12-13-2006, 06:25 AM
No, just because you can do "A" doesn't follow that you'll automatically do "B".
Some people feel that being a reenactor means using the needlefelt combat system. I for one, don't have the resources to handle added cost of repairs to my armour. Does this make me less authentic?
There comes a point where you have to draw the line and say, ok, what's feasible and what isn't? If you're that "picky" about such details, I hope you're the one who ONLY speaks latin while in your armour at an event, otherwise, "the cumulative effect is an less and less correct appearance." In fact, I hope your rivets are the correct shape (not modern made), and of the right composition of cupric metals and tin. I also hope you're at LEAST european and lacking any native indian in your ancestory. I hope you're not 80 lbs over weight, with dishpan hands. I hope you haven't used any modern cleaners to keep your armour clean. I hope the metal you've used in your armour was hand hammered, not rolled into sheets. Was the horsehair you used for your helmet crest from a 2000 year old breed of horse? How about the hobnails on your sandals...are they authentic as well?
Gee, that last paragraph sounds pretty stupid doesn't it? Because I can pretty much guarantee you, that even an informed passerby at one of your events who knows Roman Mil. History and gear, isn't going to be measuring your caligae strap thickness! :lol: However, if you can't sleep at night because this type of thing bothers you, then knock yourself out. Must be nice to spend that much time and money on a hobby.
Man, I can't wait till i'm older!
Some people feel that being a reenactor means using the needlefelt combat system. I for one, don't have the resources to handle added cost of repairs to my armour. Does this make me less authentic?
There comes a point where you have to draw the line and say, ok, what's feasible and what isn't? If you're that "picky" about such details, I hope you're the one who ONLY speaks latin while in your armour at an event, otherwise, "the cumulative effect is an less and less correct appearance." In fact, I hope your rivets are the correct shape (not modern made), and of the right composition of cupric metals and tin. I also hope you're at LEAST european and lacking any native indian in your ancestory. I hope you're not 80 lbs over weight, with dishpan hands. I hope you haven't used any modern cleaners to keep your armour clean. I hope the metal you've used in your armour was hand hammered, not rolled into sheets. Was the horsehair you used for your helmet crest from a 2000 year old breed of horse? How about the hobnails on your sandals...are they authentic as well?
Gee, that last paragraph sounds pretty stupid doesn't it? Because I can pretty much guarantee you, that even an informed passerby at one of your events who knows Roman Mil. History and gear, isn't going to be measuring your caligae strap thickness! :lol: However, if you can't sleep at night because this type of thing bothers you, then knock yourself out. Must be nice to spend that much time and money on a hobby.
Man, I can't wait till i'm older!
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Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
