anyway.

So I am open to suggestions but would like to see photos so I can get an idea. I have seen many sculptures with squamata but
none to my knowledge show an opening. So any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

My favorite is and will remain an opening on the left. Yes, it's the best protected option, but should you be alone, it's impossible to don your armour if you have an opening at the back.

Thank you Robert for your response.

Is your armor quite fitted with a side opening? The rear opening would allow for equal tightening on both sides allowing for a contoured appearence.

Not disagreeing since your point is well taken. Do any sculptures show side openings? Just curious.

As far as I know, no sculpture shows any such details, but that's artistic license I fear.

And as to the 'contoured appearence', I don't have any such problems. My squamata is not for a fashion show, homemade and asymmetrical to begin with! ;-)
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Hello Robert.

Thanks for the pics. Your squamata is excellent. How big are those scales....? I venture to guess 1.8-2cm wide and 2.5 to 3cm long? How many scales approximately do you have on yours.

Again....beautiful.

Cheers

Doc,

I'm not sure if the link I tried to send you in the PM will have worked so here is a link to my thread about my own squamata, which might provide something of use to you.

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/20-roma...tml#296214


And here is Markus Montanvs' excellent thread on scale, which should give you lots of good ideas.

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/20-roma...mitstart=0


I know you've seen both these threads before, but I hope you find the links useful all the same.


Crispvs

Thanks Crispvs for the links. Much appreciated