All right. It's decided. I'm putting together a 1st Century Roman slinger impression. I'll put up photos here as things get done.
I have bought some 100% linen to make a tunic. I have shoes already, and a belt that will do.
Here's the things yet to do:
*Make the tunic (hand stitched, of course!)
*make a proper sling, probably braided
*make a small shield, round, about 24" in diameter
*figure out how the pouch would work, so the left hand can manage the shield and to keep the pouch open at the same time.
*make a pouch prototype--I have an idea for that
*make a casting mold for lead sling bullets (can use the same one, I think, for clay bullets) Have to make some things to make this thing, though. More info later.
*get to feel safe using the sling with dangerous bullets. tennis balls are safe, lead bullets are not.
I've already tentatively decided the short sword would have to be worn on the left side (like an officer) since it would otherwise certainly get tied up with the sling sooner or later, and that wouldn't be a good thing.
Ok, watch this thread, and I will add the things as I get them done. 400 yards, eh? Maybe not this week. You could neither see nor hear one of those bullets from that far away. The first volley could be totally a surprise attack!
and the second could follow a few seconds later, before the defenders could get ready.