T-Bob - Quick Lamellar Question

ushumgal · Post by **ushumgal** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:01 pm

I finally have time to start on my lamellar â€“ Iâ€™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!). Hereâ€™s my question â€“ 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

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:12 pm

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 thatâ€™s why our medieval forebearers built lamellar the way they did!

ushumgal · Post by **ushumgal** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:23 pm

Well, if it was good enough for them, it's good enough for me!

Thanks!
Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR

Fulk · Post by **Fulk** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:34 pm

What does T-Bob's lamallar suit look like?

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Hushgirl · Post by **Hushgirl** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:48 pm

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/TBobArmour/H12.jpg

Guy on the left. That's his old stuff.

Hushgirl · Post by **Hushgirl** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:51 pm

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/BaronWars03/May18631.JPG

This is his new stuff.

Fulk · Post by **Fulk** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:53 pm

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!
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ushumgal · Post by **ushumgal** » Wed May 21, 2003 4:57 pm

Check out T-Bob's article - it's quite thorough:

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/lamellar_templarbob/

Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR

Fulk · Post by **Fulk** » Wed May 21, 2003 5:03 pm

Thanks!

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Angus Bjornssen · Post by **Angus Bjornssen** » Thu May 22, 2003 2:53 am

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

Conrad the Mad · Post by **Conrad the Mad** » Thu May 22, 2003 8:32 am

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

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Thu May 22, 2003 8:43 am

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.

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Thu May 22, 2003 9:30 am

Sauron???

Maybe I should invest in blackened stainless armour...

ushumgal · Post by **ushumgal** » Thu May 22, 2003 9:41 am

Or a gold ring... Just don't lose it!

Jamie
LU2.DUB.SAR

Hushgirl · Post by **Hushgirl** » Thu May 22, 2003 10:19 am

My camera loves him.