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by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Viking Tunic
Replies: 12
Views: 388

What era and location is your outfit based on? I really like how it looks. My tunic is based on the one found in Kragelund bog which dates to the 11th cent. My trousers are based on an earlier pattern that most Viking age reenactors use from Thorsberg they are made from a herringbone weave hemp. My...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:24 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: which roman rivetted mail shirt to get?
Replies: 4
Views: 266

Chuck later shirts all seem to be with sleeves. So I think the one you have is perfect for you late Roman kit already. If I were you I would use the money to buy one of those dished shields from Christian, and use the shirt you currently have.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Viking Tunic
Replies: 12
Views: 388

Torum wrote:NICE!

what did you use for your leg wraps??


WW1 Deutscher Gamaschen :oops:
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Viking Tunic
Replies: 12
Views: 388

New Viking Tunic

I finally got around to sewing my new tunic form some scrap I had laying around. You might notice in some of the photos that some of the pieces in the tunic vary in shade and texture. Also my lovely wife in her Viking kit. [img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309/Doktor_Zaius/P1020177.jpg[/img] ...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: The next Scyth stuff: knife & sword
Replies: 5
Views: 351

Tim I await anxiously!
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Joe Piela Gladius for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 140

SOLD
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Joe Piela Gladius for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 140

Joe Piela Gladius for Sale

This blade was made by Joe Piela of Lonely Mountain Forge. Joe is now currently charging near 500 USD for this pattern of gladius. The grip is made from European walnut, and bone. The guard has a nice bronze inlayed plate. The blade is hand forged from high carbon spring steel with a nice temper. Al...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Show us your encampments
Replies: 58
Views: 2043

Heres the only one I could find.

[img]http://www.airsoftwv.com/RomanDays06/slides/LEGIOXIIIITENT.jpg[/img]
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Roman Pugio Project
Replies: 5
Views: 155

Thanks Tim it was the first time I had ever used it. It works really easy being that its so hard.

Here is where I got it.

http://www.bethlehemolivewood.net/
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: X-Post Ancient Warfare Magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 43

X-Post Ancient Warfare Magazine

For those of you who are interested in the classical period of warfare.

http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: X-Post New Ancient Warfare Magazine
Replies: 5
Views: 152

X-Post New Ancient Warfare Magazine

For those of you who are interested in the classical period of warfare.

http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Roman Pugio Project
Replies: 5
Views: 155

Will I am sorry but I dont have any pre-pics. However you can see them on Soul of the Warriors webpage. Here is the scabbard once I got it done. There is not much evidence for copperalloy scabbards, but there are some in different patterns. [img]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309/Doktor_Zaius/P...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rivet Forging?
Replies: 31
Views: 730

If you can deal with copper rivets here is an excellent link.

http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... ght=rivets

I think the same idea can be applied to steel.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Another fantasy piece - Horus mask from Stargate
Replies: 28
Views: 1316

Cat Fiebings makes a Antique black dye that would look super cool. It comes out like aged, weather beaten super dark grey. Then you could do the detail lines in black to make them have depth.


Just a thought! Your leather work is amazing!
by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 5,000-Year-Old Artificial Eye Found on Iran-Afghan Border
Replies: 7
Views: 313

Saint-Sever wrote:Sweet Jesus!!

5000 years ago be damned-- if I saw a 6-foot Arab chick with an eye like that today, it would alarm the crap out of me!

M.


Maybe I should have read it with mor detai :oops: l
by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armor for Early 14th Century Swiss
Replies: 7
Views: 362

Corran, Pretty much what Irish says. There is a nice extant example of a Swiss coat of plates in the Landesmuseum in Zurich. It was discovered at Kussnacht am Rigi. As far as I know its a unique design, and not found anywhere else. I believe Mad Matt makes a good copy of this. One thing I noticed wh...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Linen cote of plates
Replies: 26
Views: 799

Adam,

Thats one of the best kits I have ever seen for SCA fighting. WOW!
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Interesting Ebay Find
Replies: 8
Views: 634

PERFECT FOR HOLLYWOOD ROMANS!
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:49 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Roman Pugio Project
Replies: 5
Views: 155

Roman Pugio Project

I finally got around to rehilting this piece after I reshaped the blade. This is one of the pugios that Soul of the Warrior sells, and also Battlemerchant in Germany. Mine was purchased from Battlemerchant a month or so back. I removed the cast brass scales on the handle since they were cast, and ve...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Tunic Construction Idea
Replies: 2
Views: 140

Viking Tunic Construction Idea

I have been banging around the idea of making a Viking tunic circa 11th cent from some scrap wool I have. I have around 3 yards of fabric from some Roman cloak projects that I have made in the past. (dirty yellow brown) The farbic consists of pieces that are all similar in color, and in textures, bu...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Roman Swiss Army Knife
Replies: 8
Views: 238

Tascius wrote:Could be meat fork. Not used to dine with but used to get meat out of a stew pot.


Its around 2 inches long so it would have to be a shallow pot :wink: There are scores of small forks found all over the Roman empire so its safe to assume they were using them to eat with.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Linen
Replies: 10
Views: 386

www.fabric.com
by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Oldest representation of european maille armour
Replies: 9
Views: 330

This LaTene sculpture from Gaul from around the 1st Century BCE depicts a Gallic soldier leaning on his shield wearing a maille shirt, possibly even an early lorica hamata ... Riobeard are you sure this is a "celtic" sculpture? I have always been lead to believe this is a Roman sculpture ...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Oldest representation of european maille armour
Replies: 9
Views: 330

Generally accepted that it was a Gaullic invention, but others disagree

I think the earliest representation will be Republican Roman.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARGHHHHHH!!! My eyes! My eyes! Where's the eye bleach!!
Replies: 89
Views: 3737

Duckbilled Boobies!
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Couple of Gladi (Roman Swords)
Replies: 3
Views: 131

D. Sebastian wrote:I'd recommend not putting your swords in the snow.
;)


Other than that, nice work.
Another guy I should have as a neighbor!


D but Conans father done it!


Move down here to Gods country, and we will be neighbors.

They are always lookin' for a few good men at the local USMCR
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Couple of Gladi (Roman Swords)
Replies: 3
Views: 131

Couple of Gladi (Roman Swords)

The Fulham is for board member James B. The blade has been forged from a piece of antique bar stock. I think it was part of a horse drawn mower. The hilt is made from American black walnut, and ash. The 2nd is my own Pompei pattern thats been re-ground, and rehilted from an Indian import. Usually I ...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Picture/ Experiance of Plastic Shield Bosses
Replies: 21
Views: 696

Its scary how thin some original bosses were.

Image

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by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: attaching a shield boss...
Replies: 5
Views: 201

Historically they were generally nailed with clench nails. Some Roman finds show that they were attached with split pins for easy removal.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Roman Swiss Army Knife
Replies: 8
Views: 238

I own a reproduction of one of these knives. Apparently there have been several intact ones found in Europe. So I feel its safe to assume these were common items well known to Romans.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extant medieval shields
Replies: 59
Views: 1658

I have stood in front of this shield in the Landesmuseum and studied it. The top has definately been sawn off at some point in its existance. The eagle on the front is built up of gesso I would assume. The back of its against a wall, and there is no way to see it. Also photography is forbidden in th...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who wants metal scales?
Replies: 12
Views: 508

If they are made from historical examples, and materials I am sure you could sell them. I would be interested in a historically accurate Roman style scale .....preferably an earlier style.
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 'Antiqued' Paul Chen Axe
Replies: 12
Views: 416

You could try muriatic acid. Don't attempt to use that axe for anything. The Chen axes feature shoddely cast heads that are quite brittle and tend to shatter on contact. Best to use it for decoration. I have only heard good reports on these axes. My friend owns one and he has cut lots of firewood w...
by Primvs Pavlvs
Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extant medieval shields
Replies: 59
Views: 1658

Doug,

I cannot suggest this book enough to you. You will certainly enjoy your investment. If you need help on the German just ping me.

Paul
by Primvs Pavlvs
Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Medieval torture devices
Replies: 24
Views: 862

Maeryk wrote:Is it indicative of the downfall of our society that as terrifying as that "anal pear" looks, I'm QUITE SURE If you made them today you could make a killing on em, selling them to people who would willingly use them on themselves?


...and I pray that I never meet these people.

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