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Thorsteinn

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Inspirational pics.
« on: 2011-04-12, 00:39:31 »
Post a pic of what is inspiring you right now.

Mine:


I want my kit to look as much like this as I can. This pic makes me go   :o :o :o :o :o :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D   8)

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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #1 on: 2011-04-17, 21:27:46 »
A Vendel period fan, now are we?

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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #2 on: 2011-04-18, 02:39:19 »
Sure!

Due to what m persona is I can draw from a lot of what was going on from the time period I'm looking at. Plus there isn't a lot of forearm & shin protection for a guy running around in the late 8th century.
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #3 on: 2011-04-18, 19:53:38 »
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #4 on: 2011-04-19, 14:54:08 »
This one inspires me.

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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #5 on: 2011-04-20, 01:17:17 »
That IS rather inspiring, Sir William!  BTW, I love your new tag line!
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #6 on: 2011-04-20, 18:30:02 »

That inspired my current kit.
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #7 on: 2011-04-20, 20:43:26 »


Oh, to have the physique to fit that suit, the energy to put it to use, and the money to make it all happen. A guy can dream~

Bits and pieces.
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #8 on: 2011-04-21, 14:29:52 »
Quote from: Sir James on 2011-04-20, 20:43:26


Oh, to have the physique to fit that suit, the energy to put it to use, and the money to make it all happen. A guy can dream~

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That is gorgeous.
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #9 on: 2011-04-21, 18:03:26 »
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #10 on: 2011-04-21, 18:05:10 »
Quote from: Sir Edward on 2011-04-21, 14:29:52
Quote from: Sir James on 2011-04-20, 20:43:26


Oh, to have the physique to fit that suit, the energy to put it to use, and the money to make it all happen. A guy can dream~

Bits and pieces.

That is gorgeous.

Ditto! and I'm not one for plate that much! :)
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #11 on: 2011-04-21, 19:47:36 »

Here's the front for reference. Makes me go all starry-eyed! Only $25k!  :'(
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #12 on: 2011-04-21, 20:13:23 »
Is that all? Heck I'll take two! Can I pick them up on Tuesday?  :D
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #13 on: 2011-04-22, 06:12:09 »
Y'all mid-period guys might like this one too.

Pics description says: German Knight, 13th Century.
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Re: Inspirational pics.
« Reply #14 on: 2011-04-22, 16:35:08 »
Thanks, Red Knight...she's a doughty one too!

Rautskegg...I love it...I could pull that off if I got the padded jerkin, chausses and mail mittens.  Oh yes, and the helm and shield.
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