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Sir Gerard de Rodes

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De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« on: 2011-08-31, 14:17:38 »
At long last, as promised, here are a few photo`s of some of my earlier, maille based, armour outfits. 12th century Crusader to late 13th century knight. ( Photo bucket has uploaded them in reverse order lmao  :o )
Before all the comments roll in......yes I know there are a few bits missing, and a few bits that maybe don`t work, but you get the overall look.
As I don`t do any earlier than mid 14th century any more, I sold alot of my earlier items of kit, e.g. Leather gauntlets, Wisby style gauntlets etc etc. ( I`m beginning to regret it now  ::) )

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http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee200/JOBO_028/De%20Rodes12th%20to%20late13th%20century%20armour/?action=view&current=049.jpg#

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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #1 on: 2011-08-31, 14:34:03 »
wow cool!!!!!

awesome pictures
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #2 on: 2011-08-31, 14:38:41 »

Looking great! I love the painted helm. We just don't see too many of those (either painted, or those pre-great-helm crusades helmets).
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #3 on: 2011-08-31, 14:44:53 »
The variations of your 12th ~ 13th centuries harnesses are excellent Sir Gerard! Thank you for sharing them with us and continuing to be a great inspiration for us all!  :)
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Sir Gerard de Rodes

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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #4 on: 2011-08-31, 16:22:36 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2011-08-31, 14:34:03
wow cool!!!!!

awesome pictures

Thanks, Sir Wolf. I wanted to take them in a historic setting but grew too impatient so the living room had to do.
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2011-08-31, 14:38:41

Looking great! I love the painted helm. We just don't see too many of those (either painted, or those pre-great-helm crusades helmets).

Yes Sir Ed, I`ve always liked the intimidating look of the pot helms, and they are relatively inexpensive to buy. The group I used to be with, specialised in the 13th century so encouraged this style of helm. A chap in the group made both of my pot helms for £40 each.

Quote from: Sir Brian on 2011-08-31, 14:44:53
The variations of your 12th ~ 13th centuries harnesses are excellent Sir Gerard! Thank you for sharing them with us and continuing to be a great inspiration for us all!  :)

Thank you for your kind words Sir Brian.

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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #5 on: 2011-08-31, 17:02:48 »
Very nice!  :)
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #6 on: 2011-08-31, 17:47:13 »
ahhahah i have a lot of living room historical pictures myself!
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #7 on: 2011-08-31, 18:26:16 »
You certainly look the part, Sir Gerard.  I love the Crusader kit; those helms are very imposing looking- me likey!  You look rough and ready, man.
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #8 on: 2011-08-31, 21:32:20 »
I like it, crusader kits seem to just be getting more and more common. Who knows maybe we'll all be crusaders at some point and be like the Knights Templar or something. Always wanted to be part of an order of crusader knights.
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #9 on: 2011-08-31, 21:44:26 »
Funny you should say so, Ulrich...I ran into this one on my way into MDRF last year (just before I had the pleasure of meeting Sirs Edward and Brian).  As you can see, I am not pleased to be holding an empty scabbard.  And you can see the formings of a bingo wing there too.  Ugh.


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There's Sir Brian; you couldn't see him in the first shot.  He was a Teutonic Knight on that day, and Edward was a nobleman.


Sorry to jack your thread, Sir Gerard- if you want me to take them down let me know.   8)
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #10 on: 2011-08-31, 22:50:50 »
lol no worries Sir William.
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #11 on: 2011-09-01, 04:00:01 »
lol Sir G i dont think tvs and giant speakers were available back then :P but i do like the kits, but personally never been a fan of those great helms (like the one you painted) those just seem ugly to me, i like the bucket helms better :)
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #12 on: 2011-09-01, 13:46:28 »
Leganoth, those helms were meant to inspire fear not love...so that they should be ugly is a good thing!

Sir G, I'm digging the figurines in the background- totally missed those my first run thru of the pics!
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Re: De Rodes during the 12th to late 13th centuries
« Reply #13 on: 2011-09-01, 18:14:54 »
Great kids, Sir Gerard. Is there ever a time we don't regret selling good armor? :)
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« Reply #14 on: 2011-09-01, 22:12:01 »
Quote from: Leganoth on 2011-09-01, 04:00:01
lol Sir G i dont think tvs and giant speakers were available back then :P but i do like the kits, but personally never been a fan of those great helms (like the one you painted) those just seem ugly to me, i like the bucket helms better :)
I know what you mean though a well made example can look the mutts nutts.
Quote from: Sir William on 2011-09-01, 13:46:28
Leganoth, those helms were meant to inspire fear not love...so that they should be ugly is a good thing!

Sir G, I'm digging the figurines in the background- totally missed those my first run thru of the pics!
Typical holiday presents from friends and family. At least I`m not awkward to buy for lol  ::)

Quote from: James Anderson III on 2011-09-01, 18:14:54
Great kids, Sir Gerard. Is there ever a time we don't regret selling good armor? :)

It`s hard enough for me parting with bad armour, never mind the good stuff  ;)

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