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Ian:
--- Quote from: Eva de Carduus Weald on 2014-08-19, 15:28:31 ---Wow thank you all for the information. I didn't even realize there were that many types of mail out there. What style rings were most common to 14th c?
I think that is a great idea to start from the inside and work out. I am beginning to come up with a plan, it is one that will take a very long time to come to fruition but that gives me time to research :D. Everyone here has such awesome advice! Thank you guys so much for sharing, I might actually end up looking like a real fighter at some point even if I never draw sword!
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As a general rule (which of course there are always exceptions), the 14th century knight favored fully riveted flat ring maille, mid-thigh length. Sleeve fit and length depend greatly on geographic location and cultural stylistic differences.
If it makes you feel better to achieve a living history quality armor, it's taken me about 4 years and I'm still not done.
Eva de Carduus Weald:
O.o, 4 years!?! Good gracious!
Ah I see, well it does make sense to have flat but it isn't what my modern, highly fantasy induced brain first imagines. Not surprising that. Righto this future kit is coming together already!
By the way, I appreciate the work that you do, I don't think people who do all of this research and share really hear that enough. Spending that long on any subject, regardless of how much you love it, and sharing it with others is a gift. So thank you.
Ian:
--- Quote from: Eva de Carduus Weald on 2014-08-19, 17:25:03 ---By the way, I appreciate the work that you do, I don't think people who do all of this research and share really hear that enough. Spending that long on any subject, regardless of how much you love it, and sharing it with others is a gift. So thank you.
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You're very welcome! Sharing what I've learned is what I enjoy most about this hobby, and why I love doing living history demos so much. I appreciate the support. Sometimes it can definitely feel like all the hard work, time and effort falls flat and was for nothing when someone just glosses over what you've put your passion in to. It's always nice and refreshing to find someone with genuine interest!
Eva de Carduus Weald:
I can tell you that while someone might not see it for what it is initially, those who have a real interest will learn over time the work that goes into what you do, even if they themselves don't do it. That has something to do with maturity too I think.
We enthusiasts just beginning our road to understanding the armor of a certain period/area, we really enjoy having something solid to start from and having someone knowledgeable to ask questions of. :D But I completely understand how you feel about putting so much time into something and having it seem like it is blown off.
Sir Douglas:
I can tell you one thing, Eva: Ian is pretty much the go-to guy around here for anything involving Living History: kits, events, whatever. I've already bugged the heck out of him regarding an upcoming LH event. :)
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