Get dressed in 16th century armour
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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2021
- This armour is made in Sweden by Albert Collins in 2019 as a masterpiece. It´s made with reconstructed 16th-century tools. You can see how the different parts lock and straps together, and how it is laced onto the doublet The undergarments are based on the "Sture" garments in Uppsala cathedral. An armour is not complete without proper well-fitted garments. The doublet is made from silk padded with a thin layer of cotton. the hose is made from elk buff leather, that has been painted black on the outside.
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Not only is it amazing this ancient 16th century video still exists, but I was amazed that it was in color as well!
I know it’s a joke but the 16th century isn’t ancient lol
Guess they hadn’t figured out audio back then tho?
Yeah it's a shame they went back to black and white later tho!
16th century isn't ancient anymore. 16th century in Europe is already modern period.
Obviously recoloured, I remember when colour didn't exist.
Absolutely astounding. Almost no hope of defeating that guy in battle....the moustache alone adds 10 points to strength
The mustache adds 10 to strength, 15 to charisma and 20 to swagger 😆😉
True, now imagine the typical portuguese nobleman with a black beard and moustache, at least 20 points
You mean charisma? 😂😂
And yet an arquebus shot will bring him down in a split second.
@@KroM234 French king at pavia had multiple shots bounce off his breastplate, since he had it doubled. And that was at close range. Nvm shots with poor powder, from too far away etc. And the fact of course, that there was more to 16th century warfare than shooting.
The workmanship, design, engineering, artistry, precision... it's absolutely exquisite... just look at his hand when he grips the weapon... unbelievable...
Hard to believe armor like his existed , history is fascinating. I want this so bad. It looks so beautiful!
this is how men want to dress but society isnt ready for this yet
That guy who is wearing the armor had to work out too.
@@crook7493 true, for know im making cardboard ones but later on probably metal ones.
i can make it for you
i have been armoring for a whopping 2 months!
and all i've made so far is just arm pieces and a gauntlet
This is a particularly expensive and high class set of armor. Something only a Duke could really afford to buy and even then, it would probably just be his tournament armor.
That harness is exquisite, a work of art.
Thanks a lot1
No that mustache is a work of art.
I really miss the sound on this video. It would have been fantastic to hear the clicks when the armour is putted together.
Dang, hard to believe that isn't a genuine artifact. Really extremely close fitting. Fantastic plumes too lol
all armor was close fitting, tailoring to the wearer helped to keep the layers didn't bunch up and kept it articulated
YES!! Finally, a good 16th century armor video. Such an underrated period.
I know, everyone seems to focus on the 15th century, with plate armor, as if somehow it became obsolete around 1500. It simply evolved in the 16th century to defend against new threats (like muskets), just as it evolved in the 14th and 15th century to defend against the weapons of that day.
@@seanbeckett4019 Are you saying musket shots cannot penetrate this suit? I highly doubt it but genuinely curious.
@@kazielbonn I don't know about this particular armor, but apparently many armors of the 16th and 17th centuries were proofed against firearms, at least in key areas like the torso.
Yeah, like imagine fully armored knights exploring and fighting in the new world. No muskets and cannons just swords and armor...
@@kazielbonn It depended. How expensive was the armor? How powerful was the gun? How close was the knight to the gunner? In any case, having good armor would always increase your survival chances, which is great. That, of course, gradually and slowly became less convenient as guns got more and more powerful towards the 18th century.
A masterpiece indeed.
thank you very much
This is excellent! What I would do for a full set! I make swords and sculptures only. Would love to give armour a try.
making armour is so fun, you shuld try it!!
That gorget is awesome.
truly one of the nicest pieces i've ever seen
Wow! Watching this video is helping me draw suits of armour accurately. Thank you for sharing!
That is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful harnesses of full plate i have ever seen. That amount of armor protection (especially around the joints) must be absolutely terrifying up close.
Absolutely amazing!
thank you!!
Absolutely beautiful armour
see it at the armor chamber in stockholm
hope you liked the exhibition!
Fantastic armor! Especially like the spring pin for the gauntlet cuff, such an excellent fit over the vambrace.
What is the piece on the cheek below the visor at 2:28? Does that lock the spring pin in place to prevent it from opening if hit during combat?
that´s to keep the visor up when lifted, you can see two filled cutouts on the visor, preventing it from sliding.
I see them now, thank you. I have a cheaper armet and the visor does close on me while walking sometimes. Medieval armor has such interesting inventions in it.
Fantastic
I would love to see the movement of this armour on detail. there are many videos of armour in YT but none of them depicts such a high quality piece.
i would literally give both my kidneys for armour like this.
You would literally die before you could enjoy it 😔
Fantastic video and armor! I have two questions:
First, how limited is ankle mobility in greaves with attached sabatons like the one in this video? I know armor like this would be used mostly on horseback, but I'd imagine it'd get in the way of ankle mobility during foot combat, no?
Second, is there more detailed footage of the inner elbow defense of this armor? I've always wondered how the lames interact with each other in that configuration.
actually, I had no problem moving my ankle when using it, or at least it was nothing I noticed. maybe if I used it more often in foot combat. all parts of the sabaton is connected with sliding rivets, which gives the foot very good space to move also side so side.
There's considerable variation in ankle mobility among early 16th-century harnesses. Some actually had greater range of movement than what the wearer's ankle was capable of, while some others were quite restrictive.
very educating. Thank you very much.
Wow, that's a nice armour!
Amazing!
Knowing how this is all put together is super helpfull if you wanna make a cardboard one
That's an amazing work of art - both the armor and the video! Hard to understand why the most important bodypart (for evolution) and the legs were not protected by at least some light chain mail..
Ooof! I would want some maille in the groin area but beautiful armor set!
Mother of God!
This os truly a master work of armour, you sir are a very skilled man, I can not even imagine how long take you to learn all that is needed to create such wonderful suit.
Wow! I rly like it
Amazing
Interesting the lack of chainmail underneath the armour in comparison to earlier versions though I can see that the plating surrounds more parts of the body than others, tho crotch shots seem to be the weak spot XD
Absolutely amazing. Especially the Mo! Question though. Where is the chainmail skirt? He's looking rather open down there.
How long and how much did it cost to make this harness? And did you receive any help in creating it? Also excellent job
A harness like this would probably take a few months, assuming all the work was done back to back for shape troubleshooting and stuff and cost roughlyish around $20K. Cost in particular can depend on tons of factors
The best armor ever made, just in time for obsolescence.
This armour is so elaborately articulated for mobility and flexibility, let me demonstrate by standing very, very still.
i never seen armor that looked so comfortable on the wearer
"Is it bulletproof?"
@@joeerickson516 lol idk im not an expert but like most likely not i think
"Ah ha!" "So that means there vulnerable to AK-47 assault rifle bullets?"
@@joeerickson516 yeah ig lol
@@joeerickson516 It probably is at least pistol proof but it has no bullet mark so it was not tested.
The Sture garments I see seem to be quite a bit shorter than the doublet you are wearing, closer to an earlier period arming doublet. What is the thought behind the changes to the doublet's length and silhouette?
The tailoring and construction of the garments are marvelous, by the way, to say nothing of the exquisite craftsmanship on the harness.
The doublet is short but in this video is attached with a removable skirt., the "övertog" the short overtrousers were not finished, when filming it. but the skirt is something you see in period illustration and artwork when used in tournaments. the cut of the doublet is exactly the same as Erik Stures, but with the addition of some padding and holes for lacing the arms, legs and mail. we also used silk and quilted it instead of attaching ribbons. Janet Arnold made some very nice studies and patterns for it in her book patterns of fashion.
@@albertcollins6427 Ah, now I see the overskirt is a separate piece! That explains it. I see that the cuisses point directly to the doublet itself, with the overskirt falling over it and serving as a light padding under the tassets. I definitely see the utility of the garment. I can't wait to see your övertog when they are completed! I should have been subscribed to your channel long ago!
I know I just got new armor... but I still.... WANT. (I might have an armor addiction.)
Armour addiction is healthy!!
Brian, you barely got your new helmet in and you're thinking about buying another for foot combat! You're a madman!
@@albertcollins6427 For all but my bank account! I just received the rest of a suit I commissioned from Arma Moskovia. I'm in the process of fitting it properly now (by myself, since travel is a bit restricted....) Looking at my collection.... late 13c, 3rd q 14c, ca 1410, and now ca 1465 Northern Italian. Add in a late 16c 3/4 suit for SCA and that makes 5 harnesses I own. The new 1465ish suit already has upgrades planned to make it a proper garniture.
@@terangreals Yes. Yes, I am! Because parts to swap out make it a proper garniture!
For the gauntlets, are the fingers independent of each other or are they only strips of metal that run across the fingers?
Oh yeah, I was also wondering if you could tell me what the name of those armour pieces are called that raise up off the pauldrons. It looks as if they're meant to stop weapon strikes the go up towards the wearer's head.
These particular gauntlets are a mitten design that is meant to aesthetically appear as individual fingers
I now the 1500s breast plates were bullet proof but was limb armor also bullet proof.
It happened but rarely, they were such small curved surfaces they didn’t need much reinforcement to redirect early bullets
@@Kingdomkey123678 Thanks for the reply. I think that makes since. Like for instance i was doing some archery with some cardboard boxes and the arrows were perfectly capable of piercing them but sometimes if the arrows hit the boxes at certain angles the arrows would bounce right off.
@@threebythestreet i highly suggest You to Check Out "Tod's Workshop", If you don't know him. There are some of the best Armor Testing Videos i've Seen.
Currently He is working on an historical accurate Testing of a basinett against a warbow.
Critical areas of the armor, like the cuirass/breastplate, always seemed to be thicker than other areas, like arms and legs, in the 14th or 15th or 16th centuries. So it would seem that certain parts of many 16th and 17th century armor harnesses were bullet proof, while other parts were not. Just as certain parts of a 15th century armor harness were arrow proof, while other parts were not.
This armour is a masterpiece obviously. The mail parts are very interesting and seem to date from at least the 1550's (as is the armour I guess). Didn't know hose could be leather though.
Can you make yourself a suit that is totally closed with no openings . like the famous ones that are only 2 or 3 in the world . That would be a masterstroke to accompany this suit as a set .
How long would a suit of armour of this style of taken to make during the period.
Is there a term for those segmented plates protecting the inner arm area above the couter?
voiders of plate! Otherwise known as "compression articulation"
What does he do when he has to go to the latrine for a huge number two?
Fantastic harness. I have one question, would he wear a mail skirt with that? For groins and such
This harness was meant for riding. You can see that the inside of the thighs are also uncovered. Armoring these areas would restrict the wearer from maneuvering on horseback effectively, while providing little additional protection on horseback. A foot soldier would have armor in these areas--but they also would generally not be outfitted with sabatons, as the feet are an a highly impractical strike area on foot (hard to hit, leaves you wide open.) Meanwhile, sabatons were essential for cavalry because their feet are the closest target to infantry. Almost all functional full-body harnesses like these are for cavalry. This is also reflected in the design of the visor, which are two upwards-sweeping plates on the bottom of the face. Blows on horseback would overwhelmingly be coming from below--especially from pikes--and the visor is angled as such.
The armour is beautiful but i didn't see any breathing holes in the helmet
So the frilly clothes is actually for under the armor clothing and people think they have to be prepared to put plate armor on at any moment?
Beautiful armor but how can he even see from that helmet
What is he armor itself made of? It's beautiful
Albert, what happened to your book/DVD that you were going to offer on your Masterpiece Build?
the book is finished, 180-page documentation on the project. you can find it here: www.albertcollins.se
Nice costumes btw! And of course the splendid armour. I bet it is worth a new Volvo indeed! May you tell me what you paid for this good Sire? Edit: Just overread the fact you did it yourself. Just amazing, if I win the lottery I'll be in your DMs surely...
A Reiksland Knight in full armor!
"Would that protect him from Russian 🇷🇺 built AK-47 armor piercing 7.62 millimeter bullets?"
interesting how the knuckle rider is on the outside of the gauntlet instead of the inside
Guys ,help in what quest can i get this set as a reward?
Is the back of the thigh protected with chain mail or just the only part exposed? Seems odd to me. Why leave it open?
my mom dressing me up for a snow day
All that armor and the groin and back leg is unguarded? Is there mail under there?
Would it be possible to put on the greaves/sabatons yourself?
yes, it is, but much easier with help.
curious - what is the reason. why all videos like that I saw missing the groin protective part?
The armor is probably intended for use on horseback, so there would be little need for groin protection
this would definately protect but if you fall to ground you'd have no chance
This armour is on display in livrustkamren if I’m not wrong
All that effort to offer full protection, and yet the armorer left an obvious gap near the right shoulder?
Hi How did your armor cost? And can you Forge armor vor me??? I am really interested, or would you also take on apprentices would like to start an apprenticeship with you
Imagine some ant entering and started biting. Also can that be prevented?
One question, were you able to breathe well inside the armor?
I would venture to guess that Armet's breathability with the visor down is exceptionally poor given the lack of breaths. The only bit of air exchange the visor affords is through the oculars. Doesn't look like it's meant to be coupled with a wrapper plate though, which is most likely why the visor is more heavy duty.
"Sounds kind of claustrophobic to me?"
where is the codpiece
"Interesting?"
Is it me or does the user's eyes and eye slits don't line up?
can you get the visor back up your self ?
yes
where can i buy these parts?
Albert Collins, the creator of this video made it. He is an extremely talented master armourer. If you want armour like this then either approach Albert himself or find another armourer. But armour of this kind must be properly fitted, will take years to make and will cost tens of thousands of pounds.
no sound?
Is the mustache required for the suit to function?
yes
Missing the most important piece, likely more important than the helmet. Where is this man's codpiece?
So, gotta think; what to do if you gotta piss?
sir i dont think he can see through that helmet .
where's the codpiece?
This setup is for foot tornament, and codpieces wher not used then.
Oh my claustrophobia
Almost like a robot)
The articulate gorget, nnngh
it´s also very comfortable to wear
Wie krass ist das denn....🤔 Was kostet so ein Komplettharnisch?
For men, this is the equivalent of a woman's friend doing her make-up.
I find the lack of a cod piece particularly disturbing,,,,,,,
why doesnt the crotch have a metal plates, thats one spot in particular where id want good armor.
Knights were primarily mounted units, so several thousand pounds of horse would protecting their crotch
and when the horse dies?
@@froschreiniger2639
Assuming the knight doesn’t break their neck from the fall, or get pinned under their dead horse. Then you still have to get past the knight’s active defenses like their weapon.
“Go for the crotch” is a case of easier said than done.
@@Kingdomkey123678 ok, seems reasonable
The armor looks extremely uncomfortable.
A work of art. But where is the almighty CODPIECE?
Full tilt
Robocop...
He needs a codpiece
scairest knight i have ever seen
During those centuries ago, there was so much suffering!
Human Body Conditions were very bad indeed!
I know of a metal that is only 3/5ths as strong as steel but weighs only 1/5th as much as steel. I could imagine armor like this made with 5 layers per piece.
Is he very excited to wear the armour, or is that a codpiece?
Its a codpiece, made with the "Sture" garments in Uppsala cathedral, Sweden, as model
I always feel awkward when guys don't put on groin protection in these videos. The armor is amazing, though. I had to double check it wasn't original.
Amazing! But imagine the horror if you got panic and need to breathe. That little button could prove a challenge to open with gauntlets...
I’m guessing it’s tourney armour
imagine some american indian meeting this.
Now this is what men wants to wear.
これって、実際の中世の騎士も誰かに手伝ってもらったのかな…
全部自分でやるとかは無かっのかな？
Their squire would help them put on the armor
Check Henry VIII armoury.