Linothorax design/construction

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

That's how I made it.
I made a base of two layers canvas(that could be 8 layers thin linen)of a thickness of 0.25cm.This was one piece,with the pteruges and could be wraped arrownd my body.On that base I glued the four different parts,two for the sides,one for the dront and the back.Each piece's end was lined with a hem made of folded canvas,so it produces the effect you seen in the photo I posted,like many vases.The epomides was another four layers canvas trimked in the same way.These hem lines were one of the most difficult thing to do,as they had to be folded,ironed and finally glued in place.However I like the result and don't have problems like Paul has.I wish I had done the same with the pteruges,but at that time I fount it was a big ammount of extra work and I was afraid it wouldn't work...If I used leather instead it may be easier to make the hems in pteruges.
It needs A LOT OF MEASURING befor you do anything,use Matt's site for reference,try to make something that is as close as possible to the majority of vase and wall paintings,try to avoid fittings that are not in the period style(i found that very difficult,I ended with pommels that are in that style).Make sure the glue you use is good enough to keep the layers together,especially in the pteruges.Something importand:Make the body and the pteruges short enough so that when you sit,the pteruges do not touch the ground/chair behind you.Mine are slightly longer than I'd now want,that's because I wanted to cover sensitive spots...Avoid that,that's what vases show,too.
My armour is impenetrable by a kitchen knife,it could be penetrated by my spear,but I never tried it.Here is a Photo:
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And Connolly's I used as a base: