11-20-2012, 11:54 PM
As I said, polished things are not "wrong" but when you go to mirror like or perfect sufrace finishes, then I do not agree.
I have yet to see any example of anything that is too precise or perfect. Even items where there are several of the same thing, there are variances. Look at some of the belt plates. You mentioned expensive items. Look at the Sisak centurio helmet and how many unprecise repairs were made. Even some of the pure silver beltplates have variation. So no, any reproduction too precise or perfect based on what I know about the originals would not be accurate.
I have yet to see any example of anything that is too precise or perfect. Even items where there are several of the same thing, there are variances. Look at some of the belt plates. You mentioned expensive items. Look at the Sisak centurio helmet and how many unprecise repairs were made. Even some of the pure silver beltplates have variation. So no, any reproduction too precise or perfect based on what I know about the originals would not be accurate.
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