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Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - nikolaos - 09-21-2010

Andy,

Nice lid indeed!

On the chlamys, I agree with Gianni. Not only do you need more fabric, and weights, but you should also lay in three knife pleatsat the top edge which you then pin together. The net result is that the weighted point of the open side should hang to the knee.

I've got a good pic somewhere, I'll dig it up.

Cole


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Andy - 09-21-2010

Thanks for the advice,
I have now seen a few images and do agree, and to think that I cut this piece of wool to make it shorter!!! Buggar!
Any pictures of the weights? Are they bronze, lead, sewn to it like a button or in the hem of the wool?
Many thanks


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Giannis K. Hoplite - 09-21-2010

Hard to tell what they looked like. As far as i know,nothing has been identified as "chlamis weight". Perhapos they consider them too unimportant to expose them in a museum...
But they are fairly common in art. Here are some examples,perhaps not the best ones:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/325 ... z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/324 ... z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1236/473 ... 9b526f.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077554
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077555
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077569
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077621
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077643
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118 ... 1285077653
(ok,these are not some,they are many :mrgreen: )

They seem to be either drop shaped or sphaerical. I used fishing lead weights. They come in both shapes. If you have light wool use the 20gr.
Here's a photo of mine
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/417 ... 3063_z.jpg
Khaire
Giannis


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Andy - 09-22-2010

You have a very keen eye to notice those little weights! Thank you Big Grin


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - nikolaos - 09-22-2010

Here's one of me at our Zeus Epoptes event by the way Smile

Note how my chlamys requires weights, and I forgot to pleat it Wink

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Have fun!


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Theron_of _Sikyon - 10-06-2010

So there should be small weights attatched to the bottom corners of the cloak, or would it be all four corners? What was the pourpose of these?

Edward


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Giannis K. Hoplite - 10-06-2010

One in each of the four corners.
The cloak was meant to cover you against cold weather and due to its open nature and light weight,the weights kept the cloth down. Additionally,it helped it drape in a a nice way creating neat folds as the weight pulled the cloth downwards.
I have found that they also help drape it in some other ways,like wrap your right wrist with one of the corners etc,like seen in some sculptures.
They weight don't need to be very heavy or big. They can be hitting your calfs as you walk or run and this can be annoying or painful.
Khaire
Giannis


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Theron_of _Sikyon - 10-06-2010

Is there any chance you could post a close up picture of your set?

Edward


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Giannis K. Hoplite - 10-06-2010

Unfortunately not,i don't have it near me at this period. But you've seen the photo i posted in the link above,right? Fishing weights have their own loops,either wire or cast in shape,so you just have to sew them on the fabric.
Khaire
Giannis


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Brennus - 10-10-2010

Great impressions everyone! I especially like that Thracian/Phrygian (bearded face) helmet that Nearco posted awhile back. I've always loved that helmet design, but this looks like an especially nice reproduction, feathers & all!! That is officially my favorite helmet now 8)


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Dany Boy - 10-10-2010

Hi everyone!
You guys you are looking great!
I am speechless because the quality way you are equip!
All this good looking armor clothes shoes and weapons are very well selected!
No doubt you’ve spent long time efforts and finance since you manage to achieve the final results.
We are still in very beginning of our re-enacting hobby but it takes long time to establish our club in Dobrich Bulgaria and no enough enthusiasts unfortunately.
I will keep a close watch on your events and who knows we may do something together!
Thanks for sharing.
Jordan Kolchev


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Iraklitos - 10-11-2010

Period: ca 510 BC, Peasant Hoplite / Village levy on the Island of Karkisia (mod Amorgos) prior to the Ionian Revolt.
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Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Iraklitos - 10-11-2010

My wife
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Us together
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Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - Giannis K. Hoplite - 10-11-2010

I'd suggest this thread for chitons. They have been discussed very extensively there
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Also,i'd suggest replacing your spear shaft for something considerably thinner. An inch thick would be ok. Ash or dogwood is preferable.
And a smaller and leaf shaped spearhead.
I stongly advise reading through the "begginers section",where you'll find all sorts of interesting information
Khaire
Giannis


Re: Show here your Greek warrior impression - King Louise Assurbanipal - 10-20-2010

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