13th and 14th c. Kits

[Aiden of Oreland]

Nice! I know winter tree crafts has a pretty nice one, so does mad matt. If you really want an intense one check out this from clang: http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/body%20pics/brig%20red%20suede%2001.html

[Don Jorge]

Alas, that is very 15th century...I am making my Corrazina as a happy medium. Oh and this guys' is significantly cheaper than mad matt or winter tree crafts.

[Aiden of Oreland]

Alas, that is very 15th century...I am making my Corrazina as a happy medium. Oh and this guys' is significantly cheaper than mad matt or winter tree crafts.

Ya its 15th century sadly. Ya his looks real nice, but im starting with a 13th century kit, i may buy a coat of plates but it won't be a wisby era one, it'll be the late 13th century ones. Maybe if he still has it in maybe 5 years from now I'll gladly take it off his hands, if it is still there and it will even fit me.

[scott2978]

I've yet to handle a "real" sword, most of my weapons are mere wallhangers. As blasphemous as it may sound to this group, if I were to shell out 800 bucks for a weapon, I'd be slightly more inclined to choose a nice handgun. ...

Nothing wrong with having your own priorities. I have both firearms and swords, and I bet most people like us do. If you only have enough money to buy one nice and one "good enough", I'd have to choose the handgun first because it's more practical. But, the same might not be true for any other person in the same shoes. Depends on the person.

Scott

[Mike W.]

my choices are usually - Do I want the Type XIIa sword, or the 1858 Remington Army Revolver?
I'd much rather a historic firearm over a modern.

[Sir Edward]

I've yet to handle a "real" sword, most of my weapons are mere wallhangers. As blasphemous as it may sound to this group, if I were to shell out 800 bucks for a weapon, I'd be slightly more inclined to choose a nice handgun. ...

Nothing wrong with having your own priorities. I have both firearms and swords, and I bet most people like us do. If you only have enough money to buy one nice and one "good enough", I'd have to choose the handgun first because it's more practical. But, the same might not be true for any other person in the same shoes. Depends on the person.

While that's true, I still always have to give the advice of "get both".

[Sir James A]

I've yet to handle a "real" sword, most of my weapons are mere wallhangers. As blasphemous as it may sound to this group, if I were to shell out 800 bucks for a weapon, I'd be slightly more inclined to choose a nice handgun. ...

Nothing wrong with having your own priorities. I have both firearms and swords, and I bet most people like us do. If you only have enough money to buy one nice and one "good enough", I'd have to choose the handgun first because it's more practical. But, the same might not be true for any other person in the same shoes. Depends on the person.

While that's true, I still always have to give the advice of "get both".

Seconded

[Aiden of Oreland]

There are always airsoft guns

[Sir Nate]

How do nerf guns sound?
Farby.

[Aiden of Oreland]

So I may order this tonight in a large because my normal head circumference is 24": http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB0387&name=Kettle+Hat

If correct this works for both infantry and German knights, or practically any soldier from the 12th-15th century in general. Will definitely help when it comes to making multiple kits.

[Mike W.]

you will want to leave extra space for a maille coif and a padded cap (and big hair if you have it). I normally have a small head, but I got the Large Spangenhelm and it fits perfectly.

[Ian]

you will want to leave extra space for a maille coif and a padded cap (and big hair if you have it). I normally have a small head, but I got the Large Spangenhelm and it fits perfectly.

Yes!  Rule of thumb when sizing any armor is to measure OVER whatever you expect to be wearing under it.

[Aiden of Oreland]

you will want to leave extra space for a maille coif and a padded cap (and big hair if you have it). I normally have a small head, but I got the Large Spangenhelm and it fits perfectly.

Yes!  Rule of thumb when sizing any armor is to measure OVER whatever you expect to be wearing under it.

Yuppers, that's why I want to get it in a large, because my head is 24" and the small is just that.

[Sir Douglas]

Coming back to this topic because there was a discussion of belt hardware earlier. I've finally gotten around to looking into it some more. At the moment, here's what I'm looking at for my soft kit:

Buckle:
http://lorifactor.com/p541,b-021-a-d-shaped-belt-buckle.html

Strapend:
http://lorifactor.com/p680,s-005-strapend-from-gdansk.html

It seems like that buckle is more or less "generic" and would be appropriate for just about anywhere, but what about the strapend?  Alternatively, would I be better off just leaving the end of the belt bare since this isn't actually a "knightly" belt?

[Aiden of Oreland]

Coming back to this topic because there was a discussion of belt hardware earlier. I've finally gotten around to looking into it some more. At the moment, here's what I'm looking at for my soft kit:

Buckle:
http://lorifactor.com/p541,b-021-a-d-shaped-belt-buckle.html

Strapend:
http://lorifactor.com/p680,s-005-strapend-from-gdansk.html

It seems like that buckle is more or less "generic" and would be appropriate for just about anywhere, but what about the strapend?  Alternatively, would I be better off just leaving the end of the belt bare since this isn't actually a "knightly" belt?

Nope, this would have been worn on and off the field brass fittings and all. Weather you were a knight or not.