05-28-2009, 12:38 PM
We also experimented with that when producing our l.segs back in the very old days (although we only had access to machined plate). The test model did work better (unfortunately, the available plate dictated the less comfortable solution for the assembly line production; the metal had already been bought). However, I still found it less comfortable than the full plate I've worn, which had the added problem of being made for a slightly smaller man. As noted, the difference was not all that big; neither was a great discomfort, and the full plate most certainly did not make it difficult to move and fight effectively, as the Tacitus quote implied.
But I must impress that I strongly support experimentation based on finds and greatly welcome the effort
! It makes sense that the armourers would try to reduce the shoulder balance issue. Can you run in it without it sounding like an elephant rampaging through a kitchen as well?
If only there was more actual surviving textile armour available I could have indulged my favorite armour project without having to make do with late 14th-15h century armour as references.
But I must impress that I strongly support experimentation based on finds and greatly welcome the effort
! It makes sense that the armourers would try to reduce the shoulder balance issue. Can you run in it without it sounding like an elephant rampaging through a kitchen as well? If only there was more actual surviving textile armour available I could have indulged my favorite armour project without having to make do with late 14th-15h century armour as references.
