09-10-2003, 05:37 PM
Quote:</em></strong><hr>And oh yes, we DO need an overall Roman Reenacting Organization... it's going now, look for info on it soon.<hr><br>
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Amen to that brother! I shall answer that clarion call when it sounds with all that I have available! (If you know what I mean... )<br>
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On this matter guys, I feel that it is <em>extremely</em> important, when it comes to matters of construction, that we follow what evidence we have to the letter, as much as possible. It has to look proper, to the best of our ability. This of course differs, when it comes to the trial and error of performing demos and such, where we can use what was written and then try it out, adjusting where necessary.<br>
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Again, I must defer to Matt's advice on this one, as well as the references posted by Sander. There is no literary or artistic evidence for anything but shiny armor. Even if the armour was blackened, or blued and given a wax coat, would you, as an artist, still paint it light grey? Or white? Or as a writer, would you elude to it as being shiny? Or perhaps you would take the time to describe it as being something else? Like the main colour? On a dull, cloudy day, blued armour, waxed or not, would <strong>not</strong> appear shiny. It will look like dark armour. Give a satin finish any amount of light, and it's still light grey or better. Or tinned armour, for that matter.<br>
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Remember, the armourer had many apprentices, and the legionarys had slaves. So there's more than just the individual soldier to do any buffing or cleaning. We also don't know when exactly the armour was made to shine during the production process. It could be done when it is newly hammered, before any of the accoutrements are on.<br>
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Anyway, as Matt said, until we get some <em>evidence</em>, I'll stick to my satin finish.<br>
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I actually really like the satin finish...so much that i've taken scotch brite pads and rubbing compound to all my metal, especially the high polished Deepeeka stuff. The pugio looks a lot more "real" now. But that's just a personal preference.<br>
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<p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" Coh I<br>
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"Lay your hand, or thy tongue against the greatness of Rome, and feel my wrath." - Matt Lanteigne<br>
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Amen to that brother! I shall answer that clarion call when it sounds with all that I have available! (If you know what I mean... )<br>
<br>
On this matter guys, I feel that it is <em>extremely</em> important, when it comes to matters of construction, that we follow what evidence we have to the letter, as much as possible. It has to look proper, to the best of our ability. This of course differs, when it comes to the trial and error of performing demos and such, where we can use what was written and then try it out, adjusting where necessary.<br>
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Again, I must defer to Matt's advice on this one, as well as the references posted by Sander. There is no literary or artistic evidence for anything but shiny armor. Even if the armour was blackened, or blued and given a wax coat, would you, as an artist, still paint it light grey? Or white? Or as a writer, would you elude to it as being shiny? Or perhaps you would take the time to describe it as being something else? Like the main colour? On a dull, cloudy day, blued armour, waxed or not, would <strong>not</strong> appear shiny. It will look like dark armour. Give a satin finish any amount of light, and it's still light grey or better. Or tinned armour, for that matter.<br>
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Remember, the armourer had many apprentices, and the legionarys had slaves. So there's more than just the individual soldier to do any buffing or cleaning. We also don't know when exactly the armour was made to shine during the production process. It could be done when it is newly hammered, before any of the accoutrements are on.<br>
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Anyway, as Matt said, until we get some <em>evidence</em>, I'll stick to my satin finish.<br>
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I actually really like the satin finish...so much that i've taken scotch brite pads and rubbing compound to all my metal, especially the high polished Deepeeka stuff. The pugio looks a lot more "real" now. But that's just a personal preference.<br>
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<p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" Coh I<br>
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"Lay your hand, or thy tongue against the greatness of Rome, and feel my wrath." - Matt Lanteigne<br>
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- Number of posts: current +1248</p><i></i>
