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Got my chausses and 13th century underwear package
Sir Ulrich:
Just gonna keep it white for now, the undershirt as well. Next goal is to get a nice tunic to wear over so I have a full soft kit. preferably in red or something. I may get another set of chausses too, they sold burgundy and black ones which I assume are red and black which are my heraldry colors. Suits me more IMO cause they look so damn cool together. Still wish I had period correct black hobnail boots as well as a nice red period ring belt. Was thinking of the one here in red http://www.wintertreecrafts.com/leather.html
That would look good with my stuff, the coat of plates there is also tempting lol.
John:
Ha! We looking at the same places. I also rather fancy their coat of plates. Can anyone comment on the suitability of 18 gauge mild steel as being suitable for torso armour? I've lent out my Battle of Wisby book http://www.amazon.com/Armour-Battle-Wisby-Bengt-Thordeman/dp/1891448056/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314261793&sr=8-1, which has a bunch of measurements.
As for the shoes, the thinner soles of medieval footwear make it much easier to emulate the stances of the ancient fight books. Read the following article http://www.thearma.org/essays/historical-footwear.html for more about how footwear affects the way we fight.
James Barker:
--- Quote from: John on 2011-08-25, 08:42:23 ---Can anyone comment on the suitability of 18 gauge mild steel as being suitable for torso armour?
--- End quote ---
In SCA fighting it dents but you can hammer it back. If you are reenacting and have maille and padding under it is perfect. I have recently put together my own #1 Wisby kit; with a harbor freight shear,
Roper Whitney 5JR punch, and a belt sander it took only a few hours. Made it with a linen shell. (need to take pictures)
Sir Wolf:
yeah you do you goof
John:
Thanks for the report, when the time comes I'll ask for thicker, better, steel.
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