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Sir James A

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It's time to put together a soft kit, just in case my hard kit isn't ready in time for the potential knightings at VARF. Here's what I have planned:

Main:
Medieval Swordsman Shirt (natural)


Medieval Vest (brown)


Double Lined Medieval Ring Belt (black w/steel)


Leather vambraces (brown)


Medieval Pants (black)


Warrior Boots (brown)


Extras:
Medieval Hooded Cape (black)


Small Knights Pouch (black)


Thoughts? Opinions? Any feedback is appreciated, constructive criticism included. :)

(edited to show pics)
« Last Edit: 2011-05-11, 22:50:19 by James Anderson III »
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Re: My planned "Soft" Kit (clothing) - opinions / feedback
« Reply #1 on: 2011-05-11, 23:14:52 »
Time period, place, occupation?

For example, my personae will soon be that of a late 8th Century Pre-Christian Scandiavian Rus traveling the Volga from Uppsala to Constantinople & Baghdad. (As opposed to the same thing but in the 11th Cen)

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Re: My planned "Soft" Kit (clothing) - opinions / feedback
« Reply #2 on: 2011-05-12, 00:26:39 »
kewl get up. looks like it would go well together.

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« Reply #3 on: 2011-05-12, 01:43:07 »
Time period, place, occupation?

For example, my personae will soon be that of a late 8th Century Pre-Christian Scandiavian Rus traveling the Volga from Uppsala to Constantinople & Baghdad. (As opposed to the same thing but in the 11th Cen)

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Nothing specific, just for general renn fest or other outings. Generi-celt, except, generi-medieval-ish, is the best I can say. I'm going for something similar to, but not exactly, the "florentine noble" attire from Assassin's Creed 2:
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« Reply #4 on: 2011-05-12, 02:13:18 »
OK. Why not just do say... 1495-1505 Venitian Noble?
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« Reply #5 on: 2011-05-12, 03:16:32 »

Yep, looks good to me as general medievalish renfaire garb.
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« Reply #6 on: 2011-05-12, 16:02:32 »
I agree...it'll be a good look for you.  You know, up til now, I thought a soft kit was one of leather armor...it seems I've got soft kits in my closet!

I really like those boots on that model...they sell 'boot toppers' at MRL that look like those...but are not those.  I guess cheaper than making the whole boot.

Do you have pics of your warrior boots?  I need a pair of brown boots but have not found any to my liking for under $300.
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« Reply #7 on: 2011-05-12, 19:13:02 »
OK. Why not just do say... 1495-1505 Venitian Noble?

I have no idea if the pic I posted is historically accurate, it's just the name of the costume in the game. I'm not attempting to portray a particular period, but if it is all reasonable for a 1495-1505 Venetian Noble, I'm happy with that label.

Yep, looks good to me as general medievalish renfaire garb.

Cool, thanks. I placed the order and I'm crossing my fingers that (1) it's in stock, (2) it gets here before the knightings, and (3) it fits me. Eventually, I'd like to get my heraldry on the cape (hence the black), and possibly the vest (which I changed to black, for the same reason), or if that isn't reasonable, to have a tabard made with it, at least.

I agree...it'll be a good look for you.  You know, up til now, I thought a soft kit was one of leather armor...it seems I've got soft kits in my closet!

I really like those boots on that model...they sell 'boot toppers' at MRL that look like those...but are not those.  I guess cheaper than making the whole boot.

Do you have pics of your warrior boots?  I need a pair of brown boots but have not found any to my liking for under $300.

I have always heard soft kits refer to clothing, but mostly by SCA members; I think they coined the term. I usually see "soft kit" as a caption when they post pictures of clothing.

It should be right under the text that says "Warrior Boots (brown)". It shows up for me. I can email you the picture and/or link if you PM me your email address. Surprisingly, the whole boot is cheaper than some of the boot toppers, and IMO, looks better. I have my old thigh-boots in storage from over a decade ago, but I fear my thighs are a bit different in size than they were when I was 18, so a new set was in order. :o
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Re: My planned "Soft" Kit (clothing) - opinions / feedback
« Reply #8 on: 2011-05-12, 19:17:05 »
:)

i know you have some 14thc armour. would you want a outfit more suited for the look of it? if so let me know and i'll help you out.

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« Reply #9 on: 2011-05-13, 13:57:21 »
:)

i know you have some 14thc armour. would you want a outfit more suited for the look of it? if so let me know and i'll help you out.

For now I'm happy with semi-generic soft kit, since we're not all of the same time period when we go to faires/events. I have a couple other harnesses (the MRL gothic, a pseudo-16th cent italian sport harness, a generic samurai one ... and one more quietly in the works), so I'm not too worried about matching soft kits yet.

If I decide to do any Living History and want to portray a specific period, you're the first one I'm going to bug. :D
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Re: My planned "Soft" Kit (clothing) - opinions / feedback
« Reply #10 on: 2011-05-13, 14:31:44 »
Nothing specific, just for general renn fest or other outings. Generi-celt, except, generi-medieval-ish, is the best I can say. I'm going for something similar to, but not exactly, the "florentine noble" attire from Assassin's Creed 2:


I don't think that would be to difficult to replicate and it certainly does look medieval-ish for faire! :)

I've always liked the leather pants from Ravenswood Leather but haven't been able to convince myself to invest in the cost however I see they are offering Cavalier trousers now at a fairly reasonable price... ;)


http://www.ravenswoodleather.net/shop/store/index.php?p=catalog&parent=31&pg=1
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« Reply #11 on: 2011-05-13, 19:57:07 »
hey man, aint nothing wrong with that at all. :)

you wanna talk shop my ears are always open...unless theres wax but then thats what cue tips are for ahhaha

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« Reply #12 on: 2011-05-14, 11:02:32 »
Here is an alternate source for high black boots. http://www.scaboots.com/
They are reasonably priced, very durable and comfortable. I'm on my second pair as I wore the
other pair down a bit. I still keep the old pair for pirate garb and I've since modified my new pair
by sewing some washers on the sole to lace my sabbatons onto.  ;)
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« Reply #14 on: 2011-05-15, 18:21:03 »
i am currently adding things to my for sale page if u wanna wait and look. just uploaded boots pics