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Breastplates and backplates
Sir William:
Leganoth, if you're looking for plate just for faires and such, then go with the lighter gauge...you'll be thankful toward the end of the day. If you're already wearing functional mail- well, I can tell you that if you're not used to wearing it, that alone would be taxing enough by day's end.
I normally start wearing a hauberk before summer...but I rarely put everything on because its such a hassle...but if you get used to carrying the weight it won't seem such a big deal when you're fully garbed.
Leganoth:
--- Quote from: James Anderson III on 2011-08-29, 19:14:01 ---Leganoth, have a look at this:
http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/armour/effigy/effigy%20analysis.html
It tells you a lot of info in a few "simple", but very useful, graphs. Remember 14th Century is 1300-1399, not 1400-1499, so as was said, minimal plate, and only for the wealthier. The crusades were over before the 14th cent, if you're going for historical accuracy.
Also, I have a breast/back from Allan at MercenarysTailor.com - custom made to my measurements, and only $211. It's 16 gauge steel, too. If you can't get measurements for top to bottom, waist, and width of the upper portion of the breastplate, don't order it unless you want to cut it up and modify it to fit - the top of the breastplate shouldn't be any wider than nipple to nipple, or you won't be able to cross your arms or move naturally without bruising or pinching. And plate armor is in no way a "one size fits all", and not even remotely close to mail fitment - it's a whole other beast to itself.
(I'm speaking from experience. I have a few pieces that I bought from a generic vendor, and I have pieces that were custom made - I'd use the generic pieces as decor, but I refuse to wear them after seeing how they "fit" - or rather, don't fit. You might get lucky, but unless you're the same measurements as whoever that "we made 50 of these, all the same" breastplate was made for, it's not going to fit right, and you'll kick yourself later.
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Well, if I was going to get a plate or any expensive wear i would measure myself to see what size i should get so it usually fits nice
Leganoth:
--- Quote from: Syr William on 2011-08-30, 14:46:17 ---Leganoth, if you're looking for plate just for faires and such, then go with the lighter gauge...you'll be thankful toward the end of the day. If you're already wearing functional mail- well, I can tell you that if you're not used to wearing it, that alone would be taxing enough by day's end.
I normally start wearing a hauberk before summer...but I rarely put everything on because its such a hassle...but if you get used to carrying the weight it won't seem such a big deal when you're fully garbed.
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I know, the chain gets heavy on the shoulders, I have a thin medieval padded shirt but i havent tried wearing it under the chain. It starts to get heavy on the shoulders after about 20-30 minutes
Leganoth:
What sites have coats of plates on them? Havent seen many of those, I like the look a little too
Sir Matthew:
When I get back to work on my mid 14th century kit, I'm planning on going with a mail hauberk with coat of plate over the body. On the legs I'm going with mail chausses and full splinted legs. I'm not sure yet if I will put anything over the mail on my arms or not nor have I completely settled on a helm.
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