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T-Bob - Quick Lamellar Question
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:01 pm
by ushumgal
I finally have time to start on my lamellar – I’m taking my aluminum in to have it chopped up ($30 to save me hours on the Beverly sounds like a good deal to me!). Here’s my question – is there any particular reason you use longer lamellae for the skirt and shoulder portions of your harness? Or is it just to save time and effort?
Thanks!
Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:12 pm
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Ushumgal:Three reasons.
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- Because there are extant suits showing it laced that way.
- Because it affords an opportunity to show different lacing styles concurrent in period.
- Because it saves time and effort.
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In light of Reason #1, I think that’s why our medieval forebearers built lamellar the way
they did!
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:23 pm
by ushumgal
Well, if it was good enough for them, it's good enough for me!
Thanks!
Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:34 pm
by Fulk
What does T-Bob's lamallar suit look like?
m
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:48 pm
by Hushgirl
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:51 pm
by Hushgirl
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:53 pm
by Fulk
I wear a lamallar jacket and would like to add some hip protection. How does one lace the plates that go over the hips and thighs?
Thanks!
m
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 4:57 pm
by ushumgal
Check out T-Bob's article - it's quite thorough:
http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/lamellar_templarbob/Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 5:03 pm
by Fulk
Thanks!
m
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 2:53 am
by Angus Bjornssen
is it just me or does every one of T-Bob's pics make you think twice about going to the same tourney he is in?
IMO, his pics (that i've seen anyway) make him look about 6'7" and about 280lbs of pure kick-my-ass-all-over-the-place muscle. any other weight there may be is inconsequential because i'm scared. any less weight don't make me any less scared. or any less height...
*reflects on the falchion pics*
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Angus of the White Mountain Shire
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 8:32 am
by Conrad the Mad
T-Bob is as nice a gentle as you will meet. He really is just a big pussy cat.
And I am not just saying that cause I am his man-at-arms either!
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Member of House Red Winged Lion
Man-at-arms to Robert' De'Tyre
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 8:43 am
by William Frisbee
You know Angus, I was just thinking the same thing. I'm a mostly little guy.
I can only imagine T-Bob swinging around a pole weapon.
I think I picture it rather like Sauron in that big battle at the start of Fellowship of the Ring.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 9:30 am
by Templar Bob/De Tyre
Sauron???Maybe I should invest in blackened stainless armour...
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 9:41 am
by ushumgal
Or a gold ring... Just don't lose it!
Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Thu May 22, 2003 10:19 am
by Hushgirl
My camera loves him.
