07-24-2011, 01:53 PM
Is anyone doubting that it can in principle be done? Manning Imperial did one some years ago: http://www.manningimperial.com/item.php?...d=1&c_id=5
What I would like to see is one reproduced with elongated scales that overlap upwards, and that can still blend into the lower part of the helmet, in a way seen in some artwork. (Like the seven heroes kylix, Kunsthistoriches Museum, 3694; Ajax carrying Achilles, Cabinet des Médailles, frg. 537 and 598; both available in Osprey's Greek Hoplite 480-323)
I wouldn't mind trying it out since it would be less demanding than raising a helmet in one piece. But since I have seen pictures of at least one sculpture where the scales were obviously painted on it feels like a bit of a long shot to assume that they were actually made from separate scales. Embossing scales into a solid bowl would look awesome but would be incredibly difficult.
What I would like to see is one reproduced with elongated scales that overlap upwards, and that can still blend into the lower part of the helmet, in a way seen in some artwork. (Like the seven heroes kylix, Kunsthistoriches Museum, 3694; Ajax carrying Achilles, Cabinet des Médailles, frg. 537 and 598; both available in Osprey's Greek Hoplite 480-323)
I wouldn't mind trying it out since it would be less demanding than raising a helmet in one piece. But since I have seen pictures of at least one sculpture where the scales were obviously painted on it feels like a bit of a long shot to assume that they were actually made from separate scales. Embossing scales into a solid bowl would look awesome but would be incredibly difficult.