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	~~<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''~~
	Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo (model)]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.
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	{{Box Modelling Buyers Guide}}		{{Box Modelling Buyers Guide}}

	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

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	* Assemble the frames together and glue with '''[[Glues and Pastes\|P.V.A.]]''' glue		* Assemble the frames together and glue with '''[[Glues and Pastes\|P.V.A.]]''' glue
	* Add a 210mm long strip of wood as a ridge		* Add a 210mm long strip of wood as a ridge
	* Search for suitable textures using the internet ''(e.g. search for 'woven twigs' using Google Images)'' and print-out on to thin card.		* Search for suitable textures using the internet ''(e.g. search for 'woven twigs' using Google Images)'' and print-out on to thin card ''(<dtamazon type="search" search="1:12th scale cladding paper">many suitable pre-printed papers available from '''HERE'''</dtamazon>)''.
	* Cut card rectangles to cover roof panels ''(and sides if required)'' then glue in place.		* Cut card rectangles to cover roof panels ''(and sides if required)'' then glue in place.
	* Alternatively add card and paint to simulate woven twigs or layers of animal skins.		* Alternatively add card and paint to simulate woven twigs or layers of animal skins.

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			{{Box Modelling Buyers Guide}}

	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

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	<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''		<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''
	Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.		Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo (model)]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.
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	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

DT Online at 19:19, 4 March 2018

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	<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''		<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''
	Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.		Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower Model\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.
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	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

DT Online at 13:36, 4 March 2018

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	<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''		<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''
	Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[~~Battering Ram\|~~Aries (~~aka~~ Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.		Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Aries (Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.
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	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

DT Online at 12:19, 4 March 2018

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	[[File:Bender - Vinea.JPG\|250px\|right\|Bender - Vinea]]		[[File:Bender - Vinea.JPG\|250px\|right\|Bender - Vinea]]
	The illustration opposite shows a '''Vinea''' up against the wall on the left and a ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet~~ '''Pluteus'''] on the right. In the foreground is a very light weight '''Vinea''' which the troops inside could pick up and carry forward. The '''[[:Category:The Romans\|Romans]]''' were able to create protected '''Galleries''' by joining several of these together. This enabled them to get close to fortification walls and undermine them or build ramps up to them.		The illustration opposite shows a '''Vinea''' up against the wall on the left and a '''Pluteus''' on the right. In the foreground is a very light weight '''Vinea''' which the troops inside could pick up and carry forward. The '''[[:Category:The Romans\|Romans]]''' were able to create protected '''Galleries''' by joining several of these together. This enabled them to get close to fortification walls and undermine them or build ramps up to them.


	The open front would be protected by large portable shields or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Mantelets'''] to protect those at the front and larger versions were built, which were known as [https://en.~~wikipedia~~.org/wiki/~~Mantlet~~ '''Plutei'''] These too were used to get near to enemy walls.		The open front would be protected by large portable shields or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Mantelets'''] to protect those at the front and larger versions were built, which were known as [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lipsius_-_Vinea_-_Pluteus.JPG '''Plutei'''] These too were used to get near to enemy walls.
	[[File:BasicFrame.png\|200px\|right]]		[[File:BasicFrame.png\|200px\|right]]

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	The '''[[:Category:The Romans\|Romans]]''' were able to create protected '''Galleries''' by joining several of these together. This enabled them to get close to fortification walls and undermine them or build ramps up to them.		[[File:Bender - Vinea.JPG\|250px\|right\|Bender - Vinea]]
			The illustration opposite shows a '''Vinea''' up against the wall on the left and a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Pluteus'''] on the right. In the foreground is a very light weight '''Vinea''' which the troops inside could pick up and carry forward. The '''[[:Category:The Romans\|Romans]]''' were able to create protected '''Galleries''' by joining several of these together. This enabled them to get close to fortification walls and undermine them or build ramps up to them.


	The open front would be protected by large portable shields or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Mantelets'''] to protect those at the front and larger versions were built, which were known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Plutei'''] These too were used to get near to enemy walls.		The open front would be protected by large portable shields or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Mantelets'''] to protect those at the front and larger versions were built, which were known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Plutei'''] These too were used to get near to enemy walls.


	The illustration opposite shows a '''Vinea''' up against the wall on the left and a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet '''Pluteus'''] on the right. In the foreground is a very light weight '''Vinea''' which the troops inside could pick up and carry forward.
	[[File:BasicFrame.png\|200px\|right]]		[[File:BasicFrame.png\|200px\|right]]

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	Models of '''Vineae''' can be made using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]''' techniques with card and 8mm x 8mm square timber. Start by making 5 identical basic flat frames, each 210mm long and 100mm high :		Models of '''Vineae''' can be made using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]''' techniques with card and 8mm x 8mm square timber. Start by making 5 identical basic flat frames, each 210mm long and 100mm high :


	[[File:VineaAssemble.png\|250px\|right]]		[[File:VineaAssemble.png\|250px\|right]]
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	* Glue 30mm x 30mm triangles of [[Paper and Card\|medium thickness card]] over each join as shown		* Glue 30mm x 30mm triangles of [[Paper and Card\|medium thickness card]] over each join as shown
	* Turn the frame over and add card triangles to the opposite side		* Turn the frame over and add card triangles to the opposite side


	* Assemble the frames together and glue with '''[[Glues and Pastes\|P.V.A.]]''' glue		* Assemble the frames together and glue with '''[[Glues and Pastes\|P.V.A.]]''' glue
	* Add a 210mm long strip of wood as a ridge		* Add a 210mm long strip of wood as a ridge
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	* Alternatively add card and paint to simulate woven twigs or layers of animal skins.		* Alternatively add card and paint to simulate woven twigs or layers of animal skins.

	~~[[File:VineaeGallery.png\|600px\|left]][[File:Avaricum westpoint july 2006.jpg\|300px\|right\|Avaricum westpoint july 2006]]~~

			[[File:VineaeGallery.png\|550px\|left]][[File:Avaricum westpoint july 2006.jpg\|300px\|right\|Avaricum westpoint july 2006]]


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	<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''		<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''

DT Online at 10:52, 4 March 2018

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	<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''		<span style="color: blue">'''Activity:'''
	Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_engine#Ancient_Assyria_through_the_Roman_Empire~~ Musculus], [[Siege Tower\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Battering Ram\|Aries (aka Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.		Find out about Roman Siege Equipment ''(e.g. [[Vinea]], [[Vinea\|Pluteus]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantlet Mantelet], [[Testudo]], [[Musculus]], [[Siege Tower\|Helepolis]], [[Siege Tower\|Turris]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus_(boarding_device) Corvus], [[Ballista\|Ballista (aka Scorpion)]], [[Onager]], [[Battering Ram\|Aries (aka Battering Ram)]]'' and construct a working model or models using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology\|Stripwood Technology]]'''.
	</span>		</span>
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	[[Category:The Romans]]		[[Category:The Romans]]

DT Online at 19:23, 3 March 2018

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	* Draw the frame full-size on centimetre squared paper		* Draw the frame full-size on centimetre squared paper
	* Hold strips of timber in a small '''[[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Holding_and_Clamping\|Clamp-on Vice]]''' and cut to length using a '''[[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Sawing_and_Cutting\|Junior Hacksaw]]'''.		* Hold strips of timber in a small '''[[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Holding_and_Clamping\|Clamp-on Vice]]''' and cut to length using a '''[[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Sawing_and_Cutting\|Junior Hacksaw]]'''.
	* Assemble the ~~strip~~ together by placing them over the drawing		* Assemble the strips together by placing them over the drawing
	* Glue 30mm x 30mm triangles of [[Paper and Card\|medium thickness card]] over each join as shown		* Glue 30mm x 30mm triangles of [[Paper and Card\|medium thickness card]] over each join as shown
	* Turn the frame over and add card triangles to the opposite side		* Turn the frame over and add card triangles to the opposite side