Roc
A Fixture
Ed and Guy, thanks, that's a good idea I'll take into consideration.
Cheers.
Roc.
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Roc.
Marius's mule
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Anders Heintz
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Hey Roc!
Looks great so far, looking forward to see this figure come to life!
Looks great so far, looking forward to see this figure come to life!
Roc
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Anders, thanks man, I'm glad you like him so far.
Our old , exausted Roman mule will slowly but surly come to life.
Cheers
Roc.
Our old , exausted Roman mule will slowly but surly come to life.
Cheers
Roc.
Roc
A Fixture
Hey guys just started work on the arms and legs, as soon as their finished, I'll post some pictures.
Cheers.
Roc.
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Roc.
Roc
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Richard, thanks for that, I do appreciate it.
Unfortunately my wife has decided that the kitchen floor needs new tiles,therefore our Mule has been put temporaraly on a brief hold.
cheers.
Roc.
Unfortunately my wife has decided that the kitchen floor needs new tiles,therefore our Mule has been put temporaraly on a brief hold.
cheers.
Roc.
Stephan
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I love the way you did your job on your romans Roc.
Is this right you said over night at 140 degrees?
Are you vegetarian an eat cold?
Or is it a special ofen?
Is this right you said over night at 140 degrees?
Are you vegetarian an eat cold?
Or is it a special ofen?
Roc
A Fixture
Hey Stephan, thanks for kind words , they are truly appreciated.
I'm not a vegetarion, I love to eat meat.
I usually put the figure in the oven before I go to bed at night, and take it out before my wife uses the oven for cooking,most of the time we use the microwave for cooking.
Cheers.
Roc.
I'm not a vegetarion, I love to eat meat.
I usually put the figure in the oven before I go to bed at night, and take it out before my wife uses the oven for cooking,most of the time we use the microwave for cooking.
Cheers.
Roc.
Roc
A Fixture
This is the contraption that are mule carried over his back.
This burden weighed 90 pounds or more, and often had to be carried up to 20 miles a day!
The pugio or dagger was worn on the left, and a gladius, or short sword, on the right. Both were Spansih types copied by the Romans. The sword was a terrible stabbing weapon, short enough to wield easily in the crush of battle. It was horribly effective against the most un armoured Gauls
Military sandals (caligae) were as important as armour, because the legions won wars by fast marches as much as by battle. These boots were strong and well-ventilated. with patterns of iron hobnails especially designed to take weight and withstand miles of marching.
The cingulim, or belt, was a soldier's badge of office, worn with the tunic at all times. The "apron" of decorated leather strips gave some protection to the groin in battle. Also, the jangling noise made by the apron when the legionaries marched helped to intimidate the enemy.
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Can you immagine what it must have been like to march 20 miles a day in the scorching heat,carrying 90 pounds.
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Roc.
This burden weighed 90 pounds or more, and often had to be carried up to 20 miles a day!
The pugio or dagger was worn on the left, and a gladius, or short sword, on the right. Both were Spansih types copied by the Romans. The sword was a terrible stabbing weapon, short enough to wield easily in the crush of battle. It was horribly effective against the most un armoured Gauls
Military sandals (caligae) were as important as armour, because the legions won wars by fast marches as much as by battle. These boots were strong and well-ventilated. with patterns of iron hobnails especially designed to take weight and withstand miles of marching.
The cingulim, or belt, was a soldier's badge of office, worn with the tunic at all times. The "apron" of decorated leather strips gave some protection to the groin in battle. Also, the jangling noise made by the apron when the legionaries marched helped to intimidate the enemy.
Reenacter
Can you immagine what it must have been like to march 20 miles a day in the scorching heat,carrying 90 pounds.
Cheers
Roc.
Anders Heintz
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hey Roc,
Excellent and informative post! I love roman subjects although I have never done one, it's just their culture is so facinatinf and how similar it was back then and how it is now, but ofcourse technology has changed but it seams like the civilization is just about the same these days.
Excellent and informative post! I love roman subjects although I have never done one, it's just their culture is so facinatinf and how similar it was back then and how it is now, but ofcourse technology has changed but it seams like the civilization is just about the same these days.
Jason W.
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I agree with Anders, very informative post. You don't see too many Romans in miniature that are shown on the march.
Well done Roc!
Well done Roc!
Roc
A Fixture
Hey Anders, thanks, I'm glad you enjoying it.
The Roman empire is very similar to the U.S.A in many ways, They are both a crucible of many nationalities,religions and races, they both absorbrd different cultures and technologies from other nations.
Can you immagine what the Roman empire with have been like if it had the technology the we have today, there is no doubt in my mind that Rome with have ruled the entire world, as we know it today.
I hope and pray that the U. S. A. will last at least half as long as the Roman empire.
Cheers,.
Roc.
The Roman empire is very similar to the U.S.A in many ways, They are both a crucible of many nationalities,religions and races, they both absorbrd different cultures and technologies from other nations.
Can you immagine what the Roman empire with have been like if it had the technology the we have today, there is no doubt in my mind that Rome with have ruled the entire world, as we know it today.
I hope and pray that the U. S. A. will last at least half as long as the Roman empire.
Cheers,.
Roc.
Roc
A Fixture
Jason, Thanks for taking the time to read my post, I appreciate it.
Cheers.
Roc.
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Roc.
Roc
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Good afternoon guest, I thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you're enjoying reading some of my research on the our Mule.
As far as mastepieces go, The only MASTERPIECES I know are those produced by Michael Angelo, Rafael and the other great Rennaissance artists.
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Roc.
As far as mastepieces go, The only MASTERPIECES I know are those produced by Michael Angelo, Rafael and the other great Rennaissance artists.
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Roc.
Roc
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Hey Mark, thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it.
As far as talking to my wife about the figure, it would only be an excercise in futility.
I if don't lay those dreaded tiles,she will go on strike, refuse to cook and I'll go hungry, not a good idea.
Cheers.
Roc.
As far as talking to my wife about the figure, it would only be an excercise in futility.
I if don't lay those dreaded tiles,she will go on strike, refuse to cook and I'll go hungry, not a good idea.
Cheers.
Roc.
Guy
A Fixture
Very imformative post Roc.......I have saved the pics to add to my own ref accumulation. Keep up the great work.......If I lived closer....I would come and help you with the tiles.......so we can get you back to the Mule :lol:
Roc
A Fixture
Hey Guy,thanks and I'm glad you like the pics.
I wish we did live closer, I could sure use your help and I could also see all those terrific figures,close up, that you painted over the years.
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Roc
I wish we did live closer, I could sure use your help and I could also see all those terrific figures,close up, that you painted over the years.
Cheers
Roc
Guy
A Fixture
Facinating reading Roc.......I always find that the more I know about a figure....the more enjoyable it is to paint him. Thanks for posting this.
Roc
A Fixture
Guy, you're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
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Roc.
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Roc.
Anders Heintz
A Fixture
Great read Roc!
Roc
A Fixture
Anders, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers.
Roc.
Cheers.
Roc.
