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Finished Shield Press and First Blank!
Nerva Offline
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02-04-2008, 01:49 PM
We finally managed to finish our shield press and get our first blank out. You can see some pictures here:

http://www.romanarmy.ie/Shield_Press.htm

Also you can see some pictures of our last event, Battle of the Flags, here:

http://www.romanarmy.ie/Bat_o_Flags_08.htm
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02-04-2008, 01:52 PM
The 2nd link isn't working.

But a very nice press and nice shield blank.
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02-04-2008, 01:53 PM
Jvr

I'm afraid you have to cut and paste the second link into your browser, sorry...
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02-04-2008, 01:58 PM
That is probably because you use the <'> in the filename, and that isn't allowed in URL's formally, and therefore not useable in phpBB (the forumsoftware)
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02-04-2008, 02:04 PM
Ah ha! Your probably right, thanks for that :wink:
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02-04-2008, 02:08 PM
Well, I take it your not an SCA group.....looks potentially leathal! Confusedhock:
take care, as I would prefer to have a pint with you guys while you're still in one piece my friend!
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02-04-2008, 03:03 PM
It's all good fun Gaius, there are strict rules and Marshall's, and everyone is trained.

Right now we're trying to form a 'federation' with representatives from all groups who would agree safety and training standards. If we can manage to get this off the ground it will have a major affect on event safety. You do get the odd injury, but nothing serious.

I've renamed the webpage and now the link is correct:

http://www.romanarmy.ie/Bat_o_Flags_08.htm
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02-04-2008, 05:46 PM
Quote:Well, I take it your not an SCA group.....looks potentially leathal! Confusedhock:
take care, as I would prefer to have a pint with you guys while you're still in one piece my friend!


They all hate the sctum with gusto Tongue
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by the Shamrock on their caps,
And the famous Bengal Tiger, ever ready for a scrap,
And all his big battalions, Prussian Guards and grenadiers,
Fear to face the flashing bayonets of the Munster Fusiliers."

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02-04-2008, 06:47 PM
Nice results martin!

I know where to come for Augustan curved sided blanks now! :wink:
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02-04-2008, 09:45 PM
Hi Peroni

I bought the original shield blank from Len last year and used it make up my own scutum. I love the design so much I decided to make a combat blank up to the same pattern. I'll be buying handles and bosses from Len and attaching them in the same manner. The only difference is that I use 2 x 4mm WBP for a bit of extra strength. You have to take care with this though as it splits easily.
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02-05-2008, 02:16 AM
Very nice Martin- looks like your altar met with a favourable response :wink:
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