06-08-2012, 02:57 PM
Hi.
Intro. my name is gary. i'm with Britannia for those that don't know me which is most of you i guess.
right down to the main post part.
I had lots of fun at Chester its my and the groups second year there in our current format.
the Parade was a real eye opener, it give's me a greater respect for the 1st centry guys for their ability to march with their heavier kit on. i've done charity walks in full combat 5th centry kit but those are on grass and dirt tracks the road was killer in the feet and the shield arm so damn good work to you guys.
the formation drill was just as good as last year well ok there was improvement but i guess all groups involved have been training on those formations used.
as to quality of kit. sorry it look ok to me but then what do i know, i guess only what people like Len tell me, i do 1st gladiator and 5th centry heavy infantry. personnaly i left out some fight kit parts. no padding under my maile which is long same as those worn in the pictures posted by simon. didn't wear my greaves wish i had as my leg wraps came undone durring the formation drill, thought one of the optios was going smack me for appearing on parade with ill fitting kit. and lastly the bracers we wear under our tunics which are to protect the forarms.
as to picking holes in other people kit i only find mixing modern with period a problem but such rules are down to the indiviual and the group leaders.
yes it was cold and wet, sunday i just could not get warm tried everything from manning the camp fire to having hot drink and changing into dryish clothing. as they say it happens.
looking forward to next year.
Intro. my name is gary. i'm with Britannia for those that don't know me which is most of you i guess.
right down to the main post part.
I had lots of fun at Chester its my and the groups second year there in our current format.
the Parade was a real eye opener, it give's me a greater respect for the 1st centry guys for their ability to march with their heavier kit on. i've done charity walks in full combat 5th centry kit but those are on grass and dirt tracks the road was killer in the feet and the shield arm so damn good work to you guys.
the formation drill was just as good as last year well ok there was improvement but i guess all groups involved have been training on those formations used.
as to quality of kit. sorry it look ok to me but then what do i know, i guess only what people like Len tell me, i do 1st gladiator and 5th centry heavy infantry. personnaly i left out some fight kit parts. no padding under my maile which is long same as those worn in the pictures posted by simon. didn't wear my greaves wish i had as my leg wraps came undone durring the formation drill, thought one of the optios was going smack me for appearing on parade with ill fitting kit. and lastly the bracers we wear under our tunics which are to protect the forarms.
as to picking holes in other people kit i only find mixing modern with period a problem but such rules are down to the indiviual and the group leaders.
yes it was cold and wet, sunday i just could not get warm tried everything from manning the camp fire to having hot drink and changing into dryish clothing. as they say it happens.
looking forward to next year.
Putting the heavy in to Heavy infantry.
