Aldric Report post Posted January 14, 2014 This is a fantasy harness with historical basis. As I use it for a horse show we do I needed it to be protective and functional. Pulled apart an old fender saddle I had and built it up using timber and fibreglass. Still need to make a flap for it to finish it. Helmet and armour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornale Report post Posted January 14, 2014 That is a hell of a work, but I have to admit that I do not like the mix of late roman helmet and belt, lamellar, late medieval protection and fantasy leather armor. You should also think of replace the lamellar lacing with strong leather lace or linen cord. Especially if you are on horseback. The move of the horse make the lamellae to act as scissors and cut the thread if it is not stiff enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshill Report post Posted January 14, 2014 Really like the saddle and your armour. Did you make every thing? That's a massive skill set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldric Report post Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks, I made all the brass work on the helmet and made a new front plate for the leather to go over. I bought the lames and some of the buckles I purchased and filed up. The bronze belt pieces I purchased as well. Thanks Thornale, I understand it is not for everyone. The lacing I use for the lamellar I have used in the past and it holds up better than anything else I can find. I buy it from a yachting supplies shop. These lames are also over the top of 3mm leather and the lacing passes through both the lames and the leather. If it does get cut, and it hasn't after a year of steel fighting, SCA fighting, horse archery and jousting, than it is an easy fix. Some vid taken earlier in the year of what I had at the time in use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
