11-09-2007, 04:56 PM
Well here we go I did this experiment many years ago so bear with me.When I first came across the Plumbata as ever I wandered on to how it could be mass made under Fabrica and battle conditions.
I contacted John Eagle who a few years ealier had done some throwing experiments,I explained to John my thoughts and he pointed me to relivent information as well as sending me a transcript of his work
The barbs that have been found,all seam to be the same with minor variants these are the two main types for fixing to the shaft;
Wroxeter: this has a socketed shaft.
Richabourgh: this has a tapered shaft.
After reading D Sherlocks account of the lead molded to the shaft ,I proceded to work on field made types rather than a purpose made mould.
The bucket containes clay from the Roman levels that Hadrians wall is built on ( I do strive to be authentic ) with the two types of former to make the impression.The shafts were made of various hard woods as well as green wood with and without bark.
Once the shafts were fitted ,I pushed the arrow into the centre if the impression until the lead would cover the join.I then pushed thr clay so far around the shaft leaving enough to pour the lead,be warned the lead does spit in the damp clay.As you can see it worked
Regards Brennivs
I contacted John Eagle who a few years ealier had done some throwing experiments,I explained to John my thoughts and he pointed me to relivent information as well as sending me a transcript of his work
The barbs that have been found,all seam to be the same with minor variants these are the two main types for fixing to the shaft;
Wroxeter: this has a socketed shaft.
Richabourgh: this has a tapered shaft.
After reading D Sherlocks account of the lead molded to the shaft ,I proceded to work on field made types rather than a purpose made mould.
The bucket containes clay from the Roman levels that Hadrians wall is built on ( I do strive to be authentic ) with the two types of former to make the impression.The shafts were made of various hard woods as well as green wood with and without bark.
Once the shafts were fitted ,I pushed the arrow into the centre if the impression until the lead would cover the join.I then pushed thr clay so far around the shaft leaving enough to pour the lead,be warned the lead does spit in the damp clay.As you can see it worked
Regards Brennivs
Woe Ye The Vanquished
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)