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Halberds wrote:So the Coppergate came after the Romans went home?

Hal

Yes, it came after the Romans left the building.

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Who can make this for me?

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Lucius Marius Scaevola wrote:
Duke Icefalcon wrote:We can do this for you.....

www.icefalcon.com

Your Grace, would you be willing to sell just a set of fittings? Hinges, buckles etc?

Matt Lukes sells correct hardware kits for segmentatas.

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Flittie, Alternatively, if you have access to a vice you can put modern nails in the vice flush with the head, and whack them a few times with a ballpeen hammer to make them look more handmade. I typically hammer them 3 to 4 times. This unbalances the machine formed head and gives it a low pyramid s...

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I occasionally age my bone projects with a strong brew of tea, and or coffee. Let it sit for a few days and them allow it to dry. Polish with emery cloth, and it will give the bone a very nice patina.

If you want color Rit dye will work.

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I know how hard core a lot of people are on the Archive, I'm not really, and I'm not sure what people squandered... Probably less than 1% of the human population would comment on the things people have noticed. It's great for people here, but I really don't see it as something that hurt the event a...

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I do know that the Italian group I saw in Europe this past summer, were possibly one of the worst Roman groups I have ever seen. They were mostly wearing the hideous helmets from the TV series Rome.

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I was at a huge Roman re-enactment last summer in Europe. There was a large group of Roman re-enactors from Rom, and I thought I was on the set for some 1960s Sword and Sandal flick! I do not know what it is, but everyone of the Italian groups I have seen that re-enact Roman must use Ray Harryhausen...

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Why do they have to pick some of the farbiest groups to photograph

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Flittie,

I am not sure this was used during the period the SCA covers, but I have used it for years in 18th century re-enacting.

Its very easy to set up, and will give you good protection from the elements.

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Garreth wrote:Matt,
Do you have any books on roman military equipment that you would recommend? I do not have anything on the subject currently, but I would like to. Decent pictured and drawings would be a plus.

I'm not Matt, but here are some good resources

http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment.html

http://www.amazon.com/Roman-Military-Eq ... 382&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Romans-Mi ... im_b_img_5

http://www.amazon.com/Legions-Recreated ... _b_title_3

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Hey Doug, I will be at Blackstone Raids this year if you still want to do a deed of arms. Doug you should go! I am sure we can scrounge up enough gear for you. Plus you are only about 30 min away from the site. I have a SCA helmet in the garage thats just sittting there along with some rattan. Dani...

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There are only two things that can save this thread!

Two hot chicks kissing!

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Update and BUMP!

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I have discovered that if I make the waist part up to the lower part of my chest, and roll them down they will stay in place.

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I need some parts for a Roman sword project turned. Anyone onboard willing to do it for me? I can pay, or trade.

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I like how you, while going on a rampage about people looking down on the SCA, go on to look down on boffers and LARPing. How typical. Doug, I have seen the LARPers that you are currently playing with in Amtgard. Bath towels and strips of colored cloth? At least the SCA makes a viable attempt .

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Doug Confere wrote:How do you justify using an item you can't document?

I don't! If I want to use a particular item, I use it. There are no groups that I have ever participated with, or observed that did not have some item that could be questioned.

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Lucius Marius Scaevola wrote:
Charles Alexander wrote:Thanks, but I bought one last year.

It was ok, but not great. I ended up selling it. What I had in mind would have to be custom made.

If you find someone willing, please tell me, I'm interested.

http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=19881

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Self-Admitted button pisser, and proud of it!

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Alcyoneus wrote:Is this the pregnant man we've heard about?

Dude! Wolf has put on some weight, but he doesn't look pregnant....................................yet!

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We all fail when it comes to authenticity simply because a large portion of it is going to be a matter of opinion.

I always find it amusing that there are certain people who become very militant about the lack of accuracy in the SCA.

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Thought I would share!

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I think Peder is just expressing his disappointment in his own personal lack of achievements by pointing out perceived faults in others. Edit due to stepping to the same level as others here.

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Doug,

Photos in the Landesmuseum are strictly VERBOTEN!

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You may be able to stretch it a little and use a hoplon http://www.larp.com/hoplite/hoplon.html

I would suggest you learn to fight with a center grip shield, or make a clipeus http://www.larp.com/legioxx/auxilia.html and strap it anyway you want.[/url]

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Try ebay Saverio, thats where Nate has snagged a couple.

I lucked out and bought one at a local flea market, that was imported from Greece. Too bad it weighs about 40lbs.....to heavy for a mantel.

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Primus, what do you think neatsfoot oil is ? And (a) it is definitely available in pure form (b) not all the compound versions are necessarily bad for anything - any more than your compounded version is Kilkenny, Use whatever you like, I know what I am talking about. Ask any conservator at a museum...

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James B. wrote:The wood is white pine (Gokstad examples were too) and I did not bevel the edge on this one; I was not sure how to go about it without breaking it.

Mine is made from white oak and a beveled the edges on it with a wood plane, and a rasp.

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James B. wrote:Not this one; left it uncovered like the Gokstad sheilds.

Thats what I done on mine also.

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James it looks great! Did you cover the front with anything?

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Sorry if I sounded like I was coming off a little harsh, I did not mean to sound that way.

Next batch of "period" leather dressing I make up I will make you some, and let you try it.

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Another issue with Neatsfoot oil James is that oil will evaporate and actually dry the leather more. Neatsfoot oil will swell the leather fibers, and when it dries, it leaves the fibers with empty spaces. Not really, an issue with disposable items, but it is an issue with something that you want to ...

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Go to the butcher and buy 1lb of tallow (if you can find it) Heat it until it barely starts to boil Allow to boil while stiring slightly for around 5 to 10 min Add 1/4 beeswax, be cargful this is highly flammable Allow wax to melt, and mix with tallow Pour slowly into a period container that will se...

Need a Smith!

Wood Turner Needed!

Re: You can't prove they didn't use it:

Tron Armour?