01-17-2005, 03:02 AM
Hi, I've only just started posting after occasionally following the board for a year or two. I started on a screenplay around 15 years ago, but had too much work to do all the time. So, all that time I managed to spend in libraries was going to waste. However, after going into business for myself I've made a concerted effort to get it on paper during quieter periods. As it's based around legionaries I decided to buy a Gallic H helmet for reserch (how does it feel to wear one? answer = pretty cool, especially when you slap yourself about the head!), which then also became a Gallic G, an Italic D, a Ribchester, a Corbridge A lorica, balteus, etc etc. In short I caught the bug, got the kit, my mates think I'm nuts (but love me for it), and the house is looking more like the barracks at Housesteads.<br>
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I don't re-enact, but the kit actually is really good for research and ready props for a short film I have planned. If nothing else, I've learnt a hell of a lot from forums like this, and feel I'm still only part way in the research. I work in the film industry as a digital matte painter (putting cities into backgrounds etc) and animator. I began reconstructing Housesteads in 3D cgi but became too busy. I'd like to restart that little project again.<br>
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And there you go. I'm 40 years old, live in London, and can't decide between a centurion or signifer for the next additions to the ever-expanding kit (they're in the stories I'm writing as well). a hamata either way. Actually, a signifer would put me on the road to a cavalry set .......... ...... Hmmmm<br>
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I don't re-enact, but the kit actually is really good for research and ready props for a short film I have planned. If nothing else, I've learnt a hell of a lot from forums like this, and feel I'm still only part way in the research. I work in the film industry as a digital matte painter (putting cities into backgrounds etc) and animator. I began reconstructing Housesteads in 3D cgi but became too busy. I'd like to restart that little project again.<br>
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And there you go. I'm 40 years old, live in London, and can't decide between a centurion or signifer for the next additions to the ever-expanding kit (they're in the stories I'm writing as well). a hamata either way. Actually, a signifer would put me on the road to a cavalry set .......... ...... Hmmmm<br>
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And here's the little number: hometown.aol.co.uk/jimmy5...anus2.html <p></p><i></i>
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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