06-05-2006, 02:12 PM
Here is a diagram of what I mean.
If we line up the lacing holes, the scales produce the pattern on the top. This is what most of the reconstructions look like.
below is how they would have to line up in order to look like the art. BUT! The holes don't line up.
The same is true of the lamellae.
If we line up the lacing holes, the scales produce the pattern on the top. This is what most of the reconstructions look like.
below is how they would have to line up in order to look like the art. BUT! The holes don't line up.
The same is true of the lamellae.
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