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My squamata armour project
🕑 Added 2022-07-26 08:36:26 +0000 UTCSalvete Patreons,
As you already know, Alain is the handyman of our group. He makes our clothing, military belts and the many props you see in our videos.
He has started a squamata armor project, recreated from the late Roman time. These were, as you can see in the last two images, longer than previous models. The length is about mid-thigh.
The armor consists of about 4.500 plates, connected in rows with a brass wire. When a row is finished, it is stitched to the linen with a wax thread. An extra rope is stitched through the top holes over the entire length to make the row stronger.
It is a time-consuming and occasionally frustrating project.
Once the base of the armor is finished, some detachable sleeves might be added, or maybe a detachable coif.
What would you like to see? Sleeves or a coif?
Last photo: Re-enactor unknown, source unknown. If you spot who this is, please let us know in the comments.
Comments
Imperium Romanum
Thanks! You will be the first to see it complete,
Imperium Romanum
Hi Gyula, you are right, sleeves are more important! And i have ordered a Late Roman helmet I will show you when it's arrived. If i have scales left ( and the time and energy haha) for a coif i will consider it!
The Discernist
Very impressive! Your patience is admirable! I'm sure it will pay off!
Gyula Lakatos
If I would make an order for this (with my very limited 21st-century experience) I think sleeves would make a little bit more sense. You can use any helmet, but not really get sleeves. But that's just me. :)
