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The_Blacksmith
06-05-2011, 11:57
I just want to say to the EB team, that you guys.... are great, you inspired me to make this:

https://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4483/imag0047l.jpg

https://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7581/imag0048pz.jpg

My Gladius Pompeii/Hispaniensis :D

its made out of a iron bar from a Machine hall, made into shape with an anglegrinder and the wood is all cut out with my knife :D

its just missing some paint, sandpaper ect ect ect. and then it will be done :D
Brennus
06-05-2011, 12:08
Nice work!

I'm really tempted to make a Celtic type scutum in response now.
The_Blacksmith
06-05-2011, 12:11
Nice work!

I'm really tempted to make a Celtic type scutum in response now.

i started yesterday with steaming the plywood to make it blend... DARN! BEND xD

so it woll be done before im moving out... :D
stratigos vasilios
06-05-2011, 12:14
Dude, that is beyond cool. Great job!
Ludens
06-05-2011, 17:51
~:thumb:
fomalhaut
06-05-2011, 18:10
great job!
:)
Populus Romanus
06-05-2011, 21:16
Make sure to test it to make sure it works. :wink:
The_Blacksmith
06-05-2011, 21:35
Make sure to test it to make sure it works. :wink:

Well, it can certainly make holes in sofa's... xD

and 1 inch plywood...
Ca Putt
06-05-2011, 22:17
nice work man!
vartan
06-06-2011, 01:44
Is it AP? What's its lethality? Haha. Well done.

He is The Blacksmith, after all!
Arjos
06-06-2011, 02:25
Ahahahahaha
I'd congratulate you more for a fine celtic longsword :D
Joking, well done ^^
Cute Wolf
06-06-2011, 09:01
nice sword :thumbsup:

does it have the tang inside the handle or did the blade is shallow-joined and just for shows? If it was the former (tang for extra stability), it would be nice to carry it on hunting
The_Blacksmith
06-06-2011, 10:18
nice sword :thumbsup:

does it have the tang inside the handle or did the blade is shallow-joined and just for shows? If it was the former (tang for extra stability), it would be nice to carry it on hunting

yes it does :D

That you lads for all the positive response
stratigos vasilios
06-06-2011, 12:43
How much did this all set you back? I'm talking about man hours spent crafting, shaping and creating it?
The_Blacksmith
06-06-2011, 13:29
How much did this all set you back? I'm talking about man hours spent crafting, shaping and creating it?

The blade took me about 7 days of continuous work... and the wood work took me 2 days... :D
Delta146
06-06-2011, 15:19
Nice work. :thumbsup:

I myself do stuff like this for fun, but I haven't made a sword yet!. Mostly just clothing (and I'm trying to make coin dies) so far.

Seriously, pretty nice work there. Post anything else you make, I'd love to see it.
stratigos vasilios
06-07-2011, 05:15
Post anything else you make, I'd love to see it.

Ditto.
The_Blacksmith
06-07-2011, 16:25
I find this quite funny... i have made a lorica segmentata... and im posting it in the EB forum xD

its not dont yet...

https://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3196/imag0058x.jpg

https://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7531/imag0057kc.jpg

https://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5214/imag0056jq.jpg

https://img808.imageshack.us/img808/4669/imag0055u.jpg

it is made out of sheats of metal from the Machine Hall...
vartan
06-07-2011, 16:50
When the entire Legionary suit is complete, will this be up for display alongside other creations of yours, or is this entirely an independent creation not related to anything else you do?
The_Blacksmith
06-07-2011, 18:25
When the entire Legionary suit is complete, will this be up for display alongside other creations of yours, or is this entirely an independent creation not related to anything else you do?

Ill ight do an intire set, im just missing the funds and tools to do it :)

then i'll might make a vlog aboiut armour crafting and history :D
Titus Marcellus Scato
06-10-2011, 13:02
No! No! No! Not lor...lor....(splutter!) lorica segmentata!

Take it awaaaaaay!

What's the matter with you, Blacksmith? Not talented enough to make chainmail? You're a disgrace!

;)

Seriously, very nice work indeed, well done!

My own talents enabled me to make authentic EB slave equipment - a sackcloth tunic, a wooden club, and a big stone for throwing. Will post pics sometime. ;)
The_Blacksmith
06-10-2011, 14:56
No! No! No! Not lor...lor....(splutter!) lorica segmentata!

Take it awaaaaaay!

What's the matter with you, Blacksmith? Not talented enough to make chainmail? You're a disgrace!

;)

Seriously, very nice work indeed, well done!

My own talents enabled me to make authentic EB slave equipment - a sackcloth tunic, a wooden club, and a big stone for throwing. Will post pics sometime. ;)

THAT is why i find it quite funny xD

i just dont have the metal strings and equipment to do it...

Hahahahaha... now remember, you cant hide!!! xD
Delta146
06-10-2011, 17:36
Nice work on the armor.

I've made a few Romani tvnicae, some Greek Chitoniskoi, slings, pretty much stuff to complete a slinger. I just wish accurate wool was cheaper, though.
One day I'd like to make the gear for a Karthadastim Libyan Thureophoros (Proper clothing for it, maybe a tube & yoke, shield, spear, sword, sandals, helmet.)

If you guys are very interested in making stuff like this, Legio XX has a handbook (http://www.larp.com/legioxx/hndbk.html) with a lot of good information about the construction of reenactment gear.
Skullheadhq
06-13-2011, 11:54
You truly are the blacksmith! Very nice gladius!
Thunder Mist
06-14-2011, 05:29
Wow! Well done!
Skullheadhq
06-14-2011, 14:57
lorica segmentata... why oh why?
The_Blacksmith
06-14-2011, 20:59
lorica segmentata... why oh why?

because i dont have the materials to make a hatmata