Very nice Christopher! Hopefully the weather will hold out opening weekend of Scarby for you to wear it.

ha, look at you kneeling... what great articulation on the legs! Q1: did Allan make that helm? Q2: what is the total weight of the kit? (without mail)?
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Hey Troy,

Last time I was at scarby the day was full of drizzle and an off and on hard rain... I still wore the kit. And I will do the same this time around if the conditions are so. Though I won't be taking my poleaxe. I would have to practically wrap the entire thing in leather (they are pretty strict about their weapons policy) and I cannot bear to have the beauty of that thing wrapped up...
Thanks for the compliment.


Hey Thom,

Yes the articulation of the suit is impressive, after standing for long hours, I find kneeling can aide in helping me to recover stamina.

1, Yes Allan made the helm, the articulated Neck Sallet. I was told by quite a few people that there were better choice's out in the market for helms, however I was intent on owning a full suit by Allan and thus from before the time of the first order I placed with him, I was always fond of the articulated neck sallet. I am glad I made this purchase. The helm is great and the wear of the helm feels nice and solid.

2, I am so sorry I cannot answer the question. However I can give an estimate. Without all the details... The maile and armor weighs in at roughly 90~95lbs, the maile weighs in at roughly 25~30 lbs. These are not exact weights because I have since made modifications when that weight was taken. Now with these new pictures the weight is different. I was so happy to get it all on and have a field day with it sort to speak that I completly forgot about pulling out the weight scale (Which I usually do) Next time I am able to suite up I will take those weights.

So I would guess the weight of the armor (plate) itself is around 50~60 lbs (dont forget about all the weight that went into that 90~95 lbs. that being of padded garments, shoes I wore at the time (steel toe boots) and a pouch full of stuff. Along with a large mug for drinking ale)

Very nice armor Christopher. I see you're enjoying the excellent articulation of Allan's work as well? Perhaps I'll catch a glimpse of it if I make it to Scarby.

Made a couple of updates to the kit before I clank around this upcoming faire. I'm now carrying Valiant Armoury's Malatesta, and have reworked the suspension and made a new swordbelt. You cannot see here, but I'm also wearing a pouch my buddy made. I think it turned out rather well, so I can't resist showing off here. :)

@ Chris:
Now you have to find a new period and start over.

I know these are for Ren faires, but I feel I also have to comment on the Pouches worn on the outside of the armour: I feel that a pouch worn on the outside of the armour detracts from the whole thing. No matter how good the harness looks, they reduce it to "badly researched" status.

With respect

Zac

Pouch ..... POUCH ..... " The Horror " :eek: :p If you looked closely or if it wasn't in the shadows you would have seen my
" CELL PHONE HOLDER " tucked in close behind my pouch. :p :wtf: ( A little tell tale glint is visible if one looks hard and knows it there in the pic ).

Just a practical consideration in case of a personal emergency.

Actually I never noticed that we never see a pouch on the belt of a knight when in armour ! ( Or do we ! ???, I never noticed that it was or wasn't there either ).

I guess in a world of knights having servants, pages or squires in their service they would have someone to hold they personal civilian effects when in armour but I wonder if they might still have a pouch available if they where armoured but more patrolling their lands or travelling so as to have a place to put some coins or whatever small portable effects they might consider indispensable ?

Anyway, an interesting point I never thought of questioning or read discussed. ;)

NOTE: The above said in good humour and the pouch comment wasn't addressed to my Post or the pic of my kit, just wanted to make this clear as a misreading of my comments above might give the impression I was angry or something which I am not at all: Just having fun with the idea of having some " modern " stuff on one's belt. ;) :) :cool:

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On the right :)

If you check period art, effigies et al the only thing you see hanging from a knights belt is his sword, dagger, and and sometimes on rare occasion a buckler.

No:

cellphones, pouches, batman utility belts or drinking vessels.

The knights of the 1360-1390s would have their belt of knighthood low on the hips.



Note the stupid hair and lack of "dangles"

Cheers,

DT

Another thing I've never seen is someone in 15th century doublet wearing a belt and bag. Whenever a belt and pouch is worn its worn over a coat. Ever since I found that out, I've not worn a belt unless I absolutely have to, as my coat isn't finished yet. Things I've done instead: Worn a drawstring purse around my neck inside my shirt, get a friend to carry my stuff, and when all else fails, stuff it in my codpiece.

There are records of people keeping money in their codpieces, but then I'm sure that not everyone nowadays is quite as into historical accuracy as I am.

Now I would totally be interested in buying a cod piece.... especially if that cod piece had a secret compartment to hold my value'bels -- I mean wallet.

I guess depending on the period you are attempting to portray a small drawstring pouch may be acceptable after looking at the effigies below. On the other hand everything is always up to interpretation. I am guilty of wearing a large leather pouch at the faire as most. I can't help it, I need it. Hahaha. I'm only a pawn in this game. :D

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High Ercall Knight 1300

I do Russian and Slavic re-enactment 1000-1250 AD period, so here is my equipment, still havent finished the mail on my helmet yet as I ran out of rings.
This year I will buy a steel lamellar armour and a hauberk and plan on making a gambeson











And here is a picture in my clothes I made

Wow, I especially like the blunt saber. Who made it?