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Brian's Kit - 99% Complete!
Sir Brian:
Well it’s almost complete, just a few minor tweaks here and there. - Like sewing the mail onto
my gloves When it arrives and changing the bottom strap on my leg harness, - it’s too short to
go around the greaves. (I knew when I bought my leg harness that it was going to be a problem
eventually!) :(
The short boots from Medieval Collectibles were too small and have to go back…Turns out I
wouldn’t want them anyways as they are a bit cheap looking so I decided to take the risk with
my high boots and It turns out they help give a better fit for my greaves. The padded chausses
are very comfortable and will actually allow me to use the privy at the fairs, which ultimately
means more beer consumption! ;)
I may also want to add some eyelets to my surcoat so I can cinch it up and give it a little more
fitted look.
Oh did I mention it is hot? – I believe you told me Sir Edward that when the gambeson becomes
saturated with sweat, it actually helps keep you cool. I wonder if I pre-soaked my under shirt if
I’d get the same benefit?
Has anyone else tried that?
Any suggestions to improve my harness?
http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/My%20Kit/
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2008-03-20, 10:55:17 ---Oh did I mention it is hot? – I believe you told me Sir Edward that when the gambeson becomes
saturated with sweat, it actually helps keep you cool. I wonder if I pre-soaked my under shirt if
I’d get the same benefit?
--- End quote ---
Yeah, the period linen garments would do that. I don't know if it works with other materials! :) I still have to wonder though-- it might be reasonably cool, but squishing around in soaked linen doesn't sound completely comfortable either.
I bought a linen shirt that I'm going to start using with my kit instead of t-shirts and other cotton shirts. I'm curious to see what difference it'll make. Of course, that's one advantage of using aluminum mail too; it dissipates heat better than steel. That's why it's used in a lot of heat sinks.
The pics are looking great! I love the new greaves and vambraces.
Man, I need to get off my butt and get back to work on my stuff. :)
Sir Wolf:
looks good man!!!
now u need to go lay on some concrete and look like an effigy ;)
Sir Edward:
Haha, I can imagine taking a black&white photo that way... add some speckle in photoshop, and voila! Effigy! :)
Seriously though the overall look kicks butt.
Oh, I sent the business cards earlier in the week. You should have them any time now, if not already.
Sir Brian:
--- Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2008-03-20, 16:15:45 ---looks good man!!!
now u need to go lay on some concrete and look like an effigy ;)
--- End quote ---
lol, we should all do that at the MDRF this year! We can be "laid out" at the church.
;)
Oh and yes I did get the cards! - Thanks.
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