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Re: Show your subarmalis! - Nemonius Agricola - 10-02-2008

Here it is on me. The bottom tie could have been tied better but you can see it has more string to tie off.


Re: Show your subarmalis! - jvrjenivs - 10-02-2008

Here my simple design, made out of an old tunic and 2 pieces of sheepskin for shoulder support. Very effective for use with a segmentata. Used it by marching with over 40 kg and worked well.

[Image: subarmalis1.jpg]


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Titvs Statilivs Castvs - 10-02-2008

Quote:Width of the pteryges? 5 cm?

Ok, I realised this is far too wide. What'd you think of 3cm? Or 3.5?


Show your sub-armalis - Paullus Scipio - 10-02-2008

M. Demetrius/David wrote:
Quote:Back to the older question, since none exist, but we new they had them, it's up for anybody's guess what they really looked like.
....while none may exist, we can get some idea of what the kind worn under the 'muscled cuirass' looked like from statues - including several where they are shown draped over a branch or similar........


Re: Show your subarmalis! - M. Demetrius - 10-03-2008

That's true, Paullus, particularly in the case of the pteryges design and type.

And that one draped over the chair IIRC, has sparked a number of arguments! Material, type, purpose, and on and on. Beware: you may arouse the ire of the argumentative....


Re: Show your sub-armalis - Gaius Julius Caesar - 10-03-2008

Quote:M. Demetrius/David wrote:
Quote:Back to the older question, since none exist, but we new they had them, it's up for anybody's guess what they really looked like.
....while none may exist, we can get some idea of what the kind worn under the 'muscled cuirass' looked like from statues - including several where they are shown draped over a branch or similar........

Ahhh yes, the India Rubber latex one, from the !st cent AD..... :twisted:


Re: Show your subarmalis! - M. Demetrius - 10-04-2008

You're just bad, dude, baaaddd. :lol:


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Titvs Statilivs Castvs - 10-06-2008

Would normal (modern) thread (to sew it with) suffice? I mean, will it be strong enough?


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Gaius Julius Caesar - 10-06-2008

You can get linen thread from mose places, and from leather suppliers too.


Re: Show your subarmalis! - M. Demetrius - 10-06-2008

Waxed linen thread lasts even longer. You can either wax it yourself by rubbing the thread over a block of beeswax, or buy it already waxed. One of the not-so-fun things about leatherwork is having to go back and restitch something later on. It's much better to use the better thread in the first place.


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Gaius Julius Caesar - 10-06-2008

Yes, that is what I should have said. Although someone did recommend to rewax the ready waxed thread too.


Re: Show your subarmalis! - M. Demetrius - 10-06-2008

That would make waxedwaxed linen, right? :lol: And if you slapped it with your hand, it would be whackedwaxedwaxed...
I'll let that spindle drop, lest I be accused of waxing eloquent.
:roll:


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Titvs Statilivs Castvs - 10-06-2008

It's actually to sew several layers of felt and linen, not leather... Smile


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Gaius Julius Caesar - 10-06-2008

Still, I think the wax will help the thread to resist moisture and deterioration, so it is still a good idea.! Smile


Re: Show your subarmalis! - Tarbicus - 10-06-2008

Why not wax the subarmalis, and keep it waterproof as well as perhaps protect the interior of the armour? Lanolin rich fur was used inside scabbards IIRC.