ARMOURING ESSAYS

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 3:29 pm

i was thinking of doing an essay of the construction of my late 15th century german suit. was wondering what the criteria were for it to be a valid one. all i can think of is lots of detail and instructions plenty of pictures as well.

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ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:29 pm

What i always enjoy in a good armouring article are good pictures, good how-to pictures (I.E. rivets, articulation points, etc.), and a well thought out description. Spelling is also a must. Misspelling a word really sets me off and gets my mind more on the misspelling rather than the actual article. Diagrams, measurements, and what tools to use, and what you can substitute if you don't have the right ones. I can't really think of anything more than that.

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:48 pm

thanks i will add that to my list.

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Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Tue Aug 26, 2003 6:11 pm

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Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Tue Aug 26, 2003 8:18 pm

What helped me to keep a photo journal; is to take a pic after each session, just before you turn the light out.

This is a great journey you start sir....

Your evil denizens are with you.

Jean Paul de Sens · Post by **Jean Paul de Sens** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 8:25 am

Thomas, in general, I think everyone here appreciates ANY essay written by any author. I'd know I'd like to read it. Best bet is to write a quick rough draft, send out a link, and the feedback will roll in real quick, some questions, some suggestios.

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 8:33 am

it will be over 1 year so it will be a whle before i start a rough draught(sp?). it should be a while before it actually comes out on the web. just thought i'd let y'all know

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Red Dragon · Post by **Red Dragon** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 9:49 am

An armoring essay could easily be done as a photo essay, with text that describes anything that is not, or cannot be clearly seen in the pictures.

I find most text only essays to be pretty useless.

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