[Patrick Kelly]

Comin' get some!


I'm doing a program next month for the local library. I was organizing some of my gear and thought I'd share a quick photo of my sexy self.

(If you don't think I'm sexy please be gentle. I'm fragile. *g*)

[Aaron Schnatterly]

Looks great, my friend! I really like that wide mantle on the coif.

I take it that's the GDFB helm?

[Patrick Kelly]

I just had a thought. I'm on the night shift tonight and maybe I'll go to work dressed like this.

If anyone complains I'll just tell the boss "Heck Lt., he was so drunk he doesn't know what he saw."

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[Patrick Kelly]

[Aaron Schnatterly]

That's what I thought... helm looks good. Seriously, too... the coif is great. I like them nice and wide - catches the neck well, stays in place, and also doubles the maille on the shoulders, where anything deflected by the conical helm will land.

[Patrick Kelly]

Trey sexy Aaron!

I like the way the coif looks. The only issue is it's accuracy in this particular interpretation. Eventually this will all be part of a Norman kit, circa 11th-early 12th century. As such the hauberk is mid-thigh with sleeves that hang below the elbow to mid-forearm. A seperate coif really isn't considered accurate for that period by most people.

The helms nasal mashes my big ol' schnoz just a bit.

It does look nice though.

[Lee O'Hagan]

Look's good,although i must admit you look younger in the armour.

[Aaron Schnatterly]

True, that often they were a connected hood rather than a separate coif during that period. Still, though, I have to think that it's probable that some were separate. I think you have a very solid foundation for your kit. Really looks great. Wish I could attend the talk. If that nasal is uncomfortable, you could probably cant it slightly forward without effecting it's integrity or aesthetics.

Mine is headed half a century later - based on plate H in the Osprey Knight Templar book, depicting the dress and armour of a Templar circa 1290. By this point, a separate, fitted coif that laces up the back is used, as is the fuller barrel helm, and full chausses. Still a bit of work to be done on it, but it is coming along ok so far. The brass isn't for looks, as Templars wouldn't prefer that "extravagant" decoration. It wasn't uncommon either to have the edges trimmed in brass and then wrapped in leather. The brass wouldn't rust away with the moisture trapped inside.

[Daniel Staberg]

Can I play too?



Me (in white) and friend cornerd by the photpgrapher a few years ago while I could still take the weight of armour on my shoulder and swing a sword...

Great outfits Aaron and Patrick. I've always been fond of the fully mailed look though good chausses are hard to find.

[Aaron Schnatterly]

[Jean Thibodeau]

Patrick;

Looks realy good and sexy Pause ........... while I dig the idea out of my head with a spoon

I'll leave the " Sexy " remarks to Alina who seems to hate plate and love male ...... OOOOPS I mean maille.

[G. Scott H.]

[Daniel Staberg]

Aaron thanks for the offer, but if I ever get my greedy hands on a Svante you can rest assured that I'll keep it for myself...

I've made exactly oen set of mail garments and use prefabricated non-riveted rings, that was a chore but I can only imagine the effort you took with your suit. For all that i like the 'look' of 13th Century gear I feel that a sturdy buffcoat and Zischegge works just as well. Less hardship involved in getting them too.

/Daniel

[Steve Grisetti]

Sexy, NO! But do you folks all look Dangerous? YES! But maybe that's almost the same thing in our little world?

[Gary Grzybek]

[Jeremy V. Krause]

Hi Patrick,
It was great to see you point out the authenticity issues with the seperate voif. I was like "I know Patrick knows that's not accurate."
Don't you think that the hauberk should extend to the knees- past the mid thigh.
How will you address the unprotected area on the forearms at the end of the hauberk sleeves on to the hand. This organic material question can be so pesky. I do not know how I would address it- through bracers and gloves or through full gauntlets.
I am totally in synch with you in your era of choice and in the continuous push towards increased athenticity.
God speed!
Jeremy

[Patrick Kelly]

[Jean Thibodeau]

Patrick;

How about the splinted forearm and lower leg defenses made by " Mercenary's Tailor " they sort of look credible historically from the Dark ages to late Norman periods. ( Or at least generic fantasy barbarian. ) Oh, also not very expensive.

[Joe Fults]

[Patrick Kelly]