I need some advise and pics

[Pat B]

I'm not considering a specific time period. I'll choose the figure I want to represent. Nick seems to be a good model, cloths wise and his kit. I'll look at other "kits" also to see what all is in included.
 I've noticed that in some full draw pics the archer is drawing to his jaw and others behind their ear, some getting in to the bow and others way in to the bow leaning way back. Is this just a personal preference or specific to heavy/heavier draw weight.
 Thanks for the help so far guys. I don't think this will not be a short term project but I'll post my progress as I go. Getting the shape of the archer at full draw right from all sides is very critical to the final results and I'd like your feedback as I go.

[Pat B]

Thanks Ruddy. All of those pics will be helpful. The spikes do make a dramatic statement and I have hardwood shoot cut off from some of my arrows that will be perfect for them.

[WillS]

For the sake of simplicity, I'd choose one person and study him shooting.  You really would struggle to find anybody better than Joe for that - there are plenty of videos of him shooting from all sides including from directly behind him and he's got flawless technique. 

Ian Coote has an excellent channel packed with vids of Joe - search 40bowyr to find it on YouTube.

[HoBow]

Very nice Pat!

[Pat B]

Jeff, my Eastern Woodland guy will be on the raffle table at the Classic. You  had better bring lots of dollar bills to buy tickets. 

[Aaron H]

Pat,  does one need to be present at the Classic to get in on the raffle?

[Pat B]

Aaron, contact Pappy and he will tell you how to work it out.

[Aaron H]

Thank you

[sieddy]

I know  you will have your own ideas of what your looking for Pat. But I would say that the Medieval archers get up would look more dynamic and ready for action than the MR type! Love your Eastern woodlands figure and look forward to seeing how this one comes out! 

[Pat B]

Sieddy, I'm looking for drama, not a particular archer or era. I'll look up medieval archers and see if they fit.

[Ruddy Darter]

...some levied archers of Cheshire and Flint 1330's,



  Ruddy Darter.

[Pat B]

Ruddy, do you have a pic of that era at full draw. Full draw is what I do want.

[Lucasade]

If it's drama you want I seem to remember a picture of a dysentry-ridden bowman at full draw with his trousers round his ankles on the Agincourt anniversary website!

[Ruddy Darter]

I've had a good scout around on Google and just can't seem to find a good pic of full draw, either its the wrong angle or the legs are cut out the pic  , I did find another pic of a copy of the Chesire and Flint levied archer, he done a good job replicating it so may be of help with the costume. I will keep an eye out for a good pic, what's preferred...a point blank aim at a closing enemy or a distance shot with elavation?

  Ruddy Darter.

[Ruddy Darter]

Here's a great picture of Heffalump off Del's blogspot ( copyright permission kindly granted by Del ) at full draw with back leg straight and elevation from the waist, if the back leg is bent to get elevation I regard this as poor form(my opinion).
A good one of Del at point blank.
One of Joe Gibbs really pushing into a heavy bow, quite dramatic looking in my opinion.
And one of Simon Stanley who has top posture when loosing arrows.
You will see a slight variation in draw, Heffalump has a long draw length so doesn't anchor as far back as Joe, this is the only reason for this difference.
Maybe costume can be superimposed on these?,
Hope this is helpful

   Ruddy Darter.