08-28-2011, 11:24 PM
Sam,
Having the various colors of the natural metal is a good and realistic thing. I think it is a modern idea that we all have to match and be neat.
I like the fact that Robert has several things going on at once. The Romans as well as others in that era loved color including on their armor.
For instance, I have an iron helmet and brass musculata. I am not covering those items with anything. They will retain their natural color. Would it be wrong to silver the armor? Probably not but it is not wrong to leave it natural. Logically one would have to assume that not EVERY centurion or legionary had their stuff always silvered, tinned, or gilded. I am quite sure much of the stuff was left alone.
Having the various colors of the natural metal is a good and realistic thing. I think it is a modern idea that we all have to match and be neat.
I like the fact that Robert has several things going on at once. The Romans as well as others in that era loved color including on their armor.
For instance, I have an iron helmet and brass musculata. I am not covering those items with anything. They will retain their natural color. Would it be wrong to silver the armor? Probably not but it is not wrong to leave it natural. Logically one would have to assume that not EVERY centurion or legionary had their stuff always silvered, tinned, or gilded. I am quite sure much of the stuff was left alone.
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