03-23-2007, 07:48 AM
Quote:that would get heavy in the rain :wink: :lol:Did it rain much in Fayum? :wink:
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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03-23-2007, 07:48 AM
Quote:that would get heavy in the rain :wink: :lol:Did it rain much in Fayum? :wink:
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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03-23-2007, 12:27 PM
Didn't see the weather forcast! :lol:
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel
03-25-2007, 06:24 PM
Well here are some shots of my republican scutum! Perhaps it should be on a different post, but you did ask if I had any pics!
Also, after my initial excitement died down, I had a close look at the boss, and it is spun not hand beaten! The scutum-- http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome089.jpg The spun boss--- http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome090.jpg The back---- http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome091.jpg Closer pic of the handle and nails http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome092.jpg I would have preferred the nails to be clinched over a washer of some type, but maybe can amend that if I go for a different boss!
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel
03-25-2007, 10:16 PM
I wouldn't think it mattered much if they used felt...were they not also painted? I would think that the paint would help seal the felt. Also, felt is wool, so perhaps the natural oils helped to keep it water resistant.
Also possible that the outer facing had felt and leather over that as well. Sheild looks awesome Byron...I think aside from your changes you've got a great piece there.
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Magnus/Matt Du Courage Viens La Verité Legion: TBD
03-25-2007, 10:23 PM
Thanks, I will pass on your compliments to Jorge! He painted it, as well as made it.
possibly, maybe also helps absorb blows? I was just imagining a scutum covered in felt only, which would drag a legionary down in a wet climate, such as jumping ashore in Britannia! Or at least I imagine it like that, but am probably wrong! Especially if covered with leather too. Was not dissing you Crispus..... must be the rig influence! :?
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel
03-25-2007, 11:08 PM
Isn't it the case that in the East we find rawhide rims, but in the West the rims are metal? If so (and I'm not sure), could be an indication of climate deciding the materials?
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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03-25-2007, 11:11 PM
Yeah, thats why I made the comment about rain, but obviously came out wrong! :oops:
As in, my scutum being for a western impression( and not john wayne, I hasten to add), Felt might get a little heavy in the rain..... :?
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours! Titus Flavius Germanus Batavian Coh I Byron Angel
03-26-2007, 09:55 AM
Nice scutum Gaius - looks like it was worth the wait
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AKA Barry Coomber Moderator COH I BATAVORVM MCRPF
03-26-2007, 04:43 PM
Cheer's!
Now am having fantasies of a complete caesarian centurion kit, from then Xth legion! :roll: :roll: When will I win the lottery........ :roll: :lol: [/u][/i]
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