02-13-2004, 09:06 PM
Hmmmmm...I guess I was basing that on some of the pictures I've seen in some of Michael Simkins books (both artistic and snapshots of archaelogical evidence), as well as the information on the Legio XX webpage that lists that some scales that have been found were 2" wide by 3" tall. Also, I was looking at the later period cavalry style of lacing them (so that a thrust upwards did not lift and seperate the scales), so though this would limit the mobility of the vest, I had also hoped that it would reduce the number of scales needed to complete it.<br>
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Of course, if these are all misassumptions, I'd appreciate more input!<br>
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Regarding the Deepeeka scales....if you ever talk with them further about squamata, I'd be very interested in simply purchasing the individual pieces seperately. Especially the small scales that you mention. Most armorers tend not to want to sell the pieces this way, though, as it reduces their profit margin. But I believe there would be interest in the Re-enactment field for this type of service....<br>
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Thanks for the input!<br>
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Britannicus <p></p><i></i>
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Of course, if these are all misassumptions, I'd appreciate more input!<br>
<br>
Regarding the Deepeeka scales....if you ever talk with them further about squamata, I'd be very interested in simply purchasing the individual pieces seperately. Especially the small scales that you mention. Most armorers tend not to want to sell the pieces this way, though, as it reduces their profit margin. But I believe there would be interest in the Re-enactment field for this type of service....<br>
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Thanks for the input!<br>
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Britannicus <p></p><i></i>
