Its finally done! (almost)

I just want to say to the EB team, that you guys.... are great, you inspired me to make this:





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

Nice work!

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

Originally Posted by Brennus

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

Dude, that is beyond cool. Great job!

great job!
:)

Make sure to test it to make sure it works.

Originally Posted by Populus Romanus

Make sure to test it to make sure it works.

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

and 1 inch plywood...

nice work man!

Is it AP? What's its lethality? Haha. Well done.

He is The Blacksmith, after all!

Ahahahahaha
I'd congratulate you more for a fine celtic longsword :D
Joking, well done ^^

nice sword

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

Originally Posted by Cute Wolf

nice sword

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

How much did this all set you back? I'm talking about man hours spent crafting, shaping and creating it?

Originally Posted by stratigos vasilios

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

Nice work.

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.

Originally Posted by Delta146

Post anything else you make, I'd love to see it.

Ditto.

I find this quite funny... i have made a lorica segmentata... and im posting it in the EB forum xD

its not dont yet...









it is made out of sheats of metal from the Machine Hall...

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?

Originally Posted by vartan

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

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. ;)

Originally Posted by Titus Marcellus Scato

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

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 with a lot of good information about the construction of reenactment gear.

You truly are the blacksmith! Very nice gladius!

Wow! Well done!

lorica segmentata... why oh why?

Originally Posted by Skullheadhq

lorica segmentata... why oh why?

because i dont have the materials to make a hatmata