02-24-2001, 01:58 PM
Jenny, I have also been tossing around the idea of putting up photos of reconstructed equipment, showing good/bad points of various armorer's interpretations, and illustrating the good/bad/quibble sides of helmets, swords, shields, etc.<br>
Not a 'consumer report' since actually listing, eg, the helmets by maker would cause a lot of hard feelings, but certainly side by side comparisons with commentary. Those of us with access to a digital camera and with some notion of editing could help out.<br>
I think it would be a great reference to see not just instructions, but show how it has been done, say in the way the pilum is fastened by reconstructors.<br>
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I think to avoid a lot of trouble getting permission is the best route. Most historians, archaeologists and scholars must publish their findings, and all this work for not too much pay must be respected and due credit given.<br>
However, some museums don't have the resources or knowledge to put a sampling of their collections on the web, even if they want to. Perhaps a collaborative approach might work? Let them pick the information and give them all appropriate credit and links.<br>
<p>Richard<br>
http://www.geocities.com/richsc53/studies/ <br>
[email protected] </p><i></i>
Not a 'consumer report' since actually listing, eg, the helmets by maker would cause a lot of hard feelings, but certainly side by side comparisons with commentary. Those of us with access to a digital camera and with some notion of editing could help out.<br>
I think it would be a great reference to see not just instructions, but show how it has been done, say in the way the pilum is fastened by reconstructors.<br>
<br>
I think to avoid a lot of trouble getting permission is the best route. Most historians, archaeologists and scholars must publish their findings, and all this work for not too much pay must be respected and due credit given.<br>
However, some museums don't have the resources or knowledge to put a sampling of their collections on the web, even if they want to. Perhaps a collaborative approach might work? Let them pick the information and give them all appropriate credit and links.<br>
<p>Richard<br>
http://www.geocities.com/richsc53/studies/ <br>
[email protected] </p><i></i>
Richard Campbell
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
