the chest pieces makes me think sort of padded armour or leather jerkins? I guess, as sort of simple knight/foot soldier look it really works.
They look really good. I couldnt do this, mostly because my kilcky heads never - I mean NEVER - come off.
I really like the look of the dark brown with the coat of armour. Excellent customizing Have you tried Tahra's popping-method (with a noose made from fishing wire)? It's quite safe.