08-12-2009, 03:01 PM
Salve!
I'm new to roman re-enacting but not to re-enacting. I did Viking a long time ago. This time I want it to be precise and period correct, not just for fun. See it has an affordable classic education. I need advice for the type of wool needed to build a tunica. I am wondering if the modern wool used to do business summer suit is correct or if there is something else better. I will compromise on the fabric: I will not spun wool but the stitches will be by hand. Anny advice on confectioning this garment from more experienced members would be nice.
For the color I still do not know. Much debate about this. Some say red, other white, who knows. Maybe I should do one of each plus one in the color I like. I red I nice article, Rainbow warrior from Len Morgan, about this. I intent to build a common older/veteran soldiers kit around a Mainz gladius. I am still researching for info on the time span of this weapon so my kit is not fixed yet. I prefer the widder balteus ( Pompei soldier)but I want to be has accurate has possible so caligae and tunica only now until I can find some source.
This seems to be a wonderful place and I learned a lot just browsing the prior forum post.
Valete!
I'm new to roman re-enacting but not to re-enacting. I did Viking a long time ago. This time I want it to be precise and period correct, not just for fun. See it has an affordable classic education. I need advice for the type of wool needed to build a tunica. I am wondering if the modern wool used to do business summer suit is correct or if there is something else better. I will compromise on the fabric: I will not spun wool but the stitches will be by hand. Anny advice on confectioning this garment from more experienced members would be nice.
For the color I still do not know. Much debate about this. Some say red, other white, who knows. Maybe I should do one of each plus one in the color I like. I red I nice article, Rainbow warrior from Len Morgan, about this. I intent to build a common older/veteran soldiers kit around a Mainz gladius. I am still researching for info on the time span of this weapon so my kit is not fixed yet. I prefer the widder balteus ( Pompei soldier)but I want to be has accurate has possible so caligae and tunica only now until I can find some source.
This seems to be a wonderful place and I learned a lot just browsing the prior forum post.
Valete!
M. Petronius Scaevola
a.k.a. : Christian P.
a.k.a. : Christian P.
