04-18-2006, 09:00 AM
Quote:Given the recent talk and images on another thread of painted helmets, would not paintng an iron Corinthian be a cheap and sneaky way around not being semi-authentic. If no bronze would show anyway... and I see iron Corinthians for 50 bucks...
But there is the matter of the crest which is going be more expensive in materials alone. So if you going to do one, spend the extra bucks on a bronze one, and do it right argument to counter my first thought.
But then again, you could quickly get a collection of exquisitly painted iron ones that go with, match, or make a statement, with each stunning outfit you have.
LYKAON
G.D. Aquilius
(Ralph Izard)
You've got a point. I've toyed with the idea, myself but, since I have two brass Corinthians and two bronze ones on the way, I've not proceeded. Why would crest making be more expensive, though, Ralph? You make the box out of wood, just as with brass/bronze helmets. Interestingly, the particular shade of blue Kallimachos used exactly matches my favourite aspis and would tone very nicely with my "shortie" chiton...
