Medieval Weaponry

Medieval Flail

Cut several round card board circles together until it makes an appears in a sphere like shape.then stick several toothpicks in it until it looks like a spiky ball. 

Cut this and tape it too your spiky ball

Take strips of aluminum foil and twist them into a circle.

Connect several of these links together to make a chain.

Then connect it to the ball and handle and then its done.

Medieval Mace

Medieval Battle Ax

Start by cutting the blade. Then cover it in aluminum foil

For the handle cut a long rectangular piece and roll it into a shaft tape it so it will stay together. Tape down the blades and your done.

Rapiers

The Rapiers 

For the handle and blade use an oil dipstick. Then cut off the wire

Then make a guard using card board and tape. It should look like this.

Then paint the handle black and for a more traditional style add 2 rings on the front.

Ancient Greek Costume & Weaponry

As the Spartans are the most recognized Greek warrior, I decided to focus my armor on them.  Below is a picture of the finished product.  These are the individual pieces and some info...

• helmet:  This was used to protect the head.  The top piece is called a "horsehair plume."
• breastplate:  This was originally was made to fit exactly to the body, which is why it shows the muscles.
• hoplon:  Round shields called hoplons were made for close combat.  This is modeled after their original design.
• xiphos: This type of sword is known as the xiphos.  It was mainly used by the Greek Hoplites. 
• leg armor:

This is Centurion underarmor, which is mainly used in the Centurion outfit, but can also be used in this costume. 

front & side views

without weapons &  a simple tunic (the most common clothing at the time - it was worn under the armor)

These are a few modifications that I have made to improve my Greek armor and weapons in strength, durability, and historical accuracy.

 This shield and the shield next to it used to be the same thing until i took one of them, repaired it, removed the inaccurate 2D design, and repainted it.

In the following pictures we have the originals form the greek and roman battles movie followed by their upgraded replacements.