02-11-2015, 10:04 AM
Matt, I think that is an unfair generalisation. Many on RAT strive to be helpfull, both to newbie's and makers. Some members have made excellent drawings available to all, there have been a truckload of helpfull comments throughout the many years I have been privy to this forum. In fact, I have treasured the input over the years to improve my own work. The Handbook for Legionairs (available to all and Made in the USA) is a true treasure trove for those starting out and advanced in this hobby, as have been a good many threads. But often as not, this advice and input has been totaly disregarded, so this leads to frustration of those offering help and advise based on good sources and research. In the end, you just give up.
Deepeeka has consistantly continued to put glaringly wrong swords on the market, despite all the comments and advise over the years, a Deepeeka sword has become the equivelant for a pointheavy sword shaped slab of iron with a lousy grip and crudely made hardwood hiltpieces. The scabbard fittings also left much room for improvement. I am not saying NO progress has been made, but it has been slow and often as not only small tweeks of something which would need a serious revamp to conform to the archeological record. This is not being elitist, it is trying to state the facts as I see them.
Deepeeka has consistantly continued to put glaringly wrong swords on the market, despite all the comments and advise over the years, a Deepeeka sword has become the equivelant for a pointheavy sword shaped slab of iron with a lousy grip and crudely made hardwood hiltpieces. The scabbard fittings also left much room for improvement. I am not saying NO progress has been made, but it has been slow and often as not only small tweeks of something which would need a serious revamp to conform to the archeological record. This is not being elitist, it is trying to state the facts as I see them.
