12-22-2009, 02:16 PM
Quote:Thanks Crispvs, I also used thes pieces for my own shield! They did do as Brian and Mike suggested - the fitted on the shield face at the corner point of the rear bracing. I riveted mine on - which would, I think add a little strength, but I also agree with Matt Lukes that a curved ply shield should be strong enough to not need any bracing. Perhaps the shields of antiquity were less so(?) animal glues adhesive properties can degrade in damp conditions. :wink:
Well, I have had issues with the ply separating from the bracing on one of my scuta. perhaps I need to make this modification too!
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
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[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel