Reenacting with limited resources

[Martin Moser]

Hi Dornicus,

from the excellent tips Mark gave you let me also especially emphasize this one:

and perhaps the most important...

5. DO RESEARCH...your library card can be the most important part of your kit. Do not believe "word of mouth" sources. Visit museums. Read...read...read...build up your documentation, prove your sources, and start a file to prove your impression.

I've seen many items that were copies of copies of copies .... of a copy that wasn't properly done in the first place. I have the impression that too many people do not take the time to properly research what they buy/build, maybe because what they see looks fine to what they think it could or should have been like. People in ancient times didn't necessarily share those views ;-) )
Anyway, what I wante to say, was, research first for yourself what you want to build or buy, then look at the reconstructions available and form an opinion on them based on that research. And then make the best choice or - even better! - do them better, there's almost always room for improvement.

If I can be of any help, let me know :-) )