Designing A NEW LOTR Costume: Brand Son of Bain (Part 1)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- I got a new leather coat! Which means it's time to design a new costume. The alpha stage of my LOTR costume for Brand, Son of Bain, Son of Bard. WIP!
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00:00-1:14 Intro
1:14-3:46 Base Layers
3:46-5:04 Over Tunic
5:04-6:10 Character
6:10-7:23 The Coat
7:23-11:55 The Sword
11:55-14:20 The Story of Brand
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You sir, are a true son of the line of Bard the Dragon Slayer. Wonderful video.
Woohoo!
1: Linen shirts start out grey or yellowy-beige, but become whiter as they are washed with harsh lye soap then left spread out in the sun to dry - a new white linen shirt is King level stuff because the material had to be bleached with urine, soap and sun repeatedly to get really white. I've seen King Charles I's shirt that he wore when he was executed and is is about the color of modern unbleached calico. 2: On the coat, consider adding slightly flared soft leather cuffs (Brandenburg cuffs) which can be folded back and held with a button (or several) or left down covering the wrists & mittens, protecting them from wear, wet and windy weather. 3: Some Celtic swords had hilts with the pommel and cross guard curving away from the grip - )===(=============> 4: You could consider a small-ish buckler to go with a single handed sword, they are not that difficult to make, there are plenty of surviving examples (or parts of) that were made from layers of leather (you can do leatherwork), a few metal parts and lots of nails/rivets - even a shield boss can be made from leather segments laced or riveted together then wet moulded. See Royal Armouries I.33 fencing manual c. 1270-1320.
The buckler idea is a very good one! I'll look into those cuffs as well. Thanks Bruce!
IMO, you look a lot like a young Luke Evans. So this character fits you perfectly.
Thanks Sandra!
That sword really does look like it could have been forged by the dwarves of the Lonely Mountain. I love that it actually turned out to be similar to Bard's sword.
I think you definitly could play Brand and be an heir of Bard the dragonslayer. It would be perfect to see you in this role if there would be a movie about the war in the north!
But why don't you go out, get some friends and make a little fan film about it? Maybe it is to difficult with the huge battle, but as I said, I would just love to see you in that role.
Your eye for costume design is impeccable. Great video as always! don't know that it would be good for the algorithm, but I'd be fascinated in you doing a breakdown of the research you do for historical outfits vs the fantasy styling deep dives. It would make for an awesome conversation.
Second this!!
Thanks Downhaven! To clarify do you mean a comparison between the historical research and the fantasy research in one video, or just do a video on more historical stuff to contrast what I already have?
I've always been enamored with Bardings/Dale, they never get enough love. Beyond the northern themes, it also allows you to lean slightly more into fantasy elements by incorporating nods to their friendship with the Dwarves of Erebor. Of course that's easy to overdo, but the sword like you have and possibly some Dwarven trinkets would be fun to include! Great work as always.
I originally liked Dale because of how close they are with the Dwarves, and the dwarves are also really cool (and underrated perhaps) and my persona was a Barding so I could take some influence from them without having to play a Dwarf. I don't think I would make a good dwarf without some serious prosthetics
If you like roleplaying games, check out The One Ring roleplaying game, it starts at that corner of the world, 5 years after the death of Smaug
It sounds likely there was some cultural exchange between them given their proximity.
Yeah, you totally could be Luke Evans' grandson. You even have the exact same widow's peak lol. I think that this outfit is hitting the exact vibe you want: Bard in the the Hobbit, but slightly nicer. This man is a prince, and one who has considerable wealth: but he's humble and deliberately evoking his grandfather's aesthetic. The slightly longer hair, the full fur lining on the coat, the red-dyed belt and the more finely woven tunic: these are all very subtle flexes, things that are expensive but not flashy. In a similar vein you might consider a black velvet for the gusset on your coat (which will also breathe easier than the fur lining and get less stinky), as a subtle nod to the alliance between Dale and Mirkwood.
For covering the laces on your boots, I would suggest English-style equestrian boot covers. They button up the outside, looking like 18th Century boots. Get the knee length kind, to make your pants look more voluminous and more like breeches rather than trousers. No need to match your boots, these are the nicer version of Bard's leg-wraps. Plus, multicolored footwear is a nod to the period when the book was written when saddle shoes were all the rage: a clearly deliberate anachronism intended to make this a fantasy outfit.
One thing that's occurred to me when considering the more realistic adventurer, is that it might behoove adventurers to not really adventure in colder climates during winter. Historically, armies tended to shelter in place and not go to war during the winter, though the occasional winter sneak attack could be quite effective, if risky. And of course, there are medieval fantasy stories where the adventurer protagonists similarly 'winter' in place and only resume their adventures in the spring, or when circumstances force them to. Dragonlance, comes to mind, where they waited out the coldest of the winter months before resuming their journey. As an example.
True. Though inevitably I will end up filming outside over the winter, unless it is too bitter to withstand. I love the colder months!
@@LivingAnachronism I do too. And I bet a good costume makes them that much more fun. Sadly, winters here in California aren't nearly as fun as where I grew up in Northern Utah. But such is life. Still, if nothing else, pausing adventures or at least slowing them down is an interesting consideration for writing and role-playing.
Lord of the Rings points that out as well. They do start the journey from Rivendell in December, but only because they had no other choice and were in a hurry. So you can see there that adventuring in the winter is not what you would do under normal circumstances. What happens to the fellowship on Caradhras proves that point even more.
The Bardings on the other side are living in the north and might be used to the rough climate way better ...
You absolutely could be Bard’s grandson! Also, there’s a brand of riding boots called Mountain Horse that does winter boots that are lined. Some of their boots are traditional (except for zippers) riding boots but others fit looser and have a rubber sole. Those are great to walk in even all day.
This is only make me think of what the Rings of Power COULD'VE been. A story that is in tandem with the main trilogy, of Dale and Erebor's war against Gundabad and Rhun.
I'm almost glad they didn't do that though, because now one day, with a little luck, someone will do it and they will do it right. And with even more luck, I will part of it.
@@LivingAnachronism That would be spectacular.
I feel like a lot of the sword designs they used in LOTR and the Hobbit were inspired by Slavic swords. If you can find it, check the book "Arms and armor of Bulgaria - VIII to X Centuries" from Valery Yotov.
Love seeing how you put a costume together in order to make a character come to life, you could totally be Brand , son of Bain, son of Bard.
My favorite lord of the rings video game was War in the North so hearing you say you want to play a character in that story, area, and time in the series is amazing! So cool!
Such a good story there
aside from being a little lore inaccurate with the magic, war in the north was pretty good, and i liked the story line. also, i remember the heavy crossbow sections being pretty fun.
Good morning heir Brand- for your coat may I recommend adding a fur cuff rather than letting out the hem? Since you mentioned the fur lining it makes more sense the fur would be extended to the cuffs and maybe a collar to hide the zipper removal. It would give a richer look but still keep to the roots of your grandfather.
P.S.
Great video!
P.P.S. It could also help mark the passage of time and a shift in style as fashion does change from generation to generation.
Luckily the coat is made so the zipper seam is hidden under a strip of leather, so once I take it off and sew it back up, it will be like it was never there. Adding cuffs is a much better idea than letting out a half inch of the sleeve!
@@LivingAnachronism if you made the cuffs removable you could also cut your sleeves a few inches on the outside of your arm and add some leather laces so you can wear your bracers when shooting the bow…
About the shoulders..instead of adding gussets if you trust your needlework you could cut the sleeves off at the seam, add holes along both sides and lace them together again - it would create more shoulder room while also giving the coat a medieval touch…Aragorns leather coat in the Fellowship has this detail and I like it…maybe add a lighter leather underneath to add contrast so it shows off better on camera…
Oh, if you want to add room in the shoulder just add a decorative border of leather to both sides, I forgot that
For armhole adjustments and decorations if you don‘t know where to get leather you can sometimes just use crappy leather boots that are knee length, just ask at your thrift store, they often get donated shoes they don‘t want to resell (where I am at least)
The points on that sword are also reminiscent of some of the dwarven designs from the movies (such as the sword Thorin uses in the Battle of Five Armies) which plays into the swords "back story" nicely.
I also like that the chunkier shape of the sword makes it really draven looking.
Me too
*dwarven 😅
I think you really nailed a cetain amalgamised anachronistic look with that sword and costume in that it looks so much older that the outfit as a whole which in turn really lends it's self to the history of people of Man moving forwards while armed by the crafts of the more backwards(but none-the-less excellenct)-looking Dwarfen kind. And you really do have the facial hair worthy of the true king of Dale. At the vey least a King's Musketeer.
It's wild how when the sword came on screen it just immediately "worked" and the issues with the other Swords became apparent. It's all vibe
Really cool! Love the attention to details and your reasoning for how and why you chose each element of the costume.
Thank you Lana! Really love your videos on the Rings of Power costumes and how you redesign them. Let's get in contact, maybe we can work on something together
@@LivingAnachronism love that idea! feel free to contact me via my email that i have here on yt (i'm kind of not on any other social media) or let me know if you have other suggestions to get in contact
God i love this even tho i cant create such costumes my self i hopefully can do so one day.Hope this channel can get more exposure and not just from your Rings of power videos.
Thank you Piebros, me too. RoP videos are good (and important when I actually have something worth saying) but reviewing the show isn't sustainable. Creating something new? I can do that. Cheers mate!
This comment has me fantasizing about a Shad / Kramer / Dawson Ehlke collab to bring some awesome story to life.
Don't feel the need to create something new when costuming. Oft times when you have older pieces you can reuse and reorganize a character. This has been a focus of many of Kramer's videos. Recreate something from a film then make your own additions. Then, change one piece, or two. Recreation can spark creativity just as fast if not faster than toiling over something original.
@@grbdevnull5611 Cannot confirm anything, but will say this channel is about making fantasy into reality
@@danielhall5554 Very true Daniel!
Yes, in that outfit and the way you're styling yourself you definitely resemble Bard in the films. Certainly much more than the red-head kid who played Bain.
I would suggest you hook up with a good replica prop maker in your area to make a silicone mould of your sword before you tear into it. Also on your jacket, you might want to consider adding fabric cuffs. A friend did like you and found a coat while thrifting and it fit him well except for the sleeve length. What he did was to add rolled woolen cuffs to the end of the sleeves and attach them with buttons, 3 of them if I am remembering correctly, so he could wash them separately from his coat. He also made extra cuffs from different materials and colors. His Cos-Play/LARP was Firefly, and they have the rolled up sleeves with the red at the end of the sleeves.
I like the ideal Bard makes it a tradition that future kings must be humbled.
When I first discovered this channel, I was going to make a comment about Luke Evans critiquing Galadriel's fighting, but I see now that I've long since been beaten to it.
Oh wow, you really pulled the style off! I could immediately see the inspiration even without knowing the title or description of the video. Great job, it suits you a lot too.
Thank you!
I wish somebody actually would go for the appendices - the battles of the elves and the joined Dale and Erebor;s armies with the orks not shown in the LOTR. You nicely will fit the Brand's army as his son definitely participated in it.
Have you thought of botas/half-chaps for your boots?
I work at a Western Reenactment in Texas, and a few of the older guys have them so they can still wear their New Balances. If you match the color, they blend in and look like tall boots, and you could even line them with something to keep your legs warm.
That's pretty much what I'll end up making, more or less, definitely lined with fur
The outfit turned out great, definitely looks like you're related to Bard!
Your thought process is fascinating. And YES, you actually look a Bard's heir.
It could sound bizarre but have you considered to simply use some wool leg warmers (brown maybe?) kept low mid-calf over the boots? They will match the gloves, bulk the legs, keeps you warm (of course), and improve the "rough" look. I use this trick when I need a high-boots "feeling" whitout actually have those.
I would invest in some Viking age leg wraps with a good medium weight wool in a herringbone stitch
I have some red ones in wool, I'm going to try them and see if they work. Will have to work on the boots first though to see what goes
I think I’d really like to see a video on “shopping in the women’s section” for thrifting. I know boots are common, I’d never really thought about coats. Not sure I’ll have much luck at 6’2”, but I’d be interested to see what your thought process is and what characteristics you look for or avoid when thrifting.
You might also see if a back of shoulder release gusset would help your fit issues on the jacket. It's basically a football shaped piece of fabric that is set in the back of sleeve from about the end of the sleeve head to about where a traditional underarm diamond gusset would start.
If I do any editing with this jacket, I'll got to a tailor probably, I'm too afraid of ruining it myself. Took my a long time before I stumbled upon a coat like this and I've always wanted one!
@@LivingAnachronism Probably a good idea, it's not a common design. Used in the back of motorcycle jackets sometimes in a lighter leather that just folds under the back panel when the arms aren't extended. The simpler underarm gusset may give you all the flex you need, so certainly try that first.
@@karladenton5034 In the PJ movies, a lot of the jackets just have an opening in the armpit, probably for this very reason. I don't really want to do that either, since it will make the coat very ugly to wear, when I just want to go outside like a normal person. I bet it's great for ventilation though, my tunic and gambeson are like that
That outfit looks really nice, and the Conan sword does work, imo. As for off-hand, an axe would be cool and give a parry option to the sword, or vice versa.
Yeah you do pull off Brand son of bane son of bard . You could also pull off a really good wood elf from elder scrolls since you like the idea of elves but you're concerned about your height
You could totally pull off Brand, with a coat that fits of course.
Yeah, I wish I had another pair of those combat type of boot from the military. They're comfortable and last seemingly forever. Good to see another vid from you. I enjoy them and they might be more important for me in a year or two. Put some leather "cuffs" on the sleeves to lengthen them.
I had noticed ithe resemblance in one of your earliest videos, and binging along, here we are. Perfect character for you!
You showing the latex falling apart made me realise that my own dark elven LARP sword has a similar problem. I hadn't even realised it was the aging, I thought it was just a casting mistake I hadn't noticed before. I have only rarely used the sword and keep in in a scabbard, so I clearly forgot to care about it. (I only learned a few years after I bought it that you're supposed to spray it with a liquid latex protector). I'm quite upset now.
I would like to see a shield with this, its not only a great piece if equipment. But also a good place to put the heraldry.
As a fellow LOTR-nerd I'm considering doing a outfit of a younger Erkenbrand. Who was sadly replaced in the movies.
I was experimenting with my larp shield, and I like the fighting style that comes with it better than axe and sword. What shield design do you see working with this?
@@LivingAnachronism If we consider it to be used both on foot and horseback a kiteshield would look great. It would also be something in between the roundshields of Rohan and the larger ones we see the infantry of Gondor use in the movies.
This is one of the main reasons I am subscribed to you :D
It felt good returning to the roots of the channel! There will be more of this!
@@LivingAnachronism I remembered a book that describes arms and armor from Bulgaria, which you will like: "Arms and armor of Bulgaria - VIII to X Centuries" from Valery Yotov.
Fantastic Video! I learned new things about the Bardings!
You look great and I can't wait to see you get the part.
*edit* Happy channel birthday!!!
Love the look! And love the thought you put in about the history of the people you play.
As far as aesthetics, maybe a norse-style woven tape or ribbon around the collar and lacing of your doublet? Elevates the look without giving up the rough edge (and warmth) of the wool.
I may do a woven belt, and the tunic may change. I am worried that if I build up the neck too much it will look like a cravat
Loved this video, can’t wait for more. You have this look going!
Thanks Stephanie!
I love your content man. You’re the best. I can’t wait until you produce more and more content🙂
Ideally you would have Bard's sword, His sword becomes an heirloom as the Sword of the King of Dale. I think what you have works.
Something you could do is add vambraces over coat, that would hide the length of the coat.
Since the idea is that Brand is younger for now, and that Bain is still king, I think it makes sense that Bain would wield Bard's sword and Brand would have his own. Then eventually there can be a scene mirroring Aragorn in the Return of the King (PJ's trilogy) where Brand get's the sword of his ancestor.
@@LivingAnachronism That would make sense.
Anachronistically killin it😎👍
Fantastic video! And happy channel birthday!
Thank you Geospatial!
I made a leather version of your hood I happen to like it, it helps to keep me warm, living in New Hampshire like I do.
some thoughts
try either tea or coffee staining for the shirt you can get the look your going for with the undershirt for practically nothing that way
if you let out the cuffs on the jacket you could finish them off with bias tape
consider embroidery or block print stamps to add details like knot work to the tunic mid layer
also if you go to any SCA events you should probably leave the red belt at home we use it to symbolize that one is a squire, all and all a very nice start to a costume
Good to know about the red belt, thank you!
Love to see the thought processes and the stages of a costumes creation. Helps with my own.
I am glad, my hope was that people would find it helpful
First time I watched one of your videos the title is what I thought. Great videos, and good work.
Thank you Alex!
All of this is so good! It also makes sense that he'd have a one-handed sword as he might also have a bow, and thus drawing a one-handed sword would be easier to do in a pinch if the fight comes to a close.
Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the final look!
You totally could! Way to honor the lord and story. Thoughtful and eloquent, as ever!
Those thrift stores occasionally have some good stuff, thats a nice find. Best of luck to you with those modifications its gonna be worth it im sure.
You look awesome, man!
Top notch look Luke 😉👌😄
Such a cool concept! I love that look! Great job!
Thank you Gabriel! I was super stoked to get my hands on that coat
@@LivingAnachronism I bet. Definitely a nice find!
Good intuition with this. Works well
Thanks Pete!
The resemblance is scary accurate, well done
Dual wielding a shortened War Axe, single Blade, in your off hand would be a cool look for that outfit.
I'm thinking or using the axe as a sort of "punch" axe, with the beard of the axe protecting the knuckles. But someone also suggested I get or make a buckler, which could also be good
Yeah, I could definitely see that type of Axe working better then a War Axe and looking at the character your going for it would fit better for that boxy style of Sword fighting you mentioned in the beginning of the vid.
Finally I've been looking forward towards this look in your outfits. Love the themes.
Glad I could deliver!
@@LivingAnachronism it delivered well but you could also do a will Turner from pirate's of the Caribbean look if you ever want it might look amazing.
This is a lot better! The videos criticizing the Rings of Power get old pretty quickly 😅
Indeed, I think they are necessary to achieve the goal of demanding better adaptation, but I'm hoping the creative minds among us pivot away from simple criticism soon. The tide is turning, which means if we continue to tread the same water, we will lose energy. 98% of my videos have nothing to do with Rings of Power and I want to keep it that way.
Kramer: "If we had time I would have gotten this adjusted." (Puts on coat). "It's a little tight across the shoulders!"
You look awesome!
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Also you do indeed look like Brand son of Bain son of Bard
Nice work and great look!
The sword does look exactly like it was gifted by a dwarven smith, thinking how swords of Men would look like and making the pommel and crossguard like that but doing the points on the blade that look very dwarven and then also doing the decorative lines there because it is for the King's son.
I don't like many channels but yours is one of my favorites and one that I will actually watch consistently.
Thank you Pocketphrog, this makes me very happy (and proud!)
for the coat, what if you removed the sleeves and laced them in, like Aragorn's? That would buy you some shoulder room. Get some dark fur or fake fur that matches the collar (if you're keeping the collar) and make deep cuffs that cover your wrists. Consider leather gaiters to go over the boots.
I spotted the similarity to Bard's sword right away. You could easily be Bard's grandson, maybe you take after your mother's looks!
I don't really want to detach the sleeves unless I have to, because it is such a nice coat for regular everyday where too, but if it comes down to it that is a good idea. Definitely keeping the collar, detachable cuffs seems like the way for sure.
I believe neither Bain or Brand's mothers are mentioned, so not to go down the dark path of editing Tolkien, but I think there's some believable leeway for me. Especially given Dale/Erebor being situated quite far east and being a trade center, there is a plausible in world explanation for my visage.
@@LivingAnachronism my thinking exactly; a crossroads of the continent
He's finally doing it!
One of the things you might consider is a different cuff…a short fur, a dark wool, even a dark suede….
Looks good already, I just finished one metal scale tasset while watching this
That's so cool. I have to come up with a way to get some armor involved with this garb
I’m watching this because I had the sudden urge to do renaissance cosplay/costume stuff, already got everything picked out some stuff I have to buy
Looks good. I feel your pain with the bow, I've spent heck knows how many hours shaping at least 4 shortish 4-5 foot bows only to go a bit thin in one area and then it *censored* snapping when I get to testing the limbs. But my latest bow, a less conservative length of about 6 foot with a 40-45ish pound draw, has turned out pretty good, it's launched several dozen arrows with no noticeable damage. I really want a short bow though, I have some 5 foot blanks for when i have a few days to play. Fun fact, I grew up the opposite side of the valley from where Luke is from.
We are going to be so stoked when you get to play as Bard's heir someday! As for the costume, maybe "age" it up, make it look more rugged and used? Excellent work, Kramer!
It's nice to have the vote of confidence from at least the small portion of fans that are here with me on the channel! Thank you my friend!
This makes me want to try this 😆
Yep, I think you could play that character, and it's cool to see you go back to the first character idea you had when you joined middle earth ranger form a few years ago
6:08 I seem to recall having said that the knit fabric doesn't really say ranger to me, however for a Lake-town inspired costume the aesthetic is slightly different, the costume designers did use knit, and I think this works better, for this garb please don't change them for leather, but perhaps a brown would work better tan green?
8:48 yes, that sword is right, purely because it looks like it could be dwarven, good choice
The problem with the knitted gloves is that they make archery supremely difficult , as the knocks of my arrows constantly catch in them. Perhaps I need a more finely woven pair instead. I will come up with some solution, or perhaps you have one, but I agree with you, they fit this look better, leather makes more sense for the ranger
@@LivingAnachronism that is a problem with anything loosely woven or knitted, I wish I had a solution but my solution is to take gloves off when shooting, because I find that the thickness of the fabric alters the position of my hand on the bow and spoils my aim
I got about halfway through typing my "you should put some gussets in the under arms of that coat" comment before you said it yourself!
love the outfit man, great vid! would you happen to know by any chance the name of those boots you got at an army surplus? they do be lookin dope!
It's so strange because you don't really look at all like Luke Evans in Facial structure and Body type wise but yet there is an undeniable resemblance to Bard that you do have with this outfit and hairstyle. You definitely pull off as if you are someone right from the same area as Bard where people would be wearing close to the same attire, Maybe even a close friend of his he grew up with.
You might wanna check out tanker boots they are combat boots with straps instead of laces
Just something to consider--looking at costumes, one thing that strongly draws the eye and doesn't fit with a non-industrial society is metal grommets, especially bright shiny silver ones. Lacing holes for exterior clothing were always hand bound even after metal grommets did become available, and actually will last longer than the clamp-on metal grommets. If you have to use them, you might try black or brown so as to mute the jarring visual note that keeps pulling the eye back to them even if you can't figure out quite what is disturbing.
Fully agree, I'll want to switch them out, replace with sewn button holes. I may end up with a different tunic for the final look too.
A Barding is a fitting look for you!!! Looks good!!!
Thank you Julia!
🎩Hi. I think a Dutch cassock would be better for you. Not maybe as stylish but more practicable. It’s a long coat with buttons up the sleeves and sides, so it can be easily be turned into a cloak or a nice blanket.
Awesome video! Thanks for all the tips, and the look into Tolkiens world that isn’t completely disrespected. I’m trying to do a Gondorian look kind of like Boromir and I’m definitely finding a lot of great ideas from your videos.
Boromir has a great look in the films. One fo my favorite characters both from the books and the films, even though they are a bit different
@@LivingAnachronism yah he’s one of my favorites from both as well. His coat has been a hassle for me to find.
@@bestkoolaid1835 Try the Patomic Leather Company. It'll show up as Patomic & Wolfstone when you search it. They do custom work, and make an exact replica of Aragorn's Jacket in deerskin, they might have a Boromir one. They are PRICY though. But I've tried on some of their stuff, seemed like really good quality.
@@LivingAnachronism thank you so much! I’m definitely going to check it out right now!
That's a story I didn't know about. You just gave me homework without calling me out. So I have some books to find.
Sadly latex and polyfoam only have about a ten year lifespan and then it dry rots away. You could glue the sword back together and then make a silicone and fiberglass matrix mold off of it. Then you can cast more copies. You can also use urethane for the sword skin instead of latex. It'll last longer but the poly foam inside will still breakdown. But you'd have a mold and can cast more. 🤷🏻♂ Monster makers has all you'd need on their website.
I think the sword and the belt clash. Both work with the costume individually, but together the belt is too knightly for the sword (its mostly the buckle) and the sword looks to viking for the belt. I think you either need a more simple viking type of belt, or a more knightly type of sword. Something like a Norman arming sword would work.
Though as you pointed out that sword does tie in with the LOTR sword. So maybe a simpler belt would be the better choice.
Thanks for the note Krulty, I'll see what else I've got around!
@@LivingAnachronism Happy to help.
12:02 Tell me you're not a spitting image of that bowman... One has but to squinch his eyes to remark upon the striking resemblance.
You could dye the boots, as well. I didn't catch the brand. But, maybe just a good overshoe, would be easier to get the end results
I have a feeling when I waterproof them with something like snoseal, they will darken as well
looking awesome already!! have you talked about where you get your linen shirts/base layers before? all the ones i tend to see look either costume grade or are like those weirdly tight and form fitting hip modern ones, would you just size up or do you have a better place in mind? thanks!
Two of my linen shirts I got from Amazon, which I know longer provide links to. The other two are women's blouses I believe. Likely to find at a thrift store, mine came from various productions. Unless you want to get a real linen undertunic, from a historical reenactment site, you're best bet is to look for linen henley's or asian collar linen button ups.
I think adding some fur would look great. Maybe the cuffs, the boots?
Definitely the boots, on the gloves if I can manage it
I think this is an excellent proof of concept! I’d put you in my movie!
Thanks Josh!
I LOVE THIS! You could certainly be a bard descendent!
Thank you Kim!
I went to Ren Faire in garb for the first time this year thanks to your inspiration!
That's so awesome! Hope it was a lot of fun!
@@LivingAnachronism It was. But honestly, I left wanting something a little more authentic. If I had more time and money (and experience), I’d love to eventually do a LARP
@@TheHylianBogatyr That is very understandable. I myself preferLarps to ren fairs. Would love to go to a full reenactment event of some sort. Time and money I cannot help with, but will say, experience will come, and hopefully my channel can help prepare you a bit. But if the opportunity presents itself, go! You may find people willing to lend you equipment if you reach out before hand.
You certainly look the part!
you look amazing as Brand
Suspenders are underrated!
puttees or winingas, adds a cheap old look to boots, i think Iodo did a video on
Interesting the two blades do look quite similar
just an idea - if you would make a 1:1 3D scan of the blade and print it first' you could
assemble a new blade without sacrificing the original i think
( i know the concept but i have no experience with 3D printers )
I may also look around and see what else there is